Dr. Stephanie Sarkis

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Bio

Dr. Stephanie Sarkis is a therapist in Tampa specializing in ADHD, anxiety, & gaslighting. Dr. Sarkis is also a bestselling author of seven books, including Gaslighting: Recognize Manipulative and Emotionally Abusive People - and Break Free. She is an American Mental Health Counselors Association Diplomate and Clinical Mental Health Specialist in Child and Adolescent Counseling – one of only 20 in the U.S.  She is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family and Circuit Civil Mediator. Dr. Sarkis is also a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a National Certified Counselor. She is a blogger for Psychology Today and The Huffington Post. Dr. Sarkis has a PhD, EdS, and MEd in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Florida. She maintains a private practice in Tampa, Florida, where she specializes in gaslighting, anxiety disorders, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

High-Functioning Clients Need Extra Help Too: Executive Functions and When to Refer

When working with high-functioning clients, it can be a challenge knowing when you should refer your clients out for your psychological evaluations, therapy, or an evaluation for psychotropic medication.  In this presentation, you will not only learn about executive function "dysfunction" from an expert, but you will also learn about the ethics and guidelines for determining when your client needs additional help, and how to best address this with your client without overstepping boundaries.  You will also learn how high-functioning clients present when they are in need of additional help.  This is especially pertinent when you have high-functioning clients with ADHD, anxiety, depression, an autism spectrum disorder, or a high IQ.