ADHD Therapists in Penfield, NY
Welcome! I have worked as a School Counselor for the past 9 years and have my Advanced Certificate in Mental Health Counseling. I work primarily with kids, adolescents and their families a few evenings after school in a private practice setting in East Rochester. I provide individual and family counseling services to address a variety of needs and concerns, including challenges associated with ADHD, anxiety, depression and other co-occurring disorders.
Welcome! I have worked as a School Counselor for the past 9 years and have my Advanced Certificate in Mental Health Counseling. I work primarily with kids, adolescents and their families a few evenings after school in a private practice setting in East Rochester. I provide individual and family counseling services to address a variety of needs and concerns, including challenges associated with ADHD, anxiety, depression and other co-occurring disorders.
I primarily work with children and adolescents who struggle with anxiety, depression, ADHD, school avoidance, and sports performance challenges. I also provide parenting strategies and techniques through parent-only sessions. I have 2 years of experience working as a mental health counselor, and I have worked for almost a decade supporting children, adolescents and their caregivers as a sports coach, behavior technician, and nanny. I strive to create a safe and nonjudgmental environment for emotions and thoughts to be explored by children, adolescents and their parents and/or guardians.
I primarily work with children and adolescents who struggle with anxiety, depression, ADHD, school avoidance, and sports performance challenges. I also provide parenting strategies and techniques through parent-only sessions. I have 2 years of experience working as a mental health counselor, and I have worked for almost a decade supporting children, adolescents and their caregivers as a sports coach, behavior technician, and nanny. I strive to create a safe and nonjudgmental environment for emotions and thoughts to be explored by children, adolescents and their parents and/or guardians.
With her background in psychoeducational assessment and consultation within school settings, she works extensively to support families with children experiencing home and/or school-based challenges including: learning difficulties, ADHD, school anxiety/refusal, executive function processing concerns, and emotional dysregulation/behavioral difficulties.
Katherine H. Clark, Psy.D. is a licensed psychologist. After earning her B.A. in psychology at SUNY Cortland she went on to earn her doctoral degree from Hofstra University which features a dual school and community psychology program. Dr. Clark has over 10 years providing mental health services to children, adolescents, and adults. She has experience in a variety of clinical settings such as schools, residential treatment facilities, community mental health centers, private practice, and rehabilitation/long-term care facilities. She works with individuals presenting with diverse needs, including:
With her background in psychoeducational assessment and consultation within school settings, she works extensively to support families with children experiencing home and/or school-based challenges including: learning difficulties, ADHD, school anxiety/refusal, executive function processing concerns, and emotional dysregulation/behavioral difficulties.
Katherine H. Clark, Psy.D. is a licensed psychologist. After earning her B.A. in psychology at SUNY Cortland she went on to earn her doctoral degree from Hofstra University which features a dual school and community psychology program. Dr. Clark has over 10 years providing mental health services to children, adolescents, and adults. She has experience in a variety of clinical settings such as schools, residential treatment facilities, community mental health centers, private practice, and rehabilitation/long-term care facilities. She works with individuals presenting with diverse needs, including:
Hi, my name is Cacilda Pinto and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My clients describe me as compassionate, understanding, and insightful. I specialize in working with people who feel overwhelmed and unappreciated. I am passionate about leading them through their healing and growth. I help working professionals who feel stuck on the job or held back by how their brain functions, and people with challenging relationships. My clients include people with attention deficit disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, and depression.
Hi, my name is Cacilda Pinto and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My clients describe me as compassionate, understanding, and insightful. I specialize in working with people who feel overwhelmed and unappreciated. I am passionate about leading them through their healing and growth. I help working professionals who feel stuck on the job or held back by how their brain functions, and people with challenging relationships. My clients include people with attention deficit disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, and depression.
I have years of experience working with children, teens and adults in a variety of settings. I integrate several different approaches to each therapeutic connection to meet individual needs. I have experience with clients ranging from eating disorders, anxiety, depression, headaches, relationship conflicts, ADHD and more. I welcome talking about what I provide and develop plans to reduce symptoms.
I have years of experience working with children, teens and adults in a variety of settings. I integrate several different approaches to each therapeutic connection to meet individual needs. I have experience with clients ranging from eating disorders, anxiety, depression, headaches, relationship conflicts, ADHD and more. I welcome talking about what I provide and develop plans to reduce symptoms.
Kathleen Wright-Knothe
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Penfield, NY 14526 (Online Only)
At some point, stress does not just add, it multiplies.
Are you struggling with depression and/or anxiety? Are you feeling burned out? Are you not taking care of yourself? Are your relationships not what you want them to be? Do you dislike your job? Do want more meaning and purpose in life? Do you need to make a career shift or a job change? If your answer to any of these questions is yes, I can help you.
At some point, stress does not just add, it multiplies.
Are you struggling with depression and/or anxiety? Are you feeling burned out? Are you not taking care of yourself? Are your relationships not what you want them to be? Do you dislike your job? Do want more meaning and purpose in life? Do you need to make a career shift or a job change? If your answer to any of these questions is yes, I can help you.
Kate Lynch
Art Therapist, MS, LCAT, MT-BC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Penfield, NY 14526 (Online Only)
In our fast-paced world, it is easy to become anxious, depressed, angry, and/or overwhelmed. If it feels unmanageable at times, that makes sense. Our brains weren’t designed to be flooded with so much information globally and in our personal lives with minimal support. Add in additional stressors such as trauma, challenging family dynamics, or parenting, and it can feel like a pressure cooker ready to explode. However, you are not alone. Therapy is a wonderful tool to help release pressure and learn ways to manage challenging emotions so that you can be your best self.
In our fast-paced world, it is easy to become anxious, depressed, angry, and/or overwhelmed. If it feels unmanageable at times, that makes sense. Our brains weren’t designed to be flooded with so much information globally and in our personal lives with minimal support. Add in additional stressors such as trauma, challenging family dynamics, or parenting, and it can feel like a pressure cooker ready to explode. However, you are not alone. Therapy is a wonderful tool to help release pressure and learn ways to manage challenging emotions so that you can be your best self.
My experience includes outpatient mental health, early childhood programs, foster care system, and school based settings, focusing on anxiety/depression, ADHD, ASD, trauma, behavior concerns at home and school, peer relationships, adjustment issues related to life events, parenting struggles, and parent/child relationships.
I know things are not easy for you, and that getting through life is hard. I am honored to help you figure it out. Imagine you coping better. Imagine enjoying and managing transitions. Imagine being the most effective parent you can be. I specialize in working with individuals as young as 4 through 25 years old. I understand the importance of supporting parents when their kids are struggling, and supporting young adults to be independent. I love my work and watching you improve, honestly. You can expect a welcoming place to land with me, give it a try.
My experience includes outpatient mental health, early childhood programs, foster care system, and school based settings, focusing on anxiety/depression, ADHD, ASD, trauma, behavior concerns at home and school, peer relationships, adjustment issues related to life events, parenting struggles, and parent/child relationships.
I know things are not easy for you, and that getting through life is hard. I am honored to help you figure it out. Imagine you coping better. Imagine enjoying and managing transitions. Imagine being the most effective parent you can be. I specialize in working with individuals as young as 4 through 25 years old. I understand the importance of supporting parents when their kids are struggling, and supporting young adults to be independent. I love my work and watching you improve, honestly. You can expect a welcoming place to land with me, give it a try.
I enjoy working a variety of concerns including ADHD, individuals struggling with family or interpersonal relationships, depression, anxiety, trauma, going through divorce, adult children of divorce and a variety of couples concerns.
Therapy offers a space to verbalize your experiences, sort through them, and connect them to feelings. This begins the process of change and self awareness. My priority is to provide a space where you can do this without judgment and feel safe, heard, and understood. I am also the kind of therapist who offers helpful insight and doesn't just sit back and listen, who can help you to see the role you play in your own life and help you grow.
I enjoy working a variety of concerns including ADHD, individuals struggling with family or interpersonal relationships, depression, anxiety, trauma, going through divorce, adult children of divorce and a variety of couples concerns.
Therapy offers a space to verbalize your experiences, sort through them, and connect them to feelings. This begins the process of change and self awareness. My priority is to provide a space where you can do this without judgment and feel safe, heard, and understood. I am also the kind of therapist who offers helpful insight and doesn't just sit back and listen, who can help you to see the role you play in your own life and help you grow.
I work with caregivers of young children who struggle with the everyday challenges that come with raising small humans. From toilet learning strategies to managing aggression and defiance, I offer practical, effective solutions to make your home a more positive environment. I currently hold a graduate permit to practice as a licensed behavior analyst in New York State. I have over 20 years of experience in working with both neurodivergent and neurotypical children and their families. Parents hire me to give them tools so they feel confident in how to respond effectively to their child's behaviors.
I work with caregivers of young children who struggle with the everyday challenges that come with raising small humans. From toilet learning strategies to managing aggression and defiance, I offer practical, effective solutions to make your home a more positive environment. I currently hold a graduate permit to practice as a licensed behavior analyst in New York State. I have over 20 years of experience in working with both neurodivergent and neurotypical children and their families. Parents hire me to give them tools so they feel confident in how to respond effectively to their child's behaviors.
Brittany Chenenko
Counselor, MEd, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Penfield, NY 14526
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize working with children and adolescents who are experiencing emotional, behavioral, and/or academic issues in school and/or at home, and I also offer parent consultations and coaching. I believe parents are an integral part of a child's healing, and I work closely with parents regarding parenting challenges and finding optimal ways to help your child. Together we can help your child recognize the emotions they are feeling, increase their self-control, and help them develop regulation skills.
I specialize working with children and adolescents who are experiencing emotional, behavioral, and/or academic issues in school and/or at home, and I also offer parent consultations and coaching. I believe parents are an integral part of a child's healing, and I work closely with parents regarding parenting challenges and finding optimal ways to help your child. Together we can help your child recognize the emotions they are feeling, increase their self-control, and help them develop regulation skills.
Hi, I'm Carlye. I am a licensed mental health counselor. I know how much courage and effort it takes to reach out for help. Maybe you are ready to address the barriers that are keeping you from accomplishing your goals. Maybe you would like to work on decreasing symptoms or behaviors that are contributing to increased mental health concerns like anxiety and depression. Whatever it is that is bringing you to therapy, I am here to provide a consistent and non-judgmental space for your health and healing.
Hi, I'm Carlye. I am a licensed mental health counselor. I know how much courage and effort it takes to reach out for help. Maybe you are ready to address the barriers that are keeping you from accomplishing your goals. Maybe you would like to work on decreasing symptoms or behaviors that are contributing to increased mental health concerns like anxiety and depression. Whatever it is that is bringing you to therapy, I am here to provide a consistent and non-judgmental space for your health and healing.
Are you struggling to make sense of the million things life throws at you? Feeling overwhelmed? Want to understand and connect with yourself more deeply? I am here to support you. Life is hard, especially these days. Experiences, both past and present, shape how we perceive ourselves and the world around us. I believe it is important to honor all of your experiences, good or not so good, and utilize what you have learned to help you recognize the existing strengths and skills you possess. Together we will explore new perspectives and coping skills to help you achieve your goals.
Are you struggling to make sense of the million things life throws at you? Feeling overwhelmed? Want to understand and connect with yourself more deeply? I am here to support you. Life is hard, especially these days. Experiences, both past and present, shape how we perceive ourselves and the world around us. I believe it is important to honor all of your experiences, good or not so good, and utilize what you have learned to help you recognize the existing strengths and skills you possess. Together we will explore new perspectives and coping skills to help you achieve your goals.
Do you feel lost, alone or unmotivated? Are you feeling stuck? Perhaps overwhelmed and disconnected? Like you are just surviving? Life doesn't always turn out the way we planned or envisioned for ourselves. Sometimes we go down paths or take turns that we did not expect. This can bring on a range of emotions that we are not prepared for. This is normal, and you are not alone. My goal is to provide a safe space to process these feelings, find balance and manage the stressors that arise in life.
Do you feel lost, alone or unmotivated? Are you feeling stuck? Perhaps overwhelmed and disconnected? Like you are just surviving? Life doesn't always turn out the way we planned or envisioned for ourselves. Sometimes we go down paths or take turns that we did not expect. This can bring on a range of emotions that we are not prepared for. This is normal, and you are not alone. My goal is to provide a safe space to process these feelings, find balance and manage the stressors that arise in life.
Lynley Walter
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Penfield, NY 14526 (Online Only)
Compassionate. Client-centered. Holistic. These words describe Lynley’s therapeutic practice at Renew. Lynley graduated from the University of Rochester School of Medicine in 2013 and holds a license in Marriage and Family Therapy. She has had the pleasure of working with clients from all walks of life in various agencies and clinics, with her most recent work experience providing tele-crisis counseling at the University of Rochester medical center’s crisis call line. Her areas of interest include grief/trauma, depression, anxiety, couples counseling, and adjustment disorders.
Compassionate. Client-centered. Holistic. These words describe Lynley’s therapeutic practice at Renew. Lynley graduated from the University of Rochester School of Medicine in 2013 and holds a license in Marriage and Family Therapy. She has had the pleasure of working with clients from all walks of life in various agencies and clinics, with her most recent work experience providing tele-crisis counseling at the University of Rochester medical center’s crisis call line. Her areas of interest include grief/trauma, depression, anxiety, couples counseling, and adjustment disorders.
Robert S Nyumah
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Penfield, NY 14526
As an LMFT, I use a trauma-informed care approach to work with individuals, couples, and families in community and private practice settings. A few challenges that I have supported my clients with navigating include: anxiety, depression, parenting concerns, chronic stress, communication issues, emotional disconnect, healing from the damaging effects of familial and societal messaging, and negotiating more satisfying relationships.
As an LMFT, I use a trauma-informed care approach to work with individuals, couples, and families in community and private practice settings. A few challenges that I have supported my clients with navigating include: anxiety, depression, parenting concerns, chronic stress, communication issues, emotional disconnect, healing from the damaging effects of familial and societal messaging, and negotiating more satisfying relationships.
Douglas Hurlbut
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Penfield, NY 14526
**I am a Board Certified-Telemental Health Provider who is prepared to provide tele-therapy services**. I have dedicated my over 30-year career to helping those I work with achieve their optimal mental health. I employ an eclectic approach informed by my extensive training in multiple approaches, including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (especially Rational Emotive Therapy (REBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Solution-Focused Therapy. My focus is individual therapy for those that are age 12 and up, but enjoy working with couples as well.
**I am a Board Certified-Telemental Health Provider who is prepared to provide tele-therapy services**. I have dedicated my over 30-year career to helping those I work with achieve their optimal mental health. I employ an eclectic approach informed by my extensive training in multiple approaches, including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (especially Rational Emotive Therapy (REBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Solution-Focused Therapy. My focus is individual therapy for those that are age 12 and up, but enjoy working with couples as well.
Renew Hope and Healing - Penfield
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PsyD, LMSW, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Penfield, NY 14526
Immediate Openings! Get scheduled in 7 days. Most insurances accepted. We have over 60 clinicians with all different specialities so we are confident that we can find the right fit for you! "I have been referring patients to Jeff Young for more than a decade. He is professional, caring, and insightful. Patients comment back to me how much their time with Jeff has been both helpful and healing. He is a gifted therapist!" - Michael Brennan, Doctor Nurse Practitioner (DNP)
Immediate Openings! Get scheduled in 7 days. Most insurances accepted. We have over 60 clinicians with all different specialities so we are confident that we can find the right fit for you! "I have been referring patients to Jeff Young for more than a decade. He is professional, caring, and insightful. Patients comment back to me how much their time with Jeff has been both helpful and healing. He is a gifted therapist!" - Michael Brennan, Doctor Nurse Practitioner (DNP)
Jason McKinney
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Penfield, NY 14526 (Online Only)
Dr. Jason McKinney is both a researcher and therapist working with children, adolescents, and adults of all ages. His research interest is in the developing self across the life span, from early childhood to older adulthood, and has spent over a decade researching identity development. Dr. McKinney's practice experience includes individual, couple, and family therapy, addressing various needs including: anxiety, depression, stress, coping skills, family conflict, trauma treatment, parent-training, and identity. As a registered psychotherapist, he has also provided clinical supervision and consultation to over twenty clinicians.
Dr. Jason McKinney is both a researcher and therapist working with children, adolescents, and adults of all ages. His research interest is in the developing self across the life span, from early childhood to older adulthood, and has spent over a decade researching identity development. Dr. McKinney's practice experience includes individual, couple, and family therapy, addressing various needs including: anxiety, depression, stress, coping skills, family conflict, trauma treatment, parent-training, and identity. As a registered psychotherapist, he has also provided clinical supervision and consultation to over twenty clinicians.
Katherine Wheeler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, TBRI Pr
Verified Verified
Penfield, NY 14526
I enjoy assisting parents and other caregivers (teachers, daycare providers, therapists and caseworkers, etc) to make sense of their own past in order to be fully present in their current relationships. My primary focus is on children and families who have been through challenging experiences, including traumas.
I enjoy assisting parents and other caregivers (teachers, daycare providers, therapists and caseworkers, etc) to make sense of their own past in order to be fully present in their current relationships. My primary focus is on children and families who have been through challenging experiences, including traumas.
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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.