Phil Boissiere, MFT is an adult ADHD and Couples Counseling specialist based in the San Francisco Bay Area. He brings his zest for life, professionalism, and humor to all aspects of his work. He dedicates himself to helping people overcome life’s hurdles with purpose and passion. He believes that when motivated people are given the tools to succeed they will reach their goals and live a life that is rich with meaning. However, when those same people find themselves bogged down in a directionless therapeutic process, they can become “lost in therapy” and actually suffer because of it. His goal-focused approach and use of evidence based practices, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and skills training form an empowering therapeutic process. He also brings education and an understanding of neurology and it’s role in mental health and happiness to his clients.
Phil constantly works to deepen his knowledge of brain science and human behavior. He has pursued expertise in brain science, advanced training in the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics (NMT), and adult ADHD specific training at the Massachusetts General Hospital Psychiatry Academy. He also has worked to train other professionals in the use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, group therapy, and adult ADHD assessment and treatment.
Phil holds a certificate in functional nutrition, which allows him to provide valuable education and insights into the role of nutrition in optimal brain performance. His believes that having an in depth understanding of both our inner thought processes as well as our internal physical make up, is important to long lasting psychological and social change.
Phil also has developed specialized approaches for helping business leaders, athletes, and entrepreneurs reach optimal performance and satisfaction.
Phil’s lectures and trainings have been well received by many institutions, including: Northwestern University, University of San Francisco, and The American Family Therapy Academy.
He also works with organizations, educational institutions, and businesses to create custom curriculum, trainings, and lectures.
In 2015 Phil co-founded the Elite Focus Clinic in the Silicon Valley (Los Altos, CA) with two Stanford trained psychiatrists. Elite Focus Clinic specializes in the treatment of adult ADHD, especially amongst entrepreneurs, business professionals, and attorneys connected to the tech world.
In 2014 Phil founded Beyond Focused a web based video learning series for adults with ADHD and others who are looking to achieve optimal cognitive, occupational, and personal success. The Beyond Focused for Adult ADHD video series has gained considerable popularity outside of the United States, where resources for adults with ADHD are scarce.
When Phil is not engaged in his clinical or educational work, he is a dedicated father to his children and the husband of Erika Boissiere, MFT the founder of the Relationship Institute of San Francisco.
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Additional ADHD Resource
Check out Phil’s popular adult ADHD video series from Beyond Focused. The video series can be a great alternative to meeting with him in person.