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ADHD Specialist
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Credentialed School Psychologist 2222 Watt Avenue Suite D-6 Sacramento California 95825 Telephone: (916) 973-2030 License # MFC 23664 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Ways I Can Support You An important component when addressing ADHD is to embrace a multi-dimensional approach to treatment. Often a successful treatment plan involves a physician, teacher (if it involves a child), and the family. Generally, for the vast majority of ADHD children and adults, medication alone is not sufficient. Because ADHD, when untreated, can impact on the patient's life so significantly, successful treatment should involve all the major care providers and caretakers in a child's/adult's life. My major asset lies in my understanding of this important concept and years of practical experience in facilitating this model into a treatment plan. During my M.F.T. internship program, I worked in a child/adolescent mental ward in a large metropolitan hospital, which provided important training in working with the medical community. My years as a school counselor and school psychologist gives me greater understanding of the school setting and procedures to enable more support to ADHD children who are struggling. ADHD children can be seriously challenged by school, and a therapist who knows the ins-and-outs of school systems can be a valuable support to the child and family. My understanding of learning disabilities and other challenges seen in ADHD children and adults has been a great benefit to my clients. Lastly, ADHD can take a major toll on marriages and siblings, and family therapy and/or marriage counseling is often necessary in helping the ADHD child/adult find success. Concluding, I provide to my clients a specific treatment program based on years of experience in working with doctors, schools, and other caretakers of ADHD population. Because ADHD is primarily a genetic-based disorder, I often see affected members in the family. In the past, adults with ADHD were often not identified and/or were offered minimal treatment by mental health providers. Fortunately, today, adults with ADHD are finding greater success through appropriate treatment. Who Do I See for Counseling?
Counseling Interventions
Adult ADHD clients will be provided overview of treatment goals on a regular schedule time. Fee and Payment Schedule Assessment and treatment for school age children with ADHD often requires school visits and observations outside office meetings. Treatment and assessment requires multi-dimensional approach to both treatment and evaluation. Consequently, to help minimize the cost to clients, I have established a scale for fees based on identified needs and age of client.
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