About Us

Tim Norman, LCSW, M.Ed.

Tim Norman is a licensed clinical social worker, educator, and founder of The ATTN Center. With over 15 years of clinical experience working with teens, adults, and couples with ADHD, Tim is recognized as one of NYC’s foremost ADHD specialists. At The ATTN Center, Tim leads a team of clinicians dedicated to comprehensive ADHD evaluation, therapy, and treatment. In addition to direct clinical work, he develops ADHD programs and training models for both individual and corporate clients, and regularly lectures and teaches workshops on ADHD, attention, and mental health across the lifespan.

Tim is the author of several books, including Helping Your Husband With ADHD, ADHD and Neurofeedback Explained, and the forthcoming: Mad, Sad, Glad, Fear, Shame: Emotional Intelligence Training for Humans. His writing bridges clinical expertise and practical application, making complex neurodevelopmental and emotional topics accessible to a broad audience.

Before becoming a therapist, Tim was a public school teacher in the South Bronx, where he developed adolescent curriculum and standardized testing procedures implemented statewide. He has also led curriculum development for The ManKind Project, a nonprofit focused on men’s health and leadership, where he continues to serve as a lead facilitator and mentor. Tim lives in Manhattan with his wife, two kids, and their mini goldendoodle, Pepper.

Katie Sussman, LCSW

Katie is the Clinical Director at the ATTN Center. Working in various hospital and mental health settings, Katie has extensive experience working with individuals. Valuing emotional safety, compassion, and empathy, she works collaboratively with clients to achieve their goals. Recognizing the importance of the therapeutic relationship, she works alongside clients to identify, understand and work through personal challenges. This can include, but not limited to, ADHD, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, PTSD, relationship difficulties, life transitions, and adjustment. Believing evidence informs practice, she is certified and proficient in various therapeutic interventions. Recognizing that it is the individual who is the expert of their own experience, she feels it is a privilege to be a part of someone else’s journey.

Call/Text: 813-602-2232 to schedule a free phone consultation with Katie

Rachel Honig, LMHC

Rachel is a compassionate and psychodynamically-trained counselor, who works with clients on strengthening their relationships with themselves while also tackling career, family, dating, relationship, or food issues, among others. She uses CBT and other solution-focused modalities to help clients reframe negative thinking to elicit emotional and behavioral change. Whether a client has experience with therapy, or is seeking a counselor for the first time, Rachel recognizes the significance of taking that step and works with clients to create a safe space that they look forward to coming back to. Before earning her Masters degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Northwestern University, Rachel worked for more than twenty years in public relations, owning her own agency, and working with hundreds of executives to craft their personal and professional narratives. She saw again and again that professional success did not always correlate to inner satisfaction and contentment. After seeing clients, colleagues, and peers struggling with work/life balance, glass ceilings, imposter syndrome, relationship issues, and finding their own purpose; she knew that her own next chapter would be to help people overcome these obstacles and find confidence and contentment in their lives. As an ADHD informed counselor, Rachel works with individuals, couples, and families to navigate – and celebrate –  the impact of neurodiversity on the relationship with self, and others.

Call/Text: 813-602-2232 to schedule a free phone consultation with Rachel

Julia Fagan, MHC-LP

Julia completed her Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling at Hunter College. Before graduate school, she received training in Applied Behavior Analysis and provided behavioral support to children and adolescents on the Autism Spectrum. In her practice, Julia integrates multiple evidence-based treatment modalities such as such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and attachment-based and psychodynamic theories, to create the most individualized and effective approach. She is passionate about helping clients build concrete skills aimed at improving symptoms, while also developing a deeper insight into unhelpful patterns keeping them “stuck.” Her therapeutic style is warm, collaborative, and compassionate, with the goal of creating a safe environment that nurtures growth and empowerment. She has significant experience working with adolescents, adults, and families facing ADHD, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, life transitions, self-esteem issues, and trauma.

Call/Text: 813-602-2232 to schedule a free phone consultation with Julia

Jordan Schatz, MHC-LP

Jordan is a pre-licensed therapist specializing in ADHD, anxiety, and emotional regulation in both adults and adolescents. He brings a unique blend of clinical expertise, creativity, and lived experience to his work, helping clients better understand how their ADHD and emotional patterns influence their motivation and self-worth.

Jordan holds a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Capella University and is working toward full LMHC licensure in New York.  Jordan’s passion for helping those with ADHD lead him to start a Tik Tok page during his Master’s program. To this day, The ADHD Guru has garnered over 20,000 followers with hundreds of thousands of views.

Before joining the ATTN Center, Jordan worked extensively as an ADHD coach and influencer, supporting parents raising neurodivergent children and adults navigating ADHD-related challenges in work and relationships. His background as a coach allows him to balance structured therapeutic interventions with humor, empathy, and real-world application. A session with Jordan will combine CBT and Person-Centered Therapy with Solutions-Focused ADHD coaching.

As a clinician, Jordan believes that progress happens when clients feel seen, understood, and safe to be themselves. His sessions often blend warmth and humor, helping clients develop emotional insight while learning tools for focus, motivation, and self-trust.

Outside of therapy, Jordan is a musician and creative event planner, passionate about building community and helping others live in alignment with their values.

Gwen Aviles, MHC Student

Gwen’s previous work in journalism connected her with people from diverse backgrounds, each with their own unique stories and struggles. Through this experience and her own life journey, she has come to understand that everyone seeks to feel seen, understood, and accepted and she strives to create that space for her clients. As a therapist, she takes a collaborative, holistic approach, helping clients develop the tools and coping strategies necessary to enhance emotional well-being, navigate challenges, build resilience, and create a fulfilling and meaningful life. While she draws from a variety of therapeutic modalities and tailors treatment to best suit each individual client, she primarily incorporates psychodynamic therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) techniques. Although Gwen works with a diverse range of clients, her specialties include supporting individuals navigating ADHD, mood disorders such as depression and anxiety, chronic illness and autoimmune conditions, body image concerns, major life transitions, relationship challenges, and the stress of high-pressure environments. She is continually inspired by people who’ve overcome challenges to cultivate joy and better their mental health. Whether you’re experiencing an especially difficult period or simply seeking a space to process and grow, she is dedicated to providing support and guidance.

To schedule a free-consultation with Gwen, call or text 813-602-2232