Is ADHD Running Your Household? Find a Path to Peace.
Specialized ADHD therapy for children and teens in Dallas, TX, that helps them build focus, calm their emotions, and rediscover their confidence. We offer supportive online ADHD treatment for families seeking real, lasting change.
Your journey to a more peaceful, fulfilling life is just a step away. Book Free Consultation today.
- Licensed Professional Counselor
- ADHD Trained Therapist
- Culturally Responsive
- 10+ Years Experience
You're Not on an Emotional Island. We Understand.
You see the amazing child behind the diagnosis—the bright, creative, and energetic kid full of potential. But you also live with the daily reality of the challenges. The constant battles over homework. The emotional meltdowns that leave everyone exhausted. The calls from school and the worry about friendships.
You are a good parent facing a unique challenge. Here, you and your child will find a space of acceptance, not judgment.
Hope is Here: A Strength-Based Approach to ADHD Treatment
ADHD is not a character flaw or a failure of parenting. It is a documented difference in brain wiring. Our approach to ADHD therapy isn’t about “fixing” your child; it’s about empowering them.
Unique Strengths
We see ADHD as a neurotype with unique strengths—like creativity, high energy, and out-of-the-box thinking. Our goal is to help your child harness these strengths.
Essential Skills
While building on strengths, we also provide essential skills needed to navigate school, friendships, and family life successfully.
Comprehensive Plan
We create a comprehensive ADHD treatment plan that builds confidence and creates calm from chaos.
What is Sand Tray Therapy and How Does It Help with ADHD?
Sand Tray therapy is a powerful and creative form of therapeutic play. In our sessions, your child uses a tray of sand and a vast collection of miniature figures to build and create their own “worlds.”
A Voice Without Words
For a child whose thoughts race or who gets frustrated trying to explain big feelings, the sand tray becomes their voice.
Calming the Busy Brain
The physical act of working with sand is naturally grounding for the nervous system, helping reduce hyperactivity and improve focus.
Practicing for the Real World
By creating scenes in the sand, your child can safely explore real-life challenges and build problem-solving skills.
Who We Help in Dallas, TX
Our specialized ADHD therapy is designed for children and teens who are struggling with the common signs of ADHD in kids, including:
Focus & Task Completion
Difficulty focusing in school and completing tasks
Emotional Regulation
Emotional outbursts and meltdowns
Social Challenges
Trouble making and keeping friends
Organization Issues
Constant disorganization and forgetfulness
Self-Esteem
Low self-esteem and a harsh inner critic
Your Role as a Parent: A Partnership for Success
You are the expert on your child, and therapy is a partnership. We don’t just work with your child; we work with you. Our process includes parent support and training, providing you with concrete strategies to use at home. This collaborative approach ensures the skills learned in therapy are reinforced in your daily life, transforming you from a worried spectator into an active, essential part of your child’s success.
Meet Asma Sheikh: Your Guide and Advocate
Asma Sheikh, MA, LPC, is the founder of Alif Counseling Services. She is a dedicated Licensed Professional Counselor with over eight years of experience helping adults, adolescents, and families navigate crisis and find healing. Asma is an EMDR-trained professional who specializes in anxiety, trauma, and mood disorders.
Her passion lies in empowering women, adolescents, ethnic minorities, and immigrant communities. Having worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings, she brings a wealth of clinical expertise to her practice. Asma is proficient in English, Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi, and Siraiki, allowing her to provide therapy in the language that feels most comfortable to you. Her approach is warm, collaborative, and deeply rooted in cultural humility and clinical integrity.
Our Approach to Helping You Find Balance
We know that starting therapy can feel intimidating. We’ve made the process clear and supportive every step of the way.
Schedule Your Free Consultation
Book a complimentary, 15-minute confidential phone or video call. This is a chance for you to ask questions and see if our approach is the right fit for you.
Your First Session
In our first meeting, we'll listen deeply to your story, understand your challenges, and collaboratively set meaningful goals for our work together.
Begin Your Path to Wellness
Through ongoing, supportive sessions, you'll gain insight, learn practical skills, and build the confidence to create lasting, positive change in your life.
Take the First Step Towards Well-being in Dallas, TX
You have carried the weight of the past for long enough. A life where you feel safe, calm, and joyful is possible. Taking the first step is an act of immense strength.
- Phone: (972) 645-6553
- Email: Admin@alifcounseling.com
- Locations: Allen, TX & McKinney, TX – Proudly serving the greater Dallas-Fort Worth community
- Sessions: Available both in-person and online via secure, confidential video
Frequently Asked Questions
The first step is to book a free, no-obligation consultation. This call is for us to discuss your child's needs and see if our approach is a good fit. While our therapy focuses on treating ADHD symptoms and building skills, we can provide guidance on seeking a formal ADHD diagnosis and connect you with trusted local professionals for formal ADHD testing near me.
Therapy and medication can be a powerful combination. Medication can help improve focus and reduce hyperactivity on a neurological level, while ADHD therapy teaches your child the crucial behavioral skills, emotional regulation techniques, and coping strategies that medication alone cannot provide.
Absolutely. It's very common; research shows about 60% of children with ADHD have at least one co-occurring condition, like anxiety. Our holistic approach addresses your child's entire emotional well-being, not just the attention-related ADHD symptoms.
Success is measured not just in better report cards, but in calmer mornings, fewer meltdowns, and seeing your child's confidence grow. We set clear goals at the beginning of our work together and have regular check-ins to discuss progress and ensure the ADHD treatment is on track.
Ready to Build a Brighter Future for Your Child?
Imagine a home where routines feel less like a battle and more like a rhythm. Imagine your child feeling confident, capable, and happy. This is possible.
- Completely confidential
- No pressure
- Available in multiple languages