ADHD Therapists in Northampton, MA
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Elena Volpe
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Northampton, MA 01060
Waitlist for new clients
ADHD COACHING: I work with individuals and run unique coaching-motivation-skills groups for all ages.
Welcome to my page. If you are here, you are interested, curious, wanting or needing to be in therapy. Whether you wish to explore the intricacies of identity, treat mental illness, tackle difficult relationship dynamics, and/or on a quest for ways to unstick the stuck places; fed up with repetitive patterns and relationships that exhaust rather than replenish your life, lets both discover and examine your fears, beliefs and judgments so that you may claim your bravery, honesty, vulnerability and happiness.
ADHD COACHING: I work with individuals and run unique coaching-motivation-skills groups for all ages.
Welcome to my page. If you are here, you are interested, curious, wanting or needing to be in therapy. Whether you wish to explore the intricacies of identity, treat mental illness, tackle difficult relationship dynamics, and/or on a quest for ways to unstick the stuck places; fed up with repetitive patterns and relationships that exhaust rather than replenish your life, lets both discover and examine your fears, beliefs and judgments so that you may claim your bravery, honesty, vulnerability and happiness.
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John Griffin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Northampton, MA 01060 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Specializing in the treatment of ADHD, my practice emphasizes the development of strategies to improve overall executive functioning, as well as developing understanding of the impact that ADHD has on our attention, impulsivity, self-esteem, procrastination, and motivation. I also work with clients experiencing depression, anxiety, and trauma, with treatment aiming to help clients identify the barriers keeping them from their goals and designing interventions that promote a more positive sense of self.
Specializing in the treatment of ADHD, my practice emphasizes the development of strategies to improve overall executive functioning, as well as developing understanding of the impact that ADHD has on our attention, impulsivity, self-esteem, procrastination, and motivation. I also work with clients experiencing depression, anxiety, and trauma, with treatment aiming to help clients identify the barriers keeping them from their goals and designing interventions that promote a more positive sense of self.
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Neuropsychological Evaluations of Northampton
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Northampton, MA 01060 (Online Only)
Dr. Fearing is a licensed psychologist in Massachusetts who provides neuropsychological and psychological testing for children, adults, and geriatric patients. His specialties include: ADHD, learning disabilities, Asperger’s Syndrome, Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, stroke, traumatic brain injury (TBI), working with Veterans and PTSD, Lyme disease, and toxic exposure. He also has significant experience working with children requiring IEPs for any of the several Department of Education (DOE) disabilities, and provides clear recommendations in language that the school system uses and understands.
Dr. Fearing is a licensed psychologist in Massachusetts who provides neuropsychological and psychological testing for children, adults, and geriatric patients. His specialties include: ADHD, learning disabilities, Asperger’s Syndrome, Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, stroke, traumatic brain injury (TBI), working with Veterans and PTSD, Lyme disease, and toxic exposure. He also has significant experience working with children requiring IEPs for any of the several Department of Education (DOE) disabilities, and provides clear recommendations in language that the school system uses and understands.
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Spark ADHD Coaching & Consulting (Meg Taylor)
MS, MA, BCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Northampton, MA 01060 (Online Only)
Are you or a loved one struggling with ADHD symptoms? Is ADHD limiting productivity, performance, or self-esteem at work, home, or school or negatively impacting relationships? Feeling like you (or your child) are not meeting your potential, and not sure where to turn next? If you are seeking ADHD information and resources, understanding and support, and customized structures and systems to plan, organize, prioritize, remember, and self-manage your professional, academic, personal, or home life, reach out today to see if Spark ADHD services might be right for you.
Are you or a loved one struggling with ADHD symptoms? Is ADHD limiting productivity, performance, or self-esteem at work, home, or school or negatively impacting relationships? Feeling like you (or your child) are not meeting your potential, and not sure where to turn next? If you are seeking ADHD information and resources, understanding and support, and customized structures and systems to plan, organize, prioritize, remember, and self-manage your professional, academic, personal, or home life, reach out today to see if Spark ADHD services might be right for you.
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I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor serving individuals and groups in Franklin County Massachusetts. I have over 20 years experience training and practice in using action-based methods for engaging the mind, emotions, and the body. Effective for use with individuals and in a group setting, together we address issues related to depression, anxiety, grief, anger, suicidal ideation and self-harm impulses, social anxiety, ADHD, substance abuse, bullying, and issues related to emotional and physical abuse, abandonment and neglect. Supporting children, youth, adults and elders restoring creativity and spontaneity. (413) 628-1212
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor serving individuals and groups in Franklin County Massachusetts. I have over 20 years experience training and practice in using action-based methods for engaging the mind, emotions, and the body. Effective for use with individuals and in a group setting, together we address issues related to depression, anxiety, grief, anger, suicidal ideation and self-harm impulses, social anxiety, ADHD, substance abuse, bullying, and issues related to emotional and physical abuse, abandonment and neglect. Supporting children, youth, adults and elders restoring creativity and spontaneity. (413) 628-1212
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Do you or a family member have ADD or ADHD? Do you or a family member have difficulty concentrating, completing tasks, or feeling "hyper"? My colleagues and I, at The Haffey Center for Attention & Memory, can provide specialized assessment to determine the presence and degree of attention difficulties, and provide recommendations and treatment to address these difficulties. We utilize information from the latest research on ADHD and ADD to guide our work with you. We also have extensive experience assessing and treating depression, anxiety, learning difficulties, and relationship problems utilizing a variety of approaches, including Mindfulness and CBT.
Do you or a family member have ADD or ADHD? Do you or a family member have difficulty concentrating, completing tasks, or feeling "hyper"? My colleagues and I, at The Haffey Center for Attention & Memory, can provide specialized assessment to determine the presence and degree of attention difficulties, and provide recommendations and treatment to address these difficulties. We utilize information from the latest research on ADHD and ADD to guide our work with you. We also have extensive experience assessing and treating depression, anxiety, learning difficulties, and relationship problems utilizing a variety of approaches, including Mindfulness and CBT.
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I specialize in assessment/treatment of ADHD.
My role as a psychologist is to help you learn, get unstuck, and take control in your life. By creating a safe, nonjudgmental space, I hope to encourage your sense of connection, empowerment, and insight as we address your concerns. I believe the quality of the therapist-client relationship is the most important foundation of good therapy, and I work collaboratively with clients using several approaches, including CBT, ACT, and mindfulness-based psychotherapy.
I specialize in assessment/treatment of ADHD.
My role as a psychologist is to help you learn, get unstuck, and take control in your life. By creating a safe, nonjudgmental space, I hope to encourage your sense of connection, empowerment, and insight as we address your concerns. I believe the quality of the therapist-client relationship is the most important foundation of good therapy, and I work collaboratively with clients using several approaches, including CBT, ACT, and mindfulness-based psychotherapy.
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I am a licensed clinical psychologist and neurotherapist. I utilize state-of-the-art, neuroscience-based technologies to help facilitate change in my clients. I work with individuals from three to over eighty years of age. Most people contact me as a result of an understandable ambivalence towards taking medications or a desire to reduce the difficulties associated with some mental or physical condition viewed by others as 'unalterable' or life-long (e.g., ADHD, learning disabilities, autism, depression, anxiety, chronic pain, traumatic brain injury, or other medical conditions).
I am a licensed clinical psychologist and neurotherapist. I utilize state-of-the-art, neuroscience-based technologies to help facilitate change in my clients. I work with individuals from three to over eighty years of age. Most people contact me as a result of an understandable ambivalence towards taking medications or a desire to reduce the difficulties associated with some mental or physical condition viewed by others as 'unalterable' or life-long (e.g., ADHD, learning disabilities, autism, depression, anxiety, chronic pain, traumatic brain injury, or other medical conditions).
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Montana McKim
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Northampton, MA 01060 (Online Only)
I also work with people who are autistic, have ADHD, experience anxiety, depression, struggle with addiction, and have survived trauma.
Are your worries keeping you up at night? Do you think about something over and over and imagine the worst might happen? Do you feel so overwhelmed that you can’t get anything done? Does everything, including eating and sleeping, feel hard? It is okay to need help and I want to help you get unstuck.
I also work with people who are autistic, have ADHD, experience anxiety, depression, struggle with addiction, and have survived trauma.
Are your worries keeping you up at night? Do you think about something over and over and imagine the worst might happen? Do you feel so overwhelmed that you can’t get anything done? Does everything, including eating and sleeping, feel hard? It is okay to need help and I want to help you get unstuck.
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My clients range from ADHD to Substance abuse and I have worked with all age groups starting from teenagers to the elderly.
If you are someone who is motivated for change and wants to be there 100%, I am here for you! I work best with individuals who are struggling with depression, anxiety disorders, adjustment disorders, poly substance abuse and dependence, and personality disorders. I help clients live self-actualized lives due to difficulties with work, family life, and self-esteem. I use combination of Rogerian, CBT, and Insight therapies in a way that encourages self-expression, improved communication skills, and self understanding. Empathy and self-awareness are modeled by my approach to the clients I work with in a safe environment.
My clients range from ADHD to Substance abuse and I have worked with all age groups starting from teenagers to the elderly.
If you are someone who is motivated for change and wants to be there 100%, I am here for you! I work best with individuals who are struggling with depression, anxiety disorders, adjustment disorders, poly substance abuse and dependence, and personality disorders. I help clients live self-actualized lives due to difficulties with work, family life, and self-esteem. I use combination of Rogerian, CBT, and Insight therapies in a way that encourages self-expression, improved communication skills, and self understanding. Empathy and self-awareness are modeled by my approach to the clients I work with in a safe environment.
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Sev Kolysko
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Northampton, MA 01060
My primary areas of focus include anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, and related challenging coping patterns.
We all encounter times in life when we just feel stuck and overwhelmed, sometimes unsure of why we feel this way and unable to move forward. Psychotherapy helps us to achieve a sense of well-being and make changes in our lives. My hope is to create a safe and supportive therapeutic environment, which will allow you to achieve personal growth. I utilize a combination of psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral therapies with components of mindfulness and solution-focused approaches. I work with adults of all ages and older adolescents.
My primary areas of focus include anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, and related challenging coping patterns.
We all encounter times in life when we just feel stuck and overwhelmed, sometimes unsure of why we feel this way and unable to move forward. Psychotherapy helps us to achieve a sense of well-being and make changes in our lives. My hope is to create a safe and supportive therapeutic environment, which will allow you to achieve personal growth. I utilize a combination of psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral therapies with components of mindfulness and solution-focused approaches. I work with adults of all ages and older adolescents.
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Counselor, LMHC, ATR-P, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Northampton, MA 01060
We can do talk therapy, or add in creativity, play, art making, music and/or movement!.
I work with people who are looking to embark on a process of intentional healing, self understanding, growth and actualization. I'm here to support you if you are struggling with anxiety, depression, identity issues, interpersonal challenges, difficulties with motivation and focus, healing of trauma, and/or wrestling with life's big questions. Therapy, to me, is a highly collaborative process. You are driving the bus and deciding where to go, and I am here to help you navigate through a process of deep listening, reflection, and psychoeducation.
We can do talk therapy, or add in creativity, play, art making, music and/or movement!.
I work with people who are looking to embark on a process of intentional healing, self understanding, growth and actualization. I'm here to support you if you are struggling with anxiety, depression, identity issues, interpersonal challenges, difficulties with motivation and focus, healing of trauma, and/or wrestling with life's big questions. Therapy, to me, is a highly collaborative process. You are driving the bus and deciding where to go, and I am here to help you navigate through a process of deep listening, reflection, and psychoeducation.
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My approach is curious, warm, collaborative, and pragmatic. I provide feedback to facilitate looking at problems from varied perspectives. I help clients feel safe while also challenging them to engage in new behavior. My approach utilizes mindfulness based, cognitive behavioral therapies, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). I have practiced psychotherapy since 2005. In my work I provide treatment for mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance use, ADHD, personality disorders, relationship issues, grief, parenting stress, and career change.
My approach is curious, warm, collaborative, and pragmatic. I provide feedback to facilitate looking at problems from varied perspectives. I help clients feel safe while also challenging them to engage in new behavior. My approach utilizes mindfulness based, cognitive behavioral therapies, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). I have practiced psychotherapy since 2005. In my work I provide treatment for mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance use, ADHD, personality disorders, relationship issues, grief, parenting stress, and career change.
I specialize in treating children, adolescents and families with all kinds of issues ranging from anxiety to ADHD, as well as depression, divorce and blended families. I also provide adults with parent guidance, and see individual adults for psychotherapy. My theoretical orientation is mixed; training in family systems, psychodynamic, as well as cognitive-behavioral treatment. I see people ranging in age from 4 to adult!
I specialize in treating children, adolescents and families with all kinds of issues ranging from anxiety to ADHD, as well as depression, divorce and blended families. I also provide adults with parent guidance, and see individual adults for psychotherapy. My theoretical orientation is mixed; training in family systems, psychodynamic, as well as cognitive-behavioral treatment. I see people ranging in age from 4 to adult!
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My practice is open to adolescents and adults with diverse presenting issues, and I often work with clients on perfectionism, ADHD management, anxiety, depression, LGBTQ+ issues, parenting, and navigating neurodivergency in an inflexible world.
Hello, there! What I already know about you is: You are deserving of less burden. In therapy, people are able to develop insights and action plans that transform their capacity to manage the turbulence of life. Together, let's work on your relationship with yourself and the challenges you are facing. Let’s manage your inner critic, sadness/loss, and unhelpful habits. And, equally, let’s identify your strengths and resiliencies that might have gotten lost in the shuffle. I work within a relational, collaborative framework informed by CBT, DBT, & am strength based.
My practice is open to adolescents and adults with diverse presenting issues, and I often work with clients on perfectionism, ADHD management, anxiety, depression, LGBTQ+ issues, parenting, and navigating neurodivergency in an inflexible world.
Hello, there! What I already know about you is: You are deserving of less burden. In therapy, people are able to develop insights and action plans that transform their capacity to manage the turbulence of life. Together, let's work on your relationship with yourself and the challenges you are facing. Let’s manage your inner critic, sadness/loss, and unhelpful habits. And, equally, let’s identify your strengths and resiliencies that might have gotten lost in the shuffle. I work within a relational, collaborative framework informed by CBT, DBT, & am strength based.
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Ruth Pearlman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, MEd
Verified Verified
Northampton, MA 01060
I have specific training in suicide, grief counseling, adoption, foster care, and ADHD.
Have traumas or other events thrown your life off course? I see my job as helping people get back to their "regularly scheduled lives". Whether you have PTSD, or you are a bereaved parent or someone grieving a recent loss, I believe that with the right amount of understanding and validation, every person can successfully reclaim their lives and find his/her/their purpose again. As a consultant and Adjunct Professor specializing in grief and loss, I realize that not all losses are due to death. Grieving for a multitude of losses, including Learning Disorders, ADHD, and adoption, is my focus of treatment.
I have specific training in suicide, grief counseling, adoption, foster care, and ADHD.
Have traumas or other events thrown your life off course? I see my job as helping people get back to their "regularly scheduled lives". Whether you have PTSD, or you are a bereaved parent or someone grieving a recent loss, I believe that with the right amount of understanding and validation, every person can successfully reclaim their lives and find his/her/their purpose again. As a consultant and Adjunct Professor specializing in grief and loss, I realize that not all losses are due to death. Grieving for a multitude of losses, including Learning Disorders, ADHD, and adoption, is my focus of treatment.
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Gabriel Peeples
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Northampton, MA 01060 (Online Only)
I have found success providing telehealth for children with ADHD and autistic children ages 3 and up.
Many of the day-to-day difficulties that people struggle with can be attributed to past traumas big and small. My goal is to meet people where they are, help them figure out where they want to be, and work with them to get there. I approach therapeutic work from a client-centered, strength-based, solution-focused perspective. I am happy to help folks navigate identity exploration, situational stressors, ongoing mental health challenges, grief and loss, sudden life changes, or past traumas. I am a queer and genderqueer practitioner and am willing to write letters in support of medical transition as needed.
I have found success providing telehealth for children with ADHD and autistic children ages 3 and up.
Many of the day-to-day difficulties that people struggle with can be attributed to past traumas big and small. My goal is to meet people where they are, help them figure out where they want to be, and work with them to get there. I approach therapeutic work from a client-centered, strength-based, solution-focused perspective. I am happy to help folks navigate identity exploration, situational stressors, ongoing mental health challenges, grief and loss, sudden life changes, or past traumas. I am a queer and genderqueer practitioner and am willing to write letters in support of medical transition as needed.
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Other specializations include trauma/PTSD, chronic pain, executive dysfunctions (including ADHD), and psychological problems related to health factors (including sleep/insomnia, smoking cessation).
Life’s difficult turns can motivate us to take action for change. You may have daily challenges with low moods, anxiety, problems with memory or concentration, trauma, chronic pain, or grief. Or maybe you have past experiences that continue to hurt you. Psychotherapy can become a valuable tool to address these challenges starting with where you are now. It can be an opportunity to assess your current situation, clarify your goals, and build skills that empower you toward increased well-being, better directions, and desired outcomes.
Other specializations include trauma/PTSD, chronic pain, executive dysfunctions (including ADHD), and psychological problems related to health factors (including sleep/insomnia, smoking cessation).
Life’s difficult turns can motivate us to take action for change. You may have daily challenges with low moods, anxiety, problems with memory or concentration, trauma, chronic pain, or grief. Or maybe you have past experiences that continue to hurt you. Psychotherapy can become a valuable tool to address these challenges starting with where you are now. It can be an opportunity to assess your current situation, clarify your goals, and build skills that empower you toward increased well-being, better directions, and desired outcomes.
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Dr. Becky Fanton is a licensed and board certified clinical neuropsychologist. She has been conducting neuropsychological and psychological evaluations since 2003. She provides clinical neuropsychological evaluations for adolescents, adults, and older adults. Common referral questions pertain to ADHD, Learning Disabilities, Concussion, and Memory Disorders. Dr. Fanton will respond most quickly to email inquiries (rebecca.fanton-at-hushmal.com). Phone inquiries are not recommended. Dr. Fanton does not engage in treatment or psychotherapy; she only conducts psychological and neuropsychological assessments. Private pay only.
Dr. Becky Fanton is a licensed and board certified clinical neuropsychologist. She has been conducting neuropsychological and psychological evaluations since 2003. She provides clinical neuropsychological evaluations for adolescents, adults, and older adults. Common referral questions pertain to ADHD, Learning Disabilities, Concussion, and Memory Disorders. Dr. Fanton will respond most quickly to email inquiries (rebecca.fanton-at-hushmal.com). Phone inquiries are not recommended. Dr. Fanton does not engage in treatment or psychotherapy; she only conducts psychological and neuropsychological assessments. Private pay only.
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I work with adults with a focus on helping with anxiety, depression, ADHD, life transition and relationship difficulties.
Whether you're seeking help for adjusting to a recent change or looking to break free from difficulties that keep you from enjoying life, I'm here to offer you support and guidance through the process. My approach is tailored to each individual and often involves identifying strengths, building self confidence and self acceptance as well as challenging unhealthy beliefs and coping strategies. Asking for help is often very difficult, but greatly beneficial. I will offer you a new perspective and a direction towards self fulfillment and happiness.
I work with adults with a focus on helping with anxiety, depression, ADHD, life transition and relationship difficulties.
Whether you're seeking help for adjusting to a recent change or looking to break free from difficulties that keep you from enjoying life, I'm here to offer you support and guidance through the process. My approach is tailored to each individual and often involves identifying strengths, building self confidence and self acceptance as well as challenging unhealthy beliefs and coping strategies. Asking for help is often very difficult, but greatly beneficial. I will offer you a new perspective and a direction towards self fulfillment and happiness.
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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.