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Madison Messerli
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMSW
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94109  (Online Only)
It’s very possible that you’re not lazy or unmotivated but instead dealing with symptoms of undiagnosed ADHD.
It’s 8 pm the night before your work project is due, and the pressure is on. Your boss assigned this three weeks ago, and you kept telling yourself you had more time. Now, there are less than 12 hours to hand it in, and you haven’t even begun. But, rather than finally starting, you look for anything else to do. “The oven could use a deep clean,” you decide to yourself. You watch the clock tick, and your stress builds until you have no choice but to start, but by then, it’s too late to do it right. So you hand in the work late again, rushed and full of errors. You hate letting yourself and others down but don’t know another way.
It’s very possible that you’re not lazy or unmotivated but instead dealing with symptoms of undiagnosed ADHD.
It’s 8 pm the night before your work project is due, and the pressure is on. Your boss assigned this three weeks ago, and you kept telling yourself you had more time. Now, there are less than 12 hours to hand it in, and you haven’t even begun. But, rather than finally starting, you look for anything else to do. “The oven could use a deep clean,” you decide to yourself. You watch the clock tick, and your stress builds until you have no choice but to start, but by then, it’s too late to do it right. So you hand in the work late again, rushed and full of errors. You hate letting yourself and others down but don’t know another way.
(415) 301-6908 View (415) 301-6908
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Garett Weinstein - Expansive Therapy
Counselor, AMFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94109
I believe in the transformative power of genuine connection, acknowledging the unique intersections of each person's journey and creating an affirming environment where diverse identities are celebrated. Together we will navigate the intricacies of relationships, identity, and personal growth in a holistic and affirming manner.
I believe in the transformative power of genuine connection, acknowledging the unique intersections of each person's journey and creating an affirming environment where diverse identities are celebrated. Together we will navigate the intricacies of relationships, identity, and personal growth in a holistic and affirming manner.
(213) 693-3394 View (213) 693-3394
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Dr. Lisa Choi
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94109  (Online Only)
Dr. Lisa Choi is a licensed Clinical Psycholgist with experience in evidence and research-driven approaches that decrease avoidance and suffering related to PTSD/trauma, help individuals with anxious or avoidant attachment move towards secure relationships, and support individuals with achieving optimal well-being while navigating high-performance careers. Dr. Choi blends psychological expertise and coaching to help individuals with higher impact, purposeful decision-making.
Dr. Lisa Choi is a licensed Clinical Psycholgist with experience in evidence and research-driven approaches that decrease avoidance and suffering related to PTSD/trauma, help individuals with anxious or avoidant attachment move towards secure relationships, and support individuals with achieving optimal well-being while navigating high-performance careers. Dr. Choi blends psychological expertise and coaching to help individuals with higher impact, purposeful decision-making.
(415) 949-3382 View (415) 949-3382
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Tracy LaRue Yalom
Psychologist, PhD, MA
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94109  (Online Only)
My approach is interpersonal, both psychodynamically and existentially informed. I have been in practice for over 20 years. In my early years, I was supervised by Dr. Irvin Yalom, and he has been highly influential in my work. I believe my strengths include an ability to genuinely connect with patients in an empathic and non-judgmental manner. I help my patients explore deeper issues and patterns underlying persistent unhappiness, as well as navigate life's hurdles that may feel overwhelming.
My approach is interpersonal, both psychodynamically and existentially informed. I have been in practice for over 20 years. In my early years, I was supervised by Dr. Irvin Yalom, and he has been highly influential in my work. I believe my strengths include an ability to genuinely connect with patients in an empathic and non-judgmental manner. I help my patients explore deeper issues and patterns underlying persistent unhappiness, as well as navigate life's hurdles that may feel overwhelming.
(415) 915-2340 View (415) 915-2340
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Tessa Reynosa
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94109  (Online Only)
Hello, I’m Tessa! I believe that everyone's stories should be heard, their experiences valued, and their strengths recognized. My hope is to create an environment where you feel a deep sense of safety, understanding, and trust. My therapy approach is informed by my personal identities as a biracial Latinx cisgender female with a large blended family. My practice has been deeply enriched by working alongside youth and adults from diverse backgrounds navigating relationship challenges, life transitions, trauma, loss, and parenthood.
Hello, I’m Tessa! I believe that everyone's stories should be heard, their experiences valued, and their strengths recognized. My hope is to create an environment where you feel a deep sense of safety, understanding, and trust. My therapy approach is informed by my personal identities as a biracial Latinx cisgender female with a large blended family. My practice has been deeply enriched by working alongside youth and adults from diverse backgrounds navigating relationship challenges, life transitions, trauma, loss, and parenthood.
(415) 965-6539 View (415) 965-6539
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Psychological Services Center @ CIIS
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94109
Are you experiencing a life transition, job change, or relationship break up? Perhaps you are feeling lonely or disconnected from the world around you. Having a professional to talk to during such times can be a great relief. PSC is a community mental health clinic providing psychotherapy to the San Francisco Bay Area community since 1997. We train California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS) Clinical Psychology (PsyD) doctoral students. Our aim is to provide competent, compassionate, and affordable therapy to clients facing a diverse range of issues.
Are you experiencing a life transition, job change, or relationship break up? Perhaps you are feeling lonely or disconnected from the world around you. Having a professional to talk to during such times can be a great relief. PSC is a community mental health clinic providing psychotherapy to the San Francisco Bay Area community since 1997. We train California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS) Clinical Psychology (PsyD) doctoral students. Our aim is to provide competent, compassionate, and affordable therapy to clients facing a diverse range of issues.
(415) 237-2520 View (415) 237-2520
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Rachel Goldstein
Psychologist, PsyD, CEDS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94109  (Online Only)
Hello and welcome to my practice! I believe very strongly in each person's capacity for growth and change. Therapy can be a place to gain practical skills and confidence needed to face life's challenges and to harness the resources that you already have. As a licensed clinical psychologist, I specialize in the treatment of eating disorders, mood and anxiety disorders, relationship issues, emotional disturbances, and life transitions.
Hello and welcome to my practice! I believe very strongly in each person's capacity for growth and change. Therapy can be a place to gain practical skills and confidence needed to face life's challenges and to harness the resources that you already have. As a licensed clinical psychologist, I specialize in the treatment of eating disorders, mood and anxiety disorders, relationship issues, emotional disturbances, and life transitions.
(415) 578-9793 View (415) 578-9793
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The Connective (formerly Wellspace SF)
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94109
Tired of calling around? We have immediate openings! The Connective is an integrative practice of psychotherapists, certified coaches, and holistic health practitioners dedicated to a common goal: guiding, inspiring, and empowering individuals to live more authentic, fulfulling and healthy lives. From navigating personal and professional roadblocks, to achieving optimal health and wellness, our mission is to provide compassionate and strengths-based support centered on the whole person.
Tired of calling around? We have immediate openings! The Connective is an integrative practice of psychotherapists, certified coaches, and holistic health practitioners dedicated to a common goal: guiding, inspiring, and empowering individuals to live more authentic, fulfulling and healthy lives. From navigating personal and professional roadblocks, to achieving optimal health and wellness, our mission is to provide compassionate and strengths-based support centered on the whole person.
(415) 335-7793 View (415) 335-7793
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James R. Harrison
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94109  (Online Only)
Seeking help when things don't feel quite right takes courage. Sometimes we don't know exactly what's blocking us, other times that thing is too big for us to ignore. I’m grateful that you decided to listen to yourself and have chosen this path to boost your support. I'm rooting for you. My hope is that together we can uncover significant ways for you to continue rising into your best self, define your wholeness, and audaciously live your truth. The essence of my approach is warm and genuinely focused on facilitating, identifying, and assisting clients address goals that are meaningful to them.
Seeking help when things don't feel quite right takes courage. Sometimes we don't know exactly what's blocking us, other times that thing is too big for us to ignore. I’m grateful that you decided to listen to yourself and have chosen this path to boost your support. I'm rooting for you. My hope is that together we can uncover significant ways for you to continue rising into your best self, define your wholeness, and audaciously live your truth. The essence of my approach is warm and genuinely focused on facilitating, identifying, and assisting clients address goals that are meaningful to them.
(510) 621-6324 View (510) 621-6324
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Lisa Horowitz
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94109
I’m an interactive and solution-focused therapist seeing individual adult clients only. It is important to me that you feel heard and understood. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitions, and questions about your identity or place in the world, therapy can help. I will work with you to determine what your needs and goals are and do my best to support you in a meaningful and expeditious way.
I’m an interactive and solution-focused therapist seeing individual adult clients only. It is important to me that you feel heard and understood. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitions, and questions about your identity or place in the world, therapy can help. I will work with you to determine what your needs and goals are and do my best to support you in a meaningful and expeditious way.
(510) 330-2470 View (510) 330-2470
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Jennifer Baity
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LAADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94109  (Online Only)
You deserve better than to stay stuck. (Though some of you have nagging thoughts that you may not). You deserve to be in less pain. Perhaps you’re coping with a loss of some kind like a divorce or a death and that’s been difficult? Often it is easier to reduce distress and achieve your goals with the help of a therapist who is objective, can hear your WHOLE story and hold it in confidence, and who can offer compassionate, evidence-based therapy. You deserve to feel “seen” and feel valued and you may need a place to nurture yourself and develop better coping skills for what life has thrown your way lately. Let me help.
You deserve better than to stay stuck. (Though some of you have nagging thoughts that you may not). You deserve to be in less pain. Perhaps you’re coping with a loss of some kind like a divorce or a death and that’s been difficult? Often it is easier to reduce distress and achieve your goals with the help of a therapist who is objective, can hear your WHOLE story and hold it in confidence, and who can offer compassionate, evidence-based therapy. You deserve to feel “seen” and feel valued and you may need a place to nurture yourself and develop better coping skills for what life has thrown your way lately. Let me help.
(415) 649-9794 View (415) 649-9794
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Christie Chu
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94109
Hello, my name is Christie Chu. I'm a licensed marriage and family therapist in California and a licensed professional counselor in Texas. I'm a mother of 11-year-old twins, and have a great deal of life experience dealing with many of the issues my patients face. I work with clients with mood disorders, including anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder. I work with couples dealing with infertility, relational violence, Child Abuse, and LGBTQ issues. In addition, I I work with school issues and I am a credentialed school counselor.
Hello, my name is Christie Chu. I'm a licensed marriage and family therapist in California and a licensed professional counselor in Texas. I'm a mother of 11-year-old twins, and have a great deal of life experience dealing with many of the issues my patients face. I work with clients with mood disorders, including anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder. I work with couples dealing with infertility, relational violence, Child Abuse, and LGBTQ issues. In addition, I I work with school issues and I am a credentialed school counselor.
(323) 616-2574 View (323) 616-2574
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Sonnet Daymont
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94109  (Online Only)
Are feeling lonely, stressed, overwhelmed, and like you need help to organize next steps to feel better? Please feel welcome to reach out to see if we are a fit. Therapy can be especially helpful during big life transitions (divorce, grief, career). I offer personalized psychotherapy using evidence-based practice - CBT, EMDR, Existential Therapy, Positive Psychology. I am also certified as an art therapy based life coach, and can use principles of coaching, art therapy and narrative therapy. In addition, I am a certified mindfulness teacher, including certification for Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, MBSR.
Are feeling lonely, stressed, overwhelmed, and like you need help to organize next steps to feel better? Please feel welcome to reach out to see if we are a fit. Therapy can be especially helpful during big life transitions (divorce, grief, career). I offer personalized psychotherapy using evidence-based practice - CBT, EMDR, Existential Therapy, Positive Psychology. I am also certified as an art therapy based life coach, and can use principles of coaching, art therapy and narrative therapy. In addition, I am a certified mindfulness teacher, including certification for Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, MBSR.
(415) 594-5322 View (415) 594-5322
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Noelle Elena Gomez
Psychologist, MA, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94109
Not accepting new clients
"Your body is your subconscious mind and you can't heal it by talk alone." - Candace Pert. You may be unaware of your unconscious desires and how they affect your actions. You may know what the right choices are but choose comfort at the expense of your genuine desires. You need not criticize yourself to explore your challenges and make changes in your life.
"Your body is your subconscious mind and you can't heal it by talk alone." - Candace Pert. You may be unaware of your unconscious desires and how they affect your actions. You may know what the right choices are but choose comfort at the expense of your genuine desires. You need not criticize yourself to explore your challenges and make changes in your life.
(415) 943-6062 View (415) 943-6062
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Alicia 'logan' Barrs
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94109
Not accepting new clients
Ms. Barrs (“Logan”) is an expert in the field of trauma resolution. She believes that adult concerns have origins in trauma...whether from the accumulation of small stressful events over time (micro traumas), larger traumatic events throughout the lifespan, or difficult experiences during childhood/adolescence. Logan uses an integrated approach to counseling and is fully certified in the somatic based modalities of Brainspotting, Mindfulness, and EMDR. Other therapeutic modalities include Ego States Work/Parts Work, Exposure Therapies, Cognitive Behavioral Coping Skills, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and more.
Ms. Barrs (“Logan”) is an expert in the field of trauma resolution. She believes that adult concerns have origins in trauma...whether from the accumulation of small stressful events over time (micro traumas), larger traumatic events throughout the lifespan, or difficult experiences during childhood/adolescence. Logan uses an integrated approach to counseling and is fully certified in the somatic based modalities of Brainspotting, Mindfulness, and EMDR. Other therapeutic modalities include Ego States Work/Parts Work, Exposure Therapies, Cognitive Behavioral Coping Skills, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and more.
(715) 226-4505 View (715) 226-4505
ADHD Therapists

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.