ADHD Treatment Centers in Salt Lake City, UT

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Center For Human Potential
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
At Center for Human Potential, located in downtown Salt Lake City, we focus on helping people achieve balance and fulfillment. We have many talented psychologists, social workers, and psychiatrists able to help children, adolescents, adults, and seniors with a variety of difficulties. We provide counseling to individuals, couples, and families. We also prescribe psychiatric medication and offer psychological testing to screen for ADHD and learning disabilities. We accept most health insurance plans and offer a sliding fee scale, based on income level, for those without insurance.
At Center for Human Potential, located in downtown Salt Lake City, we focus on helping people achieve balance and fulfillment. We have many talented psychologists, social workers, and psychiatrists able to help children, adolescents, adults, and seniors with a variety of difficulties. We provide counseling to individuals, couples, and families. We also prescribe psychiatric medication and offer psychological testing to screen for ADHD and learning disabilities. We accept most health insurance plans and offer a sliding fee scale, based on income level, for those without insurance.
(385) 290-3828 View (385) 290-3828
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Zion Healing Center
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Salt Lake City, UT 84107
Here to coordinate healing for people with Major Depressive Disorder, Treatment Resistant Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, OCD, PTSD, Insomnia, among other symptoms including Addiction/Alcoholism (IOP Program), and to promote positive and optimal mental health.
Here to coordinate healing for people with Major Depressive Disorder, Treatment Resistant Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, OCD, PTSD, Insomnia, among other symptoms including Addiction/Alcoholism (IOP Program), and to promote positive and optimal mental health.
(385) 220-7597 View (385) 220-7597
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Utah Trauma and Addiction Centers, Eagle Mountain
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
At half the cost of most private facilities and treatment centers, the Utah Addiction Centers' multi-disorder treatment provides personalized outpatient and residential treatment for depression, anxiety, substance abuse, sexual disorders (including pornography) and other problems. Our fully licensed and credentialed clinical team includes addiction certified physicians, psychologists, psychotherapists, licensed addiction counselors, recreational therapists, interventionists, and dieticians. We understand you already suffer from shame and guilt... we don't add to it, we help you overcome it!
At half the cost of most private facilities and treatment centers, the Utah Addiction Centers' multi-disorder treatment provides personalized outpatient and residential treatment for depression, anxiety, substance abuse, sexual disorders (including pornography) and other problems. Our fully licensed and credentialed clinical team includes addiction certified physicians, psychologists, psychotherapists, licensed addiction counselors, recreational therapists, interventionists, and dieticians. We understand you already suffer from shame and guilt... we don't add to it, we help you overcome it!
(801) 701-1339 View (801) 701-1339
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Family Bootcamp
Treatment Center, LCSW
Verified Verified
Salt Lake City, UT 84171
Based in beautiful St. George, Utah; the Family Bootcamp provides youth and parents with a life-changing five day intense, therapeutic wilderness experience in the heart of the high desert, majestic red rocks in Southern Utah. A Family Bootcamp is the ideal intervention for families that are not yet ready to place their teen in a long-term residential treatment program but are seeking help learning to manage problematic behaviors that are occurring in the home.
Based in beautiful St. George, Utah; the Family Bootcamp provides youth and parents with a life-changing five day intense, therapeutic wilderness experience in the heart of the high desert, majestic red rocks in Southern Utah. A Family Bootcamp is the ideal intervention for families that are not yet ready to place their teen in a long-term residential treatment program but are seeking help learning to manage problematic behaviors that are occurring in the home.
(866) 370-0317 View (866) 370-0317
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Utah Center for Evidence Based Treatment
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Salt Lake City, UT 84102
Research-tested therapy interventions that are proven to reduce symptoms and improve quality of life. Our providers have expertise in anxiety, depression, trauma, managing stress, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, as well as child and adolescent issues. We embody the clinical scientist model, monitoring client outcomes to progress, remaining abreast of research, and teaching, within a culture of collaboration and support. We work our clients to develop treatment plans attentive to personal history, goals culture, and privacy wishes.
Research-tested therapy interventions that are proven to reduce symptoms and improve quality of life. Our providers have expertise in anxiety, depression, trauma, managing stress, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, as well as child and adolescent issues. We embody the clinical scientist model, monitoring client outcomes to progress, remaining abreast of research, and teaching, within a culture of collaboration and support. We work our clients to develop treatment plans attentive to personal history, goals culture, and privacy wishes.
(801) 416-3756 View (801) 416-3756
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Advanced Awareness Counseling, LLC.
Treatment Center, CMHC, LCSW, LMFT, CSW, ACMHC
Verified Verified
Salt Lake City, UT 84119
Advanced Awareness Counseling, is a DHS licensed Outpatient Mental Health facility and group private practice. Our qualified mental health providers have been selected for their outstanding educational credentials, experience in the field, client care principles, and high integrity and experience in their particular fields of specialty. Our therapists have expertise in the area of LGBTQ+, particularly Transgender/Gender Non-Conforming/Gender Identity/Gender Dysphoria, Faith Crises or Faith Transitions, Minority Issues, Women's Issues, Trauma, Couples/Marriage Counseling, and more! Conversational Spanish Speaking services also offered. We specialize in working with gender spectrum clients and we openly and willingly write WPATH standard compliant letters for all procedures and for insurance company approvals for the transgender community. We also specialize in evaluating for and writing Emotional Support Animal letters.
Advanced Awareness Counseling, is a DHS licensed Outpatient Mental Health facility and group private practice. Our qualified mental health providers have been selected for their outstanding educational credentials, experience in the field, client care principles, and high integrity and experience in their particular fields of specialty. Our therapists have expertise in the area of LGBTQ+, particularly Transgender/Gender Non-Conforming/Gender Identity/Gender Dysphoria, Faith Crises or Faith Transitions, Minority Issues, Women's Issues, Trauma, Couples/Marriage Counseling, and more! Conversational Spanish Speaking services also offered. We specialize in working with gender spectrum clients and we openly and willingly write WPATH standard compliant letters for all procedures and for insurance company approvals for the transgender community. We also specialize in evaluating for and writing Emotional Support Animal letters.
(801) 509-6907 View (801) 509-6907
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Youth Care - Education Program
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Salt Lake City, UT 84102
Youth Care Treatment Center, located in Draper, Utah, provides quality education services for adolescents ages 11-17 who are participating in our residential treatment program. Our academic program is fully accredited by the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges and is designed to cater to the individual needs of students who are struggling with substance use concerns and mental health disorders. Our certified educators are highly experienced in working with gifted students, adolescents who have learning disabilities, and those facing behavioral challenges. Through our education program, we strive to equip each student with the skills and knowledge for lasting success. Upon enrollment in our academic program at Youth Care, students complete an educational assessment conducted by our teachers. This assessment is designed to determine each student’s academic level and to inform the development of their individualized class schedule. Our academic curriculum is aligned with the Utah State Core Curriculum and offers more than 60 diverse classes for student participation.
Youth Care Treatment Center, located in Draper, Utah, provides quality education services for adolescents ages 11-17 who are participating in our residential treatment program. Our academic program is fully accredited by the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges and is designed to cater to the individual needs of students who are struggling with substance use concerns and mental health disorders. Our certified educators are highly experienced in working with gifted students, adolescents who have learning disabilities, and those facing behavioral challenges. Through our education program, we strive to equip each student with the skills and knowledge for lasting success. Upon enrollment in our academic program at Youth Care, students complete an educational assessment conducted by our teachers. This assessment is designed to determine each student’s academic level and to inform the development of their individualized class schedule. Our academic curriculum is aligned with the Utah State Core Curriculum and offers more than 60 diverse classes for student participation.
(877) 959-8674 View (877) 959-8674
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Grandview Family Counseling
Treatment Center, LCSW
Verified Verified
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
"Regardless of one's background and life experiences, it takes a tremendous amount of courage to reach out for assistance when life becomes too heavy. Many times throughout our lives, we can become confused and overwhelmed by the twists and turns life brings us. I believe therapy should be a place where a person can come as they are, share their real self and fine empathy, acceptance, and encouragement for growth. I strive to provide a collaborative therapeutic environment to help you rediscover their strengths and abilities, and ultimately taking that next step on their personal journey towards wholeness. I believe healing doesn't mean the damage never existed, it means the damage no longer controls your life."
"Regardless of one's background and life experiences, it takes a tremendous amount of courage to reach out for assistance when life becomes too heavy. Many times throughout our lives, we can become confused and overwhelmed by the twists and turns life brings us. I believe therapy should be a place where a person can come as they are, share their real self and fine empathy, acceptance, and encouragement for growth. I strive to provide a collaborative therapeutic environment to help you rediscover their strengths and abilities, and ultimately taking that next step on their personal journey towards wholeness. I believe healing doesn't mean the damage never existed, it means the damage no longer controls your life."
(801) 876-1339 View (801) 876-1339
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Forte Strong
Treatment Center
Not Verified Not Verified
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
IS YOUR SON CHOOSING VIDEO GAMES OVER LIFE? If so, your son is "Failing to Launch". Forte Strong is a Failure to Launch program specifically designed to give your son the independent living skills and confidence he needs to succeed in life and achieve independence in 6 months. We get your son off the couch, out of the house and ready to take on the world! Failure to launch syndrome is categorized by the inability of young adults to leave home and become independent. We use a proprietary and results based coaching method to neutralize anxiety and promote confidence, creating monumental changes within our students in a very short amount of time. In fact, it is common for parents to see marked improvement in just a few months. How we do it is simple; we only use what works. With over 18 years of combined experience, we've learned what is crucial for your son's development and we get right to work.
IS YOUR SON CHOOSING VIDEO GAMES OVER LIFE? If so, your son is "Failing to Launch". Forte Strong is a Failure to Launch program specifically designed to give your son the independent living skills and confidence he needs to succeed in life and achieve independence in 6 months. We get your son off the couch, out of the house and ready to take on the world! Failure to launch syndrome is categorized by the inability of young adults to leave home and become independent. We use a proprietary and results based coaching method to neutralize anxiety and promote confidence, creating monumental changes within our students in a very short amount of time. In fact, it is common for parents to see marked improvement in just a few months. How we do it is simple; we only use what works. With over 18 years of combined experience, we've learned what is crucial for your son's development and we get right to work.
(435) 657-5567 View (435) 657-5567
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Youth Care - Adolescent Outpatient
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Salt Lake City, UT 84110
At Youth Care Treatment Center, we understand that adolescents have unique needs when it comes to behavioral health treatment. At our campus, we offer age-appropriate care through our adolescent partial hospitalization program (PHP) in Draper, Utah. We provide treatment for young people who are struggling with anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), conduct disorders, and attachment disorders. Adolescents ages 13-18 can participate in our PHP and receive targeted therapeutic interventions for nine hours per day, five days per week. This treatment option is ideal for young people who don’t require round-the-clock residential care but would still benefit from intensive therapies. At Youth Care, we understand that every young person's healing journey is unique. Therefore, we believe in personalizing their treatment plan as much as possible. Every adolescent’s experience is different, but most young people participate in our PHP for four to five months. In our PHP, adolescents can engage in several different therapies, such as individual therapy up to three times a week, family therapy once a week, and daily group therapies.
At Youth Care Treatment Center, we understand that adolescents have unique needs when it comes to behavioral health treatment. At our campus, we offer age-appropriate care through our adolescent partial hospitalization program (PHP) in Draper, Utah. We provide treatment for young people who are struggling with anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), conduct disorders, and attachment disorders. Adolescents ages 13-18 can participate in our PHP and receive targeted therapeutic interventions for nine hours per day, five days per week. This treatment option is ideal for young people who don’t require round-the-clock residential care but would still benefit from intensive therapies. At Youth Care, we understand that every young person's healing journey is unique. Therefore, we believe in personalizing their treatment plan as much as possible. Every adolescent’s experience is different, but most young people participate in our PHP for four to five months. In our PHP, adolescents can engage in several different therapies, such as individual therapy up to three times a week, family therapy once a week, and daily group therapies.
(385) 526-5314 View (385) 526-5314
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Integrated Interventions LLC.
Treatment Center, LCSW
Verified Verified
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Integrated Interventions is a Young Adult Therapeutic Program located in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho and New Braunfels, Texas. We are a community-based program where our students learn independent living skills through the support of our team of mentors. Our therapeutic support system provides the essential social and life skills required to become productive members of your family and community. We provide custom-fit treatment that allows us to serve a wide spectrum of individuals and we offer support for individuals with diagnoses including, behavioral, cognitive, medical, addiction, and educational challenges. We provide 24/7 support, life skill development, work-ethic training, career and educational support and so much more. Integrated believes in providing custom programming and support systems designed for everyone on a totally individualized basis.
Integrated Interventions is a Young Adult Therapeutic Program located in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho and New Braunfels, Texas. We are a community-based program where our students learn independent living skills through the support of our team of mentors. Our therapeutic support system provides the essential social and life skills required to become productive members of your family and community. We provide custom-fit treatment that allows us to serve a wide spectrum of individuals and we offer support for individuals with diagnoses including, behavioral, cognitive, medical, addiction, and educational challenges. We provide 24/7 support, life skill development, work-ethic training, career and educational support and so much more. Integrated believes in providing custom programming and support systems designed for everyone on a totally individualized basis.
(208) 228-0369 View (208) 228-0369
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Renaissance Ranch
Treatment Center, CMHC
Not Verified Not Verified
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
At Renaissance Ranch, we are one of the few drug treatment centers in Utah that provides a gender-specific therapeutic environment. Our Utah drug rehab for men program provides the appropriate setting for men to deal directly with their substance abuse issues. It is important that distractions are removed so that each client can work through each of the 12 steps and get to a strong level of sobriety. Our Utah treatment center's therapeutic community provides a safe, healing environment for our client. Getting to the core of each client's issues is key to their sobriety. We believe that there are gender-specific issues and we provide gender-specific solutions.
At Renaissance Ranch, we are one of the few drug treatment centers in Utah that provides a gender-specific therapeutic environment. Our Utah drug rehab for men program provides the appropriate setting for men to deal directly with their substance abuse issues. It is important that distractions are removed so that each client can work through each of the 12 steps and get to a strong level of sobriety. Our Utah treatment center's therapeutic community provides a safe, healing environment for our client. Getting to the core of each client's issues is key to their sobriety. We believe that there are gender-specific issues and we provide gender-specific solutions.
(801) 658-9230 View (801) 658-9230
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New Haven Residential Treatment Center
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
We offer residential treatment and boarding schools for teenage girls ages 14-18 in Utah and throughout the United States. We help to empower your child with the skills to heal from life's traumas and give families a chance to move forward together. With an emphasis on family-focused treatment, we help adolescent and teen girls overcome difficult mental health challenges through family-focused therapy and create lasting change that heals and empowers young women.
We offer residential treatment and boarding schools for teenage girls ages 14-18 in Utah and throughout the United States. We help to empower your child with the skills to heal from life's traumas and give families a chance to move forward together. With an emphasis on family-focused treatment, we help adolescent and teen girls overcome difficult mental health challenges through family-focused therapy and create lasting change that heals and empowers young women.
(385) 442-9366 View (385) 442-9366
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Chateau Recovery
Treatment Center
Not Verified Not Verified
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Chateau Recovery offers comprehensive and flexible rehabilitation programs that are not just defined by traditional 12 Step or static pre-planned models. Our entire recovery facility, treatment programs and dedicated team help you create a fulfilling and sustainable lifestyle.
Chateau Recovery offers comprehensive and flexible rehabilitation programs that are not just defined by traditional 12 Step or static pre-planned models. Our entire recovery facility, treatment programs and dedicated team help you create a fulfilling and sustainable lifestyle.
(385) 722-5321 View (385) 722-5321
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Embark Behavioral Health
Treatment Center, LMFT, LPC, CADC-l
Verified Verified
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Embark Behavioral Health is a leading network of exceptional treatment and therapy programs across the United States. We specialize in preteens, teens, and young adults, struggling with anxiety, depression, and other mental health and substance abuse issues. Our programs include in-home treatment, virtual coaching and counseling, outpatient clinics, that offer intensive outpatient programs (IOPs), and therapeutic day treatment programs, also known as a partial hospitalization program (PHPs), wilderness therapy, short-term residential treatment programs, long-term residential treatment, therapeutic boarding schools, and young adult transitional living options.
Embark Behavioral Health is a leading network of exceptional treatment and therapy programs across the United States. We specialize in preteens, teens, and young adults, struggling with anxiety, depression, and other mental health and substance abuse issues. Our programs include in-home treatment, virtual coaching and counseling, outpatient clinics, that offer intensive outpatient programs (IOPs), and therapeutic day treatment programs, also known as a partial hospitalization program (PHPs), wilderness therapy, short-term residential treatment programs, long-term residential treatment, therapeutic boarding schools, and young adult transitional living options.
(385) 325-8299 View (385) 325-8299
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Newport Academy
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
We provide a full continuum of care at locations around the country, including residential treatment centers; a full suite of outpatient programming, with Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP), Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP), and outpatient services with a flexible number of days per week; telehealth; and alumni programming. All of our programs have received accreditation from the Joint Commission for Behavioral Healthcare, the nation’s most respected healthcare accreditation body. Our continuing care program provides ongoing support through virtual sessions, and our robust Alumni department keeps former clients connected through online and in-person events and support groups. Whether an adolescent needs a higher level of care, is stepping down from residential care and needs continued structure and community in our Partial Hospitalization Program, or needs several days per week of after-school support through our outpatient services option, our range of programming meets each young person and family where they are.
We provide a full continuum of care at locations around the country, including residential treatment centers; a full suite of outpatient programming, with Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP), Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP), and outpatient services with a flexible number of days per week; telehealth; and alumni programming. All of our programs have received accreditation from the Joint Commission for Behavioral Healthcare, the nation’s most respected healthcare accreditation body. Our continuing care program provides ongoing support through virtual sessions, and our robust Alumni department keeps former clients connected through online and in-person events and support groups. Whether an adolescent needs a higher level of care, is stepping down from residential care and needs continued structure and community in our Partial Hospitalization Program, or needs several days per week of after-school support through our outpatient services option, our range of programming meets each young person and family where they are.
(435) 220-5768 View (435) 220-5768
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Maple Mountain Recovery
Treatment Center
Not Verified Not Verified
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Nestled in a quaint neighborhood at the foot of the Wasatch Range, we offer a beautiful and relaxing environment for recovery. Maple Mountain Recovery provides a full spectrum of mental heath and substance use disorder programs. We incorporate holistic treatment concepts that promote the healing of the mind, body and spirit. Our team of therapists provide services for individuals eighteen years or older and holds a license for both mental health primary and substance use disorder. This allows us to strengthen the bond and understanding between mental health issues and substance use and truly treat dual-diagnosis patients. We are dedicated to helping clients recover from addiction, trauma and mental health problems. Providing clients with a welcoming, safe environment allows them to heal and become empowered. Maple Mountain Recovery offers: Yoga Nidra, Bio-Sound Lounge, Sweat Lodge, EMDR, Dialectic Behavioral Therapy, Neurofeedback, CES, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as well as group and experiential therapy.
Nestled in a quaint neighborhood at the foot of the Wasatch Range, we offer a beautiful and relaxing environment for recovery. Maple Mountain Recovery provides a full spectrum of mental heath and substance use disorder programs. We incorporate holistic treatment concepts that promote the healing of the mind, body and spirit. Our team of therapists provide services for individuals eighteen years or older and holds a license for both mental health primary and substance use disorder. This allows us to strengthen the bond and understanding between mental health issues and substance use and truly treat dual-diagnosis patients. We are dedicated to helping clients recover from addiction, trauma and mental health problems. Providing clients with a welcoming, safe environment allows them to heal and become empowered. Maple Mountain Recovery offers: Yoga Nidra, Bio-Sound Lounge, Sweat Lodge, EMDR, Dialectic Behavioral Therapy, Neurofeedback, CES, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as well as group and experiential therapy.
(801) 876-1694 View (801) 876-1694
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Emerge Treatment
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Salt Lake City, UT 84118
Emerge Treatment is a comprehensive and holistic day treatment facility designed to address the mental health needs of young women between the ages of 18 and 30. With a focus on the well-being of the whole person, Emerge offers a 60 to 90-day program that provides individual counseling, group therapy, skill-building, and physical-health based approaches.
Emerge Treatment is a comprehensive and holistic day treatment facility designed to address the mental health needs of young women between the ages of 18 and 30. With a focus on the well-being of the whole person, Emerge offers a 60 to 90-day program that provides individual counseling, group therapy, skill-building, and physical-health based approaches.
(385) 707-2638 View (385) 707-2638
Summit Community Counseling
Treatment Center, PhD
Verified Verified
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Our goal is to partner with clients to help them achieve their highest potential. We are client focused and solution based. With a large group of therapists, we can offer a wide variety of approaches and personalities to match our clients with the therapist who can best support them in their goals.
Our goal is to partner with clients to help them achieve their highest potential. We are client focused and solution based. With a large group of therapists, we can offer a wide variety of approaches and personalities to match our clients with the therapist who can best support them in their goals.
(801) 704-5122 View (801) 704-5122
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New Beginnings Behavioral Treatment Agency
Treatment Center, CARF
Not Verified Not Verified
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
The philosophy of New Beginnings is a multifaceted and collaborative approach based on Cognitive Behavior Therapy. Using true client centered methods, interventions and treatments are tailored to focus on patterns of thinking that are maladaptive and the beliefs that undermine such thinking. Our treatment process is two fold: (1) helping our clients make true internal change through exploring and healing emotional scars, while (2) helping our clients extinguish and replace overt behaviors through external modification, resulting in the overall corrective emotional experience.
The philosophy of New Beginnings is a multifaceted and collaborative approach based on Cognitive Behavior Therapy. Using true client centered methods, interventions and treatments are tailored to focus on patterns of thinking that are maladaptive and the beliefs that undermine such thinking. Our treatment process is two fold: (1) helping our clients make true internal change through exploring and healing emotional scars, while (2) helping our clients extinguish and replace overt behaviors through external modification, resulting in the overall corrective emotional experience.
(801) 754-4155 View (801) 754-4155

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ADHD Treatment Centers

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.