Specialized ADHD psychotherapy for children and adolescents
Online services in Florida
Welcome to Strategic ADHD Therapy
As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with extensive experience working with children and adolescents, I help kids and families understand ADHD, strengthen executive functioning skills, improve emotional regulation, and create strategies that support their personal success.
ADHD affects more than attention. It can impact emotions, organization, confidence, self-esteem, relationships, and daily routines.
My approach focuses on helping children and adolescents develop:
Attention and focus skills
Critical thinking and conflict resolution
Emotional regulation and frustration tolerance
Organization, planning, and time management
Self-confidence and social skills
Practical strategies for home and school
Who I Help and Support?
I work with children and adolescents who experience:
Difficulty focusing or staying organized
Problems with homework completion and school performance
Impulsivity, emotional outbursts, and frustration
Difficulties with social relationships
Low confidence related to school struggles
Therapy That Connects With Children and Teens
I use an integrative approach that combines:
Cognitive-Behavioral strategies
Executive functioning training
Parent support
Creative and engaging play-based interventions
Games, art, music, mindfulness, and chess
Who I am?
I'm Maria Rivadeneira, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida and a former Ecuadorian National Youth Chess Champion. My background in chess has taught me the value of strategic thinking, problem-solving, and perseverance-skills that can help children build confidence and resilience.
I specialize in supporting children and teens with ADHD, emotional regulation, and executive functioning challenges. My approach is warm, structured, interactive, and personalized, helping each child develop practical skills that support lifelong success.
Why do families choose me?
Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida
Specialized focus on ADHD
Over 12 years of experience working with children and adolescents
Play-based and creative-dynamic activities
Bilingual services available in English and Spanish
Online therapy from the comfort of home
Is your child struggling with attention, emotions, or organization?
Understanding their challenges is the first step toward meaningful change. I can support you through my specialized work in ADHD.
