About Joshua Barras, Ph.D.
Joshua Barras, Ph.D. is a renowned clinical psychologist and founder of the North Shore Center for ADHD and Learning. The center is dedicated to helping individuals with ADHD and learning disabilities reach their full potential by providing comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and support services.
MISSION
The mission of Joshua Barras, Ph.D. and the North Shore Center for ADHD and Learning is to help individuals with ADHD and learning disabilities understand their unique talents and needs in order to maximize their potential. The center takes a biopsychosocial approach that integrates comprehensive assessment, evidence-based treatment interventions, educational support services, coaching/mentoring programs, community outreach initiatives.
SERVICES
The North Shore Center for ADHD and Learning offers a wide range of services designed to meet the unique needs of each individual client. These include:
Comprehensive Assessment: The center provides comprehensive assessments that evaluate cognitive functioning (e.g., attention span), academic achievement (e.g., reading comprehension), social-emotional functioning (e.g., anxiety), behavioral functioning (e.g., impulsivity), executive functioning (e.g., planning/organizing skills) as well as other relevant domains.
Evidence-Based Treatment Interventions: Based on the results of the assessment process, clients receive evidence-based treatments such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction(MBSR) , Executive Functioning Coaching( EFC) , Social Skills Training(SST) , Parent Management Training(PMT).
Educational Support Services: Clients receive educational support services such as tutoring in specific subject areas or study skills training designed to improve academic performance.
Coaching/Mentoring Programs: Clients can participate in coaching/mentoring programs that focus on developing executive function skills such as time management or organization.
Community Outreach Initiatives: The center also engages in community outreach initiatives aimed at raising awareness about ADHD/LD-related issues among educators parents students etc..
TEAM
Dr.Joshua Barras leads an experienced team of professionals who are passionate about helping individuals with ADHD/LD achieve success. Each member brings a unique set of skills that complement one another's expertise:
Clinical Psychologists
Licensed Clinical Social Workers
Licensed Mental Health Counselors
Board-Certified Psychiatrists
Special Education Teachers/Tutors
CONCLUSION
In conclusion Joshua Barras Ph.D.'s North Shore Center for ADHD & Learning is an excellent resource for anyone struggling with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder(ADHD)/Learning Disabilities(LD). With its comprehensive approach integrating assessment diagnosis treatment education coaching mentoring community outreach it provides clients with all they need to succeed academically socially emotionally behaviorally etc.. Dr.Barras' team has years of experience working with children adolescents adults families schools communities etc.. They are committed compassionate knowledgeable professionals who will work tirelessly until you achieve your goals!