ADHD, trauma, and TCK/mixed identity are parts of your story—not barriers to your belonging.
Whether you’re navigating restless energy that won't quiet down, frequent emotional disturbances, or relationship troubles, these aren't signs that you are 'too much' or 'broken'. They are signals of a nervous system trying to find its way in a world that wasn't built for it.
And you are not alone in feeling like this.
Together, we will tend to and nurture these parts whilst guiding you toward a life of rooted calm and confidence.
A Holistic Path to Healing
At FocusNest, we use a Whole Me approach—blending creative and somatic methods—to support young people where they are. Our tools include:
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🎨 Art Therapy: A non-verbal bridge to express what words cannot.
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🧘 Breathwork: Real-time tools to calm the nervous system.
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🧩Internal Family Systems: A compassionate way to identify and lead the different "parts" of your inner world.
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⚡ Tapping (EFT): Simple physical techniques to release emotional blocks.
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🧠🌍 Psychodynamic & Multicultural insights: Going beneath the surface of "behavior" to honor heritage and emotions, making therapy a safe extension of "home."
Meet Your Guide
Drs. Amélie van den Brink-El Makkaoui is a psychotherapist, author-academic and multicultural/TCK of Burkinabé-Dutch + heritage. With 15 years of global experience, she specializes in youth with ADHD, trauma, and TCK identities. She was the 2022 Global Health & Pharma Mental Health Award for 'Best Children's Specialist Mental Healthcare Provider-Netherlands'... [click for clinical bio]
Your Journey to Calm in 3 Simple Steps
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The Connection: Schedule a free discovery call.
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The Deep Dive: An assessment of your (or your child’s) unique strengths and needs.
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The Growth: Personalized sessions (in-person or via secure video). Sessions can be conducted in English or in French.