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Mandy Ross

Mandy Ross, LCSW, ADHD-CCSP, SSW

"Some of my favorite moments in therapy are laughing with a client, or celebrating with them when they start to use some of tools we've discussed in therapy." 

Areas of Focus

Adults and adolescents with ADHD and ADHD-like symptoms, as well as caregivers or partners of someone with ADHD. 

 

Symptoms of ADHD may include difficulty with:

  • Self-control

  • Starting tasks independently

  • Adapting to change

  • Working tasks through to completion

  • Using time efficiently

  • Self-awareness

  • Organization

  • Planning

  • Working memory

 

Women, nonbinary, and trans people experiencing challenges arising from perimenopause / menopause, such as:

  • Struggles with self-esteem 

  • Navigating physical and cognitive changes

  • Mood swings and emotional regulation

 

Helping families advocate for social-emotional supports in school systems, including consultations for IEPs and 504s, Behavior plans, and Manifestation meetings

 

Programming for Social Workers, Counselors, and Caregivers

  • Supervision for aspiring LCSWs/LCPCs

  • Continuing education workshops

About Me

I provide support for adults and adolescents who struggle with symptoms related to ADHD, such as Executive Functioning, and Self-Regulation. I am also available to work with adults who may be living with a person with ADHD (e.g. child or partner) and are looking for skills and strategies for the home environment as well as emotional support for their own journey.

I also work with women, non-binary, and trans people who are experiencing the physical, emotional, and/or cognitive challenges that come with perimenopause and menopause. I provide an affirming space for the exploration of a variety of symptoms that can cause distress in midlife as well as management strategies that honor this universal phase.

 

I am passionate about overall wellness and believe that the connection between emotional, mental, and physical health is a tight braid in which each strand blends into the next and the strength of one affects the strength of the whole. I encourage mindfulness, movement, and self-care and challenge clients to recognize and combat negative thinking patterns.

Training / Credentials

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Certified Clinical Service Provider for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). I have a Master degree from Jane Addams College of Social Work at UIC, a Bachelor of Arts degree in Anthropology and Sociology from Northwestern University and 18 hours of Secondary Health Education from Northeastern University.

Outside of the therapy office, I am a licensed School Social Worker and have worked in the middle and high school settings, providing support to adolescents in the general education and special education environment. I am well-versed in Individual Educational Plans (IEPs), 504s, and the role of the school in providing social-emotional support to students.

 

In addition to my personal academic work toward my LCSW, ADHD-CCSP, I have experience supervising Master level interns for Social Work. Additional areas in which I have sought training to improve my practice include: Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Gender Identity, Anti-Racism, and Suicidal Ideation and Self-Harm. I am also a 200-hour Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT).

Contact & Billing

708-689-3055

- BCBS PPO, Aetna, Cigna-Evernorth, United Healthcare

- Self-Pay and HSA/FSA also accepted 

- Available in-person or virtual for Illinois residents

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Have Questions?

Our therapists accept a variety of insurances, including BCBS PPO, Aetna, CIGNA/Evernorth, United Healthcare. Contact us for more information on rates.

Starks Therapy Group

1040 North Blvd #225, Oak Park, IL 60301

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