Under-diagnosis inBIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) and LGBTQ+ individuals and other people, often face significant barriers to receiving an effective assessment and treatment for adult ADHD. In this blog, I will discuss the challenges these populations face and that is supported by academic research. This article will include … [Read more...]
Transform Your Career: Unleash Your Potential with Breakthrough Therapy – Schema Therapy
In the journey of professional development, our beliefs and thought patterns, called schemas, often play a significant role in determining our success. Schema Therapy, a groundbreaking psychological approach, offers a comprehensive framework for understanding and addressing these deep-seated patterns that can hinder progress. Beyond understanding, … [Read more...]
Do You Struggle With ADHD and Shame? Seven strategies for overcoming shame and embracing life with adult ADHD.
Living with adult ADHD can be challenging, and one often overlooked aspect of the condition is the experience of shame. Shame can create a constant internal battle and hinder individuals from reaching their full potential. However, understanding the nature of shame and implementing effective strategies can help you overcome it and lead a fulfilling … [Read more...]
Thriving in Professional Life: Unraveling the 7 Most Challenging Aspects of Executive Function
Executive function plays a crucial role in our ability to succeed in various domains of life, including the professional realm. For individuals with ADHD, the challenges associated with executive function can be particularly pronounced. In this article, we will explore the interplay between executive function and ADHD, focusing on the seven most … [Read more...]
ADHD Treatment- Are We Afraid of Adderall? ADHD Medications + ADHD Test
I sometimes wonder if ADHD treatment didn’t involve stimulants if there would there be such a fear of diagnosing Adult ADHD. Many people question whether or not adult ADHD exists as a legitimate diagnosis. Indeed, many clinicians and researchers think that ADHD is overdiagnosed and that stimulants are overprescribed. Psychiatrists are afraid of … [Read more...]
5 Top FAQs about Social Anxiety Disorder and Effective Online Treatment
Several years ago, Carol* contacted me about the social anxiety disorder and bouts of sadness that she had been experiencing for most of her life. When we met, she was in her late 30’s, single, and working in the education system. She thought she was just shy. She didn't realize that having so much worry about social situations was so much more … [Read more...]
Adult ADHD Test Near Me and in NYC
Adult ADHD Test + Screening Tool Perhaps you often know exactly the “what” and “how” of what you need to do, but can’t make it happen. You have always needed to work three or four times harder than everyone else just to keep up. And you have always wondered … [Read more...]
Depression and The Challenges in the Diagnosis
Depression and The Challenges in Diagnosis Introduction The majority of people with bipolar disorder present to their physician or psychiatrist with symptoms of depression rather than mania. In addition, the depressive symptoms of bipolar are often the most frequent and debilitating. However, many patients with bipolar disorder are often … [Read more...]
4 Easy Steps for Diagnosing Adult ADHD
Introduction The proper diagnosis of Adult ADHD can be confusing and overwhelming; many of the symptoms overlap with other disorders and many of the symptoms are set along a wide spectrum. Additionally, most clinicians have not been extensively trained in the accurate diagnosis of Adult ADHD. This is a brief and simple step-by-step guide to the … [Read more...]
When Adult ADHD Goes Untreated
Case: “Doctor, I have been to four psychiatrists during the past 10 years and have tried everything. They tell me I’m depressed or bipolar. The meds always just make me feel worse. I was in therapy for six years and figured it was that I had a bad childhood, but I still feel lousy. Can you help me?” John met with me for the first time at The … [Read more...]