ADHD Therapists in Los Angeles, CA

I specialize in EMDR therapy, and I work with clients diagnosed with ADHD , ASD, and PTSD. I primarily work with adults who experience interpersonal issues, identity crises, and overwhelming life stressors. My clinical strengths are helping those who are questioning their sexuality and/or gender expression. I believe that my clients are the experts of their own experience, and I am committed to cultural sensitivity and competency.

I work with creatives who making a living from their craft. You may be building your career, considering a complete career shift, or struggling with self-doubt, perfectionism, and/or isolation. Regardless of where you are, the future unknowns can be unsettling. Bravely following your passion projects while supporting yourself and others can be both exhilarating and frightening. I specialize in working with individuals with ADHD , creatives, entrepreneurs, and professionals in music and entertainment. As a former entertainment industry professional, I love working on a deeper level with my clients.

My approach is compassionate and collaborative, providing a supportive environment to identify and challenge the thoughts, feelings and behaviors that may be keeping you stuck. What meaning do we attach to our experiences? How do we make sense of what happens to us? How are our relationships shaped by our expectations? How does our way of thinking affect our way of being? Together we will explore ways to create positive change in your work, your relationships and your life.

Dr. Christine Powell- Education Therapist, works with children with diagnosed and undiagnosed learning challenges. Dr. Powell has specialized training and experience working with students with Executive Functioning disorders, including ADHD . Fulbright Scholar (Singapore 2019), published researcher, and learning disabilities advocate. Offering Individual sessions for students grades 4- 12, and special education advocacy. A child's unique learning profile/neurobehavioral footprint is key to helping them move beyond checklists and organizers. I help your child create momentum for lasting academic and behavioral change.

If you identify as a healer, artist, a nerd, or a lifetime learner looking to find purpose, explore career decision-making, manage your ADHD , and or, heal from anxiety, depression, or trauma— I would love to connect with you. You can expect an understanding, inclusive, and explorative approach to help educate and empower you to grow and heal.

There is significant strength in seeking support and guidance when you need it. My clients are often those who reach a point of feeling lost or overwhelmed and understandably cannot move forward on their own. They might feel disconnected from themselves, feel stuck due to past experiences, or recognize that the way they are living their life does not align with what truly makes them happy.

When we are exposed to trauma at an early age, it can seriously impact how we feel about ourselves and our relationships with others. Trauma can also profoundly affect whether we feel this is a safe world and can contribute to depression, anxiety, and relational/familial issues. My practice is from a strengths-based, trauma-informed perspective with a non-judgmental framework. I aim to understand clients’ internal responses and to provide more options for emotional regulation and problem-solving.

Life can bring about many obstacles - whether stressors or a medical condition - and a therapist can facilitate change or healing. I specialize in providing psychotherapy to individuals experiencing adjustment issues to a medical condition or stressor, anxiety, depression, trauma, or a spiritual crisis. If you have cognitive difficulties, I provide cognitive rehabilitation and executive skills coaching to strengthen your mental abilities to engage in home and work. At times, neurological injury brings behavioral changes. We can jointly develop a behavioral plan to manage behaviors to improve relationships and ensure safety.

While I enjoy working with clients from all fields, I specialize in treating creative professionals and artists. I bring to my work a background in the entertainment industry; I understand what it takes to cope with the pressures and anxieties of navigating a career in show business. As a creative, you may be building your career or considering a complete career shift. Regardless of where you are now, the unknowns of where you'll end up next can be anxiety-provoking. We'll work together to explore your inner and outer worlds to understand the patterns that may be aiding or delaying the outcomes you desire for your life.

I believe that therapy should be tailored to your unique needs and be structured around helping you achieve your goals. I use evidence-based practices, approved by the American Psychological Association, to collaboratively work with my clients on overcoming the challenges they face. Trust, communication, and empathy are a core part of my work with clients as I strive to create a comfortable environment to facilitate growth.

I am a licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist working in California. I have years of clinical experience working with various forms of emotional and mental distress and I specialize in ADHD / Neurodivergence, Trauma, and Harm Reduction.

At Gray Matters, we specialize in Neuropsychological and Psychoeducational Assessment to identify problems such as difficulty with memory, attention, speed of thinking, language processing, sensory perception, problem-solving, or impulse control. These cognitive problems can cause people to struggle in school or at work, in their relationships, or at managing their daily affairs. We help people with brain injuries, strokes, ADHD , learning difficulties/disabilities, Alzheimer’s and other dimensions overcome these challenges and engage more fully, independently, and successfully with life.

Kat Valentine is an LGBTQIA+, kink, and poly-affirmative therapist, who works with adults, romantic partners, chosen family, and teens. Kat takes a humanist, collaborative, attachment-focused approach to therapy. She is working towards becoming a certified Emotionally Focused Therapist. She has experience empowering people to work through shame, anxiety, depression, ADHD , coming out, and relational issues. She believes it’s often useful to examine the stories we tell about ourselves and our relationships in order to weave new narratives that better serve us.

If you’ve ever found yourself in a dark place, then you know that you instinctually look for the light. Things happen in our lives that throw us into dark places. It’s easy to get stuck in these places and we can have trouble finding a way out by ourselves. However, we all have the potential to restore and brighten our light again, sometimes we just need a helping hand. We will be that helping hand. Whether your darkness is anxiety, sadness, trauma, low self-esteem, body image issues, ADHD , or relationship dissatisfaction, we will climb into that dark place with you so that you’re not looking for that light alone.

I'm Dr. Dean Leav, licensed psychologist and qualified medical evaluator (QME). I've been featured on NBC, KCAL, HLN, and other programs as an expert psychologist. I provide Evaluation Services, including (and not limited to): diagnostics ( ADHD , Autism, Learning Dis.), cognitive/neuropsychological evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME), immigration-related evaluations, pre-adoption psychological evaluations, parenting/bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, pre-employment evaluations, and legal/forensics/criminal evaluations. These evaluations may be used to meet eligibility for certain services or accommodations.

Is your child having unexpected difficulties learning new skills? Are concentration problems preventing them from getting the most out of their education? Neuropsychological testing, diagnosis, and treatment planning can provide the answers you need to help your child thrive. Rule out childhood disorders, including learning disabilities and ADHD . Identify your child's cognitive strengths and weaknesses using evidence-based practices. Document the need for accommodations on high-stake exams and in the classroom. Together we will create an individualized roadmap to help your child achieve success and well-being.

Do you find yourself completely avoiding or “numbing out” because things seem so overwhelming? Do you find yourself so “revved up” to do things, to only later find yourself completely burned out? Do you feel like you can’t enjoy life because there is a constant pressure to do things and “do them right?” I help YOU manage these heavy feelings, learn coping strategies, and begin discovering “what’s right with you.” I have empowered many clients at UCLA Medicine, The Pain Psychology Center, and The Relational Center feel in order to truly heal. I am a Certified ADHD Clinical Services Provider ( ADHD -CCSP).