ADHD Therapists in Melrose, MA

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Amy Basile
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Melrose, MA 02176
I treat clients who are experiencing symptoms of depression, mood disorders, anxiety, grief and loss, ADHD, impulse-control deficits, negative self-image, and relationship struggles.
I provide strength-based, client centered psychotherapy for adolescents, adults and families. I help my clients set realistic and healthy goals for themselves, while reducing problematic and unhealthy habits and patterns that prevent them from reaching their true potential. I work with my clients to develop positive routines and coping strategies to reach a more productive, happy and healthy way of living. I provide a supportive, caring and non-judgmental space to work through challenges that range from daily stressors, life transitions, emotional reactions to specific events or circumstances to prolonged emotional disturbance.
I treat clients who are experiencing symptoms of depression, mood disorders, anxiety, grief and loss, ADHD, impulse-control deficits, negative self-image, and relationship struggles.
I provide strength-based, client centered psychotherapy for adolescents, adults and families. I help my clients set realistic and healthy goals for themselves, while reducing problematic and unhealthy habits and patterns that prevent them from reaching their true potential. I work with my clients to develop positive routines and coping strategies to reach a more productive, happy and healthy way of living. I provide a supportive, caring and non-judgmental space to work through challenges that range from daily stressors, life transitions, emotional reactions to specific events or circumstances to prolonged emotional disturbance.
(781) 241-9928 View (781) 241-9928
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Jamie Goudreau
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Melrose, MA 02176
I offer strength-based, client-centered therapy for pre-teens to young adults facing various challenges and life circumstances, including anxiety, depression, negative self-image, grief, relationship struggles, ADHD, life transitions, and experiences related to Autism. I am also dedicated to supporting the LGBTQIA+ community and strive to create a safe, supportive space where everyone feels valued and empowered to make positive life changes.
I offer strength-based, client-centered therapy for pre-teens to young adults facing various challenges and life circumstances, including anxiety, depression, negative self-image, grief, relationship struggles, ADHD, life transitions, and experiences related to Autism. I am also dedicated to supporting the LGBTQIA+ community and strive to create a safe, supportive space where everyone feels valued and empowered to make positive life changes.
(339) 329-8568 View (339) 329-8568
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Sophie Clark
MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Melrose, MA 02176
Whether a child is in need of extra help in regard to issues at school, anxiety, ADHD, or life events I will apply a client centered approach.
Hi, I’m Sophie! During my undergraduate and graduate studies, I worked with children ranging from kindergarten through high school. I have worked with a diverse population of children engaging in therapy. Recently, I interned at a suburban high school and through that year I learned extensive information and skills regarding my therapeutic practice and intervention skills among adolescents.
Whether a child is in need of extra help in regard to issues at school, anxiety, ADHD, or life events I will apply a client centered approach.
Hi, I’m Sophie! During my undergraduate and graduate studies, I worked with children ranging from kindergarten through high school. I have worked with a diverse population of children engaging in therapy. Recently, I interned at a suburban high school and through that year I learned extensive information and skills regarding my therapeutic practice and intervention skills among adolescents.
(339) 300-1453 View (339) 300-1453
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Roger Davies
Psychologist, MA, MEd, ScD
Verified Verified
Melrose, MA 02176
Waitlist for new clients
Research has shown that people don't learn from people they don't like. Effective therapy evolves if the person seeking help likes the helper and experiences the helper as empathic, humble, competent, humorous and caring. Therapy is a respectful, mutually active endeavor between the helper and the patient in which the client feels comfortable, safe, and confident. Constructive therapy gives clients hope: that they will experience increasing well-being; that they will enhance their quality of life; that their social relationships will improve; and they will feel greater congruence between their feelings, thoughts, and behaviors.
Research has shown that people don't learn from people they don't like. Effective therapy evolves if the person seeking help likes the helper and experiences the helper as empathic, humble, competent, humorous and caring. Therapy is a respectful, mutually active endeavor between the helper and the patient in which the client feels comfortable, safe, and confident. Constructive therapy gives clients hope: that they will experience increasing well-being; that they will enhance their quality of life; that their social relationships will improve; and they will feel greater congruence between their feelings, thoughts, and behaviors.
(617) 401-0335 View (617) 401-0335
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Jessica Slavin Connelly
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Melrose, MA 02176  (Online Only)
It takes courage and awareness to reach out for support, and I am glad you are here. I strive for our work together to feel immediately comforting, meaningful, real, and effective in getting to the heart of your core concerns. I work from a trauma-informed, context informed, integrative framework in a warm and interactive environment, drawing from holistic, cognitive, and psychodynamic perspectives and I am a DBT and EMDR certified practitioner. Our relationship matters the most in terms of building trust to achieve goals. On that note, I am a Jewish Therapist. If this is of concern for you, I suggest seeing alternative referrals.
It takes courage and awareness to reach out for support, and I am glad you are here. I strive for our work together to feel immediately comforting, meaningful, real, and effective in getting to the heart of your core concerns. I work from a trauma-informed, context informed, integrative framework in a warm and interactive environment, drawing from holistic, cognitive, and psychodynamic perspectives and I am a DBT and EMDR certified practitioner. Our relationship matters the most in terms of building trust to achieve goals. On that note, I am a Jewish Therapist. If this is of concern for you, I suggest seeing alternative referrals.
(617) 752-2945 View (617) 752-2945
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Shu Hui Li
Counselor, LMHC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Melrose, MA 02176
Everyone has a unique background and life story. I understand everyone has difficulties. Whether you're at crossroads, distressed over troubled relationships, facing difficult challenges or looking for meaning in life, I can work with you on your aspirations. As you begin sensing your inner peace, you will feel the power of hope moving you toward a balanced life, breaking through challenges and improving your relationships with others. To support you toward a balanced life, I will use various therapeutic interventions regarding your emotional, relational, physical, social and family concerns.
Everyone has a unique background and life story. I understand everyone has difficulties. Whether you're at crossroads, distressed over troubled relationships, facing difficult challenges or looking for meaning in life, I can work with you on your aspirations. As you begin sensing your inner peace, you will feel the power of hope moving you toward a balanced life, breaking through challenges and improving your relationships with others. To support you toward a balanced life, I will use various therapeutic interventions regarding your emotional, relational, physical, social and family concerns.
(339) 210-1056 View (339) 210-1056
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Katie Callahan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, C-DBT
Verified Verified
Melrose, MA 02176  (Online Only)
Only accepting Blue Cross clients! It takes one person that believes in you to make a difference! I am a licensed clinical social worker, certified in DBT and provide trauma-informed and attachment-based therapy. I specialize in individuals with challenging family dynamics, adoption or foster care or that have been involved with DCF. I understand the value of community, family, and compassion and I want to help you find your voice and build lifelong connections!
Only accepting Blue Cross clients! It takes one person that believes in you to make a difference! I am a licensed clinical social worker, certified in DBT and provide trauma-informed and attachment-based therapy. I specialize in individuals with challenging family dynamics, adoption or foster care or that have been involved with DCF. I understand the value of community, family, and compassion and I want to help you find your voice and build lifelong connections!
(781) 517-7481 View (781) 517-7481
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Bonnie Gail Ivins
Counselor
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Melrose, MA 02176
I bring a rich history of life experiences. Life is like a 3-legged stool. Finding balance today in life can be a struggle but not impossible. I believe looking at the person as a whole by exploring the connections between the biological (your physical self), the psychological (your thought process), and the sociological (your interactions with others). Together these processes bring balance.
I bring a rich history of life experiences. Life is like a 3-legged stool. Finding balance today in life can be a struggle but not impossible. I believe looking at the person as a whole by exploring the connections between the biological (your physical self), the psychological (your thought process), and the sociological (your interactions with others). Together these processes bring balance.
(339) 331-2212 View (339) 331-2212
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Ted Brugman
Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Melrose, MA 02176  (Online Only)
For many of us, perhaps adolescents and young adults in particular, the process of figuring "it" out is an elusive to-do swashing in the waves of life's stressors.
For many of us, perhaps adolescents and young adults in particular, the process of figuring "it" out is an elusive to-do swashing in the waves of life's stressors.
(617) 206-1878 View (617) 206-1878
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Leslie Donovan Shakespeare
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Melrose, MA 02176  (Online Only)
I enjoy helping individuals and couples overcome whatever is preventing them from experiencing greater health, emotional well-being and fulfillment in their lives. For over 28 years, as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, I have provided counseling to clients dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, life transitions, loss, recovery issues, career change, as well as creative blocks. In addition to my clinical expertise, I bring warmth, compassion and humor to each session, along with a deep respect for clients' strengths and experiences.
I enjoy helping individuals and couples overcome whatever is preventing them from experiencing greater health, emotional well-being and fulfillment in their lives. For over 28 years, as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, I have provided counseling to clients dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, life transitions, loss, recovery issues, career change, as well as creative blocks. In addition to my clinical expertise, I bring warmth, compassion and humor to each session, along with a deep respect for clients' strengths and experiences.
(617) 431-4707 View (617) 431-4707
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Jennifer Romanat
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Melrose, MA 02176  (Online Only)
As a social worker, I bring a strengths-based approach enveloped in a systems lens and I view my work with clients as a collaboration. I enjoy helping people work through a variety of transitions and challenges of life as well as to help facilitate a deeper connection within themselves and with others.
As a social worker, I bring a strengths-based approach enveloped in a systems lens and I view my work with clients as a collaboration. I enjoy helping people work through a variety of transitions and challenges of life as well as to help facilitate a deeper connection within themselves and with others.
(339) 229-5316 View (339) 229-5316
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Sierra Spinney
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Melrose, MA 02176
I aim to create a safe and nurturing therapeutic environment to foster healing and empowerment. Entering therapy is a courageous step to understanding your inner workings, hopes, and fears on a deeper level. For me, the relationship is the heart of the therapeutic process. It is an honor and privilege to help to guide clients through this process.
I aim to create a safe and nurturing therapeutic environment to foster healing and empowerment. Entering therapy is a courageous step to understanding your inner workings, hopes, and fears on a deeper level. For me, the relationship is the heart of the therapeutic process. It is an honor and privilege to help to guide clients through this process.
(339) 204-9504 View (339) 204-9504
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Sam Healy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Melrose, MA 02176
Each person has their own unique strengths and qualities, as well as unique challenges and circumstances. I help individuals, couples and families utilize their strengths and learn practical strategies to work through obstacles and channel intensity in more productive and creative ways.
Each person has their own unique strengths and qualities, as well as unique challenges and circumstances. I help individuals, couples and families utilize their strengths and learn practical strategies to work through obstacles and channel intensity in more productive and creative ways.
(781) 916-9022 View (781) 916-9022
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Emma R. Worth
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Melrose, MA 02176  (Online Only)
Welcome. My work is to help you find more ease, joy, connection, meaning and purpose in your days. Emotional suffering is part of being human, but it is possible to face challenging life situations with a clear head and an open heart. We can cultivate trust and hope in the face of traumatic personal histories and loss. Wouldn’t it be nice to let go of fear and anxiety, as well as the old stories that still have a grip on you, to stop repeating self-defeating patterns and find a place at the clearing for something new?
Welcome. My work is to help you find more ease, joy, connection, meaning and purpose in your days. Emotional suffering is part of being human, but it is possible to face challenging life situations with a clear head and an open heart. We can cultivate trust and hope in the face of traumatic personal histories and loss. Wouldn’t it be nice to let go of fear and anxiety, as well as the old stories that still have a grip on you, to stop repeating self-defeating patterns and find a place at the clearing for something new?
(857) 285-2297 View (857) 285-2297
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Kara A. Grant
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Melrose, MA 02176
Currently taking new clients! I have extensive experience working with clients of all ages in various settings including the legal system, schools, and the hospital environment. Entering therapy can feel overwhelming. Together, we will construct coping mechanisms, refine relationship skills, and nurture resilience in order to elevate self-esteem and empower you to reach your fullest potential. I believe that therapy is a personalized journey, crafted to meet your unique needs.
Currently taking new clients! I have extensive experience working with clients of all ages in various settings including the legal system, schools, and the hospital environment. Entering therapy can feel overwhelming. Together, we will construct coping mechanisms, refine relationship skills, and nurture resilience in order to elevate self-esteem and empower you to reach your fullest potential. I believe that therapy is a personalized journey, crafted to meet your unique needs.
(339) 215-8997 View (339) 215-8997
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Johanne Zaporteza Zipser
Board Certified Behavior Analyst, MEd, BCBA
Verified Verified
Melrose, MA 02176
Our program at New England Center for OCD and Anxiety (Boston and Los Angeles) offers specialized, affirmative, compassionate, and culturally responsive care for individuals and families struggling with treatment refractory OCD and related disorders. We offer Telehealth, in-home, community, and school-based services to support you where you need it most. We use a strengths-based, affirmative approach that includes ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention), ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), and ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis), to help every client build a rich and meaningful life they can love.
Our program at New England Center for OCD and Anxiety (Boston and Los Angeles) offers specialized, affirmative, compassionate, and culturally responsive care for individuals and families struggling with treatment refractory OCD and related disorders. We offer Telehealth, in-home, community, and school-based services to support you where you need it most. We use a strengths-based, affirmative approach that includes ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention), ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), and ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis), to help every client build a rich and meaningful life they can love.
(857) 203-8392 View (857) 203-8392
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Kerry O'Donnell
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, MHC
Verified Verified
Melrose, MA 02176
I am a mental health counselor at the New England Center for OCD and Anxiety. I work with children, teenagers, and young adults who are facing challenges related to OCD, anxiety, and other related disorders. I aim to support people in living their most fulfilled life by helping them identify their values and equipping them with the necessary skills to achieve their goals. If you or someone close to you is experiencing difficulties that interfere with daily routines and adversely affect parts of life such as education, work, relationships, family dynamics, or leisure activities, I am available to provide support.
I am a mental health counselor at the New England Center for OCD and Anxiety. I work with children, teenagers, and young adults who are facing challenges related to OCD, anxiety, and other related disorders. I aim to support people in living their most fulfilled life by helping them identify their values and equipping them with the necessary skills to achieve their goals. If you or someone close to you is experiencing difficulties that interfere with daily routines and adversely affect parts of life such as education, work, relationships, family dynamics, or leisure activities, I am available to provide support.
(617) 539-2973 View (617) 539-2973
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Walk With Me Psychology
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Melrose, MA 02176  (Online Only)
I work with individuals, couples, and families to assess and improve things that are interfering with your quality of life. My therapeutic approach incorporates mind and body wellness, focused on recognizing and reducing stressors while improving relationships, boundary-setting, and self-care. Therapy can occur seated in my Winchester Center office or walking on several nearby trails. I also conduct full psychological assessments for clients who are struggling with a suspected learning or attention disorder (or for those who need an updated assessment, for example, to receive accommodations). For more information about my practice, please visit my website.
I work with individuals, couples, and families to assess and improve things that are interfering with your quality of life. My therapeutic approach incorporates mind and body wellness, focused on recognizing and reducing stressors while improving relationships, boundary-setting, and self-care. Therapy can occur seated in my Winchester Center office or walking on several nearby trails. I also conduct full psychological assessments for clients who are struggling with a suspected learning or attention disorder (or for those who need an updated assessment, for example, to receive accommodations). For more information about my practice, please visit my website.
(781) 570-5777 View (781) 570-5777
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Betty Jo Bolin LICSW Revive Therapeutic Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MAPA
Verified Verified
Melrose, MA 02176  (Online Only)
I invite couples, adolescents and adults to identify strengths, acknowledge challenges and develop strategies to solve a range of problems. We can explore ways to save and enhance your relationship. In the first session, I teach tools that you can use immediately to enhance your partnership, open the lines of communication and reconnect as a couple. If you are an overwhelmed parent, I can help you reach out to your teen by employing techniques that can be used in the moment. My professional experience encompasses coping with anxiety, managing chronic illness, grieving losses and achieving balance for an enriched life.
I invite couples, adolescents and adults to identify strengths, acknowledge challenges and develop strategies to solve a range of problems. We can explore ways to save and enhance your relationship. In the first session, I teach tools that you can use immediately to enhance your partnership, open the lines of communication and reconnect as a couple. If you are an overwhelmed parent, I can help you reach out to your teen by employing techniques that can be used in the moment. My professional experience encompasses coping with anxiety, managing chronic illness, grieving losses and achieving balance for an enriched life.
(781) 422-8073 View (781) 422-8073
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Kameron Mendes
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Melrose, MA 02176
I am a licensed mental health counselor with a passion for helping people find contentment in life. I've worked extensively with those struggling with anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and trauma. Through these experiences, I have learned that establishing a genuine, trusting, and welcoming relationship is integral to recovery. I use a person-centered, trauma-informed stance to facilitate healing. To see more about me and request an appointment, you can also go to: renovated-wellness.com
I am a licensed mental health counselor with a passion for helping people find contentment in life. I've worked extensively with those struggling with anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and trauma. Through these experiences, I have learned that establishing a genuine, trusting, and welcoming relationship is integral to recovery. I use a person-centered, trauma-informed stance to facilitate healing. To see more about me and request an appointment, you can also go to: renovated-wellness.com
(781) 650-5359 View (781) 650-5359
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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.