ADHD Support Groups in San Diego, CA

Personal Evolution Psychotherapy (PEP) provides DBT skills training groups that provide skills to decrease anxiety, depression, and feeling out of control. DBT also helps to increase communication skills and decrease relationship issues. Call or email PEP today for more information - 619.787.6676 - www.PersonalEvolutionPsychotherapy.com. If you're having a hard time communicating effectively with other people, controlling high intensity emotions, or just existing comfortably, DBT can help. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) helps to decrease depression, anxiety, addictions, mood disorders, emotional eating, impulse control disorders, personality disorders, self harm & suicidal behaviors. Call or email PEP today for more information!
Photo of Sue Boyd, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BCD
Hosted by Sue Boyd
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BCD
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92108
Personal Evolution Psychotherapy (PEP) provides DBT skills training groups that provide skills to decrease anxiety, depression, and feeling out of control. DBT also helps to increase communication skills and decrease relationship issues. Call or email PEP today for more information - 619.787.6676 - www.PersonalEvolutionPsychotherapy.com. If you're having a hard time communicating effectively with other people, controlling high intensity emotions, or just existing comfortably, DBT can help. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) helps to decrease depression, anxiety, addictions, mood disorders, emotional eating, impulse control disorders, personality disorders, self harm & suicidal behaviors. Call or email PEP today for more information!
(619) 787-6676 View (619) 787-6676
An affirming group for neurodivergent (autistic or ADHD) adults to find support and build community among like-minded peers. This group includes aspects of a traditional process group, with added emphasis on creating and sustaining relationships and finding support. Additionally, this group integrates art therapy, crafting and other activities to help foster connection.
Photo of Patty Palmer - Patty Palmer: ADHD and Autism Affirming Therapist , Associate Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, AMFT
Hosted by Patty Palmer: ADHD and Autism Affirming Therapist
Associate Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, AMFT
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92102
I work from a neurodiversity affirming lens- in short, I adapt therapy to ADHD and Autistic brains!
An affirming group for neurodivergent (autistic or ADHD) adults to find support and build community among like-minded peers. This group includes aspects of a traditional process group, with added emphasis on creating and sustaining relationships and finding support. Additionally, this group integrates art therapy, crafting and other activities to help foster connection.
(619) 848-5346 View (619) 848-5346
At SoCal Wellness we are currently accepting new clients. We are out-of-network providers, however our office will assist you in filing for reimbursement if you have out-of-network benefits. We also have a limited number of cash pay openings. Appointment times are flexible including Saturdays & late afternoon. Telepsychiatry is also available.
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Hosted by Lauren Prasek
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92121
At SoCal Wellness we are currently accepting new clients. We are out-of-network providers, however our office will assist you in filing for reimbursement if you have out-of-network benefits. We also have a limited number of cash pay openings. Appointment times are flexible including Saturdays & late afternoon. Telepsychiatry is also available.
(619) 771-0505 View (619) 771-0505
Personal Evolution Psychotherapy (PEP) provides DBT skills training groups that provide skills to decrease anxiety, depression, and feeling out of control. DBT also helps to increase communication skills and decrease relationship issues. Call or email PEP today for more information - 619.787.6676 - www.PersonalEvolutionPsychotherapy.com. If you're having a hard time communicating effectively with other people, controlling high intensity emotions, or just existing comfortably, DBT can help. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) helps to decrease depression, anxiety, addictions, mood disorders, emotional eating, impulse control disorders, personality disorders, self harm & suicidal behaviors. Call or email PEP today for more information!
Photo of Sue Boyd - Personal Evolution Psychotherapy, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PhD, LMFT
Hosted by Personal Evolution Psychotherapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PhD, LMFT
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92108
Personal Evolution Psychotherapy (PEP) provides DBT skills training groups that provide skills to decrease anxiety, depression, and feeling out of control. DBT also helps to increase communication skills and decrease relationship issues. Call or email PEP today for more information - 619.787.6676 - www.PersonalEvolutionPsychotherapy.com. If you're having a hard time communicating effectively with other people, controlling high intensity emotions, or just existing comfortably, DBT can help. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) helps to decrease depression, anxiety, addictions, mood disorders, emotional eating, impulse control disorders, personality disorders, self harm & suicidal behaviors. Call or email PEP today for more information!
(619) 787-6676 View (619) 787-6676
We are a person centered group focused on providing therapy and psychological evaluations to patients residing in California. We offer both in-person and telehealth services based on the patient's needs. Psychological Testing is available for ages 6 and older and we focus on diagnostic clarification including ADHD, general evaluations, and learning disabilities. Our providers have training in a variety of specialties and degrees range from LCSW, LMFT, to Clinical Psychologists. Feel free to give us a call with any questions you may have regarding scheduling, fees, and services offered.
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Hosted by Kirstin Filizetti, Ph.D.
Psychologist, PhD
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92108
We are a person centered group focused on providing therapy and psychological evaluations to patients residing in California. We offer both in-person and telehealth services based on the patient's needs. Psychological Testing is available for ages 6 and older and we focus on diagnostic clarification including ADHD, general evaluations, and learning disabilities. Our providers have training in a variety of specialties and degrees range from LCSW, LMFT, to Clinical Psychologists. Feel free to give us a call with any questions you may have regarding scheduling, fees, and services offered.
(619) 722-3094 View (619) 722-3094
Welcome to The Psych NP! We are excited to announce that we are currently accepting new patients. You can reach us at (619) 759-6105, email us at hello@gopsychnp.com, or easily self-schedule an appointment using this link: https://thepsychnp.intakeq.com/booking.
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Hosted by Molly McLaren
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APNP, PMHNP
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92105
Welcome to The Psych NP! We are excited to announce that we are currently accepting new patients. You can reach us at (619) 759-6105, email us at hello@gopsychnp.com, or easily self-schedule an appointment using this link: https://thepsychnp.intakeq.com/booking.
(619) 453-0131 View (619) 453-0131
Psychology 360 is a private psychology practice specializing solely in psychological and psychoeducational evaluations. Our services include evaluations for: Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia, Emotional Health Concerns, Eating Disorders etc. Additional types include Pre Employment, Fitness for Duty, Second Opinion (POST), Pre Adoption, and Surrogacy. Contact Psychology 360 today for a brief phone consultation to determine if our services fit your needs.
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Hosted by Donica Dohrenwend
Psychologist, PhD
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92122
Psychology 360 is a private psychology practice specializing solely in psychological and psychoeducational evaluations. Our services include evaluations for: Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia, Emotional Health Concerns, Eating Disorders etc. Additional types include Pre Employment, Fitness for Duty, Second Opinion (POST), Pre Adoption, and Surrogacy. Contact Psychology 360 today for a brief phone consultation to determine if our services fit your needs.
(858) 461-6631 View (858) 461-6631
The social groups for school-aged children are semi-structured, co-ed, activity-based, individualized, and focus on building relationships in a safe environment in which to practice newly learned skills. Each child is evaluated to determine group fit and individual need. We also include an SEL (Social Emotional Learning) k-12 evidence-based and psychodynamic treatment protocol for working in schools and treating various social emotional, language, harnessing the power of group and theory of group dynamics.
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Hosted by Center For Educational Therapy
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Group meets in San Diego, CA 92108
The social groups for school-aged children are semi-structured, co-ed, activity-based, individualized, and focus on building relationships in a safe environment in which to practice newly learned skills. Each child is evaluated to determine group fit and individual need. We also include an SEL (Social Emotional Learning) k-12 evidence-based and psychodynamic treatment protocol for working in schools and treating various social emotional, language, harnessing the power of group and theory of group dynamics.
(442) 233-3215 View (442) 233-3215
The Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills (PEERS®) is an evidence-based social skills intervention originally developed at UCLA by Dr. Elizabeth Laugeson and Dr. Fred Frankel in 2005 and is now used in locations across the US and internationally. PEERS® is an evidenced based program, showing benefit for individuals on the Autism spectrum, but is also appropriate for individuals with ADHD, Anxiety, and Depression. We offer PEERS® for 12 weeks. It is a 90 min group and has both parent and teen involvement. Next group will be starting January 2025!
Photo of Sara Walpole - Sara Walpole - Tesserae Family Therapy, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Hosted by Sara Walpole - Tesserae Family Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92127
The Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills (PEERS®) is an evidence-based social skills intervention originally developed at UCLA by Dr. Elizabeth Laugeson and Dr. Fred Frankel in 2005 and is now used in locations across the US and internationally. PEERS® is an evidenced based program, showing benefit for individuals on the Autism spectrum, but is also appropriate for individuals with ADHD, Anxiety, and Depression. We offer PEERS® for 12 weeks. It is a 90 min group and has both parent and teen involvement. Next group will be starting January 2025!
(858) 227-6231 View (858) 227-6231
At Sunward Psychiatry, we provide affirming, culturally sensitive, and compassionate telepsychiatry care for adults, children, and adolescents in California. We take a holistic approach integrating different aspects of wellness to provide an individualized plan for each client. Beyond the comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, we also have extensive experience in climate emotion mental health, Asian Pacific American mental health, and LGBTQIA+ mental health.
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Hosted by Weei . LoAllen
Psychiatrist, MD
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92130
I am fluent in Mandarin and English, with extensive training in talk therapy and medication support for clients struggling with anxiety, ADHD, and experiences of navigating family formation and infertility.
At Sunward Psychiatry, we provide affirming, culturally sensitive, and compassionate telepsychiatry care for adults, children, and adolescents in California. We take a holistic approach integrating different aspects of wellness to provide an individualized plan for each client. Beyond the comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, we also have extensive experience in climate emotion mental health, Asian Pacific American mental health, and LGBTQIA+ mental health.
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Our center provides counseling and Neurofeedback services. Trauma impacts the brain’s ability to regulate effectively. Neurofeedback helps your nervous system to shift to appropriate states, stabilize uncomfortable and dysregulated physiological symptoms, and strengthen appropriate brain performances. Thereby reducing anxiety and depression symptoms related to trauma exposure. We specialize in working with children, teens, and adults who are struggling with symptoms of Anxiety, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and PTSD.
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Hosted by San Diego Therapy Center & Neurofeedback
Psychologist, PsyD
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92108
Our center provides counseling and Neurofeedback services. Trauma impacts the brain’s ability to regulate effectively. Neurofeedback helps your nervous system to shift to appropriate states, stabilize uncomfortable and dysregulated physiological symptoms, and strengthen appropriate brain performances. Thereby reducing anxiety and depression symptoms related to trauma exposure. We specialize in working with children, teens, and adults who are struggling with symptoms of Anxiety, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and PTSD.
(619) 304-6506 View (619) 304-6506
This is a social skills group for those who struggle with social-emotional issues and/or are having trouble making friends due to there environmental or cultural factors. They may even be gifted and can't relate to others. They may be on the autism spectrum. This group provides clinicians and parents to monitor their child's social and emotional learning. Some children or adolescents may need medication management and or family/parenting counseling. This group may be part of a larger treatment plan. We will include you in or create the right group for your needs.
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Hosted by Center For Educational Therapy
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Group meets in San Diego, CA 92108
This is a social skills group for those who struggle with social-emotional issues and/or are having trouble making friends due to there environmental or cultural factors. They may even be gifted and can't relate to others. They may be on the autism spectrum. This group provides clinicians and parents to monitor their child's social and emotional learning. Some children or adolescents may need medication management and or family/parenting counseling. This group may be part of a larger treatment plan. We will include you in or create the right group for your needs.
(442) 233-3215 View (442) 233-3215
At Personal Evolution Psychotherapy (PEP), we offer DBT Skills Groups designed to help you manage emotions, reduce stress, and improve relationships. You will learn: - Mindfulness: Staying present and managing daily emotions. - Distress Tolerance: Coping with stress without increasing distress or causing harm. - Interpersonal Effectiveness: Improving communication, setting boundaries, and advocating for yourself. - Emotional Regulation: Gaining control over your emotions, changing emotion-driven thinking, and problem solving effectively. Using these skills can improve every aspect of your life. Call or email PEP today for more information! Phone: 619.787.66
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Hosted by Hannah Corder Personal Evolution Psychotherapy
Associate Clinical Social Worker
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92108
At Personal Evolution Psychotherapy (PEP), we offer DBT Skills Groups designed to help you manage emotions, reduce stress, and improve relationships. You will learn: - Mindfulness: Staying present and managing daily emotions. - Distress Tolerance: Coping with stress without increasing distress or causing harm. - Interpersonal Effectiveness: Improving communication, setting boundaries, and advocating for yourself. - Emotional Regulation: Gaining control over your emotions, changing emotion-driven thinking, and problem solving effectively. Using these skills can improve every aspect of your life. Call or email PEP today for more information! Phone: 619.787.66
(619) 787-6676 View (619) 787-6676
At Personal Evolution Psychotherapy (PEP), we offer DBT Skills Groups designed to help you manage emotions, reduce stress, and improve relationships. You will learn about: - Mindfulness: Staying present and managing daily emotions. - Distress Tolerance: Coping with stress without increasing distress or causing harm. - Interpersonal Effectiveness: Improving communication, setting boundaries, and advocating for yourself. - Emotional Regulation: Gaining control over your emotions, changing emotion-driven thinking, and problem-solving effectively.
Photo of Sue Boyd, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BCD
Hosted by Sue Boyd
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BCD
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92108
At Personal Evolution Psychotherapy (PEP), we offer DBT Skills Groups designed to help you manage emotions, reduce stress, and improve relationships. You will learn about: - Mindfulness: Staying present and managing daily emotions. - Distress Tolerance: Coping with stress without increasing distress or causing harm. - Interpersonal Effectiveness: Improving communication, setting boundaries, and advocating for yourself. - Emotional Regulation: Gaining control over your emotions, changing emotion-driven thinking, and problem-solving effectively.
(619) 787-6676 View (619) 787-6676
At Personal Evolution Psychotherapy (PEP), we offer DBT Skills Groups designed to help you manage emotions, reduce stress, and improve relationships. You will learn: - Mindfulness: Staying present and managing daily emotions. - Distress Tolerance: Coping with stress without increasing distress or causing harm. - Interpersonal Effectiveness: Improving communication, setting boundaries, and advocating for yourself. - Emotional Regulation: Gaining control over your emotions, changing emotion-driven thinking, and problem-solving effectively. Using these skills can improve every aspect of your life. Call or email PEP today for more information!
Photo of Kira Sweetlove, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Hosted by Kira Sweetlove
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92108
At Personal Evolution Psychotherapy (PEP), we offer DBT Skills Groups designed to help you manage emotions, reduce stress, and improve relationships. You will learn: - Mindfulness: Staying present and managing daily emotions. - Distress Tolerance: Coping with stress without increasing distress or causing harm. - Interpersonal Effectiveness: Improving communication, setting boundaries, and advocating for yourself. - Emotional Regulation: Gaining control over your emotions, changing emotion-driven thinking, and problem-solving effectively. Using these skills can improve every aspect of your life. Call or email PEP today for more information!
(619) 787-6676 View (619) 787-6676
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Hosted by Dr. Sharmin Nabi
Psychiatrist, MD
Group meets in San Diego, CA 92128
(858) 780-5269 View (858) 780-5269

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After 25 years in the Navy, I retired and started my own psychiatry practice. I provide general outpatient psychiatry services directly to patients in a couple different locations in San Diego, but predominantly Coronado, CA. I also provide tele-Psychiatry appointments to individuals who are in the State of CA.
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Hosted by Jamie M Sorenson
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, PMHCNS, APRN
Group meets in Coronado, CA 92118
After 25 years in the Navy, I retired and started my own psychiatry practice. I provide general outpatient psychiatry services directly to patients in a couple different locations in San Diego, but predominantly Coronado, CA. I also provide tele-Psychiatry appointments to individuals who are in the State of CA.
(619) 568-2426 View (619) 568-2426
Our hope is to provide a place to help our clients achieve their life goals, explore life-circumstances, move through difficult life transitions, repair injured relationships, develop a better understanding of themselves or a family member, decrease destructive behaviors, and move their healing forward. Our work is based on the belief that we are each influenced by a variety of factors including life experiences, family histories, and genetic predispositions. An increased understanding of ourselves and the things that influence our lives enable us to make more conscious healthier choices and changes.
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Hosted by Christiana Silva
Psychologist, PhD
Group meets in La Mesa, CA 91942
Our hope is to provide a place to help our clients achieve their life goals, explore life-circumstances, move through difficult life transitions, repair injured relationships, develop a better understanding of themselves or a family member, decrease destructive behaviors, and move their healing forward. Our work is based on the belief that we are each influenced by a variety of factors including life experiences, family histories, and genetic predispositions. An increased understanding of ourselves and the things that influence our lives enable us to make more conscious healthier choices and changes.
(619) 916-4099 View (619) 916-4099

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ADHD Support Groups

When should I seek treatment for ADHD?

You should seek treatment for ADHD if you consistently have difficulty with attention, hyperactivity, or impulsivity that interferes with your daily life. Symptoms of ADHD include the inability to sustain attention during tasks, difficulty organizing tasks and activities, being easily distracted, frequent fidgeting or squirming, and talking or interrupting excessively. If these symptoms interfere with your career, academics, or relationships—for example, consistently failing to complete professional projects on time—you should seek an evaluation for ADHD.

How does treatment for ADHD work?

Effective treatment for ADHD often consists of medication, behavioral therapy, and lifestyle changes. Stimulant medications such as Adderall and Ritalin work by altering levels of neurotransmitters in the brain; higher levels of dopamine and norepinephrine are known to improve attention and focus. Therapy works by helping people with ADHD understand the condition, discuss their areas of difficulty, and develop behavioral strategies to manage their symptoms. In some cases, modifying one’s diet and exercise can also help improve symptoms.

Are there specific medications for ADHD?

Medications to treat ADHD are generally stimulants, the most common are Adderall and Ritalin. There are two categories of stimulants: Amphetamines include Adderall, Dyanavel, Vyvanse, and Dexedrine, and methylphenidates include Ritalin, Concerta, Daytrana, Focalin, Quillichew, Quillivant, and Metadate. Non-stimulants and antidepressants may be used as an alternative if stimulants aren’t effective or viable for a particular patient.

How long does treatment for ADHD take?

It’s tough to give an exact time frame because everyone varies. In terms of medications, stimulants begin to work very soon after you take them, generally within the hour. It may take time to identify the right medication and dosage, but the medication itself is fast-acting. In terms of therapy, it takes time to develop skills and put them into practice, but you will likely see improvements within a few weeks or months.