ADHD Therapists in Brooklyn, NY
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Dobbs has a profound understanding of mood, anxiety, OCD, parenting, ADHD, executive functioning, life transitions, adjustment issues, and perinatal mental health.
Dr. Dobbs is an accomplished clinical psychologist with over fifteen years of experience between teaching and clinical work. She specializes in working with children, teens, and adults and has worked across various settings, including private practice, school, residential, and community mental health. Her therapeutic approach is rooted in the gold standard of treatment, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which provides faster, more effective results. With children and teens, she goes beyond the traditional confines of therapy by harnessing their natural creativity, integrating art, music, games, journaling, and other creative outlets.
Dobbs has a profound understanding of mood, anxiety, OCD, parenting, ADHD, executive functioning, life transitions, adjustment issues, and perinatal mental health.
Dr. Dobbs is an accomplished clinical psychologist with over fifteen years of experience between teaching and clinical work. She specializes in working with children, teens, and adults and has worked across various settings, including private practice, school, residential, and community mental health. Her therapeutic approach is rooted in the gold standard of treatment, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which provides faster, more effective results. With children and teens, she goes beyond the traditional confines of therapy by harnessing their natural creativity, integrating art, music, games, journaling, and other creative outlets.
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Adelyn is a seasoned therapist dedicated to guiding individuals toward a life of fulfillment, purpose, and personal growth. Specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Adelyn brings extensive experience from working in Mt. Sinai Hospital system’s top CBT and therapy programs. She has treated a diverse set of adult clients across all life stages, navigating a wide range of psychiatric and medical challenges in both outpatient and inpatient settings. She specializes in trauma- and stressor-related disorders, anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, executive functioning, and the intersection of medical conditions and mental health.
Adelyn is a seasoned therapist dedicated to guiding individuals toward a life of fulfillment, purpose, and personal growth. Specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Adelyn brings extensive experience from working in Mt. Sinai Hospital system’s top CBT and therapy programs. She has treated a diverse set of adult clients across all life stages, navigating a wide range of psychiatric and medical challenges in both outpatient and inpatient settings. She specializes in trauma- and stressor-related disorders, anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, executive functioning, and the intersection of medical conditions and mental health.
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Hi, I'm Jessica Lauro. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 4 years of clinical experience. I provide psychotherapy with mindfulness guidance to help clients treat, manage, and work through anxiety, depression, OCD, ADD/ADHD, panic disorder, grief/loss, marriage issues, family issues, reconciliations, divorce, self-esteem issues, and many more. I use a mix of Acceptance and Commitment (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Dialectical (DBT), and Experiential Therapy. I believe that respect and care are always thoughtfully maintained as a standard in my therapy practice.
Hi, I'm Jessica Lauro. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 4 years of clinical experience. I provide psychotherapy with mindfulness guidance to help clients treat, manage, and work through anxiety, depression, OCD, ADD/ADHD, panic disorder, grief/loss, marriage issues, family issues, reconciliations, divorce, self-esteem issues, and many more. I use a mix of Acceptance and Commitment (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Dialectical (DBT), and Experiential Therapy. I believe that respect and care are always thoughtfully maintained as a standard in my therapy practice.
![Photo of Lauren Dobbs, PsyD, Psychologist](https://cdn.statically.io/img/photos.psychologytoday.com/26ae2ace-6f6d-4298-939f-cf3ec91bb32a/1/320x400.jpeg)
Dobbs has a profound understanding of mood, anxiety, OCD, parenting, ADHD, executive functioning, life transitions, adjustment issues, and perinatal mental health.
Dr. Dobbs is an accomplished clinical psychologist with over fifteen years of experience between teaching and clinical work. She specializes in working with children, teens, and adults and has worked across various settings, including private practice, school, residential, and community mental health. Her therapeutic approach is rooted in the gold standard of treatment, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which provides faster, more effective results. With children and teens, she goes beyond the traditional confines of therapy by harnessing their natural creativity, integrating art, music, games, journaling, and other creative outlets.
Dobbs has a profound understanding of mood, anxiety, OCD, parenting, ADHD, executive functioning, life transitions, adjustment issues, and perinatal mental health.
Dr. Dobbs is an accomplished clinical psychologist with over fifteen years of experience between teaching and clinical work. She specializes in working with children, teens, and adults and has worked across various settings, including private practice, school, residential, and community mental health. Her therapeutic approach is rooted in the gold standard of treatment, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which provides faster, more effective results. With children and teens, she goes beyond the traditional confines of therapy by harnessing their natural creativity, integrating art, music, games, journaling, and other creative outlets.
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Whether you're exploring your identity, coping with ADHD or anxiety, regaining your footing after a traumatic event, or addressing other challenges, therapy can help. In a safe, affirming environment, I'll help you and your loved one(s) feel more secure, confident, and connected.
Whether you're exploring your identity, coping with ADHD or anxiety, regaining your footing after a traumatic event, or addressing other challenges, therapy can help. In a safe, affirming environment, I'll help you and your loved one(s) feel more secure, confident, and connected.
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Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Relationships, and Major Life Changes can easily interfere and overwhelm us when we are least expecting it. It is never too soon or too late to seek help through therapy. Effective therapy is a dynamic, at times challenging, and ultimately rewarding process. It is a safe environment to think, express, and achieve growth without judgment or discrimination.
Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Relationships, and Major Life Changes can easily interfere and overwhelm us when we are least expecting it. It is never too soon or too late to seek help through therapy. Effective therapy is a dynamic, at times challenging, and ultimately rewarding process. It is a safe environment to think, express, and achieve growth without judgment or discrimination.
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Donna Arking
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11230 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
ADHD is a complex neurobiological condition, often inherited, that can wreak havoc on a person's learning, behavior, self-esteem, career and relationships.
Do you -- or someone you love-- have trouble staying focused, keeping track of things, being on time or managing interruptions? If you're concerned about a youngster, is s/he smart but getting mediocre grades? Does s/he daydream, take too long to complete homework, forget things frequently? Does s/he blurt out answers precipitously? Or leap before s/he looks? These are problems everyone has at times, but if these things have been happening for a long time, happen very often and are severe enough to impair a person's natural ability to function, it could be ADHD.
ADHD is a complex neurobiological condition, often inherited, that can wreak havoc on a person's learning, behavior, self-esteem, career and relationships.
Do you -- or someone you love-- have trouble staying focused, keeping track of things, being on time or managing interruptions? If you're concerned about a youngster, is s/he smart but getting mediocre grades? Does s/he daydream, take too long to complete homework, forget things frequently? Does s/he blurt out answers precipitously? Or leap before s/he looks? These are problems everyone has at times, but if these things have been happening for a long time, happen very often and are severe enough to impair a person's natural ability to function, it could be ADHD.
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Most people hope to live a healthy, happy, and fulfilling life. I would love the opportunity to help you achieve this. For 30 years, my efforts were spent helping children and families in the educational environment. I have experience dealing with children diagnosed with emotional and educational disabilities. I have worked with children and adolescents with ADHD, anxiety, depression, conduct disorder, and oppositional defiant disorder, among others. Currently, my work is focused on psychotherapy with children, adolescents, and adults.
Most people hope to live a healthy, happy, and fulfilling life. I would love the opportunity to help you achieve this. For 30 years, my efforts were spent helping children and families in the educational environment. I have experience dealing with children diagnosed with emotional and educational disabilities. I have worked with children and adolescents with ADHD, anxiety, depression, conduct disorder, and oppositional defiant disorder, among others. Currently, my work is focused on psychotherapy with children, adolescents, and adults.
![Photo of Adelyn Melnikoff, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://cdn.statically.io/img/photos.psychologytoday.com/cc7188fd-6473-4b0f-a602-c53cc329e11b/1/320x400.jpeg)
Adelyn Melnikoff
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Adelyn is a seasoned therapist dedicated to guiding individuals toward a life of fulfillment, purpose, and personal growth. Specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Adelyn brings extensive experience from working in Mt. Sinai Hospital system’s top CBT and therapy programs. She has treated a diverse set of adult clients across all life stages, navigating a wide range of psychiatric and medical challenges in both outpatient and inpatient settings. She specializes in trauma- and stressor-related disorders, anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, executive functioning, and the intersection of medical conditions and mental health.
Adelyn is a seasoned therapist dedicated to guiding individuals toward a life of fulfillment, purpose, and personal growth. Specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Adelyn brings extensive experience from working in Mt. Sinai Hospital system’s top CBT and therapy programs. She has treated a diverse set of adult clients across all life stages, navigating a wide range of psychiatric and medical challenges in both outpatient and inpatient settings. She specializes in trauma- and stressor-related disorders, anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, executive functioning, and the intersection of medical conditions and mental health.
Trust highly experienced and patient neuropsychologist to diagnose Autism, memory loss, Attention Deficit, Asperger, dyslexia, ADHD, reading math problems, post brain injury cognitive impairment. Neuropsychological testing provides an objective assessment of learning, cognitive and emotional problems, required documentation for Disability Claim, IEP, private school placement for Learning Disability, test accommodations for SAT. Effective treatment recommendations to help you recover and improve Attention, Memory, Auditory - Visual Processing, Focus, Reading Comprehension, Organization via Cognitive Training with Neurofeedback, Fast ForWord, Metronome. Dr.Danov also provides IME, Expert Witness Evaluation, record review, court testimony, BOE Hearing testimony. OFFICES in SI, QUEENS, NY, BROOKLYN
Trust highly experienced and patient neuropsychologist to diagnose Autism, memory loss, Attention Deficit, Asperger, dyslexia, ADHD, reading math problems, post brain injury cognitive impairment. Neuropsychological testing provides an objective assessment of learning, cognitive and emotional problems, required documentation for Disability Claim, IEP, private school placement for Learning Disability, test accommodations for SAT. Effective treatment recommendations to help you recover and improve Attention, Memory, Auditory - Visual Processing, Focus, Reading Comprehension, Organization via Cognitive Training with Neurofeedback, Fast ForWord, Metronome. Dr.Danov also provides IME, Expert Witness Evaluation, record review, court testimony, BOE Hearing testimony. OFFICES in SI, QUEENS, NY, BROOKLYN
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Living with ADHD is challenging. My ADHD clients struggle with time management, planning, getting started with and completing projects, creating reasonable morning and evening routines, and impulsivity. If you feel that you are constantly spinning your wheels without getting any traction working with a coach will help you get unstuck. As an ADHD coach I can help my clients manage the symptoms of ADHD, set specific goals and support them as they move toward acheiving those goals. I work with clients as part of their health care team.
Living with ADHD is challenging. My ADHD clients struggle with time management, planning, getting started with and completing projects, creating reasonable morning and evening routines, and impulsivity. If you feel that you are constantly spinning your wheels without getting any traction working with a coach will help you get unstuck. As an ADHD coach I can help my clients manage the symptoms of ADHD, set specific goals and support them as they move toward acheiving those goals. I work with clients as part of their health care team.
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Goldie Gotesman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11230 (Online Only)
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, ADHD, OCD, pressure of being a caregiver or grief? You're not alone. Feeling swamped by tasks, worrying about everything, and finding it hard to stay focused and organized—it's tough. Having difficulty accepting your loss? Together, we can work on validating your experiences, finding practical coping strategies, and developing skills to help you manage and improve your functioning. Imagine feeling calm, and in control. By addressing these challenges, you can enhance your overall well-being and quality of life, unlocking your potential to pursue your interests with confidence and success.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, ADHD, OCD, pressure of being a caregiver or grief? You're not alone. Feeling swamped by tasks, worrying about everything, and finding it hard to stay focused and organized—it's tough. Having difficulty accepting your loss? Together, we can work on validating your experiences, finding practical coping strategies, and developing skills to help you manage and improve your functioning. Imagine feeling calm, and in control. By addressing these challenges, you can enhance your overall well-being and quality of life, unlocking your potential to pursue your interests with confidence and success.
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With children, I have a keen interest in helping those with ADHD, learning disabilities and other biological conditions understand their unique challenges -- and many strengths -- so they can achieve success.
With a warm, interactive style, I help people of all ages come to a deeper understanding of the interplay between their experiences, emotions and everyday lives. Armed with greater self-awareness and acceptance, you can build on your strengths and create the life you want for yourself. The core of my work is problem-solving. What do you want your life to look like? What's standing in your way? Our work together can help you answer these questions, while giving you lifelong skills for coping with life's inevitable challenges.
With children, I have a keen interest in helping those with ADHD, learning disabilities and other biological conditions understand their unique challenges -- and many strengths -- so they can achieve success.
With a warm, interactive style, I help people of all ages come to a deeper understanding of the interplay between their experiences, emotions and everyday lives. Armed with greater self-awareness and acceptance, you can build on your strengths and create the life you want for yourself. The core of my work is problem-solving. What do you want your life to look like? What's standing in your way? Our work together can help you answer these questions, while giving you lifelong skills for coping with life's inevitable challenges.
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I have experience in working with trauma, anxiety, depression, autism/ADHD, sexual/gender identity, and insomnia in both adult and adolescent populations.
Hello and nice to "meet” you! I'm so glad you’ve stumbled upon my page. I know that life can be difficult to navigate through sometimes and I'm here to hopefully make that process feel more manageable. My approach is not to tell you what to do or how to navigate your struggles, but instead to equip you with the tools you need to do so on your own. More than anything else, it's my goal to help you walk away from our sessions feeling that you have developed a greater awareness of how to decisions that feel healthy and right for you and thus give you the power over your own life and happiness.
I have experience in working with trauma, anxiety, depression, autism/ADHD, sexual/gender identity, and insomnia in both adult and adolescent populations.
Hello and nice to "meet” you! I'm so glad you’ve stumbled upon my page. I know that life can be difficult to navigate through sometimes and I'm here to hopefully make that process feel more manageable. My approach is not to tell you what to do or how to navigate your struggles, but instead to equip you with the tools you need to do so on your own. More than anything else, it's my goal to help you walk away from our sessions feeling that you have developed a greater awareness of how to decisions that feel healthy and right for you and thus give you the power over your own life and happiness.
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Across the span of child and adolescent development, every individual has a unique personal story and strengths that shine through, even in the face of challenge. I work with individuals from preschool through college and beyond, but my expertise is in early childhood and elementary-age development. With specialized experience and training in working with neurodiverse learners, including those with ADHD and autism, as well as gender-diverse individuals, I integrate evidence-based approaches to empower individuals and families with information, tools, and strategies to facilitate positive adjustment and wellbeing.
Across the span of child and adolescent development, every individual has a unique personal story and strengths that shine through, even in the face of challenge. I work with individuals from preschool through college and beyond, but my expertise is in early childhood and elementary-age development. With specialized experience and training in working with neurodiverse learners, including those with ADHD and autism, as well as gender-diverse individuals, I integrate evidence-based approaches to empower individuals and families with information, tools, and strategies to facilitate positive adjustment and wellbeing.
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Margaret (Maggie) Canter
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11201 (Online Only)
I am a licensed psychologist in New York and Alabama. I work with children, adolescents, emerging adults, and families. I specialize in treating ADHD and disruptive behavior disorders, early childhood behavior problems, anxiety disorders, and adjustment disorders. I offer individual and family therapy, parenting support, and diagnostic assessments. I am also available for consultations.
I am a licensed psychologist in New York and Alabama. I work with children, adolescents, emerging adults, and families. I specialize in treating ADHD and disruptive behavior disorders, early childhood behavior problems, anxiety disorders, and adjustment disorders. I offer individual and family therapy, parenting support, and diagnostic assessments. I am also available for consultations.
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Angela Rodriguez-Heller
Counselor, LMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11239 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Living with ADHD is exhausting: you have to mask around others in order to appear "normal". You may beat yourself up because of it, causing low self-esteem. Sometimes, it can cause you to have a hard time focusing with the tasks you have to get done. Conflicts occur between you and your loved ones as a result of your executive dysfunction. You are not alone. Like many of us, you’re probably someone who has made valiant efforts to change your life, but because of you being wired differently, it can be hard to do so.
Living with ADHD is exhausting: you have to mask around others in order to appear "normal". You may beat yourself up because of it, causing low self-esteem. Sometimes, it can cause you to have a hard time focusing with the tasks you have to get done. Conflicts occur between you and your loved ones as a result of your executive dysfunction. You are not alone. Like many of us, you’re probably someone who has made valiant efforts to change your life, but because of you being wired differently, it can be hard to do so.
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I have served many clients with schizophrenia and psychosis, mood, personality, and anxiety disorders, ADHD, parents and couples, students, LGBTQIA, from intersectional and non-normative populations in both hospitals and clinical settings.
Clinical psychologist and native NYer located in north BK. I know how hard it is to find an active and mindful therapist who truly appreciates your troubles and your strengths, and who can also help you make effective life changes. Based upon your needs, I work to get you unstuck and feeling empowered, resilient, healthy and strong. My integrative style is effective for adults and couples coping with neurodivergence, relationship and identity issues, difficult life circumstances, alt and non-traditional lifestyles, transitions, and familial difficulties. While I may not be accepting new clients, my practice is! bkintegrative.com
I have served many clients with schizophrenia and psychosis, mood, personality, and anxiety disorders, ADHD, parents and couples, students, LGBTQIA, from intersectional and non-normative populations in both hospitals and clinical settings.
Clinical psychologist and native NYer located in north BK. I know how hard it is to find an active and mindful therapist who truly appreciates your troubles and your strengths, and who can also help you make effective life changes. Based upon your needs, I work to get you unstuck and feeling empowered, resilient, healthy and strong. My integrative style is effective for adults and couples coping with neurodivergence, relationship and identity issues, difficult life circumstances, alt and non-traditional lifestyles, transitions, and familial difficulties. While I may not be accepting new clients, my practice is! bkintegrative.com
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Kiyonda Hester
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11209 (Online Only)
As a therapist, I have helped countless teens and young adults dealing with depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, and childhood trauma.
Have unfortunate events impacted your early years? Are you struggling with the loss of a parent or dealing with the stress of life transitions? Perhaps you’re having a hard time in school or with social interactions. Navigating any of these challenges by yourself is no easy task. I’m here to provide a safe space for you to open up and process whatever difficulties you may be facing. Together we will find creative, fun and insightful ways to resolve your distress.
As a therapist, I have helped countless teens and young adults dealing with depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, and childhood trauma.
Have unfortunate events impacted your early years? Are you struggling with the loss of a parent or dealing with the stress of life transitions? Perhaps you’re having a hard time in school or with social interactions. Navigating any of these challenges by yourself is no easy task. I’m here to provide a safe space for you to open up and process whatever difficulties you may be facing. Together we will find creative, fun and insightful ways to resolve your distress.
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Romanza McAllister
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ADHD, Coach
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11201 (Online Only)
Focus areas include: Grief Following Adult ADHD Diagnosis & addressing symptoms of Codependency.
Navigating the world can be tough when you consistently try to please others, have difficulty making decisions, or fear speaking your mind. I work with individuals who are often marginalized, and exhausted by their unhealthy relationships with self and others. Often when we attempt to live differently, negative emotions will kick in that cause us to cling to our old ways. I know all too well how difficult it is to feel overwhelmed or trapped by your circumstances. Together we'll push back on negative self talk, poor boundaries, self sabotage, and other unhelpful patterns that may be limiting life choices.
Focus areas include: Grief Following Adult ADHD Diagnosis & addressing symptoms of Codependency.
Navigating the world can be tough when you consistently try to please others, have difficulty making decisions, or fear speaking your mind. I work with individuals who are often marginalized, and exhausted by their unhealthy relationships with self and others. Often when we attempt to live differently, negative emotions will kick in that cause us to cling to our old ways. I know all too well how difficult it is to feel overwhelmed or trapped by your circumstances. Together we'll push back on negative self talk, poor boundaries, self sabotage, and other unhelpful patterns that may be limiting life choices.
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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.