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ADHD & Joy
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ADHD & Joy
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can be a confusing and isolating experience. You feel judged by family, friends and the school community. You find yourself envious of friends with neuro-typical children. And there may be days where your guilt as a parent is overwhelming and your exhaustion is unbearable.
I’m a psychotherapist and mom of three kids who make up a fabulous cocktail of ADHD, Autism, Anxiety and Auditory processing. If there is one thing to know about me: I get it. The exhaustion. The confusion. The fear, the envy. The GUILT. Oh, and did I mention the exhaustion? I’ve been to that dark place where my children were so annoying, so defiant, that I didn’t even like them and wanted desperately to run off to a tropical island alone. This wasn’t what I signed up for! But, the other thing to know about me is: I found my way. With love, compassion and a bit of humor. My children are grown, successful and—I like them. I can help you find your way too. |
As a specialist in neurodevelopmental disorders......I help you with the complexities of diagnosing, understanding & parenting your child. Using an evidenced-base approach, I will help you change your child's difficult behaviors by adjusting parenting reactions. This is an active, collaborative therapy and can be in consult with your family care physician and child's school.
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My ApproachResearch has shown that aside from medication, certain things positively impact ADHD symptoms: behavior therapy, a mindfulness practice, yoga, martial arts and a healthy diet and exercise. Where possible, we will devise a weekly plan that incorporates a blend of the above to create the most impact for you.
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Solution-Focused TherapyI am a licensed psychotherapist. I have specialized training in Mindfulness & Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, specifically a type called Solution-Focused Therapy, which guides us to discover collaboratively what works for you, and enhance and generalize it, rather than to focus on where things go wrong.
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How does it work?We will create a concise, clear, immediate plan of action, and collaborate on solutions to meet your individual needs. We will meet virtually as frequently as you need- weekly, bi-weekly or monthly.
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