Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Our therapists use CBT adapted for ADHD to address the negative thought patterns, avoidance cycles, and self-blame that build up over years of struggling with focus and follow-through.
📍 Lombard, IL · DuPage County
ADHD Therapists
in Lombard, IL
Your brain works differently, not defectively. Our licensed ADHD therapists in Lombard help children, teens, and adults build real strategies, not just willpower.
- ✓ Licensed ADHD therapists
- ✓ PPO insurance accepted
- ✓ In-person & online
- ✓ All ages welcome
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Your care team in Lombard
Meet the ADHD therapists
who will work with you
Every therapist at our Lombard center is licensed and experienced in ADHD across all ages. You will meet your therapist before committing to anything.
Kailyn Donovan, LCSW
Clinical Therapist
ADHD
With a client-centered approach and expertise in Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, and behavioral disorders, Kailyn is a compassionate therapist committed to fostering personal growth and resilience. Her broad range of experience makes her a valuable asset to the team.
Mariam Ideis, LPC
Clinical Therapist
Anxiety · Depression · ADHD
Mariam is a compassionate therapist with 10 years of experience supporting individuals through complex trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and life challenges. She creates a safe, collaborative space where clients feel empowered to do the difficult work and build lasting skills for the future.
Cyndi Marquez, LPC
Clinical Therapist
Anxiety · ADHD
Cyndi is a compassionate therapist who supports adolescents and young adults through anxiety, life changes, and relationship issues. She creates a warm space where clients from all backgrounds can build coping skills, set goals, and grow into the version of themselves they want to be.
Liz Pusateri, LPC, NCC
Clinical Therapist
Anxiety · Depression · ADHD
Liz is a warm and collaborative therapist who supports children, teens, and adults through challenges like anxiety, OCD, trauma, and family stress. She uses evidence-based tools to help clients grow with confidence and clarity.
Cameren Rutz, LCSW
Clinical Therapist
Anxiety · Depression · ADHD
A graduate from UIC Jane Addams College of Social Work, Cameren brings extensive experience from various therapeutic settings. She specializes in depression, anxiety, and more, empowering clients to overcome challenges with resilience and a deeper understanding.
Quentin Smith, MSW
Clinical Therapist
Depression · ADHD · Trauma
Quentin is a compassionate therapist who supports children, teens, and adults navigating trauma, ADHD, grief, and life challenges. Using a strengths-based, trauma-informed approach, he helps clients build coping skills, resilience, and hope for the future.
Becca Wagner, LCSW
Clinical Therapist
Anxiety · Depression · ADHD
Becca is a warm, strengths-based therapist specializing in teens and young adults navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, and life transitions. She draws from CBT, DBT, and attachment-based approaches to help clients build self-awareness and grow.
Who our therapists help
ADHD looks different
than most people think
Many of our Lombard clients were never diagnosed as children, or were told they just needed to "try harder." Our therapists specialize in ADHD at every stage of life.
Want to understand more first? Read about ADHD, its types, signs, and treatment options, or just reach out and we'll help you figure out what's going on.
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Starting but never finishing
Projects, tasks, and conversations left half-done, despite best intentions and real effort.
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Time blindness
Hours disappear without warning. Deadlines arrive as surprises. Routines fall apart without understanding why.
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Emotional intensity
Frustration, rejection sensitivity, and big feelings that hit harder and faster than they seem to for everyone else.
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Hyperfocus and crashes
Deeply absorbed for hours in things that interest you, then completely unable to start anything that doesn't.
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Chronic self-blame
Years of "not reaching potential" have turned into internalized shame, low confidence, and exhausting self-criticism.
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Relationship strain
Forgetting, interrupting, and inconsistency create friction with partners, family, and colleagues that compounds over time.
How our therapists work
Evidence-based ADHD therapy,
built around how your brain actually works
Our therapists do not apply a one-size-fits-all protocol. They combine proven approaches based on your specific ADHD presentation, life stage, and goals.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
DBT skills are particularly effective for the emotional regulation and impulsivity that come with ADHD, giving clients concrete tools for intense moments rather than just insight about them.
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Our ACT-trained therapists help clients with ADHD stop fighting their brain and start building a life aligned with their values, even when focus and consistency are a daily challenge.
Executive Function Coaching
Beyond talk therapy, our therapists work on the practical skills ADHD makes harder: planning, prioritizing, task initiation, and building routines that actually stick.
Family & Parent Support
ADHD affects the whole family system. Our therapists work with parents and families to improve communication, reduce conflict, and create home environments where everyone can thrive.
Telehealth Sessions
Our therapists offer secure video sessions for all Illinois residents. For many people with ADHD, the flexibility of telehealth removes a major barrier to consistent attendance.
Adult ADHD testing, evaluation & assessment in Lombard
Wondering whether what you're dealing with is actually ADHD, especially as an adult? A full assessment typically involves a clinical interview, standardized rating scales, and a review of your history going back to childhood, since ADHD by definition starts young even when it's caught much later in life. It's usually performed by a psychologist, psychiatrist, or, for kids, a pediatrician, not by a therapist.
We don't perform standardized ADHD testing directly at our Lombard office, but we work closely with trusted assessment providers in the area and coordinate your care with whoever does your evaluation, so nothing falls through the cracks. Many adults and teens start therapy with us first, using it to build coping strategies right away, and pursue a formal evaluation alongside treatment rather than waiting for a diagnosis to get started. Call us at (331) 425-8625 and we will walk you through the options for both.
Who our therapists see in Lombard
ADHD therapists for
every age and life stage
Children & Teens
Our therapists help kids and adolescents with ADHD develop self-awareness, emotional regulation, and the academic and social skills that school and home life demand.
Adults & Professionals
Many adults reach us after years of underperforming, burning out, or feeling perpetually behind. Our therapists help high-functioning adults with ADHD finally understand their brain and work with it.
Families & Parents
When a child or partner has ADHD, the whole family feels it. Our therapists work with the full relational system to reduce tension, improve communication, and build sustainable routines together.
Getting started
Three steps to your first session
Free consultation call
Our Care Coordinator listens, answers your questions, and matches you with the therapist whose experience and style fit your specific ADHD situation. No commitment required.
Meet your therapist
Your therapist takes time to understand your ADHD presentation, history, and goals, then builds a care plan around your actual life, not a standard protocol.
Build real strategies
Work with your therapist to develop skills that stick, understand your patterns, and build the kind of self-awareness and structure that makes daily life feel manageable.
Why Dayrise Wellness
Our therapists understand
ADHD from the inside out
Other practices in Lombard treat ADHD as a checklist of symptoms to manage. Our therapists treat the whole person, the history of shame, the relational impact, and the real strengths that ADHD carries with it.
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Matched to the right therapist
ADHD is not one thing. Our Care Coordinator matches you based on your age, presentation, and goals, not just whoever is available next.
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The TEAMS™ care model
The only center in Lombard with TEAMS™, combining Therapy, Education, care Coordination, and Lifestyle Support for whole-person ADHD care.
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Skills, not just insight
Our therapists go beyond helping you understand your ADHD. They work with you on the practical strategies that make daily functioning genuinely better.
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Insurance verified upfront
We check your benefits before your first session. We are in-network with BCBS PPO, United Healthcare PPO, and Aetna PPO. No surprise bills.
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Clients helped
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What clients say
Real Google reviews from
Dayrise clients in Lombard
★★★★★"Every human that makes up this team has proven to be collaborative, compassionate, and lead with integrity. Jamie does, and has always, fought for the best interest of her clients and Krystyna has made such a big impact on this community, she has been a great bridge for helping people find care. Thanks for what you all do!"
★★★★★"I have had nothing but a positive experience working with Dayrise. Krystyna is incredibly knowledgeable and always responsive and available to answer any questions. I truly appreciate her support and professionalism."
★★★★★"Dayrise Wellness is top-tier. The staff is professional, caring, and focused on providing excellent patient care. Krystyna, their Outreach Manager, is fantastic to work with. She's attentive, knowledgeable, and truly invested in her work. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Dayrise Wellness to others."
Insurance & payment
ADHD therapy your
insurance may cover
Our ADHD therapists are in-network with PPO plans from major Illinois insurance providers. Our Care Coordinator handles the verification so you can focus on finding the right therapist.
- BlueCross BlueShield
- United Healthcare
- Aetna
Don't see your insurance? Call us at (331) 425-8625. We'll check your specific plan before your first session.
Not sure if you're covered?
Tell us your insurance and we'll verify your mental health benefits, free, before you book anything.
Call to verify coverage →Frequently asked questions
Questions about finding an
ADHD therapist in Lombard
ADHD therapy is most effective when the therapist truly understands how ADHD works across different ages and presentations. At Dayrise, our Care Coordinator talks with you first and hand-matches you with the therapist whose background, approach, and style fit your specific situation. Call (331) 425-8625 or book a free consultation online.
The most evidence-supported approaches for ADHD are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for emotional regulation, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Our therapists also incorporate executive function skills work, which goes beyond talk therapy to address the practical day-to-day challenges ADHD creates. The right combination depends on your age, presentation, and goals.
In most cases, yes. Our therapists are in-network with BlueCross BlueShield PPO, United Healthcare PPO, and Aetna PPO. Most insurance plans cover mental health therapy at the same level as medical care under parity laws. Our Care Coordinator verifies your specific benefits before your first session. Call (331) 425-8625 or reach out online.
Yes. Our therapists see clients from childhood through adulthood. For younger clients, we involve parents as an important part of the therapeutic process, helping families understand ADHD, reduce conflict, and build home routines that support the child. Parent coaching and family sessions can be part of the plan.
Yes. A formal diagnosis is not required to begin therapy. Many of our clients come to us with suspected ADHD and a history of struggles that match the pattern. If a formal evaluation would be helpful, our team can guide you toward trusted assessment resources in Lombard and coordinate care with the evaluating provider.
An assessment (also called testing or evaluation) is a diagnostic process, typically conducted by a psychologist or psychiatrist, that determines whether ADHD is present and what type. Therapy is the ongoing treatment that helps you develop strategies, process the emotional impact of ADHD, and build skills for daily functioning. Many clients do both; others begin therapy without a formal diagnosis and pursue an assessment later if needed.
Yes. All of our therapists offer secure video sessions for Illinois residents. Telehealth is particularly useful for clients with ADHD because it removes the barrier of commute and scheduling friction that can make consistent attendance difficult. In-person and telehealth sessions can be mixed as your needs change.
Our therapists work within the TEAMS™ model, combining Therapy, Education, care Coordination, and Lifestyle Support. This means ADHD treatment at Dayrise is not just 50 minutes of conversation. We work on practical skills, coordinate with other providers when needed, and treat the whole person including the years of self-doubt and shame that often come with a late diagnosis or a lifetime of struggling to meet expectations.
A comprehensive evaluation typically includes a clinical interview, standardized rating scales completed by you (and often a parent, partner, or teacher), and a review of your developmental and medical history. For adults, that history usually needs to trace symptoms back to childhood, even if you were never diagnosed at the time. Evaluations are performed by a psychologist, psychiatrist, or pediatrician. We can point you toward trusted providers in Lombard and coordinate your care once you have a diagnosis.
Adults can absolutely be evaluated for ADHD, and many are diagnosed for the first time later in life after years of symptoms being written off as disorganization or stress. The process looks similar to a child's evaluation, just with different rating scales and more emphasis on your history since childhood than on current school performance.
Where to find us
ADHD therapists in
Lombard, IL
Address
500 Waters Edge, Suite 100, Lombard, IL 60148
Phone
Getting here
Located on Waters Edge Lane, easily accessible from I-88 and I-355 in the heart of DuPage County. On-site parking available.
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You do not need a formal diagnosis or a referral. Our Care Coordinator will listen, match you with the right therapist, and get you started, completely free, no commitment.
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No pressure
The consultation is just to talk. You decide whether to move forward.
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Flexible scheduling
Weekday and weekend slots available. In-person or telehealth, your choice.
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Insurance verified first
We check your benefits before your first session. No surprise bills.
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