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Kathleen Nadeau, PhD
Founder / Co-owner
Pioneer in ADHD Research and Care
Imagine working with a professional who doesn't just understand ADHD—but has dedicated her entire career to transforming how the world sees and supports individuals with ADHD & Related Conditions. Dr. Nadeau is that visionary. Through her founding of The Chesapeake Center and her influential work as an author, lecturer, and advocate, she has created pathways to success for countless individuals who once felt misunderstood or overlooked.
The Foundation of Excellence
Dr. Nadeau's journey began with an unwavering commitment to understanding the human mind. Her comprehensive education—bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees in Psychology from the University of Florida—provided the scientific foundation. Her post-doctoral internship at the prestigious St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Washington, DC, refined her clinical expertise. But what sets her apart is how she has channeled this knowledge into specialized, life-changing care for those with ADHD and related challenges.
Trusted Authority and Global Impact
When you work with Dr. Nadeau, you benefit from insights that have shaped international understanding of ADHD. Her numerous bestselling books, including the groundbreaking "Learning to Slow Down and Pay Attention," are considered essential resources worldwide. Organizations across the globe seek her expertise as a speaker and trainer. Her current research on ADHD in older adults continues to break new ground, ensuring her clients receive the most current and effective approaches available.
Find her acclaimed works at Amazon.com
Specialized Care That Changes Lives
Dr. Nadeau's expertise transforms challenges into opportunities across these vital areas:
Empowering girls and women with ADHD - Experience the relief of finally being understood and equipped with strategies that honor your unique strengths.
Supporting "twice exceptional" (2e) students - Watch your gifted child with ADHD/LD flourish when both their brilliance and challenges are expertly addressed.
Career guidance tailored to ADHD/LD - Discover how your neurological differences can become professional advantages with the right guidance.
College and graduate student success - Navigate academic challenges with confidence, knowing you have proven strategies for ADHD success at your fingertips.
Nurturing creativity within the ADHD community - Unlock the innovative potential that often accompanies ADHD when properly supported.
Credentials That Inspire Confidence
- Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral (PhD) degrees in Psychology, University of Florida
- Post-doctoral internship at St. Elizabeth's Hospital, Washington, DC
- Licensed Psychologist, State of Maryland
To invite Dr. Nadeau to lecture or provide training, contact The Chesapeake Center.
Langdon Comee
Chief Executive Officer - Co-Owner
Transforming Your Healthcare Experience
When you choose The Chesapeake Center, you're experiencing the vision of a leader who understands that exceptional behavioral healthcare goes far beyond clinical expertise—it's about how you feel from the moment you walk through our doors. Under Langdon Comee's transformative leadership, you'll discover what it means to receive care that's not just effective, but genuinely welcoming, deeply personalized, and refreshingly human.
Leadership That Delivers Results You Can Feel
In just nine years under Langdon's guidance, The Chesapeake Center has quadrupled in size and scope—but more importantly for you, this growth translates into expanded services, convenient locations, and the resources to provide the comprehensive care you deserve. You'll benefit from her strategic vision that prioritizes both clinical excellence and the kind of service experience that makes seeking help feel comfortable rather than daunting.
Hospitality Excellence Applied to Your Care
Langdon's background in the hospitality industry—including prestigious roles at the Kennedy Center and the historic Brown Palace—means your experience at Chesapeake reflects the highest standards of service. Imagine receiving behavioral healthcare with the same attention to detail, warmth, and excellence you'd expect from world-class hospitality. That's the standard she brings to every interaction, ensuring you feel valued, respected, and truly cared for throughout your journey.
Deep Understanding, Personal Connection
As the daughter of Chesapeake's founder, Dr. Kathleen Nadeau, Langdon brings an intimate understanding of ADHD and learning challenges that goes beyond professional knowledge—it's personal. This means when you work with our team, you're benefiting from leadership that truly gets what you're going through and has cultivated a culture where every staff member shares that same depth of understanding and compassion.
Your Success Through Strategic Innovation
Langdon's visionary approach means you'll always have access to cutting-edge programs and services. She identifies emerging needs in the community and collaborates with clinical staff to develop innovative solutions—ensuring you receive not just current best practices, but forward-thinking approaches that anticipate and address your evolving needs.
Her educational foundation from Barnard College (NYC) and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill reinforces her commitment to excellence, giving you confidence that your care is guided by both academic rigor and real-world expertise.
The Difference You'll Experience
Under Langdon's leadership, seeking behavioral healthcare becomes a partnership where you're treated as a whole person, not just a diagnosis. You'll feel the difference that comes from working with an organization where exceptional service isn't an afterthought—it's the foundation of everything we do.
When you choose The Chesapeake Center, you're choosing to work with a team that's been shaped by a leader who believes your experience matters just as much as your outcomes.