Living with ADHD can affect much more than attention.
It can make it harder to stay organized, manage time, regulate emotions, follow through on responsibilities, or feel successful at school, work, home, and in relationships.
At Main Line Counseling Partners, we offer ADHD therapy for adults, teens, and children who want practical strategies along with a better understanding of how their brain works. Our ADHD specialist, Nicole Kretzinger, LPC helps clients build skills, reduce overwhelm, and find approaches that work with their strengths rather than against them.
Many people assume that ADHD is something you just have to learn to live with, and wonder how talk therapy can actually make a difference in their daily life.
If you or someone you love suffers from ADHD, you understand that talking about your problems might just be another distraction from getting things done. That is why ADHD therapists understand that clients need a structured and practical approach to help with:
When family members work hard without results, it doesn’t take long to feel discouraged and the self-esteem of all family members can suffer. Life doesn’t have to be this way. There is a lot of information now about how to help kids with ADHD and their parents.
ADHD therapy can help you better understand your individual patterns and develop practical strategies. Therapy can also address the anxiety, frustration, or self-criticism that can develop after years of struggling to do things that seem to come more easily to others.
ADHD doesn’t disappear when childhood ends. Adults with ADHD may struggle with time management, procrastination, organization, emotional regulation, work responsibilities, or maintaining routines, even when they are highly capable in other areas of their lives. Adult ADHD therapy can help you identify the places where ADHD is getting in your way and develop strategies that fit the realities of your life. Therapy can also provide space to understand how ADHD has shaped the way you see yourself, particularly if your ADHD was recognized later in life.
At Main Line Counseling Partners, the following therapists specialize in ADHD Treatment for Adults at their offices in Bryn Mawr, PA, or via telehealth.
Children and teens with ADHD often need support that goes beyond simply being told to “focus” or “try harder.” ADHD therapy for children and teens can help young people strengthen skills for managing emotions, improving organization, navigating school demands, and handling frustration more effectively. We work collaboratively with children, teens, and parents to identify strengths, understand challenges, and develop realistic strategies that can be used at home, at school, and in everyday life.
At Main Line Counseling Partners, the following therapists specialize in ADHD Treatment for Children at their offices in Bryn Mawr, PA, or via telehealth.
ADHD can also affect relationships.
Forgetfulness, difficulty following through, impulsive reactions, distraction, or differences in how partners manage responsibilities can easily be interpreted as not caring, even when that isn’t what is happening.
Couples Therapy, or finding a Relationship Therapist who also works with Individuals can help adults with ADHD better understand these patterns, improve communication and emotional regulation, and develop strategies for being more intentional in their relationships.
When ADHD is affecting a couple, our relationship-focused approach can also help partners understand the difference between the impact of a behavior and the intention behind it.
The following providers specialize in working wtih couples who are navigating ADHD in their relationships:
Medication isn’t the only option. The best ADHD treatment starts with proper ADHD evaluation and then takes a holistic approach, combining nutrition, better sleep, exercise, and social skills coaching. An effective treatment plan needs to be created individually for each client, taking all family members into consideration. Even when parents decide that medication is the best option for their child, it works best when combined with other treatments.
The key to unlocking success lies in understanding and properly diagnosing this complex condition.
At Main Line Counseling Partners we start with ADHD screening as a first step to determine whether or not in-depth testing and assessment is indicated for you, your child or someone you know.
If you are looking for documentation to receive accomodations or services, you might need psychological testing. You might not need a full battery of tests if you are looking for coping strategies.
If you are unsure what next steps are indicated, we recommend speaking to our intake coordinator and requesting a free consultation with our ADHD specialist, Nicole Kretzinger, who can answer your questions.
ADHD counseling is individualized because it doesn’t look the same for everyone. Your therapist will begin by learning about the challenges that brought you or your child to therapy, the areas of your life that are working well, and where you would most like things to change. Together, you’ll develop goals and practical strategies tailored to your needs. Depending on what you’re experiencing, therapy may focus on executive functioning, emotional regulation, procrastination, anxiety, relationships, self-esteem, or creating routines and systems that are easier to maintain.
Parents don’t want to be drill sergeants constantly barking orders, and kids don’t want to feel like they can’t doing anything right. Once everyone is given an alternate way to manage the symptoms, families begin to experience a calm home again. Parents can focus on enjoying and guiding their children, and children can play and have fun along with their friends, while also meeting the expectations of teachers and caregivers.
As children are given strategies that work, they will likely become more motivated to try to stay focused. When an adult they trust believes they can control themselves, they begin to believe it as well.
It may seem like ADHD is just a label tacked onto an energetic child, or a passing phase that the child will grow out of. It is scary to wonder whether or not teachers are recommending evaluation so that they can “sedate active children.” Or parents may blame themselves, thinking their expectations are too high or their discipline is too lax.
The best way to answer these common questions and doubts is to have a proper evaluation performed by a licensed professional. Such a professional can determine whether or not a child meets the criteria for a diagnosis of ADHD. This is an important step because there are a variety of subtypes of this disorder. Once a clear diagnosis is established, the proper ADHD treatment can be mapped out based on the unique situation of the child and family.
A recent Consumer Reports Health Survey surveyed everyday families to learn about their experiences with different kinds of ADHD treatment. Clinical psychologists were rated most helpful with behavior issues, social relationships, and self-esteem. Medication was overall the highest rated intervention (with 67% of parents reporting that it “helped a lot”). Tutoring and behavior therapy were also reported to be helpful.
The child experts at Main Line Counseling Partners have many years of success in helping families treat, manage, and thrive despite their obstacles. We have a child psychologist on staff who is highly skilled at all the steps in the process.
The first step is a thorough assessment. The assessment includes psychological testing, social and emotional history and discussions with teachers or other important community members. Then all parties work together using the recommended strategies. One central plan is created to manage difficult behaviors, academic struggles and increase focus.
Our therapists can be considered quarterbacks of sorts, looking at the big picture and helping to make sure that all the different areas of the child’s life are being considered. This is important with all children, but imperative with ADHD treatment. Our child specialists help the family track medical issues, academic performance, social relationships, after-school activities and family dynamics.
We will have direct contact with community members on behalf of your child. This may include advocacy for support services or accommodations at school, or speaking with a child psychiatrist about concerns about medication side effects. Whatever situation presents itself your therapist will help you and your child negotiate the waters.
Our child specialist is child psychologist, Dr. Meghan Prato. You may schedule a free 15 minute phone consultation with her to discuss your situation.
To learn more, read our blog post on ADHD warning signs
Dr. Prato also offers psychological evaluation and testing. Click here to schedule a free consult.
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