Led by Maddie Salas, LMHC
Who: Middle-school-age kids who have/had an ADHD or Anxiety diagnosis (open to current and non-current clients)
Where: In-person at our Bellingham office
When:
Weekly on Thursdays, 3-4 pm`
October 1 to November 5 (October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 and Nov. 5)
Cost: $450 for the six sessions (can be paid in full or in two payments of $225)
About This Group
This group is designed to help pre-teens with ADHD or anxiety build social confidence and strengthen the skills they need to connect with peers. Through practical activities and guided practice, kids will learn strategies for navigating social situations, starting conversations, managing social anxiety and rejection, and feeling more confident being themselves around others.
Weekly Topics:
Session 1: Building safety and connecting, rapport-building activities, group rules
Session 2: Understanding social anxiety, thought-feeling-behaviour triangle, personal triggers
Session 3: What do I say?! Starting conversations, structured role play
Session 4: Confidence and self-talk, identity negative self-talk, practice helpful thoughts
Session 5: Rejection sensitivity and understanding this, coping with embarrassment and rejection
Session 6: Last session, practice real-life scenarios, reflect on growth, set goals for life post group
After you sign up, our office will be in touch to schedule a virtual 15-minute session for parents/guardians and the group participant to answer questions and meet with the group leader, Maddie.
Pay in full ($450):
Pay in two installments ($225 now, $225 in one month):
Two payments of $225 (pay one installment now, pay the second installment one month from now).
Refund Policy for Group and Subscription Purchases (Online and In-Person)
All sales are final for group and subscription-based purchases. We do not offer refunds, credits, or transfers except under specific circumstances.
Refunds may be considered only in cases of medical emergencies or illness that prevents participation for the duration of the program or subscription. To request a refund due to an emergency or illness, please email us at billing@hallowelltodaro.com. All requests must be submitted within 7 days of the start of the group session or subscription period. Refund decisions are made at the discretion of Hallowell Todaro ADHD Center and are not guaranteed.
Maddie Salas, LMHC
About Maddie
Maddie enjoys supporting clients of all ages as they navigate life transitions, emotional challenges, relationships, identity, and the many changes that come with different stages of life. She is especially passionate about helping clients build emotional regulation skills, strengthen self-esteem, and develop greater confidence in understanding and navigating their experiences.
Maddie frequently works with neurodivergent clients and uses a strengths-based, developmentally responsive approach. Her work incorporates DBT skill building, narrative therapy, and creative interventions to create a safe and supportive space where clients can express themselves, build coping skills, and learn to regulate emotions in ways that feel natural and meaningful to them. She enjoys working with children, teens, and adults and tailors her approach to each client's unique needs, strengths, and stage of life.
Maddie earned her master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Antioch University and has a background in English Literature from Western Washington University. She has worked within Bellingham’s counseling community through a group practice before joining Hallowell Todaro and values supporting the community she has called home since her undergraduate years.