Bay Area Center for ADHD/ADD

Bay Area Center for ADD/ADHD

Celebrating 15 years of helping children & adults overcome ADD/ADHD

Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder affects our individual well being, our relationships with friends, partners, and families as well as our work and school life.

At the Institute for the Advancement of Psychotherapy's Bay Area Center for ADHD, we work collaboratively with psychiatrists, medical doctors, tutors, school counselors, and others to help create a supportive team to treat ADD/ADHD and help our clients become successful with managing all aspects of life. ADD/ADHD can make you feel out of control - we use proven methods to get you back in control.

Symptoms of ADD/ADHD

Inattentive Symptoms:

Making careless mistakes
Difficulty sustaining attention
Difficulty listening
Difficulty finishing work/projects
Difficulty keeping organized
Avoiding boring tasks
Losing things
Being distracted
Forgetfulness

Hyperactive/Impulsive Symptoms:

Fidgeting
Difficulty sitting still
Feeling restless
Difficulty being quiet
Acting as if "on the go"
Talking excessively
Blurting out
Difficulty waiting for a turn
Interrupting

Services We Provide

Assessment
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Family Therapy
Couples Therapy
Child Therapy

Medication Management
Coaching
Educational Therapy
Adolescent Therapy

Assessment

We assess and diagnose ADD/ADHD in children and adults over the course of a few sessions, providing tailored treatment recommendations and referrals. We also offer comprehensive psychological assessments to better understand the strengths and challenges of you or your family members.

Individual Treatment

When working with children and adults with ADD/ADHD, we help develop skills to reduce distraction, regulate emotions and impulsivity, and improve organization. We also address related challenges such as low self-esteem, substance abuse, shame, depression, anxiety, and trauma. We work closely with psychiatrists and physicians who prescribe medication in conjunction with these treatments.

Couples/Family Therapy

When working with couples and families dealing with ADD/ADHD, we help develop skills to reduce distractions, regulate emotions and impulsivity, and improve organization. We also address related challenges such as low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, communication breakdowns, anxiety, and stress within the family dynamic. We work closely with psychiatrists and physicians who prescribe medication in conjunction with these treatments.

Work/School Functioning

Many people with ADD/ADHD first notice its challenges in their work or school environment. At the Bay Area Center for ADD/ADHD, we focus on teaching practical skills to enhance workplace success. We also collaborate with teachers, tutors, and school staff to secure necessary accommodations that support success. Together, we develop personalized strategies to foster success and manage symptoms effectively