Dr. Ellen B. Littman is a clinical psychologist who has specialized in understanding those with neurodiverse brains for 35 years.  Her practice focuses on a high IQ adult ADHD population, and she is widely respected for her expertise in working with women.  Educated at Brown and Yale Universities, the LIU Clinical Psychology Graduate Program, and the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, she is licensed in New York and Connecticut, and can participate in telehealth treatment in via PsyPact. 

Described by the American Psychological Association as "a pioneer in the identification of gender differences in ADHD", she has expertise with complex neurodiverse presentations.  In addition to individual psychotherapy, Dr. Littman works with couples to optimize communication and empathy, and with entrepreneurs seeking to channel ADHD tendencies to their advantage. 

Internationally recognized as an author and speaker, Dr. Littman co-authored the book Understanding Girls with ADHD, first published in 1999, and updated in 2015.  She has written more than 60 articles on ADHD and related topics, and has created numerous continuing education training materials.  Dr. Littman has contributed numerous book chapters, including "The Hidden Side of Adult ADHD" (El lado oculto del TDAH en la edad adulta), "Understanding Women with ADHD", and "Gender Differences in ADHD".   As the inaugural chair of APSARD's special interest group on Women and Girls with ADHD (American Professional Society for the study of ADHD and Related Disorders), she promotes the collaboration of researchers and clinicians. 

Dr. Littman has developed a strengths-based assessment, utilizing cognitive-behavioral, somatic, psychodynamic, and trauma-informed perspectives, to create solution-focused treatment plans.  Her depathologizing approach decreases the impact of stigma and shame, and empowers individuals through a combination of psychoeducation, insight, coaching, all within a warm and committed working alliance.

Dr. Littman recognizes the cumulative impact of co-occurring factors such as anxiety, mood, hormonal changes, autism spectrum, personality styles, and trauma. With advanced training in complex early chronic trauma, eating disorders, self-harm, and crisis intervention, Dr. Littman has significant experience diagnosing and treating dissociative disorders, including Dissociative Identity Disorder.  Having participated in the first American mental health delegations to Tibet and Cuba, she embraces the richness implicit in diverse perspectives.