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Are You Struggling With Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)?

Children or adults diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) can experience issues at home, school, work, and extracurricular activities. These issues result from their persistent inattention or hyperactivity, making it difficult to focus. This difficulty focusing, staying on task, and sitting still may present particular issues in education or work settings.

Available Treatment Options

Counseling interventions for people with ADHD include developing self-esteem, as peer-to-peer relationships may suffer from trouble paying attention. It also includes conflict resolution, easing frustrations from peers, parents, and teachers that may arise due to inattention. And, finally, motivation to increase a child or adult’s confidence in completing tasks that they may be hesitant to do due to a history of failure. Therapists guide in other counseling interventions that may include practicing time management skills and using mindfulness techniques to help with impulse control.

Therapists Who Specialize in Helping Those Who Struggle With Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)

Mrs. Brooke Kemmerer, PMHNP-BC, BSN

Philadelphia

Pennsylvania

My professional career has always centered around mental and behavioral health. I have seen and been a part of amazing community efforts to empower the lives of individuals living with a severe and persistent mental illness. Working as part of the assertive community treatment (ACT) team allowed me to step into the homes of adults diagnosed with schizophrenia, bipolar I, schizoaffective disorde...

Georgina Coca, PMHNP-BC, APRN

Virginia Beach

Virginia

I’m Georgina Coca, a Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with 18 years of experience. I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, trauma, and mood disorders through personalized, holistic care that combines therapy and medication management. My experience at Godaelli Psychiatric and INOVA Hospital has equipped me to effectively assess and treat behavioral health challenges. I am co...