His major interests are in assisting those he sees find happiness and fulfillment in their lives.  He appreciates the role that parents often play in modeling relationships, and focuses on how a person can change patterns in their current relationships if their past is standing in their way.  He believes in the value of creating a relationship that is healthy and whole with him and with significant others.  This work often takes time, and there are no "quick fixes".  Building a healthy relationship in the present is a skill that can be learned.  Dr. McManus serves to guide and reassure his clients that this is, indeed, possible. 

Doctor McManus has given lectures throughout the Portland metropolitan area on topics such as treatment of attention deficit disorder.  He has given presentations at meetings of  CHADD, the national organization for children and adults with attention deficit disorder, and for various mental health workshops by national experts in the field such as John Ratey, M.D., coauthor of Driven to Distraction, Lynn Weiss, Ph.D., author of A.D.D. in Adults, Thom Hartmann, author of ADD--A Different Perspective, Wendy Richardson, author of ADD & Addictions , and Sari Solden, author of Women with ADD.

Through his commitment, experience, and expertise, Doctor McManus has established a solid reputation in the community as a compassionate, caring professional who has guided those he sees find happiness and fulfillment in their lives.