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
Adolescents and adults with ADHD and ADHD-like symptoms, such as difficulty with:
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Self-control
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Starting tasks independently
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Adapting to change
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Working tasks through to completion
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Using time efficiently
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Self-awareness
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Organization
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Planning
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Working memory
Support for parents or partners of someone with ADHD
Adolescent support groups to build:
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Mindfulness / Self-Reflection
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Emotional regulation
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Stress tolerance
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Interpersonal effectiveness
Helping families navigate school systems, including consultations for:
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IEPs and 504s, MDR/MDC, FBA, BIP
Programming for Social Workers
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Supervision for aspiring LCSWs
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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 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.
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