ADHD Therapists in Waukegan, IL
Dr. Chinni Chilamkurti is a licensed, pediatric psychologist with over 25 years of experience providing comprehensive behavioral health services for children and families. She specializes in working with children and families presenting with a wide range of challenges. Her specialty areas include Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders ( ADHD), Anxiety Disorder, Parenting and Co-Parenting. Her approach is pragmatic and collaborative. She firmly believes that resources aimed at enhancing children's emotional and behavioral resiliency are critical to help children succeed.
Dr. Chinni Chilamkurti is a licensed, pediatric psychologist with over 25 years of experience providing comprehensive behavioral health services for children and families. She specializes in working with children and families presenting with a wide range of challenges. Her specialty areas include Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders ( ADHD), Anxiety Disorder, Parenting and Co-Parenting. Her approach is pragmatic and collaborative. She firmly believes that resources aimed at enhancing children's emotional and behavioral resiliency are critical to help children succeed.
Rob Schuh Autism-Neurodivergence
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCP-T
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Waukegan, IL 60079
I specialize in working with neurodiverse adults, particularly those with ADHD and Autism to manage sensory issues, reduce transitional stress, and break the cycle of burnout.
Are you struggling with sensory overload, transitional stress, or feeling drained by constantly masking your true self? If so, you are my ideal client. I know that you are struggling to fit into a neurotypical world, leading to anxiety, burnout, and feelings of isolation. Do you want a space where you can be fully understood without needing to hide your true self? My goal is to help you understand and manage these challenges, reduce burnout, and thrive authentically in life, free from the pressures of masking and societal expectations.
I specialize in working with neurodiverse adults, particularly those with ADHD and Autism to manage sensory issues, reduce transitional stress, and break the cycle of burnout.
Are you struggling with sensory overload, transitional stress, or feeling drained by constantly masking your true self? If so, you are my ideal client. I know that you are struggling to fit into a neurotypical world, leading to anxiety, burnout, and feelings of isolation. Do you want a space where you can be fully understood without needing to hide your true self? My goal is to help you understand and manage these challenges, reduce burnout, and thrive authentically in life, free from the pressures of masking and societal expectations.
Driven by a commitment to combat the stigma surrounding mental health, especially within communities of color, I embarked on my therapeutic journey. As a first-generation Mexican American therapist, I bring a culturally sensitive approach to my practice. Employing modalities such as Narrative Therapy, DBT, CBT, Play Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing, I specialize in addressing anxiety, depression, ADHD, anger management, relationship issues, self-esteem, and work-life balance for clients of all ages.
Driven by a commitment to combat the stigma surrounding mental health, especially within communities of color, I embarked on my therapeutic journey. As a first-generation Mexican American therapist, I bring a culturally sensitive approach to my practice. Employing modalities such as Narrative Therapy, DBT, CBT, Play Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing, I specialize in addressing anxiety, depression, ADHD, anger management, relationship issues, self-esteem, and work-life balance for clients of all ages.
Kayal Swaminathan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
Waukegan, IL 60085
Waitlist for new clients
If you're an adult with ADHD, depression, anxiety or are otherwise neurodivergent in some way, know you are completely welcome as you are and always worthy of help and support.
Do you wake up feeling overwhelmed by life’s daily responsibilities? Do you notice a brain fog that makes it hard to think clearly? Do you start your day and immediately begin to feel overstimulated? I totally get it. We live in a world that is fast-paced and demanding. If your mind and surroundings feel cluttered, it can feel impossible to tackle the next big project or even several smaller projects. Maybe you have a pile of dishes sitting in your sink right now that you know need to be loaded into the dishwasher, but you can’t get yourself off the couch. It's okay, I'm here to help.
If you're an adult with ADHD, depression, anxiety or are otherwise neurodivergent in some way, know you are completely welcome as you are and always worthy of help and support.
Do you wake up feeling overwhelmed by life’s daily responsibilities? Do you notice a brain fog that makes it hard to think clearly? Do you start your day and immediately begin to feel overstimulated? I totally get it. We live in a world that is fast-paced and demanding. If your mind and surroundings feel cluttered, it can feel impossible to tackle the next big project or even several smaller projects. Maybe you have a pile of dishes sitting in your sink right now that you know need to be loaded into the dishwasher, but you can’t get yourself off the couch. It's okay, I'm here to help.
Meggie Alpert Wessel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Waukegan, IL 60085 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Welcome! I aim to create impactful therapeutic interventions tailored to the unique needs of individuals navigating life transitions, including relationship stress, academic pressures, family dynamics, and identity exploration. I offer practical tools and strategies to manage anxiety, stress, depression, anger, ADHD, and obsessive-compulsive tendencies. Whether working with children, adolescents, or young adults, my aim is to foster resilience, self-awareness, and personal growth through collaborative and evidence-based interventions within a dynamic space co-created by you and me.
Welcome! I aim to create impactful therapeutic interventions tailored to the unique needs of individuals navigating life transitions, including relationship stress, academic pressures, family dynamics, and identity exploration. I offer practical tools and strategies to manage anxiety, stress, depression, anger, ADHD, and obsessive-compulsive tendencies. Whether working with children, adolescents, or young adults, my aim is to foster resilience, self-awareness, and personal growth through collaborative and evidence-based interventions within a dynamic space co-created by you and me.
We live in a stressful, complex, and contradictory world. And though you do your best to cope with the chaos around you, sometimes it gets overwhelming. The chaos can make you question your decisions - sometimes it can even make you question who and how you are. Why are there so many obstacles to the life and relationships you want? Shouldn’t there be a clearer path? It can be so hard to navigate through the noise. Craving to connect more fully but end up feeling needy and more alone. Wanting to feel safe, but unease grows and bleeds through. Striving to be authentic, but there is so much noise it is hard to hear your true self.
We live in a stressful, complex, and contradictory world. And though you do your best to cope with the chaos around you, sometimes it gets overwhelming. The chaos can make you question your decisions - sometimes it can even make you question who and how you are. Why are there so many obstacles to the life and relationships you want? Shouldn’t there be a clearer path? It can be so hard to navigate through the noise. Craving to connect more fully but end up feeling needy and more alone. Wanting to feel safe, but unease grows and bleeds through. Striving to be authentic, but there is so much noise it is hard to hear your true self.
Dr. Vernice L. Wright
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LCPC, CADC, COPD-I, CAMS-II
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Waukegan, IL 60085
I have over 25 years of experience in the Mental Health (e.g. mood disorders), Substance Abuse, and counseling profession. I utilize a holistic approach of therapy to the community. Working with individuals of all ages, families, couples, military has always been my passion. I utilize a variety of therapeutic approaches and interventions to meet individual and family needs. I am strongly suited in Person-Centered therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques. The "Truth will set you free" so come to Truth Youth & Family Services, LLC and partner with me in helping you gain mental/emotional freedom to live a productive life.
I have over 25 years of experience in the Mental Health (e.g. mood disorders), Substance Abuse, and counseling profession. I utilize a holistic approach of therapy to the community. Working with individuals of all ages, families, couples, military has always been my passion. I utilize a variety of therapeutic approaches and interventions to meet individual and family needs. I am strongly suited in Person-Centered therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques. The "Truth will set you free" so come to Truth Youth & Family Services, LLC and partner with me in helping you gain mental/emotional freedom to live a productive life.
I work with a variety of clients which include families, adolescents, and adults. I work to help those suffering from normal day to day struggles to severe trauma. If you are feeling tired, overwhelmed, lost, or want to just learn more about yourself, I believe I can help you.
I work with a variety of clients which include families, adolescents, and adults. I work to help those suffering from normal day to day struggles to severe trauma. If you are feeling tired, overwhelmed, lost, or want to just learn more about yourself, I believe I can help you.
Ascent Counseling Services
Counselor, MA, LCPC, LPC
Verified Verified
Waukegan, IL 60085 (Online Only)
I like people. It's hard to not feel compassion for an individual who is willing to bear their soul to find a better out come. I am clinically astute, however, I deliver a warm and compassionate and objective viewpoint to assist my clients. I have a diverse background which allows me to fully empathize with the clients I serve. I am licensed in both Illinois and Wisconsin . I have extensive experience working with victims of sexual abuse, domestic violence, substance abuse and traumatic history. Prior to working in my own practice, I worked with specialized children in foster care.
I like people. It's hard to not feel compassion for an individual who is willing to bear their soul to find a better out come. I am clinically astute, however, I deliver a warm and compassionate and objective viewpoint to assist my clients. I have a diverse background which allows me to fully empathize with the clients I serve. I am licensed in both Illinois and Wisconsin . I have extensive experience working with victims of sexual abuse, domestic violence, substance abuse and traumatic history. Prior to working in my own practice, I worked with specialized children in foster care.
Kelly Hoaglund-Zumstein
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, EdS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Waukegan, IL 60079 (Online Only)
Are you feeling overwhelmed, down, or worried all the time? Are you experiencing conflicts in your relationships? Do you or your child have school issues? Are you struggling with your sexuality or gender identity? Do you feel stuck?
Are you feeling overwhelmed, down, or worried all the time? Are you experiencing conflicts in your relationships? Do you or your child have school issues? Are you struggling with your sexuality or gender identity? Do you feel stuck?
Robert Cashen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Waukegan, IL 60085 (Online Only)
I am celebrating my 33rd year as a therapist. I work with clients to create the lives they want by building upon their strengths and helping them eliminate internalized shame so that they can free themselves of emotional pain. I especially enjoy helping young adults heal past trauma for a happier, healthier present and future. I have a caring, authentic and compassionate approach. I create a safe and nurturing space to help clients develop the power that they already possess to heal themselves and gain meaning and understanding while walking on their unique journey.
I am celebrating my 33rd year as a therapist. I work with clients to create the lives they want by building upon their strengths and helping them eliminate internalized shame so that they can free themselves of emotional pain. I especially enjoy helping young adults heal past trauma for a happier, healthier present and future. I have a caring, authentic and compassionate approach. I create a safe and nurturing space to help clients develop the power that they already possess to heal themselves and gain meaning and understanding while walking on their unique journey.
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Celeste Faulkner
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Waukegan, IL 60085 (Online Only)
Do you want to learn how to manage your life in more effective ways? When circumstances or past experiences feel outside of your control they can impact your emotional distress, mood, lack of boundaries and confidence. This in turn impacts your overall functioning, coping mechanisms and motivation for change. Professional support is a foundational and useful tool to develop management of factors that may be better controlled, adapting to factors outside of our control and developing an ability to recognize the difference. Let’s partner & explore strategies that support accomplishing your goals and building the life you desire!
Do you want to learn how to manage your life in more effective ways? When circumstances or past experiences feel outside of your control they can impact your emotional distress, mood, lack of boundaries and confidence. This in turn impacts your overall functioning, coping mechanisms and motivation for change. Professional support is a foundational and useful tool to develop management of factors that may be better controlled, adapting to factors outside of our control and developing an ability to recognize the difference. Let’s partner & explore strategies that support accomplishing your goals and building the life you desire!
Accepting new patients! Whether you are new to therapy or looking to start again, Great Lakes Psychology Group - Gurnee understands that starting therapy can be overwhelming. That’s why we simplified the process with Find My Therapist. Get started by telling us about yourself, your location, and your insurance. Once you find your best-fit therapist, pick a time that works for you and book an appointment instantly through their calendar. Find My Therapist aims to make your journey as stress-free as possible, so you can start feeling better sooner.
Accepting new patients! Whether you are new to therapy or looking to start again, Great Lakes Psychology Group - Gurnee understands that starting therapy can be overwhelming. That’s why we simplified the process with Find My Therapist. Get started by telling us about yourself, your location, and your insurance. Once you find your best-fit therapist, pick a time that works for you and book an appointment instantly through their calendar. Find My Therapist aims to make your journey as stress-free as possible, so you can start feeling better sooner.
Sushma Cheturvedula
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Waukegan, IL 60085 (Online Only)
There comes a time in each of our lives where we feel inadequate, anxious, depressed, heartbroken, lonely, confused, and in need of a helping hand. If your ultimate goal is to strengthen your emotional wellbeing, find peace with your past, and live the life you always wanted, you have found the right Therapist. Whatever is overwhelming you today, whether it’s a tough breakup, grief, abuse, work related stress, relationship issues, past trauma, or simply finding the motivation to get out of bed and have a productive day, help is a phone call away. My role is to listen, empower growth, and help you become the best version of yourself.
There comes a time in each of our lives where we feel inadequate, anxious, depressed, heartbroken, lonely, confused, and in need of a helping hand. If your ultimate goal is to strengthen your emotional wellbeing, find peace with your past, and live the life you always wanted, you have found the right Therapist. Whatever is overwhelming you today, whether it’s a tough breakup, grief, abuse, work related stress, relationship issues, past trauma, or simply finding the motivation to get out of bed and have a productive day, help is a phone call away. My role is to listen, empower growth, and help you become the best version of yourself.
Sushma Cheturvedula
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Waukegan, IL 60085 (Online Only)
In moments we feel inadequate, uncertain, or even confused, we often look for a helping hand. As a therapist, I perfectly understand that we all need a little extra support at some point in our lives. Together, we will work out solutions that could help you grow as an individual. Working with me can help improve your emotional well-being, make peace with your past, and live the life you’ve always wanted. Our minds can get overwhelmed sometimes, but I will help you unravel what’s causing you stress. Whether it is anxiety, grief, abuse, or even a tough breakup – there will be no judgment from me. Help is just a phone call away.
In moments we feel inadequate, uncertain, or even confused, we often look for a helping hand. As a therapist, I perfectly understand that we all need a little extra support at some point in our lives. Together, we will work out solutions that could help you grow as an individual. Working with me can help improve your emotional well-being, make peace with your past, and live the life you’ve always wanted. Our minds can get overwhelmed sometimes, but I will help you unravel what’s causing you stress. Whether it is anxiety, grief, abuse, or even a tough breakup – there will be no judgment from me. Help is just a phone call away.
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Hello, My name is Jonathan. I was introduced to the positive impact a therapeutic relationship can have while serving in the United States Marine Corps. A safe environment to share the ongoing challenges we faced, provided us the ability to overcome the barriers we encountered. Since then, I have dedicated my education and career towards embracing life challenges and providing clinical support to our community for over 10 years.
Hello, My name is Jonathan. I was introduced to the positive impact a therapeutic relationship can have while serving in the United States Marine Corps. A safe environment to share the ongoing challenges we faced, provided us the ability to overcome the barriers we encountered. Since then, I have dedicated my education and career towards embracing life challenges and providing clinical support to our community for over 10 years.
Rebecca Anne Esser
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Waukegan, IL 60085 (Online Only)
Accepting new clients, offering online/telehealth services. I practice statewide in Illinois & Florida. I provide affirming therapy to neurodiverse, LGBTQIA, trans, non-traditional relationships such as: poly, swing, kink/BDSM, open communities. In therapy with me you can expect a safe, non-judgmental, trusting space were we explore what is happening in your life. I can be direct yet empathetic and meet you were you are in order for therapy to provide you with the answers you are seeking to lasting change. I believe clients are the experts of themselves.
Accepting new clients, offering online/telehealth services. I practice statewide in Illinois & Florida. I provide affirming therapy to neurodiverse, LGBTQIA, trans, non-traditional relationships such as: poly, swing, kink/BDSM, open communities. In therapy with me you can expect a safe, non-judgmental, trusting space were we explore what is happening in your life. I can be direct yet empathetic and meet you were you are in order for therapy to provide you with the answers you are seeking to lasting change. I believe clients are the experts of themselves.
I am a seasoned professional with background in a variety of caregiving roles including lactation consulting and school social worker. In addition, I am an experienced scout leader working with boys and girls age 11-17 through Scouts BSA and enjoy camping and the outdoors. I am passionate about working with adults and youth through relationship and life transitions. I am a compassionate and supportive therapist that practices from CBT and solution focused basis while integrating attachment theory and skills from DBT.
I am a seasoned professional with background in a variety of caregiving roles including lactation consulting and school social worker. In addition, I am an experienced scout leader working with boys and girls age 11-17 through Scouts BSA and enjoy camping and the outdoors. I am passionate about working with adults and youth through relationship and life transitions. I am a compassionate and supportive therapist that practices from CBT and solution focused basis while integrating attachment theory and skills from DBT.
Taking the first step toward making a change in your life can take a good amount of courage, and it can be difficult to decide where to start. If you are reading this, you've already taken that first small step. I am passionate about helping my clients navigate each step of their therapeutic journey.
Taking the first step toward making a change in your life can take a good amount of courage, and it can be difficult to decide where to start. If you are reading this, you've already taken that first small step. I am passionate about helping my clients navigate each step of their therapeutic journey.
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ADHD Therapists
When should I seek treatment for ADHD?
You should seek treatment for ADHD if you consistently have difficulty with attention, hyperactivity, or impulsivity that interferes with your daily life. Symptoms of ADHD include the inability to sustain attention during tasks, difficulty organizing tasks and activities, being easily distracted, frequent fidgeting or squirming, and talking or interrupting excessively. If these symptoms interfere with your career, academics, or relationships—for example, consistently failing to complete professional projects on time—you should seek an evaluation for ADHD.
How does treatment for ADHD work?
Effective treatment for ADHD often consists of medication, behavioral therapy, and lifestyle changes. Stimulant medications such as Adderall and Ritalin work by altering levels of neurotransmitters in the brain; higher levels of dopamine and norepinephrine are known to improve attention and focus. Therapy works by helping people with ADHD understand the condition, discuss their areas of difficulty, and develop behavioral strategies to manage their symptoms. In some cases, modifying one’s diet and exercise can also help improve symptoms.
Are there specific medications for ADHD?
Medications to treat ADHD are generally stimulants, the most common are Adderall and Ritalin. There are two categories of stimulants: Amphetamines include Adderall, Dyanavel, Vyvanse, and Dexedrine, and methylphenidates include Ritalin, Concerta, Daytrana, Focalin, Quillichew, Quillivant, and Metadate. Non-stimulants and antidepressants may be used as an alternative if stimulants aren’t effective or viable for a particular patient.
How long does treatment for ADHD take?
It’s tough to give an exact time frame because everyone varies. In terms of medications, stimulants begin to work very soon after you take them, generally within the hour. It may take time to identify the right medication and dosage, but the medication itself is fast-acting. In terms of therapy, it takes time to develop skills and put them into practice, but you will likely see improvements within a few weeks or months.