INTEGRATED COUNSELING AND WELLNESS CAN HELP WITH ADHD
Integrated Counseling and Wellness has been working with children and adults that struggle with ADHD and other mental health concerns in many capacities for over ten years. We help children, their parents, and adults learn strategies for managing the struggles associated with ADHD, implementing treatments that may include learning self-soothing skills, organizational skills, managing activity levels, learning how to socialize with others, mindfulness training, learning about emotions and how to interact with these emotions.
Whether you are a student having difficulties in school, an adult struggling with your thinking, or have a child struggling to learn; Integrated Counseling and Wellness has the professional knowledge and care to help you gain the skills necessary to overcome your challenges.
I look forward to each appointment and know that I will be treated with the utmost care, respect, and professionalism. I highly recommend this facility to others. 
I've seen a dramatic change in my life since beginning my treatment at Integrated Counseling, and I will be forever grateful for my time there. 
I went to integrated counseling for two years for eating disorder recovery. Every week, I loved meeting with my counselor to celebrate my successes and work through the barriers that come with mental health challenges. My counselor thoroughly explained the reasons behind eating disorder behaviors, showed empathy with hard topics, and helped me overcome Issues I had dealt with for years. I looked forward to each session. I am in a healthier state of mind and in a better place in life because of the thoughtfulness, kindness, and professionalism that my counselor showed me 
I am a 56 year old woman who has struggled with disordered eating for the past 42 years of my life. It wasn’t until I found my counselor with Integrated Counseling, that I started to reverse all the ill effects of dieting, issues around controlling all my food and letting go of my fat phobia. The program that my counselor guided me through was an awesome mix of self compassion, intuitive eating and movement, being present in all aspects of life and stopping judgement towards myself and others. I am convinced that I would not be nearly as far along in my healing process were it not for my counselor. She was gentle yet firm, patient and incredibly understanding. I am left with all the tools I need to proceed through life on my continued recovery journey. 
As a young woman who has struggled with body image and a relationship with food for most of my life, receiving counseling for my eating disorder was the only way I could finally see light at the end of my dark tunnel. My anorexia had consumed me to a point where food, exercise, and the way I perceived my body controlled my thoughts and feelings every hour of the day. It wasn't until I sought out counseling and had a desire to recover that I am finally healing. These past three years receiving professional help have truly saved my life. I am now the healthiest I have ever been. Without a shadow of a doubt, I would encourage any person who is struggling with an eating disorder to not be afraid to reach out and trust that you can finally learn to love yourself. 
I went to integrated counseling for two years for eating disorder recovery. Every week, I loved meeting with my counselor to celebrate my successes and work through the barriers that come with mental health challenges. My counselor thoroughly explained the reasons behind eating disorder behaviors, showed empathy with hard topics, and helped me overcome Issues I had dealt with for years. I looked forward to each session. I am in a healthier state of mind and in a better place in life because of the thoughtfulness, kindness, and professionalism that my counselor showed me. 
I had Annie as my therapist and she’s one of the best therapists I’ve ever had. She’s great at listening to what I need and making sure I’m comfortable no matter what. I love her and it’s because of her I know how to communicate and trust my therapists! Thank you! 
This place changed my life. I haven’t been there in about 4 years now, but I was reflecting over my experience and thought they deserved a good review. I originally went to see Luke back in 2017 to deal with my depression. After visiting with him for a few months we came to the conclusion that I was dealing with undiagnosed ADHD. My life has significantly improved because of Luke and my diagnosis. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. 
I've gone to many Counselor places, but this seems to be the one. Excellent Service! By both the therapists and the staff! Very friendly and professional! The atmosphere is great as well! They don't take Medicaid sadly, but they have multiple kinds of professionals and services to fit your need! They also have an excellent website. They are good at communicating to you and each other, so that nothing goes wrong. 
I have loved my time with Integrated Counseling and Wellness. The staff made me feel comfortable and well taken care of. My therapist, Liz, was incredible. You can tell she is professionally trained, well qualified, and truly cares for her patients. I've seen a dramatic change in my life since beginning my treatment at Integrated Counseling, and I will be forever grateful for my time there. 
I have had nothing but a positive experience in my time receiving counseling at Integrated Counseling and Wellness. The staff is incredibly friendly and professional and the environment is conducive to peace and calm. I have made and continue to make great strides in improving my mental health thanks to my time here. 
LouAnn Stermer is an excellent counselor who cares deeply about her clients. In the past, I worked with her at 2 different times over several years. She always acted in a professional manner and with a great deal of integrity. Integrated Counseling is very lucky to have her. 
Luke Einerson is amazing! I always had the hardest time falling asleep, and with one visit, Luke made the perfect herbal mixture that has made all the difference! He was very knowledgeable and caring! Highly recommend him if you are looking for a more natural Herbal alternative! 
I have witnessed Luke's work with clients and can attest to his passion, compassion, and skill at delivering client-specific care. Luke really cares about the people he works with, and he is talented at seeing their potential to creatively help them realize that for themselves. 
Luke is an Executive Coach with a solid entrepreneurial experience and deep understanding of the healthcare ecosystem. This combined with his strong listening skills and “out of the box” thinking approach, brings a unique edge to his coaching practice. 
I have experienced incredible growth with the help of my counselor here. Best counseling I have ever had! 
WHAT IS ADHD?
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHA) is a highly genetic syndrome that affects the “executive functioning skills.” These skills include attention, memory, motivation, effort, impulsivity, social skills and more. (Frank) It is the most studied and diagnosed mental disorder in children and adolescents. (NIMH) It is estimated that around 5% of the population has ADHD, representing over 11 million people in the United States. In most cases, it is a lifelong affliction, but most people living with ADHD lead relatively normal lives.
There is a common misconception that Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and attention-deficit disorder (ADD) are different illnesses; however, that is not the case. The confusion lies in the fact that the medical terminology has changed over the years, as our understanding has improved. The diagnosis currently referred to as ADHD has gone by many names since it was first recorded in the late 1700s. One of which was an attention-deficit disorder or ADD.
WHAT CAUSES ADHD?
Like most things in life, ADHD is caused by a mixture of genetics and environmental factors (with a heavy emphasis on genetics). ADHD is not caused by poor parenting, trauma, video games, food additives or sugar.
Several, highly hereditable, genes have been linked to ADHD including dopamine receptor genes DRD4 and D2, and a dopamine receptor transport gene called DAT1. Studies suggest that ADHD is highly heritable with somewhere between 40 and 60 percent of children whose parents have ADHD also having the disorder.
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF ADHD?
The diagnosis of ADHD is a complicated one, with some scholars believing it could easily be misdiagnosed in gifted children. (Hartnett, Nelson, et al. 2004) Working with a professional that specializes in ADHD is imperative.
People with ADHD continually exhibit symptoms in three main categories: inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. This can lead people with ADHD to miss details and make careless mistakes, have difficulty paying attention, not listen when spoken to directly, have problems with organization, loose things, and become easily distracted. Fidgeting, non-stop talking, being in constant motion, blurting out answers before a question has been finished and constant interrupting are also common symptoms.
As stated above, showing these symptoms does not necessarily indicate that a person has ADHD. Many other disorders have similar symptoms. If you are concerned that you or your child may have ADHD, the first step is to talk to a qualified healthcare professional.
HOW IS ADHD TREATED?
There is no cure for ADHD; however, education, training, and therapy are effective ways to treat it. According to Dr. Michelle Frank, a mixture of “cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness-based practices have been found to be the most effective therapeutic interventions.” These therapies can help to build coping skills to deal with the stress and anxiety people living with ADHD often feel.
People with ADHD often feel shame, or like they have failed in some way, due to being unable to maintain focus or complete things others find simple (like doing chores on time or remembering where the keys are). These feelings can be greatly aided by talking to a qualified therapist who has experience with patients who have ADHD.
Education and training for parents of children with ADHD can also be helpful. Parenting skills training, stress management, and a support group can help parents cope better with the everyday problems that arise with children who have ADHD.
CLINICAL TRIALS
Clinical trials are the main source of the data researches rely on to learn about disorders and human disease, with the goal of determining if a new test or treatment is safe. They are a vital part of our understanding of ADHD, and the more data that is available, the more accurate the information. As the former president of Hewlett-Packard, Carly Fiorina said, “The goal is to turn data into information, and information into insight.” She was referring to customer data, but the same holds true for scientific data. If you have been diagnosed with ADHD and would like to participate in a clinical trial, visit the Nation Institute for Mental Health’s website at http://www.nimh.nih.gov/joinastudy. You can also visit the searchable registry www.ClinicalTrials.gov to find a clinical trial near you. Your participation could help the next generation of people living with ADHD.
You can learn more about ADHD by visiting The National Resource Center on ADHD (supported by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention) at www.help4adhd.org.
REFERENCES
Frank, M. “Psy.D.” from https://add.org/adhd-facts/.
Hartnett, D. N., et al. (2004). “Gifted or ADHD? The possibilities of misdiagnosis.” Roeper Review26(2): 73-76.
