ADHD Therapists in Farmingville, NY

Michaela has experience working with individuals who struggle with a wide range of mental health issues such as ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, low self esteem, and stress management. Michaela acknowledges that everyone has their own challenges and deserves to be heard. Michaela believes that every individual is different therefore utilizes the therapeutic intervention that will benefit each client the most. Interventions include: CBT, DBT, Executive Functioning skills training, Motivational Interviewing, and more. Michaela provides a relaxed and comfortable space for her clients to feel safe and secure.

Dr. Brad Lindell is the Executive Director of the Institute for Attentional Disorders. He has provided services to children, adolescents and adults with attentional disorders for 25 years. He has written many articles and lectured on the diagnosis and treatment of attentional disorders. He is a school/clinical psychologist and has worked at the pre-school, elementary and secondary levels. Given his diverse training and experience, Dr. Lindell brings a unique understanding of ADHD children and adolescents from a behavioral, social/emotional and learning perspective. He has worked regularly with parents and teachers in addressing the difficulties associated with ADHD.

Sometimes life can feel like a rollercoaster as we go through ups and downs. During these times it can be difficult to reach out for help as intrusive thoughts lead us to feel alone, anxious, sad, or afraid. We will work together to explore these thoughts and feelings as well as set and climb towards goals at your pace.

Hello! My name is Dana and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. My preferred areas of clinical interest are working with children/teens/young adults with Anxiety/ADHD/ASD as well as LGBTQ children/youth/young adults. I specialize in working with individuals with dual diagnosis (in particular developmental disabilities paired with mental health concerns), and I have an ever-evolving specialty in working with children and youth with anxiety.

I am a NYS licensed clinical psychologist specializing in CBT for children, adolescents, and adults. Specialty areas that I treat consist of anxiety disorders, OCD, autism, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and other behavioral and developmental disorders. In addition, I have specialized training in applied behavioral analysis, parent training, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness. I take pride in being empathic, genuine, and creative in my approaches with my clients. I believe in utilizing the latest empirical research and technological advances in the field to provide the best quality of care.

Awareness is the first step towards change. Consider yourself on your way to creating a positive change in your life. With over 10 years experience, we will create a safe an open space where I will guide you to identify and challenge different parts of yourself. I found utilizing holistic techniques such as, meditation and mindfulness, compliments traditional therapy providing you techniques for self healing that you can utilize when treatment has ended. Together, we will identify strategies that are individualized for your needs to move forward. We will heal your whole self so that your life and relationships become happier and healthier.

Therapy can be a scary undertaking, but I am here to offer a safe and non-judgmental environment in order to work together towards developing treatment goals. I understand that depression, anxiety, ADHD, OCD, low self-esteem and self-harm can impact daily functioning. We will work together to explore emotions and develop new and effective coping strategies. Working on improving communication skills and boundary setting can make a big difference!

Is your child struggling with Anxiety, Depression, OCD, ADHD, Self-esteem or Self-Compassion? Do they have a diagnosis of Autism and struggle with social skills? Are you a mom who would like additional supports such as, parenting skills, or would like to engage in family therapy? As a child and family therapist I would like to help you reach your goals and integrate the knowledge and skills to handle life's challenges.

It is not always easy to find the perfect therapist. I pride myself in being trustworthy, empathic and culturally competent. If you are suffering from anxiety, you want to understand why and how to control and manage the anxiety. If you are suffering from depression, you want to feel good and excited, the feeling of wanting to live and have a wonderful life. If you are victim of abuse you need assistance and a safe place, we can work on it together. If you have mental health issues such as bipolar, schizophrenia I have been trained to help you with coping skills and manage your symptoms.

Sometimes we need a helping hand. Life is challenging at times, and it becomes difficult to navigate! We all have negative thoughts and feelings we need to work through. Relationship problems, anger, family issues, and past trauma can add stress to our lives. Strategies are available to successfully cope and gain insight into how we think, address problem thoughts, and remain mindful of our strengths and our capacity for change. Helping clients address these issues ( and others) and improve well-being with a variety of evidence- based strategies, is what I do.

I have been working with individuals who experience family conflicts, behavioral issues, parenting concerns, substance use, infertility issues, and more, for the past 10 years. I previously worked for Child Protective Services for 8 years and have knowledge of child abuse and neglect concerns, court matters, and custody issues. I worked with an intensive family program (HCBS Waiver) that focused on youths with severe emotional and behavioral issues for 5 years. I also have a Masters Degree in School Counseling, which has given me vast knowledge in CSE proceedings, educational laws, and academic requirements.

As a Licensed Master Social Worker, I am passionate about creating a warm and safe environment without judgment for clients to express themselves and share their stories. I offer empathy and empowerment to cultivate positive change and promote overall emotional and mental wellness. Whether you are a child, a teenager, or an adult struggling with life transitions, anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, relationship issues, and/or family dynamics, we will work together toward establishing your goals and equipping you with coping skills for your daily life. No matter what you are coming to therapy for, know that you are not alone.

I utilize a variety of approaches to address and resolve isues. An approach must fit the individual as well as the problem. I work with adolescents, adults and families. I am certified in Cognitive/Behavioral therapy, short term therapy, as well as numerous other modalities. I work with many diagnoses including OCD, Bipolar Disorder, depression, loss/grief, ADD, ADHD and panic disorders. Occasionally there may not be a formal diagnosis-the problem may be one of learning how to more effectively communicate. Various techniques are addressed to help people strengthen relationships through words.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social worker who treats individuals and families with various presenting problems in the interest of helping them better understand behaviors, while refining their abilities to cope.