Hallowell Todaro ADHD Center

09/11/2025

Time blindness is one of the hallmarks of ADHD. It’s disruptive. It’s frustrating. But one thing it isn’t is “laziness.” ⏳

In her latest blog, Catherine Mutti-Driscoll, PhD, our Director of Executive Function Coaching, explains why reframing time blindness with self-compassion matters.

Read her blog here: https://www.hallowelltodaro.com/blog-raw-feed/why-self-compassion-is-key-to-overcoming-time-blindness

09/04/2025

“If you don’t like the medication, stop taking it. It will be out of your system within a day. But opting not to even try medication is like saying to your eye doctor, ‘Let’s try a year of squinting before we try eyeglasses.’”

In a recent ADDitude article, Dr. Hallowell shares his honest answers to common parent questions about stimulant medications for .

Read it to help separate fact from fiction and better understand what medication can — and can’t — do.

“There are basic parameters to prescribing ADHD meds, but patients’ responses are unpredictable. So, how do we decide? It’s trial and error.”

09/01/2025

Starting this fall, join us in Seattle for an eight-week, in-person workshop designed to help adults understand and learn practical strategies to navigate it with confidence. Whether you’re newly diagnosed, wondering if you might have ADHD, or supporting a loved one, this workshop offers insight, tools, and community in a neurodivergent-friendly space.

🗓 Mondays, Sept 29 – Nov 17, 2025 | 5:00–6:30 pm
📍 Hallowell Todaro Seattle

Register here: https://www.hallowelltodaro.com/you-have-adhd-now-what-group

08/26/2025

We had such a great time at the Big Day of Play this past weekend! 🎉

It was inspiring to see so many families, neighbors, and community groups come together to celebrate Seattle’s diversity and enjoy a day full of connection and fun. 💜

A big thank you to Seattle Parks and Recreation and the Get Moving Initiative, along with King County Metro Transit, for putting on such an amazing event. We loved being part of it!

08/25/2025

📢 We’re hiring in Seattle! We've recently added two new job vacancies to our Careers page:

✨ Patient Care Coordinator – Be the first point of contact for patients and families, helping coordinate care and create a welcoming experience.

✨ Behavioral Health Coordinator (School-Based Integrated Behavioral Health Program) – Connect students, families, and schools with the behavioral health resources they need to thrive.

Learn more and apply: hallowelltodaro.com/careers

08/18/2025

Our co-founder, Lesley Todaro, spoke with The Bellingham Herald about the need for accessible ADHD and behavioral health services in Whatcom County. We’re grateful to the Herald for featuring our center and for highlighting the growing need for mental health support in the region.

In the article, Lesley shares how our new Bellingham clinic is providing much-needed care for kids, teens, and adults.

Read the full story at the link below.

“Kids are navigating a lot of different things now that they didn’t use to have to navigate.”

08/14/2025

Yes, ADHD can be very challenging – but, as Hallowell Todaro Co-Founder Lesley Todaro points out, it’s often paired with positive traits that, when harnessed, can fuel success and growth.

This clip is from a conversation with Trauma Stewardship.

🎧 Full episode: https://traumastewardship.com/2023/06/lesley-todaro-adhd-a-very-deep-dive/

08/08/2025

Happy to support such a great event!

Thank you to our incredible sponsor, Hallowell Todaro ADHD & Behavioral Health Center, for supporting the Big Day of Play!

08/04/2025

Help your 12–14-year-old start the school year with more confidence, focus, and practical tools that really work. 🧠 ✨

This coaching package, available now, is designed to help tweens and teens with ADHD build executive function skills for school and social life — all in a supportive, one-on-one setting.

Available in person in Seattle or online. Open to both new and existing clients!

Sign up now: https://www.hallowelltodaro.com/summer-executive-function-coaching-for-teens-tweens

07/30/2025

📣 We’ve got big news!

Starting in Washington State, we’re broadening our services beyond ADHD to support a wider range of mental health needs. To reflect this change, we’ve updated our name to Hallowell Todaro ADHD & Behavioral Health Center.

We’ve also opened a new clinic in Bellingham, increasing access to care for families in northwestern Washington.

This growth comes at a critical time, as more young people face rising rates of anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges.

Read our full announcement at the link below.

We’re growing! Today, we’re announcing the reason behind our name change — read more about our new location and expanded services.

07/28/2025

“A new school year means so much possibility.”

We love this reminder from Kathryn Feder, LMHC, Director of School-Based Services at Hallowell Todaro.

If your child has , heading back to school can bring extra challenges—but the right classroom accommodations can help. Kathryn's blog post has great tips for families and teachers alike.

Read it at the link below.

Kathryn Feder, our Director of School-Based Services at Hallowell Todaro Seattle, shares her advice for how to support your child's education this year through personalized learning plans and accommodations.

07/21/2025

Feeling stuck and can't get started, even when you want to? It's not laziness. It's ADHD paralysis, and it's not your fault.

🧠 Learn why it happens and get practical tools to break through the mental fog in Dr. Mary Sanford’s latest blog post:https://www.hallowelltodaro.com/blog-raw-feed/overcoming-adhd-paralysis-its-not-your-fault