About The Attention Group
Our mission, our team, and frequently asked questions
Our Mission
Through assessment, therapy, and coaching, our mission is to empower individuals with ADHD, neurodivergence, and/or related conditions to celebrate their unique differences and develop the skills needed to achieve their goals. We invest in fully understanding and appreciating each of our clients, meeting them where they are and working side-by-side to deliver effective, evidence-based care.
TAG is committed to equity and to delivering quality direct and indirect care and resources, with as broad a reach as we can. We offer professional training, community education, and, where we are able, reduced fee services through our therapy trainees.
Our Team
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Amanda Blachorsky, LMSW
Licensed Social Worker
Amanda Blachorsky (she/her) is a licensed social worker who utilizes evidence-based practices such as dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). She works with individuals across the lifespan, including children, young adults, and adults, providing support for a wide range of experiences such as ADHD, autism, depression, anxiety, executive dysfunction, and life transitions. She practices from a strengths-based, affirming approach.
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Julia Brandes-Salah, PhD
Postdoctoral Fellow
Julia Brandes-Salah (she/her) is a Postdoctoral Fellow and graduate of the School Psychology program at Teachers College, Columbia University. She has 15 years of professional experience in education inclusive of teaching, teacher coaching, and systems-level programming. She works with children, adolescents, and adults supporting needs related to ADHD, anxiety, emotional dysregulation, and executive functioning challenges using a cognitive-behavioral and strengths-based approach. She provides further support through parent and school consultation.
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Anil Chacko, PhD
Senior Psychologist
Dr. Chacko (he/him) is a licensed psychologist who specializes in the assessment and treatment of ADHD and related conditions, including oppositional, defiant and aggressive behaviors, emotional disorders (depression and anxiety) as well as issues related to life stressors, adjustment, transitions, and parenting. He sees children, adolescents, adults, and parents, utilizing a behavioral and cognitive-behavioral approach.
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Abby Goldstein, MA
Doctoral Extern
Abby Goldstein (she/her) is a third-year doctoral student in the School-Clinical Child Psychology PsyD program at Yeshiva University’s Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology. She earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Pennsylvania. She works with children, adolescents, and adults, and focuses on ADHD and related conditions such as anxiety, depression, autism spectrum disorder, executive functioning challenges, and emotional dysregulation. Abby uses a cognitive-behavioral and relational approach and is committed to neurodiversity-affirming, strength-based care.
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Shannon Hall, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Shannon Hall (she/her) is a licensed social worker who works with both children and adults for the treatment and management of anxiety, depression, autism, and ADHD. Shannon has experience with individual, group, and family-based work and a particular expertise working with adolescents and young adults. She uses strength-based and family-centered perspectives to understand clients and their environments, and applies evidence-based psychotherapy and an understanding of the overlay of attention and emotionality that aids in helping her clients turn toward, rather than away from their sources of stress.
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Aline Kovacs, LCSW
Director of Social Work Education & Training
Licensed Clinical Social Worker & Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Aline Kovacs (she/her) is a licensed clinical social worker and board certified behavior analyst. She uses neurodiversity and gender-affirming approaches in her work with children, adolescents and adults. She specializes in evidence-based psychotherapy, executive functioning coaching, and parent training for the treatment of symptoms associated with ADHD, autism, anxiety disorders, and depression.
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Jocelyn Lichtin, PhD
Founder & Director
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Lichtin (she/her) is a licensed clinical psychologist and neuropsychologist who specializes in the assessment and treatment of ADHD and related conditions, including anxiety disorders, depression, OCD, disruptive behavior, and autism, as well as issues related to life stressors, transitions, and parenting. She sees children, adolescents, adults, and parents, utilizing a behavioral and cognitive-behavioral approach informed by neuropsychology and evidence-based practice.
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Mariah Morales, MHC
Mental Health Counselor
Mariah Morales (she/her) is a mental health counselor who works with individuals across the lifespan. She uses an affirming and culturally sensitive approach to create a supportive and collaborative environment. Mariah provides evidence-based psychotherapy, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and executive functioning coaching to help clients navigate ADHD, autism, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and emotional dysregulation.
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Natalia Morato, MHC
Mental Heath Counselor
Natalia Morato (she/her) is a Limited Permit Mental Health Counselor (MHC-LP) who works with children, adolescents and young adults navigating anxiety, OCD, ADHD and challenges related to life stressors and transitions. Natalia takes a collaborative approach to therapy while integrating evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). She is committed to creating a supportive and safe environment where clients feel understood, empowered and equipped with tools to navigate daily challenges. As an immigrant herself, Natalia brings a culturally sensitive lens to her work and values each client’s unique background and lived experience.
Coaches
Our coaches come from various backgrounds and many hold advanced degrees in their fields, including but not limited to psychology, education, specialized clinical services, and the arts. They undergo rigorous training and receive regular consultation from our psychologists to ensure best practices.
Frequently Asked Questions
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The first step is to schedule an informational call (please email info@theattentiongroup.co). During that call you’ll tell us about your needs, have an opportunity to ask questions, and schedule a first appointment if you choose to proceed. We typically begin with an intake evaluation (90-120 minutes for adults and children, respectively). If you have recently been evaluated elsewhere a formal evaluation may not be necessary.
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Not at all. While you are welcome to shift your services to TAG, we are also delighted to collaborate with your existing care providers.
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Executive functions (EFs) refer to higher-order cognitive processes including planning, organization, time management, attention regulation, impulse control, prioritization, and working memory (temporarily storing and manipulating information in short-term memory). Motivating oneself and overcoming procrastination are often related to EFs. Individuals with ADHD tend to have EF difficulty, although not everyone who has EF difficulty has ADHD.
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Oftentimes individuals are referred to our practice who do not have a diagnosis of ADHD but who struggle with related symptoms. Not to worry. We treat an array of symptoms that often overlap with ADHD but do not necessitate having a diagnosis.
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We do not directly accept insurance. Our clinicians are considered out-of-network providers, which means that you can submit your invoices to your insurer for reimbursement if you have out-of-network benefits. Non-clinical services (coaching by a non-licensed provider) are not reimbursable.
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Fees depend on the clinician and the service; we will be happy to discuss fee structure with you during your informational call.
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We have a strict 24-hour cancellation/rescheduling policy. Should you need to make a change to an appointment, we ask that you please give us at least 24-hours notice to avoid being charged the full session fee. For evaluations, we request 48-hours notice to ensure you are not charged for a late-cancellation.