ADHD Therapists in Sanger, TX
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I am a bilingual, first-generation immigrant interested in diversity issues such as oppression, discrimination, and generational cultural challenges. I enjoy helping cross-culture individuals understand the stigma within communities when seeking mental health services. I am honored to help individuals from different backgrounds unwrap and comprehend what causes the mind and body to be distressed. Once you can differentiate the trigger from reality as an event in time, you can begin to shift from crisis to safety and find peace. You can learn how to manage your life and the challenges you face by applying skills learn in therapy.
I am a bilingual, first-generation immigrant interested in diversity issues such as oppression, discrimination, and generational cultural challenges. I enjoy helping cross-culture individuals understand the stigma within communities when seeking mental health services. I am honored to help individuals from different backgrounds unwrap and comprehend what causes the mind and body to be distressed. Once you can differentiate the trigger from reality as an event in time, you can begin to shift from crisis to safety and find peace. You can learn how to manage your life and the challenges you face by applying skills learn in therapy.
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Tiffany Williams
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Sanger, TX 76266 (Online Only)
Welcome! My name is Tiffany Dunnells, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I am a multimodal counselor that leads with a client-centered approach to allow the client to guide the session and determine the priority for our counseling and the goals. I started working in mental health back in 2015, and I have a vast experience working with a variety of clientele, both with adults and youth of all ages, with all kinds of traumas, substance use, depression, anxiety, bipolar, etc., and am eager to help my clients create the best lives possible for themselves.
Welcome! My name is Tiffany Dunnells, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I am a multimodal counselor that leads with a client-centered approach to allow the client to guide the session and determine the priority for our counseling and the goals. I started working in mental health back in 2015, and I have a vast experience working with a variety of clientele, both with adults and youth of all ages, with all kinds of traumas, substance use, depression, anxiety, bipolar, etc., and am eager to help my clients create the best lives possible for themselves.
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Susan Gilbreath
Marriage & Family Therapist, MMFT, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Sanger, TX 76266
Hi, welcome! Let's be real, the past couple of years have had the potential to expose so many of us to pain, grief, fear, anxiety, depression, loneliness and strained relationships. If you're presently experiencing some of this, I'm here to walk alongside you to help you find hope, peace, healing and restoration for yourself and relationships. I'm a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist that has had the privilege of working with adolescents, college students, adults, elderly and couples. Presently, I work with Headway to offer affordable counseling through a variety of insurance carriers.
Hi, welcome! Let's be real, the past couple of years have had the potential to expose so many of us to pain, grief, fear, anxiety, depression, loneliness and strained relationships. If you're presently experiencing some of this, I'm here to walk alongside you to help you find hope, peace, healing and restoration for yourself and relationships. I'm a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist that has had the privilege of working with adolescents, college students, adults, elderly and couples. Presently, I work with Headway to offer affordable counseling through a variety of insurance carriers.
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Roseli Godoy-Doty
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LMFT-A, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Sanger, TX 76266
Hello, my name is Roseli Godoy-Doty. I am trilingual (English, Portuguese, and Spanish) and own a private practice, Sweet Exchange Marriage and Family Therapy, PLLC, in Denton. My passion is to help individuals, couples, and families struggling with relationship issues. Some of these issues may involve poor communication, self-esteem, stress, emotional, physical, and sexual abuse, teen/parent conflict, blended family and step-parenting issues, cultural differences, grief, and other relational problems. I also have a heart for helping individuals, couples, and families hurt by legalistic or misrepresenting church counseling.
Hello, my name is Roseli Godoy-Doty. I am trilingual (English, Portuguese, and Spanish) and own a private practice, Sweet Exchange Marriage and Family Therapy, PLLC, in Denton. My passion is to help individuals, couples, and families struggling with relationship issues. Some of these issues may involve poor communication, self-esteem, stress, emotional, physical, and sexual abuse, teen/parent conflict, blended family and step-parenting issues, cultural differences, grief, and other relational problems. I also have a heart for helping individuals, couples, and families hurt by legalistic or misrepresenting church counseling.
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Rachel R. Pavlov
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCDC, SAP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sanger, TX 76266
Are you experiencing anxiety, sadness, or overwhelm that just won't stop? Have you tried everything you can think of to make it go away or to feel better? You and I will work together to lift yourself from limiting beliefs, increase motivation, enhance problem solving skills & create new ways to handle the stress life throws your way. Together we will improve your emotional regulation, find new ways to cope, & decrease your overall symptoms to bring balance into your life. Some of my specific areas of focus are anxiety, work stressors, trauma, depression, self-esteem, relationships, core beliefs, & substance use.
Are you experiencing anxiety, sadness, or overwhelm that just won't stop? Have you tried everything you can think of to make it go away or to feel better? You and I will work together to lift yourself from limiting beliefs, increase motivation, enhance problem solving skills & create new ways to handle the stress life throws your way. Together we will improve your emotional regulation, find new ways to cope, & decrease your overall symptoms to bring balance into your life. Some of my specific areas of focus are anxiety, work stressors, trauma, depression, self-esteem, relationships, core beliefs, & substance use.
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Our team at Harvest Counseling & Wellness is dedicated to helping clients reach their goals using a holistic approach and find comfort in a secure environment that is safe and free of judgement. Our center is comprised of a Counseling Team and a Wellness Team. Our wide array of services include: counseling, nutrition, mindfulness, groups, and parenting classes.
Our team at Harvest Counseling & Wellness is dedicated to helping clients reach their goals using a holistic approach and find comfort in a secure environment that is safe and free of judgement. Our center is comprised of a Counseling Team and a Wellness Team. Our wide array of services include: counseling, nutrition, mindfulness, groups, and parenting classes.
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Evelyn Breedon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Denton, TX 76209 (Online Only)
Instead of focusing therapy on how to make individuals more "normal", I work with you to recognize your needs, plan for success, and treat the mental health diagnoses that often come alongside neurodevelopmental diagnoses such as Autism and ADHD.
Therapy is a working relationship, between therapist and client, to help you meet your individualized needs. I will be a good fit if your goals are to improve coping skills, better understand yourself, maintain healthy friendships, improve self-esteem, and manage everyday stress caused by work, school, or social environments. I have a personal understanding of how the effects of Autism and ADHD can affect mental health symptoms, like Depression and Anxiety. That said, there are many things to celebrate about being neurodivergent, which is why my therapy can involve "unmasking" or finding ways to be your true self.
Instead of focusing therapy on how to make individuals more "normal", I work with you to recognize your needs, plan for success, and treat the mental health diagnoses that often come alongside neurodevelopmental diagnoses such as Autism and ADHD.
Therapy is a working relationship, between therapist and client, to help you meet your individualized needs. I will be a good fit if your goals are to improve coping skills, better understand yourself, maintain healthy friendships, improve self-esteem, and manage everyday stress caused by work, school, or social environments. I have a personal understanding of how the effects of Autism and ADHD can affect mental health symptoms, like Depression and Anxiety. That said, there are many things to celebrate about being neurodivergent, which is why my therapy can involve "unmasking" or finding ways to be your true self.
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Myriam Reynolds
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ATR
Verified Verified
Denton, TX 76201
Waitlist for new clients
I'm glad you're here! Finding a therapist can be a daunting experience and you have taken an important step. Mental health has been one of the areas of life most negatively affected during this pandemic. I am offering telehealth sessions and in person sessions. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Registered Art Therapist, and EMDR practitioner. I work with adolescents, young adults and women of all ages. I am passionate, both personally and professionally, about loving oneself, ADHD, creative expression, identity work, mindfulness, perfectionism, and diversity and inclusivity work.
I'm glad you're here! Finding a therapist can be a daunting experience and you have taken an important step. Mental health has been one of the areas of life most negatively affected during this pandemic. I am offering telehealth sessions and in person sessions. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Registered Art Therapist, and EMDR practitioner. I work with adolescents, young adults and women of all ages. I am passionate, both personally and professionally, about loving oneself, ADHD, creative expression, identity work, mindfulness, perfectionism, and diversity and inclusivity work.
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Well Culture Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, RYT-200
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Denton, TX 76209
I’ve been stuck and unaware of who I was or where I was going, especially when I realized I had ADHD.
Growing up as an only child in two culturally different households was tough. It feels like you’re always shape shifting to make everyone else more comfortable. Never getting a chance to relax into yourself. This left me on high alert, constantly second guessing all of my decisions. I didn’t know who I was, I was stuck feeling depleted and anxious to make any moves for fear I would seem foolish, or worse, fail. I became a therapist to help people who feel lost, whip those nagging voices in their head into shape. I'll help you challenge the unhealthy patterns you’ve gotten into because of doubt, shame, and believing the haters.
I’ve been stuck and unaware of who I was or where I was going, especially when I realized I had ADHD.
Growing up as an only child in two culturally different households was tough. It feels like you’re always shape shifting to make everyone else more comfortable. Never getting a chance to relax into yourself. This left me on high alert, constantly second guessing all of my decisions. I didn’t know who I was, I was stuck feeling depleted and anxious to make any moves for fear I would seem foolish, or worse, fail. I became a therapist to help people who feel lost, whip those nagging voices in their head into shape. I'll help you challenge the unhealthy patterns you’ve gotten into because of doubt, shame, and believing the haters.
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Anne Petty
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, MDiv
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Denton, TX 76207 (Online Only)
Adult ADHD is now an increasingly widespread and common occurrence. Some of our common great strengths include being sociable and spontaneous, and having resilience and empathy. Common struggles include forgetfulness, attention and impulse control, distractibility and procrastination. These struggles might contribute over time to lowered self-esteem, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties.
Adult ADHD is now an increasingly widespread and common occurrence. Some of our common great strengths include being sociable and spontaneous, and having resilience and empathy. Common struggles include forgetfulness, attention and impulse control, distractibility and procrastination. These struggles might contribute over time to lowered self-esteem, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties.
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Keyalla Miller
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MAEd, LPCA
Verified Verified
Denton, TX 76207
Keyalla Miller, an LPC-A therapist at LifeStance Health in Texas, creates a safe and genuine space for clients to share their experiences. By being authentic and empathetic, Keyalla effectively collaborates with clients, providing solutions to immediate problems and empowering them with the knowledge and tools needed for long-term success. Serving communities across Texas, Keyalla is dedicated to helping individuals and families navigate their mental health journeys. Keyalla is passionate about treating ADHD, anxiety, depression, and PTSD/trauma.
Keyalla Miller, an LPC-A therapist at LifeStance Health in Texas, creates a safe and genuine space for clients to share their experiences. By being authentic and empathetic, Keyalla effectively collaborates with clients, providing solutions to immediate problems and empowering them with the knowledge and tools needed for long-term success. Serving communities across Texas, Keyalla is dedicated to helping individuals and families navigate their mental health journeys. Keyalla is passionate about treating ADHD, anxiety, depression, and PTSD/trauma.
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I am passionate about helping clients and have been doing so for over 30 years. I welcome the opportunity to be of assistance in addressing a variety of mental health issues such as ADHD, OCD, Autism Spectrum, anxiety, depression, dementia and other issues. I treat trauma and other women's issues. I offer counseling, ABA, as well as psychological and neuropsychological testing for all ages. You are not alone, and I will walk this journey to health by your side. Please call to make an appointment with us so we can get you or your child on the road to wellness!
I am passionate about helping clients and have been doing so for over 30 years. I welcome the opportunity to be of assistance in addressing a variety of mental health issues such as ADHD, OCD, Autism Spectrum, anxiety, depression, dementia and other issues. I treat trauma and other women's issues. I offer counseling, ABA, as well as psychological and neuropsychological testing for all ages. You are not alone, and I will walk this journey to health by your side. Please call to make an appointment with us so we can get you or your child on the road to wellness!
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Yassmin Eldouh
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Denton, TX 76201 (Online Only)
Hello and welcome! My area of focus is providing culturally competent counseling to individuals of varying mental health difficulties. I work with clients with various presenting issues, including anxiety and depression, OCD, ADHD, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, and addictions. In addition to being a licensed therapist, I am completing my PhD in counseling. My intersectional identities as an Arab-Asian woman from a Muslim background allows me to experience understanding and empathy for those from varying backgrounds and identities.
Hello and welcome! My area of focus is providing culturally competent counseling to individuals of varying mental health difficulties. I work with clients with various presenting issues, including anxiety and depression, OCD, ADHD, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, and addictions. In addition to being a licensed therapist, I am completing my PhD in counseling. My intersectional identities as an Arab-Asian woman from a Muslim background allows me to experience understanding and empathy for those from varying backgrounds and identities.
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I focus primarily on helping children and teens who struggle with anxiety, depression, ADHD, behavioral issues, relationship challenges, trauma, and low self esteem. I am also trained in EMDR. I hope to help your children and teens normalize the emotions they feel while also helping them learn coping strategies and alternative methods to overcoming difficulties. I strive to form individual connections so they recognize they are supported, heard, and feel safe. One of my priorities is ensuring that you, as parents, are involved and supported through the therapeutic process of your children.
I focus primarily on helping children and teens who struggle with anxiety, depression, ADHD, behavioral issues, relationship challenges, trauma, and low self esteem. I am also trained in EMDR. I hope to help your children and teens normalize the emotions they feel while also helping them learn coping strategies and alternative methods to overcoming difficulties. I strive to form individual connections so they recognize they are supported, heard, and feel safe. One of my priorities is ensuring that you, as parents, are involved and supported through the therapeutic process of your children.
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HI, I'm Karla Ayers, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I am glad that you have decided to take the first step toward therapy. I am certain that you can improve areas of your life through therapy, and I will be with you every step of the way with the needed information, support, and encouragement it takes in this journey. I have experience working with all ages and backgrounds of clients. I have experience in helping with depression, anxiety, ADHD, childhood trauma and neglect, adjustments to life circumstances, stress, school and workplace issues, and chronic health issues.
HI, I'm Karla Ayers, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I am glad that you have decided to take the first step toward therapy. I am certain that you can improve areas of your life through therapy, and I will be with you every step of the way with the needed information, support, and encouragement it takes in this journey. I have experience working with all ages and backgrounds of clients. I have experience in helping with depression, anxiety, ADHD, childhood trauma and neglect, adjustments to life circumstances, stress, school and workplace issues, and chronic health issues.
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As a dedicated Marriage and Family Therapist/MedFT and Crisis Counselor for a prominent School District, I'm committed to fostering a safe, compassionate space for individuals and families to embark on their unique journeys toward mental wellness and relational harmony. With a profound focus on relationships, coupled with research around Neurodivergence, including Autistic and ADHD, my therapeutic approach is holistic, affirming, and attuned to the diverse needs of each individual, partners, and family I serve. My practice ethos is rooted in the belief that true healing emerges from a collaborative, strengths-based framework.
As a dedicated Marriage and Family Therapist/MedFT and Crisis Counselor for a prominent School District, I'm committed to fostering a safe, compassionate space for individuals and families to embark on their unique journeys toward mental wellness and relational harmony. With a profound focus on relationships, coupled with research around Neurodivergence, including Autistic and ADHD, my therapeutic approach is holistic, affirming, and attuned to the diverse needs of each individual, partners, and family I serve. My practice ethos is rooted in the belief that true healing emerges from a collaborative, strengths-based framework.
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Lisa Wedgeworth
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LCDC, NCC, CPTS-II
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Denton, TX 76207 (Online Only)
I specialize in working with ADHD, autism, depression, anxiety, parenting issues, and substance use disorder.
I am supervised by Stephanie Walker, LPC-S and work with adolescents and adults who are struggling in their day-to-day lives. We all want to feel that our lives are safe, successful, and meaningful. Sometimes life is really, really hard and the sense of meaninglessness and frustration can feel defeating. Taking a difficult phase of life, working through it, and moving forward can create a sense of success and resilience. You can achieve peace and wellbeing in the face of your challenges by becoming your most authentic self.
I specialize in working with ADHD, autism, depression, anxiety, parenting issues, and substance use disorder.
I am supervised by Stephanie Walker, LPC-S and work with adolescents and adults who are struggling in their day-to-day lives. We all want to feel that our lives are safe, successful, and meaningful. Sometimes life is really, really hard and the sense of meaninglessness and frustration can feel defeating. Taking a difficult phase of life, working through it, and moving forward can create a sense of success and resilience. You can achieve peace and wellbeing in the face of your challenges by becoming your most authentic self.
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My focus areas include, but are not limited to, trauma, mindfulness, anxiety, depression, ADHD, family/relationship conflict, attachment, and life transitions.
Therapy is worth it. I often tell clients that the results you receive from therapy are well worth the dedication you give to it! Whether you need support for anxiety or depression, help processing traumas or day-to-day life, assistance with family/relationship conflict, desiring to learn new coping skills, or just wanting someone to hear and understand you, therapy is for you.
My focus areas include, but are not limited to, trauma, mindfulness, anxiety, depression, ADHD, family/relationship conflict, attachment, and life transitions.
Therapy is worth it. I often tell clients that the results you receive from therapy are well worth the dedication you give to it! Whether you need support for anxiety or depression, help processing traumas or day-to-day life, assistance with family/relationship conflict, desiring to learn new coping skills, or just wanting someone to hear and understand you, therapy is for you.
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Balanced Life Solutions
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MS, LPCA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Denton, TX 76201 (Online Only)
Hi, my name is Cindy! I love to help people find their spark and believe in themselves! My work focuses on young adults and late adolescents seeking to understand and accept who they are. I specialize in assisting with a variety of human experiences, including Autism Spectrum Condition, ADHD, disability, complex trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, and spirituality. In therapy, I collaborate with you on implementing practical strategies to navigate your unique brain, relationships, and life circumstances. We can use existential counseling, cognitive behavioral therapy, mood management, exposure treatment, or even dream work!
Hi, my name is Cindy! I love to help people find their spark and believe in themselves! My work focuses on young adults and late adolescents seeking to understand and accept who they are. I specialize in assisting with a variety of human experiences, including Autism Spectrum Condition, ADHD, disability, complex trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, and spirituality. In therapy, I collaborate with you on implementing practical strategies to navigate your unique brain, relationships, and life circumstances. We can use existential counseling, cognitive behavioral therapy, mood management, exposure treatment, or even dream work!
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Nicole Marshall
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Denton, TX 76201 (Online Only)
I specialize in treating eating disorders, women's issues, anxiety, trauma and depression. I have 6+ years working within the eating disorder community. I have 8 years working as a therapist. My goal is to help achieve a healthy and loving relationship one's mind and body. I am here to help through your journey and through the process of healing. My passion is to help you enhance you life by learning health coping skills and realizing one's strength and resiliency.
I specialize in treating eating disorders, women's issues, anxiety, trauma and depression. I have 6+ years working within the eating disorder community. I have 8 years working as a therapist. My goal is to help achieve a healthy and loving relationship one's mind and body. I am here to help through your journey and through the process of healing. My passion is to help you enhance you life by learning health coping skills and realizing one's strength and resiliency.
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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.