Coping in Chaos (no new clients at this time)
A supportive space for anxious, neurodivergent folks learning to set boundaries, embrace their weirdness, find community, and try to be nicer to themselves. To assist with the process, members are welcomed to bring coloring materials (the weirder the coloring book, ...
Hosted by Lauren K Roberts
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Baton Rouge, LA 70809
A supportive space for anxious, neurodivergent folks learning to set boundaries, embrace their weirdness, find community, and try to be nicer to themselves. To assist with the process, members are welcomed to bring coloring materials (the weirder the coloring book, ...
Rocky Mountain Therapy Group
We are a group of therapists with extensive experience working with children, preteens, and teenagers, as well as with adults and couples. We are client-centered, compassionate, and have a passion for facilitating growth and healing. Specialties include: anxiety, depression, sleep ...
Hosted by Cammie Taylor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Baton Rouge, LA 70809
We are a group of therapists with extensive experience working with children, preteens, and teenagers, as well as with adults and couples. We are client-centered, compassionate, and have a passion for facilitating growth and healing. Specialties include: anxiety, depression, sleep ...
Launch
LAUNCH is a supportive psychotherapy group for high school freshmen and sophomores who have been diagnosed with a learning disability and/or attention disorder and are struggling to connect with peers. There are 2 new groups beginning on Tuesday and Wednesday ...
Hosted by John Otzenberger
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Baton Rouge, LA 70809
LAUNCH is a supportive psychotherapy group for high school freshmen and sophomores who have been diagnosed with a learning disability and/or attention disorder and are struggling to connect with peers. There are 2 new groups beginning on Tuesday and Wednesday ...
Family Interaction Training
Family Interaction Training (FIT) is a behavioral training program designed to help parents of young children with disruptive behavior. FIT materials were developed for use by professionals who work with young children but who are not mental health experts, to ...
Hosted by Johanna Martinez Rink
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Baton Rouge, LA 70815
Family Interaction Training (FIT) is a behavioral training program designed to help parents of young children with disruptive behavior. FIT materials were developed for use by professionals who work with young children but who are not mental health experts, to ...
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Coping in Chaos (no new clients at this time)
A supportive space for anxious, neurodivergent folks learning to set boundaries, embrace their weirdness, find community, and try to be nicer to themselves. To assist with the process, members are welcomed to bring coloring materials (the weirder the coloring book, ...
Hosted by Lauren K Roberts
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Baton Rouge, LA 70809
A supportive space for anxious, neurodivergent folks learning to set boundaries, embrace their weirdness, find community, and try to be nicer to themselves. To assist with the process, members are welcomed to bring coloring materials (the weirder the coloring book, ...
Rocky Mountain Therapy Group
We are a group of therapists with extensive experience working with children, preteens, and teenagers, as well as with adults and couples. We are client-centered, compassionate, and have a passion for facilitating growth and healing. Specialties include: anxiety, depression, sleep ...
Hosted by Cammie Taylor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Baton Rouge, LA 70809
We are a group of therapists with extensive experience working with children, preteens, and teenagers, as well as with adults and couples. We are client-centered, compassionate, and have a passion for facilitating growth and healing. Specialties include: anxiety, depression, sleep ...
Launch
LAUNCH is a supportive psychotherapy group for high school freshmen and sophomores who have been diagnosed with a learning disability and/or attention disorder and are struggling to connect with peers. There are 2 new groups beginning on Tuesday and Wednesday ...
Hosted by John Otzenberger
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Baton Rouge, LA 70809
LAUNCH is a supportive psychotherapy group for high school freshmen and sophomores who have been diagnosed with a learning disability and/or attention disorder and are struggling to connect with peers. There are 2 new groups beginning on Tuesday and Wednesday ...
Family Interaction Training
Family Interaction Training (FIT) is a behavioral training program designed to help parents of young children with disruptive behavior. FIT materials were developed for use by professionals who work with young children but who are not mental health experts, to ...
Hosted by Johanna Martinez Rink
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Baton Rouge, LA 70815
Family Interaction Training (FIT) is a behavioral training program designed to help parents of young children with disruptive behavior. FIT materials were developed for use by professionals who work with young children but who are not mental health experts, to ...
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ADHD Support Groups
When should I seek treatment for ADHD?
You should seek treatment for ADHD if you consistently have difficulty with attention, hyperactivity, or impulsivity that interferes with your daily life. Symptoms of ADHD include the inability to sustain attention during tasks, difficulty organizing tasks and activities, being easily distracted, frequent fidgeting or squirming, and talking or interrupting excessively. If these symptoms interfere with your career, academics, or relationships—for example, consistently failing to complete professional projects on time—you should seek an evaluation for ADHD.
How does treatment for ADHD work?
Effective treatment for ADHD often consists of medication, behavioral therapy, and lifestyle changes. Stimulant medications such as Adderall and Ritalin work by altering levels of neurotransmitters in the brain; higher levels of dopamine and norepinephrine are known to improve attention and focus. Therapy works by helping people with ADHD understand the condition, discuss their areas of difficulty, and develop behavioral strategies to manage their symptoms. In some cases, modifying one’s diet and exercise can also help improve symptoms.
Are there specific medications for ADHD?
Medications to treat ADHD are generally stimulants, the most common are Adderall and Ritalin. There are two categories of stimulants: Amphetamines include Adderall, Dyanavel, Vyvanse, and Dexedrine, and methylphenidates include Ritalin, Concerta, Daytrana, Focalin, Quillichew, Quillivant, and Metadate. Non-stimulants and antidepressants may be used as an alternative if stimulants aren’t effective or viable for a particular patient.
How long does treatment for ADHD take?
It’s tough to give an exact time frame because everyone varies. In terms of medications, stimulants begin to work very soon after you take them, generally within the hour. It may take time to identify the right medication and dosage, but the medication itself is fast-acting. In terms of therapy, it takes time to develop skills and put them into practice, but you will likely see improvements within a few weeks or months.