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Evan Csir

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What is your go-to approach for ADHD therapy?

I use dialectical behavior therapy, behavior therapy techniques, cognitive behavior therapy techniques, and acceptance and commitment therapy techniques as they help clients learn skills to better navigate their lives. Depending on the age of the client, I like to include the parents in the process so they understand what was discussed during sessions as well as to understand how to best support their child. I also encourage clients and parents to consider medication management as part of treatment as medication can help the client with regulating themselves as well as helping them focus on tasks / situations. Depending on the client, it may also be appropriate for me to consult with the school in order to help the client out as the school might be struggling in how to meet the child's needs.

What tools do you teach in ADHD therapy?

Tools that are taught during sessions include but are not limited to the following:

  • OHIO: Only Handle It Once. This phrase is commonly used in surgery to help doctors and nurses remember to use a tool as few times as possible in order to avoid injuring the patient as well as reducing the number of mistakes made. The same is true when it comes to completing tasks. For example, think about taking out the garbage and the steps necessary to complete it. By limiting the number of times one touches the garbage bag to take it out helps reduce the chances that the task will be incomplete.
  • Coping skills: This includes helping the client identify ways to help them regulate themselves and triggers plus bodily sensations associated with the emotion. This may also include recognizing emotions in others as well as identifying why others may or may not feel a certain way. This also includes helping clients identify actions they can take to help regulate themselves such as grounding techniques (focusing on neutral information such as naming things in the environment around them or favorite albums in alphabetical order or things that the person finds calming).
  • Social skills: This is helping the person learn how to navigate social situations more effectively. This includes learning healthier ways to respond to peers, problem solving skills such as scaling the problem (little, medium, big deal) as well as increasing flexibility skills.
  • Behavior chains: This is when a problem situation is broken apart into the steps that caused the unwanted outcome. The client then identifies where they could have done things differently so they could get what they wanted without getting into trouble.
  • Behavior momentum: This is when the client starts working on and completing easy tasks and gradually take on more challenging ones. Most folks are already familiar with this intervention as it is also called “being in the zone!”
  • Chore chart / list: making an external list of chores or tasks that need to be done.

How do you know when a client is making meaningful progress in ADHD therapy?

I know a client is making meaningful progress in therapy when they report positive things happening in their lives and they're starting to maintain the progress it took for them to get there. This could be as minor as completing tasks a little bit easier to having multiple opportunities to hang out with friends.

What can clients do in their personal time to supplement ADHD therapy?

I highly recommend that clients use external tools to help them out. It can be as simple as a calendar to help them keep track of important events, a notebook (physical or digital) to help keep track of requests and important thoughts, as well as using timers. Websites like Goblin Tools can help break down tasks into manageable steps and can provide as little or as detailed help as desired. Parents can help their child by modeling skills outside of sessions and being open about how they manage tasks and focus. Furthermore, it is not uncommon for parents needing to support their child in using skills and they may need to assist them in using them.

What should someone do to prepare for starting ADHD therapy?

To help prepare for their first session, an individual can generate a list of concerns and bring them to the session so they don't feel like they forget anything. Also, clients should also come with an open mind. Parents should also remind their child that they are not “bad” due to them discussing their challenges with others.

ADHD therapy FAQs

What is ADHD therapy?

At Thriveworks, we offer ADHD therapy, which is an effective treatment for managing attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms such as inattention, inability to sit still, and lack of self-control. It can be used as an alternative to ADHD medication or used in tandem.

How does ADHD therapy work?

ADHD therapy works by using behavioral interventions — focusing on helping the individual develop organization skills, improve time management, and work on adaptive behaviors. A range of therapies are effective in helping people manage their ADHD and, sometimes, both individual and family therapy are important, particularly when the individual with ADHD symptoms is a child.

Symptoms of ADHD

Common symptoms of ADHD include:

  • Inattention and difficulty focusing on tasks
  • Impulsivity and acting without thinking
  • Hyperactivity or restlessness

Can ADHD develop as a coping mechanism?

ADHD is not a coping mechanism—but is instead affected by both genetics and environmental factors. The skilled therapists at Thriveworks in Allentown, PA know how to treat the unique triggers and stressors that may influence the severity of someone’s ADHD symptoms.

Can someone with ADHD lead a normal life?

Yes—many individuals with ADHD live successful, ‘normal’ lives. Individuals with ADHD are not abnormal.

What kind of therapy is best for ADHD?

Common approaches to ADHD therapy include medication management, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), behavioral therapy, psychoeducation, and parent training.

Is ADHD counseling conducted in person or online?

ADHD counseling is conducted both in person and online, depending on the individual’s preferences and their therapist’s availability.

How long does ADHD counseling last?

The length of ADHD therapy can differ based on individual requirements and treatment objectives, spanning from a few weeks to several months or extending further, contingent on progress and personal needs.

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ADHD Therapy Services –Counselors and Therapists in Allentown, PA

The school keeps calling because teachers are complaining.  Your child fidgets constantly, cannot sit still, interrupts others, blurts things out, and interrupts class frequently. Your child is messy, forgetful, loses things all the time, and not matter what you do you are at your wits end. You are just not sure what to do or where to turn. No matter how many times you tell him to stop, it continues. What can you do?

It is possible that your child may have a common disorder call Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The hallmark symptoms of ADHD are inattention, impulsivity, hyperactivity, and more. There are primarily three types, primarily inattentive type, primarily hyperactive/impulsive type, or a combined type. This is treatable and research has shown that counseling can help. Call Thriveworks-Allentown for help.

What Are the symptoms of ADHD?

Is my child is exhibiting normal childlike behaviors or if it is more than that? Is it truly a problem that needs to be addressed? Is the teacher is just overreacting? The truth is, it can be very confusing to differentiate between what is normal and what is not. However, if your child exhibits many of the following behaviors and it interferes with their daily functioning, especially at school, your child may benefit from an evaluation. Here are some of the common symptoms:

  • Trouble focusing and/or paying attention
  • Does not seem to listen when being spoken too directly
  • Makes careless mistakes
  • Does not pay close attention to details
  • Fails to complete tasks or homework or avoids lengthy tasks or assignments
  • Unorganized, forgetful, and loses things frequently
  • Often fidgets with hands or feet
  • Difficulty sitting still, gets out of seat, runs and climbs on furniture
  • Talks excessively, interrupts frequently, and blurts things out
  • Seems to be constantly on the go or driven by a motor
  • Cannot play quietly

Could I Have ADHD as an Adult?

You can have ADHD as an adult. Many people have struggled throughout their lives with feeling stupid, lazy, and crazy. If you feel as though you have always had many of the same symptoms and it currently impacts your work and relationships, you may want to be evaluated, as well. It is not uncommon for people to get pretty far in life, most commonly suspecting that something was wrong, but not sure how to quite put your finger on it. Usually it’s the people with the predominantly inattentive type that do not find out what is happening until much later because it can be very subtle. If you have had difficulty with organizing your life, managing time, and holding down a job, counseling can help. Call a Thriveworks-Allentown counselor. Let us help you get and stay on track.

How Can Counseling Help?

A proper and thorough diagnostic assessment is the most important part for proper treatment.  If you do have ADHD it is helpful to know exactly which type of ADHD you may have because treatment will focus on teaching skills geared toward those deficits.

Counseling for ADHD may include education, parent training, behavior modification, and techniques and strategies to increase self-regulation, organization, or time-management skills. It may also include a referral for medication management. Research has shown that counseling can help by teaching skills to help you modify brain functions.

Scheduling ADHD Counseling at Thriveworks Allentown

Our counselors at Thriveworks Allentown are trained in assessing and treating ADHD. We will meet with you or your child to conduct an ADHD screening and/or more comprehensive evaluation and assess whether you or your child truly has ADHD or determine if something else better explains the symptoms.

We will work hard to determine what is going on to give you the right course of treatment. Plus, we offer many convenient benefits including same-week appointments, evening and weekend session options, most major insurances accepted, and more. Call now. We can help. It doesn’t have to stay this way forever.

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Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurance and we offer self-pay options too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling at Thriveworks.

Our therapists and counselors in Allentown accept 49 insurance plans

  • Adventist Health Associates | Employee Health Plan

  • Adventist Health Associates | Non-Employee Health Plan

  • Aetna

  • Aetna Medicare Advantage

  • Ambetter Health | Commercial

  • AmeriHealth Administrators

  • AmeriHealth Medicare Advantage

  • AmeriHealth Pennsylvania

  • Capital BlueCross of Pennsylvania | BCBS

  • Capital BlueCross of Pennsylvania | BCBS Medicare Advantage

  • Carelon

  • Cigna | Evernorth

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Self-pay costs at Allentown
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Talk therapy

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Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management

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$1

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Hear from our clients

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Everly Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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Ed is a wonderful therapist. He poses unique questions that I really have to think about the answers and I like that I get to be challenged in my thought process. I am a Christian and It’s nice to have a fellow believer, understand scripture or share it with me to encourage me to keep moving forward in my journey? It’s almost like chatting with a friend Been my therapist for at least 18 months if not longer.
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Harper Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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Jonathan Egge understands what I say, which means he understands what I need, he's truthful, intelligent, easy to understand, and I would recommend him to anyone who needs some understanding about their thoughts and ideas, he does that for me and I can't thank him enough.
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Akemi Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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She listens with no judgement
Simone Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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Dawn understands me
Emma Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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My therapist Bryant is one of the only people I've ever met who has gotten me to open myself up and be aware of myself. He is the best. I look forward to therapy every week and is one of the most insightful and communicative professionals I've ever met.
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Maria Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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Marianne has steadily helped me acknowledge some of the energy I’ve carried for many years. She is sensitive to my spiritual beliefs and is able to help me develop goals for the future.
Amelia Aug 2026Thriveworks.com verified review
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I finally found someone who understands me and challenges me intellectually. She explains to me why children do what they do in turn allowing me to understand why I am the way I am. She offers me real anxiety relief coping skills like breathing techniques or ice packs on the face. She doesn't just ask me how I feel all the time or make me talk about hard things if I'm not in the mood. She uses the words that I say to understand how I feel even if I don't know how I feel. I really like her and I really think she's going to help me.
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1320 Hausman Rd Suite 100
Allentown, PA 18104

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Allentown is located near Hausman Rd and Cetronia Rd, off I-476. It is right by the Lehigh Valley Home & Garden Center and near the Springhouse Middle School.

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