ADHD Therapists in Chicago, IL

As a therapist, I work collaboratively with clients to treat and manage their mental health issues. Due to the nature of our practice, I work with a wide range of clients negotiating unique life challenges. I provide individual psychotherapy, family therapy, psychological assessments, and evaluations for schools. Clients that seek treatment are generally managing symptoms from depression, anxiety, trauma, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, or stress related issues.

The coaches at Beyond BookSmart are not therapists. We are Executive Function coaches, working with students and adults 1:1 online in the US and worldwide. We help clients learn and apply tools and strategies that help them focus better, manage their time and energy, plan projects, persist with tasks, organize materials and ideas, cope with text anxiety and perfectionism, and other areas that relate to productivity and effectiveness. Our 375+ coaches are Masters level and above professionals in the fields of education, school psychology, and speech-language pathology.

Are you feeling stuck and unsure why? Not moving forward professionally, socially or relationally? Feel like stress, anxiety or depression is ruling your life? I use a non- judgmental approach in therapy to help clients find healthy ways of coping with whatever struggles life has presented. I support clients to achieve goals that we collaboratively develop and empower my clients to change distorted thinking patterns to improve their quality of life. I also use a strength based approach to therapy to improve self-esteem, decision making and to support positive relationships in my clients' lives.

I am a 47-year-old white Christian male that has been married for 29 years. I have three kids 26,19 and 16. I also have a spunky granddaughter who is five years old. I have a Master in Psych, as well as a MSW in Social Work. I also carry a CADC for work in Substance Abuse. I received my MSW from SIUC in Carbondale Illinois.

My Clients: I specialize in working with emerging adults and adults, specifically focusing on students, professionals, and entrepreneurs dealing with stress, anxiety, and executive functioning challenges. My clients often seek to improve relationships, alleviate symptoms of ADHD, Anxiety and Depression, and gain clarity in their pursuit of academic, personal, and career goals. I help my clients develop self-awareness and improve emotional intelligence, as well as create healthier habits, and learn effective strategies to handle life transitions. My aim is to create an environment that fosters motivation and provides mental clarity.

The urge to not just exist, but to thrive is universally one of the toughest challenges that one can learn to navigate. It can be even harder when you may not feel equipped with the tools to prepare yourself for this massive endeavor. You may feel the need to mask, or hide your truest self in order to ‘get by’ and make things easier on yourself and others around you. I try to tell clients that they deserve to allow themselves to be the truest version of yourself, no matter what that may look like or what society may think. I am here to help guide you through the veil of uncertainty so that I can help you be your most authentic self.

When you struggle with executive function challenges like ones associated with ADHD, work and life can be challenging. ADHD coaching can help create structured actions that help you reach daily goals. It will provide the structure and planning needed to be successful. We work closely creating a tactical plan using customized strategies and habit building routines that will help you get to where you want to go in life. “A vision without a plan is just a dream. A plan without a vision will leave you uninspired. But a vision with a plan can guide your destiny to reality.” – Michelle

My therapeutic style is warm, collaborative, realistic, and empathetic. I have had the privilege of serving children,teens, adults, and families from diverse backgrounds. I specialize in trauma therapy in children and adults and enjoy an experiential approach to healing. I have experience working with domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking survivors.

Hi there. My name is Emily. I am committed to guiding individuals through their mental health journeys. My specialization includes providing support for those facing challenges such as ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, and grief, with a particular focus on women navigating ADHD experiences.

Does it feel like you don’t quite fit in these hectic, demanding times? With 20 years of experience as an art therapist, I am here to help you in your healing journey through both talk and art therapy. I specialize in working with neurodiversity, queerness, anxiety, ADHD, autism, and depression with all ages in individual, couples, and family therapy. A deep and compassionate listener, I come to therapy with an open heart and a focus on you, in all your unique and intersecting identities. As a neurodivergent ceramic artist and photographer, I understand the joys and challenges of navigating the world being different from the norm.

Virtual Assessments Available! You know life can be tough but everything seems harder for you. Relationships are like another language you don’t speak. You miss or don’t understand things that are obvious to others. It’s exhausting masking things others don’t find socially acceptable. Plus there’s the constant noise and stimulation. You eventually snap and shut down. You feel intense guilt and shame because you can’t do things that come so easily for others. You tell yourself something must be wrong with you but there’s a little voice that tells you there has to be a reason you struggle. If only you knew what that is!

Hi there! Thanks for checking out my profile! I know it can be difficult searching for the right therapist, so here’s a little about me. I work with a wide range of human experiences such as anxiety, depression, life transitions, stress, communication issues, parenting issues, and sex and relationship issues (including polyamory). Although I enjoy working with all kinds of issues my speciality is working with ADHD/Autism and the LGBTQ+ community. I provide gender affirming care for trans and gender expansive folks and provide letters for gender affirming surgery or hormones!

Everyone wants to feel understood and validated. Whether an individual is a frustrated parent or a misunderstood child, all points of view are worthy and important. No matter if you are 6 or 60, some of the best conversations occur during a game of Connect 4, while squeezing a handful of putty, or by filling in a coloring page. My style of therapy is to meet clients where they’re at and make sure they feel heard in sharing their point of view. From there, we can explore what skill and values-based strategies clients can develop and where personal strengths can be used for further growth.

I am passionate about working with adults suffering from depression and anxiety due to narcissistic abuse, racial discrimination/trauma, or job-related stress. With specialized training and education in Applied Behavior Analysis and behavior patterns, I also help adults with learning disabilities such as ADHD and dyslexia who are having difficulties performing and processing in occupational or school settings.

Hello! I’m Amanda and I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. In my life I’ve been driven by strong curiosity of people and what makes us develop into who we are and how we become better. I sought a Master’s degree in Social Work and upon graduating in 2012 it has been my pleasure to work with people of all ages and stages of life to help them find their voice, their sense of balance, and most importantly, their compassion for themselves.

Hannah understands there is courage and bravery when embarking on the journey of therapy. She is experienced in fostering an environment where clients are met with compassion, safety, and support. We all travel different paths in life, when working with clients Hannah tailors treatment to each individual. This is a collaborative process where clients nurture their sense of self efficacy.

I offer Educational Therapy to learners (Grade 3 to Adult) with ADHD or other Executive Functioning challenges, and parent coaching for any parent wanting support in their parenting journey. My mission is to foster development of self-confident, independent individuals who feel positively about themselves and their potential as lifelong learners.

As a therapist who lives with ADHD, I understand and feel the challenges of life from the point of view of a neurodivergent individual. There are so many difficulties we face every day, and we are not born knowing how to use coping skills and tools to manage them. As a result, the path you’ve been on may be scary, but I want you to know that you are not alone! This is where I come in. I am a trauma-informed therapist that specializes in working with adolescents and adults who experience ADHD, trauma, PTSD, LGBTQIA+, domestic violence, and sexual assault, or are in need of crisis intervention.

Keren Cardenas has experience in providing therapy to individuals, couples, and families who are struggling to overcome barriers in life. She provides therapeutic cognitive behavioral therapy techniques and strategies to promote the psychological health and wholeness of the clients. Over the years, she has helped individuals achieve their goals by instilling hope. She values collaboration and communication when fostering a therapeutic relationship and believes each client requires personalized treatment. Keren specializes in treating clients with depression, anxiety, postpartum depression, ADHD, and traumas.