Health professionals for Treatment of ADHD in Attica

Karypidis Konstantinos is a Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Petroupoli. He has been trained in Integrative Counseling and Psychotherapy and holds an Advance Diploma in Counselling & Psychology from the I.C. Institute in Los Angeles. He was awarded the Patient Preference Award by his patients on doctoranytime, who ranked him among the top preferred professionals on the platform. For over 20 years, he has collaborated with executives and employees worldwide, helping them to derive greater satisfaction from their lives and work. His contribution was recognized in 2022 when the international organization Thinkers 360 ranked him among the top 50 global thought leaders in Change Management. He specializes in interpersonal relationships, stress management, anger management, and panic attack management.

Katsika Athanasia is a Psychologist – Psychotherapist with a private practice in Argyroupoli. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology of the Faculty of Philosophy in Athens and is licensed to practice as a psychologist. She specializes in Systemic Counseling and Psychotherapy and holds certification as a systemic psychotherapist. She has been trained in the assessment and rehabilitation of learning difficulties and in specialized behavioral intervention models for the psychoeducation of families with children with developmental disorders. For more than ten years, she worked as a psychologist in private special education centers, conducting individual and group sessions for children and adolescents with developmental and learning difficulties. Concurrently, she provided counseling sessions for parents and families. Additionally, she has participated as a speaker in national conferences on special education and counseling society events.

She was born in Athens and obtained her degree from the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) (psychologist professional license, No. 1064783). She continued her education by completing a three-year training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling, followed by additional training in Systemic Psychotherapy at the Systemic Counseling and Psychotherapeutic Center. Subsequently, she earned her certification in trauma therapy – EMDR, at the Institute of Trauma Therapy. Additionally, she has attended various seminars and received training in biofeedback (a non-pharmacological therapeutic approach). She works as a Psychologist – Psychotherapist and collaborates with the Stress Management Center SMS (Stress Management Solutions). She specializes in anxiety and stress management, panic attack treatment, depression treatment, and eating disorder issues. She also specializes in the treatment of children and adolescents with anxiety-related issues, such as performance anxiety and the management of various other distressing emotions, as well as in parental counseling. The intervention is personalized and collaborative with the individual, considering various factors that become clear through individual interviews and questionnaires, aiming at the overall enhancement of the individual's quality of life across all domains.

The Kentro Eidikon Therapeion Ena Dis Abilities is located in Vyronas, offering services in Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Psychological Support, Psychotherapy, and Special Education. Within the safe environment of the center, the word disabilities transforms into 1 billion abilities! The center is headed by Evi Dourou, a specialist in the field of Occupational Therapy. The center's team also consists of specialized professionals in Speech Therapy, Psychological Support, and Special Education, who manage each child's developmental, learning, or communication difficulties individually and in full collaboration, highlighting their uniqueness through a modern, well-designed therapy program. The center creates a world of possibilities for each child through targeted therapies that lead to their substantial development. The goal is to provide meaningful empowerment and improve quality of life through a personalized and functional approach. Interventions by the center's team are conducted either individually or in small groups, within a safe, creative, and supportive environment. Their purpose is for every child to discover their abilities, enhance their functionality, and enjoy their daily life with autonomy and confidence.

Το Κέντρο Ειδικών Θεραπειών η Γέφυρα λειτουργεί από το 2016 στους Αγίους Αναργύρους Αττικής. Παρέχει υπηρεσίες:

• Λογοθεραπείας
• Εργοθεραπείας
• Ειδικού μαθησιακού
• Συμβουλευτικής γονέων
• Ψυχοθεραπείας παιδιών και ενηλίκων

Η Ομάδα μας

Η διεπιστημονική ομάδα μας απαρτίζεται από έμπειρους και καταρτισμένους θεραπευτές: λογοθεραπευτές, εργοθεραπευτές, ψυχολόγους, κοινωνικούς λειτουργούς και ειδικούς παιδαγωγούς.

Η Προσέγγισή μας

Το κέντρο μας εφαρμόζει μια ολιστική προσέγγιση στην αντιμετώπιση των δυσκολιών κάθε παιδιού και συνεργάζεται με κάθε πλαίσιο στο οποίο ανήκει.

1. Αξιολόγηση: Με βάση τη διάγνωση και τις συστάσεις των αναπτυξιολόγων και παιδοψυχιάτρων, πραγματοποιούμε αξιολόγηση.
2. Σχεδιασμός: Στοχοθετούμε και σχεδιάζουμε το θεραπευτικό πρόγραμμα κάθε παιδιού ξεχωριστά.
3. Παρακολούθηση: Η θεραπευτική πορεία εξετάζεται συνεχώς από την ομάδα, αξιολογείται και η θεραπεία επαναστοχοθετείται εάν χρειαστεί μέχρι να ολοκληρωθεί.

Η Φιλοσοφία μας

Στη Γέφυρα οι θεραπευτές λειτουργούν με γνώση και επαγγελματισμό απέναντι στις οικογένειες αλλά κυρίως με ταλέντο, αγάπη και σύνδεση με το παιδί.

• Η θεραπευτική σχέση είναι ο πυλώνας της δουλειάς μας.
• Κύριο μέλημά μας είναι τα παιδιά να έρχονται με χαρά στις θεραπείες.
• Στόχος είναι να απολαμβάνουν τη διαδικασία ακόμα και με τις δυσκολίες που μπορεί να υπάρχουν.

Τι θα βρείτε στο χώρο μας: Η οργάνωση, τα όρια, η καλή διάθεση, η ευγένεια, η επικοινωνία, η κατανόηση, η στήριξη, η καθοδήγηση, η συνεργασία, η επιβράβευση και η αποδοχή είναι όσα θα βρείτε στη Γεφυρα.

Ο σεβασμός, η τήρηση των κανόνων λειτουργίας και η συνεργασία είναι όσα ζητάμε από εσάς για να καταφέρουμε μαζί να προσφέρουμε στο παιδί τη στήριξη που θα το βοηθήσει να εξελιχθεί και να ενταχθεί καλύτερα σε κάθε κοινωνικό πλαίσιο.

Το Κέντρο Ειδικών Θεραπειών «Μεταγνώση» παρέχει ολοκληρωμένες υπηρεσίες αξιολόγησης και θεραπευτικής υποστήριξης σε παιδιά και εφήβους. Η διεπιστημονική ομάδα του κέντρου, συνεργάζεται στενά, με στόχο την αναπτυξιακή, μαθησιακή και συναισθηματική ενδυνάμωση του παιδιού, καθώς και την καθοδήγηση της οικογένειας.

Παρέχονται υπηρεσίες Λογοθεραπείας, όπου η λογοθεραπευτική παρέμβαση εστιάζει στην ανάπτυξη των δεξιοτήτων λόγου και επικοινωνίας. Απευθύνεται σε παιδιά με αρθρωτικές και φωνολογικές διαταραχές, δυσκολίες λόγου (κατανόηση και έκφραση), καθυστέρηση λόγου και νευροαναπτυξιακές διαταραχές, όπως ΔΑΦ και ΔΕΠ-Υ. Η προσέγγιση είναι εξατομικευμένη και βασίζεται σε σύγχρονες, τεκμηριωμένες θεραπευτικές πρακτικές.

Επιπλέον, παρέχονται υπηρεσίες Εργοθεραπείας που έχουν στόχο την βελτίωση της προσαρμογής του παιδιού στο σπίτι, στο σχολείο και στο κοινωνικό περιβάλλον, υπηρεσίες Ειδικής Διαπαιδαγώγησης με εξατομικευμένα προγράμματα σύμφωνα με το μαθησιακό προφίλ του παιδιού και τις απαιτήσεις του σχολικού πλαισίου, υπηρεσίες Ψυχοθεραπείας παιδιών και εφήβων από την επιστημονικά υπεύθυνη του κέντρου κα Κουρουμπλή Αικατερίνη με σεβασμό στο αναπτυξιακό στάδιο του παιδιού.

Το κέντρο παρέχει και υπηρεσίες συμβουλευτικής γονέων το οποίο αποτελεί θεμελιώδες κομμάτι της θεραπευτικής διαδικασίας και στοχεύει στην ενίσχυση των γονεϊκών δεξιοτήτων και της αποτελεσματικής επικοινωνίας στην οικογένεια. Περιλαμβάνει εκπαίδευση σε στρατηγικές οριοθέτησης και διαχείρισης συμπεριφοράς καθοδήγηση για την υποστήριξη του παιδιού στην καθημερινότητα συμβουλευτική για τη διαχείριση πένθους και προσαρμογής σε απώλειες συμβουλευτική για διαζύγιο, με στόχο την ομαλή προσαρμογή του παιδιού και τη βελτίωση της γονεϊκής συνεργασίας. Η προσέγγιση βασίζεται σε σύγχρονα ψυχοπαιδαγωγικά μοντέλα και εξατομικεύεται ανάλογα με τις ανάγκες της οικογένειας.

Τέλος, στο κέντρο παρέχονται και Ομαδικά Προγράμματα παιδιών και εφήβων τα οποία σχεδιάζονται ανά ηλικία και θεραπευτικό στόχο, προσφέροντας ασφαλές πλαίσιο αλληλεπίδρασης. Στοχεύουν στην ανάπτυξη κοινωνικών δεξιοτήτων, συναισθηματικής νοημοσύνης, συνεργασίας και επικοινωνίας, αυτορρύθμισης και ομαδικότητας. Όλα τα προγράμματα πραγματοποιούνται από εξειδικευμένους θεραπευτές με οργανωμένο και δομημένο θεραπευτικό πλάνο.

The Special Therapy Center "Speech Ability", located in Neo Irakleio, provides services in speech therapy, occupational therapy, special education, psychological support and parent counseling, as well as play therapy, under the Scientific direction of Speech Therapist Kentro Eidikon Therapeion Speech Ability - Venizelea Maria. She studied Speech Therapy at the School of Health Sciences of the Technological Educational Institute of Patras and specialized in "Special Education and Upbringing in Neurodevelopmental and Sensory Disorders" at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She also holds pedagogical training from the School of Education Sciences of the Pedagogical Department of the University of Crete. She is specialized in the “SOS Approach to Feeding” method, aimed at assisting individuals with feeding selectivity. She has served as an External Collaborator at the "Agia Sofia" University Children's Hospital in the Child Psychiatry Clinic, the Audiology Department, and the Autism team. Furthermore, she has participated in numerous conferences and seminars as part of her ongoing professional development, and during her ten-year career, she has worked in many special therapy centers.

The Kentro Eidikon Therapeion Epi Paidos in Alimos envisions supporting children with difficulties and their families who need assistance during this period of their lives, provided by a qualified professional with expertise and genuine interest in the optimal and accelerated progress of the child. The center conducts assessments and therapeutic sessions by Speech Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and Child Psychologists. Sessions of special education and school support are also provided. Parents receive support through counseling sessions. Its multidisciplinary team is supervised by Kassimi Penny, a Speech Therapist specialized in ADHD and Developmental Disorders. She studied Speech Therapy at the School of Health Sciences of the Technological Educational Institute of Patras and holds a diploma from the Higher School of Pedagogical and Technological Education (ASPETE), with a professional license and work experience since 2009. She specializes in speech and language delays, phonological disorders, attention deficit and hyperactivity, apraxia, developmental disorders, as well as learning difficulties. The individualized therapeutic programs, tailored to the needs of each child with respect to their personality and particularities, aim primarily at improving the quality of life of the child and the family.

Kentro Logotherapeias Kai Eidikon Therapeion - Lazari Kleopatra is located in Kallithea and specializes in Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and also has a Special Educator and a Psychologist - Psychotherapist (Nikoleta Perraki and Efthalia Tsangari). The head of the center is Lazari Kleopatra, a Speech Therapist. She holds a degree in Speech Therapy from the School of Health Professions and Welfare of the Technological Educational Institute of Patras. Her thesis, titled "Speech Disorders in an Institutionalized Population," was presented at the 12th World Congress on Aphasia Rehabilitation. Subsequently, she received further training in "Special Education" and "Educational Psychology" at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, while also attending numerous continuing education and lifelong learning programs. She worked as a Speech Therapist at the Special Vocational High School of Agios Dimitrios, Attica, and during her practicum, she worked at the National Rehabilitation Center for the Disabled, where she dealt with cases of aphasia, dysarthria, apraxia, dysphagia, and voice disorders in adult patients. Her articles are published online on informational websites and portals, she collaborates with the charitable association "Friends of the Child," and she is a member of the Association of Speech Pathologists - Speech Therapists of Greece.

The Speech Therapy and Special Treatments Center - Lazari Kleopatra is located in Kallithea and specializes in Speech Therapy and Occupational Therapy, while also providing a Special Educator and Psychologist - Psychotherapist. The head of the center is Kentro Logotherapeias Kai Eidikon Therapeion - Lazari Kleopatra, who is a Speech Therapist. She holds a degree in Speech Therapy from the School of Health and Welfare Professions at the Technological Educational Institute of Patras, and her thesis entitled "Speech Disorders in Institutionalized Population" was presented at the 12th World Congress on Aphasia Rehabilitation. Subsequently, she received further training in "Special Education" and "Educational Psychology" at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, while simultaneously attending numerous professional development and lifelong learning programs. She has worked as a Speech Therapist at the Special Vocational Gymnasium of Agios Dimitrios Attica, and during her clinical practice, she worked at the National Institute for the Rehabilitation of Disabled Persons, where she dealt with cases of aphasia, dysarthria, apraxia, dysphagia, and voice disorders in adult patients. Additionally, her articles are published online on informational sites and portals, she collaborates with the charitable organization "Friends of the Child," and she is a member of the Association of Speech Pathologists - Speech Therapists of Greece.

The Kentro Meletis Kai Eidikon Therapeion Eksypni Anaptyksi consists of a specialized team of professionals providing psychological support for parents and children, as well as services in speech therapy, occupational therapy, and special education. Eksypni Anaptyksi has over 15 years of experience in the field of private education and therapy. The team's passion for children is the foundation and driving force that motivates them to continue delivering their services to the fullest extent of their capabilities. They remain constantly vigilant, updating their teaching methods and the implementation of the center’s therapeutic programs by following the most modern and validated standards.

The Kentro Meletis Kai Eidikon Therapeion Eksypni Anaptyksi consists of a specialized team of professionals providing psychological support for parents and children, as well as services in speech therapy, occupational therapy, and special education. Eksypni Anaptyksi has over 15 years of experience in private education and therapy services. The team's passion for children serves as the foundation and driving force enabling them to deliver their services to the fullest extent of their capabilities. They remain consistently vigilant and continuously update their teaching methods and therapeutic program implementation, adhering to the most current and validated standards.

The Center for Study and Special Therapies "Smart Development" is comprised of a specialized team of professionals providing psychological support for parents and children, as well as speech therapy, occupational therapy, and special education services. Smart Development has over 15 years of experience in private education and therapeutic services. The team's passion for children serves as both the foundation and driving force for continuously delivering their services to the utmost of their capabilities. They remain consistently vigilant and update their teaching methods, as well as the implementation of the center’s therapeutic programs, adhering to the most modern and validated standards.

The Kentro Mesini is a Specialized Therapy Center located in Keratsini, with Scientific Director Eva Mesini. The Center is staffed with experienced and specialized Occupational Therapists, Speech Therapists, a Special Educator, and a Psychologist. More specifically, Ioannis Manafas is a Psychologist with a B.A. (Hons) Double Major in Psychology from York University Toronto, Canada. Additionally, he has completed postgraduate studies (MSc) in International Medicine - Health Crisis Management (Disaster Medicine) Emergency Intervention at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He has experience and concurrently serves as a Lecturer and Instructor of Applied Psychology at the American College City Unity. Lastly, he specializes in individual therapy, child psychology, and parental counseling.

The Kentro Psyxopaidagogikis Ypostiriksis Psyxagogein is a modern, fully equipped, and specially designed center to meet the needs of children, adolescents, and adults. The Director of the Center is Kentro Psyxopaidagogikis Ypostiriksis Psyxagogein, Psychologist - Child Psychologist - Special Systemic Therapist for Couples and Families. She holds a degree in Psychology from the Faculty of Philosophy of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. The Center's goal is to provide specialized support to children and their families by offering comprehensive services in the field of diagnosis, assessment, therapy, and rehabilitation of developmental and learning difficulties in children and adolescents. Finally, it covers a wide range of therapeutic programs for adults.

The Center for Special Therapies Development of Speech and Work is located in Kaisariani, with the Special Educator Kentro Eidikon Therapeion Anaptyksi Logou Kai Ergou as its scientific director. The Center for Special Therapies is staffed by highly qualified therapists with many years of experience, covering a wide range for a more effective approach and treatment of each patient. Specifically, there is a Speech Therapist, Psychologist, Special Educator, and Occupational Therapist providing individualized therapeutic programs tailored to the needs of each person, respecting their personality and unique characteristics. Some of the services offered at the Center for Special Therapies Development of Speech and Work include the treatment of articulation and phonological disorders, the management of learning difficulties, autism, ADHD, as well as psychological support and counseling for children and adolescents.

The Center for Specialized Therapies Development of Speech and Work is located in Kaisariani, with the scientific director being Special Educator Kentro Eidikon Therapeion Anaptyksi Logou Kai Ergou. The Center is staffed by highly trained therapists with many years of experience, covering a wide range to provide a more effective approach and treatment for each individual patient. Specifically, the team includes a Speech Therapist, Mental Health Counselor, Special Educator, and Occupational Therapist, offering personalized therapeutic programs tailored to the needs of each person with respect for their personality and particularities. Some of the services provided at the Center for Specialized Therapies Development of Speech and Work include the treatment of articulation and phonological disorders, addressing learning difficulties, autism, ADHD, as well as psychological support and counseling for children and adolescents.