+ a therapist who’s an ADHD-ER
Ever feel like you’re constantly holding your breath, waiting for the next thing to go wrong? Do you catch yourself laughing things off, even when you’re struggling, just to keep it together? Do you wear a “tough it out” mask so often that even you forget what’s underneath?
Maybe you’ve spent years feeling like you’re too much, too sensitive, or just not “together” enough. Maybe your nervous system is always on high alert, and it’s exhausting trying to pretend everything’s fine. Maybe you’re carrying the weight of years of shame for not being able to keep up—and you’re so used to it, you don’t even notice how heavy it is.
Does this sound exactly like you?
Yeah, I thought so—because I’ve been there too. I get the constant push-pull of wanting to do it all and feeling completely stuck. Here, we’ll work together to start unlearning the shame, unveiling the masks, and help your nervous system finally breathe.
ADHD can feel like carrying an invisible weight that no one else seems to notice. So when you’re looking for a therapist who gets what it’s actually like to navigate life with ADHD (or if you’re just starting to wonder if ADHD might be your story), it makes a world of difference to work with someone who doesn’t just “get it” on paper—but lives it, too.
Meet your therapistHi, I’m Samantha Skvaril—
MA, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, ADHD-Certified Clinical Services Provider, & Founder of Conscious Therapy Connections, PLLC
My late diagnosis of ADHD (with a whole lot of masking and side of shame) completely changed the way I saw myself. It wasn’t just about finally understanding why everything felt so hard—it was about reclaiming my story, my identity, and my nervous system.
But you know what I couldn’t find? A therapist who actually got it. Someone who understood the lived experience of ADHD, the shame spirals, the constant push-pull of “I should be able to do this,” and the overwhelm of trying to keep it all together.
As an ADHD—Certified Clinical Services Provider (ADHD-CCSP) and a therapist with lived experience, I specialize in helping women & non-binary folks with ADHD through individual and group psychotherapy.
License and Qualifications
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Illinois #180015350
Completion of Brainspotting Phase I Training
Completion of Perinatal Mental Health for Black Women: Understanding the Transition to Parenthood in Cultural Context. Certificate Training
Completion of ADHD Clinical Services Provider (ADHD-CCSP) Certification Course.
I have supervised master’s-level students toward state licensure in a group setting at my alma mater, Roosevelt University. I have also completed a supervisor training program to further develop my skills in guiding new clinicians.
I have experience working with elementary school students with Autism, providing individualized support to help with emotional regulation, social skills, and sensory needs. In a separate setting, I also worked in a behavioral school for youth who had experienced trauma and were removed from public school, where I focused on crisis intervention, emotional support, and helping students build coping strategies. These experiences deepened my understanding of trauma, neurodiversity, and the impact of early life experiences on development, which continues to inform my work with adults today.