ADHD therapists in Kansas City, Missouri MO
ADHD
Alicia Polk
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, LPC, BC-TMH, CCTP-II
My experience with ADHD is not just academic, it's also personal. I have ADHD. ADHD, like autism, is only a "disorder" in the context of our culture. ADHD is a brain-based condition. That means ADHD brains are structured slightly differently and function slightly differently. People with ADHD appear "disordered" when measured by neurotypical standards. I view my role as helping you to understand how your brain works (as opposed to a neurotypical brain) and to help you harness your ADHD strengths. I will help you develop strategies for addressing challenges that your ADHD creates in your life.
7 Years Experience
ADHD
Melanie Bettes
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, LPC, Coach
ADHD. While it's uniquely presented in everyone, there are still commonalities. The challenge is usually to figure out how to work with YOUR presentation, and not apply a universal approach to each person. It's as unique as you are, and I strive to approach your challenges the same way. I myself have ADHD. I learn through education and study, as well as from people in my circle who have ADHD....and from YOU! I love when we find an approach or tips that work for YOU. When working with me, we find what works for YOU.
8 Years Experience
ADHD
Dr. Susan L. Waldo
Psychologist, PhD
For ADHD, I provide diagnostic assistance, symptom management, and help clients develop accommodations for problematic symptoms.
29 Years Experience
ADHD
Dr. Alexavery Hawkins
Psychologist, PhD
As a neurodivergent provider, I enjoy working with clients with ADHD and/or autism and collaborating with them to find ways to have a more joy-filled and enriching life and increased sense of wellness. I take a strengths-based, affirming approach with neurodiversity, offering quality care that will see and value your unique traits, identities, values, and lived experiences.
11 Years Experience
ADHD
Alan Brandis, Ph.D.
Psychologist, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist
I have over 30 years' experience assessing and helping treat attention issues. First, we must determine if it is really ADD, or ADD with another issue, or simply another problem that interferes with attention and focus. Then, we design a set of interventions to address the actual underlying problem(s). Unfortunately, I often seen kids and teens who have been medicated for ADD but who don't actually have it. I'm not against medication, just against it if the patient doesn't actually have ADD. One of my articles: https://www.atlantapsych.com/article/addressingattention
34 Years Experience