ADHD therapist Samantha Skvaril, LCPC, sitting outdoors in Chicago and providing therapy for adults with ADHD.

Meet Samantha Skvaril, LCPC — Your Chicago ADHD Therapist

Why I work with ADHD adults

Most late-diagnosed ADHD adults don’t end up in therapy because life is “a little busy.” They come in because something finally breaks — the mask slips, the burnout hits, the shame gets louder, or the emotional exhaustion becomes impossible to outrun.

I work with adults (millennials, Gen Z, and anyone who has spent a lifetime feeling “too much”) because ADHD is so much more than distraction or forgetfulness. It’s identity. It’s nervous system wiring. It’s emotional intensity. It’s trauma overlap. It’s being misunderstood again and again.

I became an ADHD therapist because I know how transformational it is when someone finally says:
“It was never a character flaw. It was your brain trying to survive.”

That realization changes everything.

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My Approach as a Neurodivergent-Affirming Therapist

  • Many adults come to me carrying years of self-blame. Therapy should be the one place where you don’t have to perform or pretend.

  • Instead of trying to “fix” parts of you, we get curious about them.

  • ADHD is not a motivation issue — it’s a regulation issue. You’ll learn tools that actually work with your brain.

  • No unrealistic routines.
    No “just try harder.”
    No worksheets you’ll definitely forget to print.
    Just support that fits your actual life.

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Who I Work With

I specialize in adults navigating:

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WHAT IT’S LIKE TO WORK WITH ME

clients describe me as:

  • straightforward

  • validating without sugarcoating

  • someone who “gets it” without needing long explanations

  • equal parts therapist, cheerleader, strategist, and nervous-system translator

You won’t get shame here. You won’t get productivity-culture nonsense.
You won’t get the outdated ADHD stereotypes most of us grew up with.

You will get:

clarity, spaciousness, emotional literacy, skills that work with your ADHD, and someone who truly sees your effort.

Whether we’re working on emotional overwhelm, executive dysfunction, RSD, trauma triggers, or relationship patterns — therapy with me becomes a place where you don’t have to mask.

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Reviews

"Samantha is a thoughtful and talented clinician who provides a safe and relatable space for her clients. Samantha works hard to genuinely understand those she works with and help them reach their goals. I highly recommend working with her.”

— Emily Petroschuk, LCPC

"Samantha is a wonderful therapist. She provides a safe, caring, supportive space to her clients and I would highly recommend working with her!”

— Taryn O’Neil, LCPC

"Samantha provides a supportive therapeutic environment. You can expect a judgement free zone and a lot of support!”

— Rachel Spizzirri, LCPC

"Samantha is phenomenal clinician. She goes above and beyond for each of her clients. Samantha is brilliant, compassionate and relatable. I have learned a lot from her as a professional and highly trust her in providing exceptional care.”

— Kimberly Just, MSW, LCSW

"Samantha leads with understanding and compassion with her clients. Samantha takes an active role in the therapeutic process and wants everyone to feel comfortable and heard.”

— Kelly Laban, LCPC

"Samantha is an outstanding and compassionate therapist, who shows warmth and empathy towards her clients and the communities she works within, making them feel heard and seen."

— Seema Shah, LCSW, TFCBT

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License & Qualifications

  • Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), Illinois (#180015350)

  • Applying Internal Family Systems to Complex Clinical Issues (4-Part Series with Richard Schwartz, PhD) - NICABM

  • ADHD-CCSP Certification - advanced training in ADHD treatment for adults

  • Brainspotting Phase 1 - somatic therapy for trauma healing and regulation

  • Perinatal Mental Health Certificate - specialized focus on the transition to parenthood for Black women

I also provide ADHD-informed consultation to therapists and other healthcare providers.

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