ADHD Therapists in Edina, MN
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Do you ever feel overwhelmed juggling work, relationships, or daily tasks? Is your mind on overdrive and you have hundreds of tabs open in your brain? Or maybe you feel like stress is in the driver’s seat? If you answered yes to any of these, I’m here to support you! I’m a stress, anxiety, and ADHD therapist for women. I empower clients to get back in the driver's seat, celebrate their strengths, and develop the tools to thrive. Imagine feeling confident in your ability to handle whatever life throws your way. To have concrete strategies for managing stress, challenging anxious thoughts, increasing focus, or beating procrastination.
Do you ever feel overwhelmed juggling work, relationships, or daily tasks? Is your mind on overdrive and you have hundreds of tabs open in your brain? Or maybe you feel like stress is in the driver’s seat? If you answered yes to any of these, I’m here to support you! I’m a stress, anxiety, and ADHD therapist for women. I empower clients to get back in the driver's seat, celebrate their strengths, and develop the tools to thrive. Imagine feeling confident in your ability to handle whatever life throws your way. To have concrete strategies for managing stress, challenging anxious thoughts, increasing focus, or beating procrastination.
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I can help with issues such as depression, rumination, anxiety, inattention/ADHD, grief/loss, mood swings, and eating disorders, among many others.
Currently accepting new telehealth clients, please schedule via our online portal or call Affinity Psychological Services. My ideal client is someone who is ready to learn new skills and make changes in their lives. I believe the core benefit of therapy is working to get off “auto-pilot” by improving mindfulness and awareness of automatic thoughts. Once mindfulness is improved, we can work together to change distorted thoughts into something more rational/adaptive. I seek to help you feel more regulated, or calm, when strong emotions present themselves.
I can help with issues such as depression, rumination, anxiety, inattention/ADHD, grief/loss, mood swings, and eating disorders, among many others.
Currently accepting new telehealth clients, please schedule via our online portal or call Affinity Psychological Services. My ideal client is someone who is ready to learn new skills and make changes in their lives. I believe the core benefit of therapy is working to get off “auto-pilot” by improving mindfulness and awareness of automatic thoughts. Once mindfulness is improved, we can work together to change distorted thoughts into something more rational/adaptive. I seek to help you feel more regulated, or calm, when strong emotions present themselves.
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Some disorders such as Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Specific Learning Disorders can go undiagnosed or be misdiagnosed, which can lead to academic, career, or social impairments. Twin Cities Psychological Testing specializes in providing comprehensive and individualized neuropsychological evaluation and testing to children, adolescents, and adults. We utilize gold-standard, empirically validated assessments to help identify potential attention, learning, and related disorders in order to determine potential treatment options and accommodations.
Some disorders such as Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Specific Learning Disorders can go undiagnosed or be misdiagnosed, which can lead to academic, career, or social impairments. Twin Cities Psychological Testing specializes in providing comprehensive and individualized neuropsychological evaluation and testing to children, adolescents, and adults. We utilize gold-standard, empirically validated assessments to help identify potential attention, learning, and related disorders in order to determine potential treatment options and accommodations.
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My specialty is helping people with "ADHD," anxiety, depression and/or medical conditions exacerbated by stress learn to regulate their brain/body better.
I use Cognitive Behavior Therapy, biofeedback and neurofeedback to help people , including reducing or eliminating the need for medications. I work with Liz Nash, MA, LMFT, AT-RBC and Brenda Hightshoe, MA, LPCC. We treat anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, traumatic brain injury and learning disabilities. CBT helps you create adaptive thinking. We use quantitative EEG "brain mapping" with the Neuroguide normative database to help see why people have the problems they're having. Quantitative EEG "targets" training with neurofeedback, which helps clients learn to pay attention without drugs, relax, and feel more like themselves.
My specialty is helping people with "ADHD," anxiety, depression and/or medical conditions exacerbated by stress learn to regulate their brain/body better.
I use Cognitive Behavior Therapy, biofeedback and neurofeedback to help people , including reducing or eliminating the need for medications. I work with Liz Nash, MA, LMFT, AT-RBC and Brenda Hightshoe, MA, LPCC. We treat anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, traumatic brain injury and learning disabilities. CBT helps you create adaptive thinking. We use quantitative EEG "brain mapping" with the Neuroguide normative database to help see why people have the problems they're having. Quantitative EEG "targets" training with neurofeedback, which helps clients learn to pay attention without drugs, relax, and feel more like themselves.
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Twin Cities Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Edina, MN 55436
I work with couples, families, individual adults and teens struggling with ADD/ADHD, the effects of anxiety, self-esteem, adjustment difficulties, depression, bipolar, and trauma. And I work with parents whose children struggle with these presentations.
I also work with individuals and families struggling against the effects of general parenting and adolescent issues, strained family and couple relationships, general mental health therapy as well as job-related stressors and life transitions, such as college, job and career change, retirement, divorce, cohabitation, remarriage, and step-parenting.
I work with couples, families, individual adults and teens struggling with ADD/ADHD, the effects of anxiety, self-esteem, adjustment difficulties, depression, bipolar, and trauma. And I work with parents whose children struggle with these presentations.
I also work with individuals and families struggling against the effects of general parenting and adolescent issues, strained family and couple relationships, general mental health therapy as well as job-related stressors and life transitions, such as college, job and career change, retirement, divorce, cohabitation, remarriage, and step-parenting.
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Kelsey specializes in clients with Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, PostPartum issues, or find themselves at a major crossroads in life and need someone to help them navigate through it.
She's very relaxed, present, warm, and kind. She’s like a nice warm blanket, with some hot cocoa…she just feels right. Kelsey is very gifted and determined to help her clients make the change they are looking for. While she is patient and kind, she is not going to do the work for you. She does ask that her clients put effort into their change in-between session. But, as long as you are trying your best, you are going to find working with her to be both helpful and motivating.
Kelsey specializes in clients with Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, PostPartum issues, or find themselves at a major crossroads in life and need someone to help them navigate through it.
She's very relaxed, present, warm, and kind. She’s like a nice warm blanket, with some hot cocoa…she just feels right. Kelsey is very gifted and determined to help her clients make the change they are looking for. While she is patient and kind, she is not going to do the work for you. She does ask that her clients put effort into their change in-between session. But, as long as you are trying your best, you are going to find working with her to be both helpful and motivating.
![Photo of Dr. Elizabeth Heidenreich, PsyD, LP, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/31f4efda-380d-4792-9da2-8013989dce89/2/320x400.jpeg)
I specialize in helping adults who are managing ADHD, stress, or anxiety. I can help you build strategies for reducing stress and addressing burn-out, underachievement, anxiety, depression, people-pleasing, lack of confidence, and perfectionism. I understand the unique demands placed on our generation, and understand you may feel overwhelmed trying to manage it all. Through therapy, I can help you make immediate, positive changes while also addressing the underlying thoughts and feelings that might be leaving you feeling stuck.
I specialize in helping adults who are managing ADHD, stress, or anxiety. I can help you build strategies for reducing stress and addressing burn-out, underachievement, anxiety, depression, people-pleasing, lack of confidence, and perfectionism. I understand the unique demands placed on our generation, and understand you may feel overwhelmed trying to manage it all. Through therapy, I can help you make immediate, positive changes while also addressing the underlying thoughts and feelings that might be leaving you feeling stuck.
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CDS offers treatments for Autism Spectrum, ADHD, Eating Disorders, Trauma, Personality Disorders, Disruptive Behavior, & others.
Trusted and helpful: Regardless of your concern, CDS has experienced professionals to meet the needs of your child, adolescent, or adult. Within CDS multi-disciplinary clinics, providers offer assessment & therapy for concerns in mental health, development, learning, relationships, and language. Healthcare is rapidly changing and CDS focuses on high-quality services & collaboration. CDS clinicians are from different backgrounds - including mental health services (testing & therapy), behavioral/developmental interventions, & forensic services. For a personal and positive experience, connect with our community of providers.
CDS offers treatments for Autism Spectrum, ADHD, Eating Disorders, Trauma, Personality Disorders, Disruptive Behavior, & others.
Trusted and helpful: Regardless of your concern, CDS has experienced professionals to meet the needs of your child, adolescent, or adult. Within CDS multi-disciplinary clinics, providers offer assessment & therapy for concerns in mental health, development, learning, relationships, and language. Healthcare is rapidly changing and CDS focuses on high-quality services & collaboration. CDS clinicians are from different backgrounds - including mental health services (testing & therapy), behavioral/developmental interventions, & forensic services. For a personal and positive experience, connect with our community of providers.
![Photo of Zachary Johnston, BA, Pre-Licensed Professional](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/918d24dd-a234-4946-998b-8342fb4a4e64/2/320x400.jpeg)
“Journey before Destination.” This philosophy is at the heart of my therapeutic approach, emphasizing the importance of the process and navigating crossroads unique to each person’s path. I am dedicated to helping individuals achieve personal growth through resilience and creativity, understanding that each step along the journey creates the footprints that lead us to our destination. I often work with clients coping with mood disorders, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, problematic substance use, and various life transitions such as, career/education changes and challenges, family/relationship issues, grief/loss, and health concerns.
“Journey before Destination.” This philosophy is at the heart of my therapeutic approach, emphasizing the importance of the process and navigating crossroads unique to each person’s path. I am dedicated to helping individuals achieve personal growth through resilience and creativity, understanding that each step along the journey creates the footprints that lead us to our destination. I often work with clients coping with mood disorders, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, problematic substance use, and various life transitions such as, career/education changes and challenges, family/relationship issues, grief/loss, and health concerns.
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Katherine Jones
Licensed Professional Counselor, ND, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Edina, MN 55439
As a Millennial or Gen Z woman, you may be grappling with questions about your identity and the meaning of life. Maybe you are feeling overwhelmed by stress and anxiety or navigating through life changes such as graduating from college or moving to a new city. You may have also received a recent ADHD diagnosis, and it turns out that all those years of suffering from irritability, poor concentration, and indecision weren't just depression. Whether anxiety, life transitions, ADHD, depression, or all of the above are getting in the way of you feeling healthy, empowered, and resilient, therapy can help you live a more balanced life.
As a Millennial or Gen Z woman, you may be grappling with questions about your identity and the meaning of life. Maybe you are feeling overwhelmed by stress and anxiety or navigating through life changes such as graduating from college or moving to a new city. You may have also received a recent ADHD diagnosis, and it turns out that all those years of suffering from irritability, poor concentration, and indecision weren't just depression. Whether anxiety, life transitions, ADHD, depression, or all of the above are getting in the way of you feeling healthy, empowered, and resilient, therapy can help you live a more balanced life.
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Are you or someone in your family struggling with ADD/ADHD? Life can be much better quickly and getting help can be fun! I really understand ADD and what works to guide others to create lives that are joyful and fulfilling. If you are frustrated with yourself, your children or spouse, learning how you or they are wired and what strategies work better will help. Family life can be much calmer and kids can do better in school when you have someone like me on your team.
Are you or someone in your family struggling with ADD/ADHD? Life can be much better quickly and getting help can be fun! I really understand ADD and what works to guide others to create lives that are joyful and fulfilling. If you are frustrated with yourself, your children or spouse, learning how you or they are wired and what strategies work better will help. Family life can be much calmer and kids can do better in school when you have someone like me on your team.
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CDS offers treatments for Autism Spectrum, ADHD, Eating Disorders, Trauma, Personality Disorders, Disruptive Behavior, & others.
Regardless of your concern, CDS has experienced professionals to meet the needs of children, adolescents, & adults. Within CDS multi-disciplinary clinics, providers offer assessment & therapy for concerns in mental health, development, learning, relationships, and language. Healthcare is rapidly changing and CDS focuses on high-quality services & collaboration between providers. CDS clinicians are from different backgrounds - including mental health services (testing & therapy), behavioral/developmental interventions, & forensic services. For a personal and positive experience, please connect with our community of professionals.
CDS offers treatments for Autism Spectrum, ADHD, Eating Disorders, Trauma, Personality Disorders, Disruptive Behavior, & others.
Regardless of your concern, CDS has experienced professionals to meet the needs of children, adolescents, & adults. Within CDS multi-disciplinary clinics, providers offer assessment & therapy for concerns in mental health, development, learning, relationships, and language. Healthcare is rapidly changing and CDS focuses on high-quality services & collaboration between providers. CDS clinicians are from different backgrounds - including mental health services (testing & therapy), behavioral/developmental interventions, & forensic services. For a personal and positive experience, please connect with our community of professionals.
![Photo of Anna Krull - Portage Psychology, PsyD, LP, LPCC, LMFT, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/b599c558-e953-435d-956b-eadb1bbc64aa/1/320x400.png)
We provide psychoeducational and neurocognitive assessments for children, adolescents and adults to evaluate cognitive ability, academic achievement, executive functioning, attention, learning, memory, and social/emotional/behavioral issues. We specialize in evaluations for ADHD, Autism, and learning disabilities.
We provide psychoeducational and neurocognitive assessments for children, adolescents and adults to evaluate cognitive ability, academic achievement, executive functioning, attention, learning, memory, and social/emotional/behavioral issues. We specialize in evaluations for ADHD, Autism, and learning disabilities.
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I offer ADHD and Autism Spectrum neuropsychological testing for children, teens and adults between the ages of 7 and 70. I have extensive training and experience in mental health assessment, including a year at the University of Minnesota Discovery Clinic, the UMN child/adolescent neuroscience center during my doctoral studies. I completed my doctoral Internship at Fraser where I also specialized in assessment. Testing is not just about the process of testing, but the quality of feedback and recommendations that can be made based on feedback. I am happy to offer detailed testing results to my clients and their families.
I offer ADHD and Autism Spectrum neuropsychological testing for children, teens and adults between the ages of 7 and 70. I have extensive training and experience in mental health assessment, including a year at the University of Minnesota Discovery Clinic, the UMN child/adolescent neuroscience center during my doctoral studies. I completed my doctoral Internship at Fraser where I also specialized in assessment. Testing is not just about the process of testing, but the quality of feedback and recommendations that can be made based on feedback. I am happy to offer detailed testing results to my clients and their families.
![Photo of Katherine Quie, PhD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/8763fbe6-4aa1-4561-80b0-485b1c0fb271/3/320x400.jpeg)
My goal is to help every child, adolescent, and/or young adult touched by ADHD navigate through their specific challenges, and find their unique areas of brilliance. I have been practicing as a child and adolescent psychologist for over twenty years. I work closely with youth, parents, educators, and families. One of my primary areas of expertise is neuropsychological testing, which has given me great insight into how children and adolescents learn. I founded my own organization, ADHD&U, in 2019 after writing a book about raising my own son with ADHD (Raising Will: Surviving the Brilliance and Blues of ADHD).
My goal is to help every child, adolescent, and/or young adult touched by ADHD navigate through their specific challenges, and find their unique areas of brilliance. I have been practicing as a child and adolescent psychologist for over twenty years. I work closely with youth, parents, educators, and families. One of my primary areas of expertise is neuropsychological testing, which has given me great insight into how children and adolescents learn. I founded my own organization, ADHD&U, in 2019 after writing a book about raising my own son with ADHD (Raising Will: Surviving the Brilliance and Blues of ADHD).
![Photo of Laura Davis, PhD, LP, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/acac76a4-e9be-445e-91eb-8138524dbc79/1/320x400.jpeg)
I provide compassionate and evidence-based care to kids and teens in a small private practice setting. My therapy practice is ideal for youth struggling with anxiety, obsessive-compulsive symptoms, mood challenges, trauma symptoms, or any number of difficult life transitions. These may range from adjusting to school to navigating family separation or divorce. I also have dedicated time in my practice to conduct comprehensive and timely ADHD evaluations for clients ages 6 and over. My weekly caseload is intentionally limited in order to provide high-quality and attentive care for my clients.
I provide compassionate and evidence-based care to kids and teens in a small private practice setting. My therapy practice is ideal for youth struggling with anxiety, obsessive-compulsive symptoms, mood challenges, trauma symptoms, or any number of difficult life transitions. These may range from adjusting to school to navigating family separation or divorce. I also have dedicated time in my practice to conduct comprehensive and timely ADHD evaluations for clients ages 6 and over. My weekly caseload is intentionally limited in order to provide high-quality and attentive care for my clients.
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Heidi Carsello
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Edina, MN 55439 (Online Only)
I have extensive experience as a school social worker in Minneapolis Public Schools, which comes with a wealth of knowledge and expertise in mental health intervention, human growth and behavior, family dynamics, and community resources that I will bring into our time together. I have worked with students with a vast range of needs and ability levels, diverse backgrounds, and socioeconomic classes. My areas of strength include working with anxiety, depression, LGBTQ+, trauma, ADHD, intellectual disabilities, and teacher burnout.
I have extensive experience as a school social worker in Minneapolis Public Schools, which comes with a wealth of knowledge and expertise in mental health intervention, human growth and behavior, family dynamics, and community resources that I will bring into our time together. I have worked with students with a vast range of needs and ability levels, diverse backgrounds, and socioeconomic classes. My areas of strength include working with anxiety, depression, LGBTQ+, trauma, ADHD, intellectual disabilities, and teacher burnout.
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I am experienced in treating depression, anxiety, panic attacks, trauma, anger, ADHD, ASD, eating and body image issues, and mental health problems due to brain injuries and chronic illness.
If you're looking for change, I'd love to help! If you're stuck in a rut, dealing with anxiety, life stressors, or depression, then you're in the right place. I'd like to help you find the path to a happier and healthier version of yourself. I am doing telehealth exclusively and have morning, afternoon, and evening appointments available. Reach out if you'd like a free 15 minute consultation!
I am experienced in treating depression, anxiety, panic attacks, trauma, anger, ADHD, ASD, eating and body image issues, and mental health problems due to brain injuries and chronic illness.
If you're looking for change, I'd love to help! If you're stuck in a rut, dealing with anxiety, life stressors, or depression, then you're in the right place. I'd like to help you find the path to a happier and healthier version of yourself. I am doing telehealth exclusively and have morning, afternoon, and evening appointments available. Reach out if you'd like a free 15 minute consultation!
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Kyle works with those with ADHD, Autism, Depression, Anxiety disorders, oppositional defiance, and adjustment disorders.
Kyle enjoys working with individuals, adolescents, couples, and families and joining them on their journey of healing and working together in developing understanding, confidence, and resilience. Kyle has experienced helping others in residential, in-home, and outpatient settings. He helps others achieve their personal goals through strength and evidenced-based systemic approaches. These approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based therapies, Psychoeducation, and solution focused approaches.
Kyle works with those with ADHD, Autism, Depression, Anxiety disorders, oppositional defiance, and adjustment disorders.
Kyle enjoys working with individuals, adolescents, couples, and families and joining them on their journey of healing and working together in developing understanding, confidence, and resilience. Kyle has experienced helping others in residential, in-home, and outpatient settings. He helps others achieve their personal goals through strength and evidenced-based systemic approaches. These approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based therapies, Psychoeducation, and solution focused approaches.
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Thriving in childhood and your teenage years is a process that involves insight and support. In psychotherapy with children, teens, and parents/caregivers I provide this support, as well as training in evidence-based and informed psychotherapy and play therapy interventions. I work with all children/teens, and also have growing specialization in psychotherapy with girls and young women related to all mental health concerns (anxiety, depression, ADHD, ASD, grief/loss etc.). I support girls in building their sense of connection, well-being, self-worth, identity, and confidence in their lives and relationships.
Thriving in childhood and your teenage years is a process that involves insight and support. In psychotherapy with children, teens, and parents/caregivers I provide this support, as well as training in evidence-based and informed psychotherapy and play therapy interventions. I work with all children/teens, and also have growing specialization in psychotherapy with girls and young women related to all mental health concerns (anxiety, depression, ADHD, ASD, grief/loss etc.). I support girls in building their sense of connection, well-being, self-worth, identity, and confidence in their lives and relationships.
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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.