Carisa Galloway

I like to see couples together for a few sessions to get a feel for how they interact. Then I have them do one or more sessions as individuals. This helps each person have a space to open up even more. Sessions begin with asking about the previous week's homework, if given, as well as if there has been any improvements or regressions into old patterns. Couples also means helping each individual face and work through their own baggage, if any, as well as their partner's in an accepting, understanding, and empathetic way.

As someone with ADHD, I understand the in-and-outs of ADHD. I work to research additional issues that come with ADHD (e.g. body doubling). I like to assess the client, even if they have previously been assessed, and then get an idea of what the most bothersome symptoms of ADHD are for the client. Sometimes the symptoms the client needs to work with are broad and other time they are more specific. From there we explores various skills and tools, practice them if need be in session, and then I ask the client to report back how effective each skill and tool are to assess the need for any changes that may be needed.