I often get asked for referrals to medical professionals whose services may be covered by insurance and can diagnose and provide therapy and/or pharmaceutical treatments for living with neurodiversity.
The neurodiverse spectrum includes gifted, talented, highly sensitve, ADHD, OCD, Autism, Asperger’s, Bipolar, PTSD, auditory and other sensory processing disorders, dyslexia, depression, anxiety, and more. Many of these conditions are a combination of biological brain wiring, genetic influences and traumas stemming from environmental, emotional, physical, family and educational incidents that deeply hurt the individual and triggered the learning of unhealthy metacognitive and coping strategies.
Diagnosis and medication can be an extremely valuable part of healing. However, true healing requires learning new metacognitive skills such as self-monitoring, self-teaching, self-cooperation and design thinking which includes needs assessment, creative and critical thinking, conflict resolution, adaptive thinking, and decision-making strategies.
With that in mind, below are resources for your consideration. Keep in mind that choosing a service provider is a very personal decision. Finding the right person for you may require multiple attempts – especially if you are highly intelligent or sensitive.
Keep the faith. There are people out there who can help you. But like many things in our lives…it may not be an easy process to find the right support for you.
Got a service provider who helped you? Are a Neurodiverse-friendly practioner who gets thats the label isn’t the whole story?
Please leave a comment below and share Name, Location, brief description, website and /or phone number. Thank you!
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NJ / New Jersey ADHD Doctors, ADHD Diagnosis, ADHD Treatments
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Below are resources I know of in NJ, but at this time, I have no information about the quality of care they provide. I recommend doing your own research and interviewing to determine if any of these resources are right for you. To assist you in your search I have provided highlights from their website info.
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MARISSA STRIDIRON, MD
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DESCRIPTION
Services Include:
Medication Management
Individual Therapy
Couples Counseling
Cognitive-Behavioral Techniques
Specializes in treatments for:
Depression
Anxiety
Sleep Disorders
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Bipolar Disorder
Attention Deficit Disorder
Relationship Issues
Stress Management
CONTACT
68 ESSEX STREET
MILLBURN, NEW JERSEY 07041
(973) 544 – 8653 (NJ)
120 RIVERSIDE DRIVE
(CORNER OF 84TH AND RSD)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10024
(347) 927- 0496 (NY)
drstridiron.com
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Miriam Adler, PhD, CHt
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DESCRIPTION
Anxiety & Panic Attacks
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Social Phobia & Shyness
Depression
Stress Management
Adult ADHD & ADD
Parenting Stresses & the Life-Work Balancing Act
Hypnosis, Guided Imagery and Deep Relaxation
CONTACT
777 Passaic Avenue, #365
Clifton, NJ 07012
973-815-0777 ext. 253
miriamadlertherapy.com
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ADHD Center of Northern New Jersey, ADHD, Mood & Behavior Center
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DESCRIPTION
Comprehensive therapy Center for children, adolescents, adults and families with
emotional, behavioral, social, academic, professional and substance abuse difficulties.
Staff includes: psychiatrists, behavior therapists and psychotherapists, learning consultants, tutors, organizational skills coaches and life coaches.
Services include:
- Psychiatric Evaluation
- Educational Evaluation
- Cognitive Evaluation
- Individual Psychotherapy
- Behavior Therapy
- Parent Training
- Family Therapy
- Social Skills Groups
- Adolescent Groups
- Adult ADHD Groups
- Medication Assessment & Management
- Organizational & Time Management Training
- Specialized Tutoring & Cognitive Development Training
- School Consultation
- ADHD Coaching
CONTACT
210 Malapardis Road
Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927
(973) 898-9500
adhdmoodbehaviorcenter.com
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Andrey Rusetskiy
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DESCRIPTION
Bilingual licensed psychotherapist.
M.S. in Psychology in 1986, St. Petersburg State University in Russia
MSW degree, NYU, USA in 1998.
CONTACT
7002 Boulv. East Apt 20 E
Guttenberg NJ 07093
347-749-2830
insightinc.us
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Help / Referral Directory
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help-with-adhd.com
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SUPPORT / SOCIAL NETWORKING
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ADD Journeys (Sari Solden)
http://www.addjourneys.com
ADDer World (Bryan Hutchison
adderworld.ning.com
Women With ADHD ADD (Tara McGuillicuddy & Terry Matlen)
http://www.womenwithadhd.com
ADHD Family Online (Rory Stern)
http://adhdfamilyonline.com/
Moms With ADD/ADHD (Terry Matlen)
http://www.momswithadd.com
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EDUCATION
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ADD Classes Library
http://www.profcs.com/app/?Clk=2721219
Virtual ADHD Conference and more…(Jennifer Koretsky)
http://www.adhdmanagement.com
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ASSOCIATIONS
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CHADD Children & Adults With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
http://www.chadd.org
Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA)
http://www.add.org
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ADHD Neurofeedback – Experimental
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COSTS: Usually $4,000 and up. Usually not covered by insurance.
I don’t know enough about this yet to endorse it but am researching it.
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Info on YouTube
http://youtu.be/RUgUEkOOiTI
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Here are some providers I found.
Miriam Adler, PhD, CHt
777 Passaic Avenue
Clifton, NJ 07012
Phone: (973) 815-0777 ext. 253
miriamadlertherapy.com
Michael Gismondi, MA
777 Passaic Avenue 5th Floor
Clifton, NJ 07012
Phone: (845) 497-7836 Mood and Learning Disorders, Traumatic stress, Autism, TBI and Peak Performance, Attention and learning problems, Mood disorders, Conduct and attachment disorders, Headache, Sleep disorders, Brain injury and seizures, Chronic pain, Addictions, Peak performance.
Other Assessment Methods: QEEG and IntegNeuro
Jill Broderick, MS, OTR/L, NRNP
37 Kings Road, Suite 101
Madison, NJ 07940
Phone: (973) 586-6554
Certified Neurofeedback Provider,
ADHD, Pain and stress related conditions, PMS
Montclair
Melani Levine, LCSW
460 Bloomfield Ave., Suite 305
Montclair, NJ 07042
Phone: (917) 881-1959
MelaniLevine.com
ADHD Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Addictions
Amy Kruvant, LCSW, BCIA
101 Park Street
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 226-5039 and (973) 744-4300
QEEG, ADHD, Certification: BCIA-eeg Attention and learning problems, Peak performance
Morristown
Sheila E. Dancz, Ph.D
43 Maple Avenue
Morristown, NJ 07960
Phone: (973) 993-9018
Licensed Psychologist, Neurofeedback Provider, ADHD Assessment with QIKtest
Specialty Areas: Attention and learning problems, Mood disorders, Conduct and attachment disorders, Headache, Sleep disorders, Autism and developmental disorders, Chronic pain, Addictions,
Peak Performance
Paramus
Robert Galarowicz, ND
1 Sears Dr. Fl#3
Paramus, NJ 07652
Phone: (201) 618-3534
drrobertg.com
Naturopathic Doctor, Clinical Nutritionist
Help with ADHD, Hypnosis and Biofeedback Counselor, House Calls and Home Visits
Seminars, Classes , Workshops, Classroom Lectures
Tenafly
Anya Luchow, Ph.D.
111 East Clinton Ave
Tenafly, NJ 07670
(201) 569-4585
Psychologist and Certified Neurofeedback Provider
Eegspectrum
Attention and learning problems, Mood disorders, Headache, Sleep disorders, Autism and developmental disorders, Chronic pain, Addictions Anxiety Disorders
Maywood
David A. Mitnick, MD
240 W. Passaic St.
Maywood, NJ 07607
(201) 880-7575
cnih.net
Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, Professor of Psychiatry, Weill Medical College of Cornell University,
psychotherapy, medications and neurofeedback. Neurofeedback, QEEG / Brain Mapping, Brain Music Therapy, EMDR, Hypnosis / Hypnotherapy, Nutrition Counseling, Massage Therapy, Reiki, Therapeutic Yoga, Parenting Skills, Optimal Health Programs, Stress Management, Group Therapy, Peak Performance,
Morris Plains
Barbara Muller-Ackerman, LPC
8 Penwood Drive
Morris Plains, NJ 07950
(973) 539-5397
CounselingCoach.com
Neurofeedback Provider, Eegspectrum, ADHD Coach,
Social skills neurofeedback counseling, parent workshops, neurotherapy.
Dr. Ed Hallowell
Another “hero” of mine. I have learned so much from him. His books and classes deeply changed my life and work. I’m forever grateful and so thrilled to hear him talking about neurodiversity!
WEBSITES:
http://www.drhallowell.com/
http://www.drhallowell.com/the-hallowell-centers/
Sari Solden MS, LMFT
Sari Solden is someone I am deeply indebted to for her work in founding and advancing the awareness and treatment of ADHD and especially ADHD in women. Her books and classes transformed my life and my coaching work.
A psychotherapist who herself struggles with AD/HD, Sari specializes in and has worked with individuals, couples, and groups with AD/HD adults for over 22 years. She also trains, and consults with, other mental-health professionals in assessing and counseling adults with AD/HD.
Journeys Through ADDulthood, her second book, grew out of twelve years of working with men and women with AD/HD, during which time she developed a framework for understanding the difference between those who get stuck
following diagnosis and those able to grow and move on.
Join her support website and get her books at:
http://www.addjourneys.com/
Get her book Here: http://astore.amazon.com/lotus0a-20/detail/B001FA23MM
Dr Charles Parker
Arguably the leading Psychiatrist and Neuroscience Investigator in the world today.
Check out his VAST resources on his website here:
http://www.corepsychblog.com
BOOK: ADHD Medication Rules: Paying attention to the Meds for Paying Attention
MY REVIEW: As a Life Design coach who has ADHD myself and coaches people with ADHD, I often get asked about medications. I am so grateful to Dr. Parker for writing this book! I recommend it to all my ADHD clients. It’s truly a life saver in a world where, unfortunately, there are still many doctors who believe that the best way to medicate is to ask “is it working?” you say no or I don’t know and they just keep increasing the dosage…
Read the rest of my review and get the book here:
http://astore.amazon.com/lotus0a-20/detail/B005JZ932W
5029 Corporate Woods Dr, Ste 250
Va Beach, VA, 23462
757.473.3770 Ext 203
Today I spoke on the phone with a Neuropsychologist who really gets neurodiversity.
Ashley Gorman, Ph.D. / Neuropsychologist
http://www.morrispsych.com/about/associates-staff/333/
Dr. Ashley Gorman is a neuropsychologist specializing in adults. She has experience in comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations of a wide range of cognitive problems resulting from dementia, stroke, cerebrovascular disease, concussion/traumatic brain injury, psychiatric disorders, ADHD, learning disorders, and other medical conditions. These evaluations consist of a thorough assessment of cognitive and/or emotional functioning, including memory, processing speed, attention, visuospatial function, problem solving, reasoning, and/or academic abilities. She works closely with patients, their families, and other medical providers in order to assist in making an accurate diagnosis and formulating an appropriate treatment plan.
Dr. Gorman has a Ph.D. in clinical psychology and completed a two-year post-doctoral fellowship in neuropsychological assessment at Columbia University Medical Center. She is licensed to practice psychology in New York and New Jersey. She is a member of numerous professional organizations, including the American Psychological Association, International Neuropsychological Society, National Academy of Neuropsychologists, and New Jersey Neuropsychological Association. She serves on the Board of Consulting Editors for the Journal of Clinical and Experimental Neuropsychology and has published in the areas of cognitive problems related to dementia, concussion, psychiatric disorders, and HIV infection.
973-257-9000 ext. 218
MORRIS PSYCHOLOGICAL GROUP, P.A.
50 Cherry Hill Rd.
Suite 305
Parsippany, NJ 07054
Phone: (973) 257-9000
Fax: (973) 257-0506