ADHD Therapy for Children: NYC & Online

At Central Park Psychology Group we specialize in treating Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in children and adolescents. We help parents learn how to best coach their son or daughter and help families learn to thrive with ADHD. All clinicians at Central Park Psychology Group are ADHD Certified Clinical Services Provider (ADHD-CCSP) through the Institute of Certified ADHD Professionals. We are a team of psychologists passionate about helping children and families with ADHD. 

 

In addition to ADHD, we treat coexisting concerns, including tic disorders, OCD, oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), anxiety disorders, sleep disorders, depression, encopresis, enuresis, and social skill deficits. Our approach is compassionate, strength-based, and solution-focused.

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We provide individual therapy and parent training using a range of evidence-based treatments that are effective at addressing ADHD, including Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), and Parent Management Training (PMT). Treatment may include mindfulness training, which is effective at improving attention regulation, emotion regulation, and stress management. We also specialize in

Organizational Skills Training for Children with ADHD, an approach proven effective at teaching children essential organizational skills. 

 

The symptoms of ADHD may impact multiple areas of your child’s life. Treatment for ADHD addresses executive functioning weaknesses that may make it difficult for your child to excel academically. This includes targeting difficulties with time management, organization, planning ahead, paying attention, and decision-making. We will also address interpersonal challenges and low self-esteem, along with challenges with self-care.

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The way ADHD impacts your child may change as he or she gets older. ADHD may hinder your child's academic performance, your parent-child relationship, or peer relationships. Adolescents may experience increase conflict with their parents, academic failure, or aggressive behavior. Adults with ADHD may experience symptoms that impact their romantic relationships, self-esteem, or professional success. 

 

We take a strength-based approach to addressing challenges, which focuses on improving your confidence and identifying and building on your child's strengths. 

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Parents are often an integral part of treatment, particularly when working with younger children. Using behavioral interventions, parents learn to help their child manage symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. 

 

Your child’s symptoms of ADHD may be impacting you and your parent-child relationship. Therefore, in addition to addressing your child’s symptoms of ADHD, we target disturbances to family functioning by involving parents regularly in treatment. Parent training teaches effective strategies that can help improve your relationship with your child, boost your child’s desirable behaviors, reduce behavior problems, and reduce your stress. ​

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Even if your child does not reach the full criteria for an ADHD diagnosis, they may experience symptoms or executive functioning weaknesses that hinder their academic performance. We are here to address these executive functioning weaknesses, including time management issues, organizational difficulties, difficulty planning ahead, difficulty paying attention, and decision-making issues.

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We take a holistic approach, which can increase therapeutic effectiveness by addressing, for instance, maladaptive sleep, exercise, and eating habits. ​We also collaborate with other medical professionals when that is the most effective means of helping your family. 

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We work with parents reluctant to medicate their child and provide them with a supportive and informative environment. Therapy can also help people that are taking medication, by helping them learn new skills to manage their ADHD effectively. 

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ADHD may affect all aspects of your child’s life. However, with careful assessment and treatment, your child can learn to manage ADHD symptoms and reach his or her full potential. Your child can learn skills to thrive and improve their quality of life. Please email today for help.