ADHD Therapists in Sacramento, CA

Thinking about finding a therapist can be a challenging task. Will I like this person? Will he or she treat me with kindness and respect? Will this person judge me or make me feel worse than I already feel? Do I even need therapy? Do not let these thoughts deny you the opportunity of developing a healthy therapeutic relationship with a therapist that you trust. It is within the safety of this unique relationship that positive, life changes can occur. Please take time to read about my practice below and see if I would be a good fit for you.

Are you, or your child, struggling with ADHD , sleep problems, anxiety, depression, Traumatic Brain Injury, PTSD, Autistic, Attachment or Neurodevelopment disorders? Are the symptoms making school, family and/or work life difficult? Or, are you an athlete or business person who excels but wants to perform even better? Perhaps you are spiritual and wanting to improve your meditation or mindfulness practice. Neurofeedback provides you healing, relief and peak performance through its' non-invasive use of neurologically relevant feedback by sound and sight cues to gently inform your brain toward what is naturally best for it.

Congratulations! You have Chosen to make one of the bravest and most difficult decisions we can make as human beings; to take charge of your mental health. Here to help guide you through that journey of healing and acceptance is Juan Gomez. Juan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 5 Years of experience as a therapist treating ailments such as ADHD , Anxiety/Panic disorders, Behavioral Issues, Developmental Disabilities, Depression, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Sexual and Physical Abuse and childhood Traumas. Juan also specializes family dysfunction and familial Relationships and works with clients 12+ years.

If your child struggles with peers, attention, school, or mood/ anxiety, I can provide a comprehensive neuropsychological assessment to help you learn what is going on and what next steps to take. This assessment answers questions related to concerns for ADHD , autism, learning disabilities, or medical conditions. The goal is to figure out how to best support your child! In some cases, your child may already have an IEP or 504, but you feel they are not getting all the support they need or you do not understand the results. In these cases, a comprehensive evaluation may help.

Do you find yourself becoming stressed and anxious frequently and wonder if you may benefit from therapy or medication? Do you frequently find that you/your child have difficulty staying focused on tasks? Do you/your child frequently misplace items, become distracted easily, or have trouble with time management? Have you ever wondered if you/your child meet criteria for ADHD , a learning disability, or a mental health diagnosis?

Therapy can be a powerful tool in deepening relationships, moving through pain, tolerating discomfort, and understanding the unknown! My therapeutic work is rooted in guiding clients to realize their own potential. I develop an empathic, therapeutic relationship with my clients to generate self-directed change. By meeting you where you are at, and helping you see parts of yourself that may feel inaccessible, we can move toward you living life the way you want to.

Jennifer is an ADHD Coach with over 10 years experience working as an Occupational Therapist. As someone living with ADHD , she can appreciate the challenges that can be experienced. Jennifer specializes in helping individuals make lasting positive changes in their health and wellness. Her clinical background enables her to provide the necessary tools to guide, support, and assist clients in achieving their desired goals. With a Master of Science in OT, she studied neuroscience, cognition and executive function. Simply put – she understands how the ADHD brain works.

Dr. Ekemo recently relocated his practice to Auburn, CA from Bellevue Washington. He has been providing psychological services for over 20 years mainly to public safety agencies (pre-employment screening, fitness for duty, critical incident debriefings, job coaching and management consultations). He also specializes in individual Neuropsychological evaluations (brain injuries, dementia etc.) and Risk Management consultations to private sector organizations and HR departments. If you are an employer or school concerned about violence in your work setting; training programs and workshops are available for your staff.

Dr. Lauren Lerza provides neuropsychological and psychological evaluations. If your child is struggling in school, having attention difficulties, experienced a brain injury, or is having behavioral issues, Dr. Lerza's comprehensive evaluations can help you better understand how to best support your child or yourself moving forward. Dr. Lerza's specialty areas are in learning disabilities, ADHD , Autism, and brain injury. Her evaluations focus on answering parent and client questions as to the source of the individual's difficulties, and then on recommendations and resources to best support your child or client moving forward.

Are you seeking answers about learning-related needs. A thorough evaluation is needed to accurately figure that out and to diagnose or "rule out" a Specific Learning Disorder (like dyslexia, dysgraphia, or dyscalculia), ADHD , Autism, or an Intellectual Disability. It will result in recommendations based on a client's unique learning profile. Some may seek testing for other reasons. For example, a college student who has a disability may be entitled to accommodations in school, and for exams. A comprehensive assessment is adapted to meet each person's needs. As a highly skilled Licensed Educational Psychologist, Reed can help.

I offer you a 'strength based' therapy. I use support, introspection, assessment, direction and referral as a way to bring change to your life. We all experience loss, doubt, changes in our life beyond our control. For some people 'Therapy' is a place to re-charge. For others is it a vital experience needed to explore core issues ( trauma ) and re-organize their sense of self and move forward. I believe I offer a safe place online for you to grow. Online Zoom sesions only. I enjoy working on issues of anxiety, depression, relationships and parenting. I am a survivor of the Camp Fire and feel qualified to work with other survivors.

I meet with parents who are struggling with a variety of challenges including transitioning into parenthood, co-parenting, managing a child's challenging behavioral or emotional issues, balancing caregiving responsibilities with other aspects of life, foster/adoption, or relating to and caring for a child with special needs. I help to develop strength and confidence for the challenges of parenthood by partnering with the caregiver at any stage of parenthood. I help improve the quality of relationships between parents and their children.

I offer a variety of services and many can be offered through telemedicine. I have experience with various medical-legal evaluations, such as personal injury as an expert, fitness for duty, retirement disability, & workers' compensation. I am a psychologist and neuropsychologist Qualified Medical Examiner (QME), since 2015. I have expertise in clinical diagnosis, teaching “Adult Psychopathology” at California Northstate University (CNSU) since 2019, a school of professional psychology. I also teach "Neuropsychology” & “Best Practices Treatment for Adults," and "Psychological Testing."

If you're reading this, you may be struggling with the unique challenges that come with ADHD . You may feel like you're constantly forgetting things, have trouble paying attention, or struggle to stay organized. You may feel like you're not living up to your full potential or that you're constantly falling short of your goals. As a therapist specializing in ADHD , I understand the frustration, overwhelm, and self-doubt that can come with this neurotype. But I also know that with the right support and strategies, individuals with ADHD can lead fulfilling, successful lives.

I have been a therapist for 35 years working in non-profits, managed care, and private practice. My current work is couples therapy utilizing a relationship focused, resolution based approach. I have experience in working with anxiety/depression; trauma; ADHD ; eating disorders; and family therapy. I am a Social Work Professor at Sacramento State Univ. I conduct workshops nationwide/internationally. I serve as the Clinical Director of the Gender Health Center, an agency serving the transgendercommunity. I have worked with hunderds of transgender youth and their families. I teach for the Vancouver School for Narrative Therapy.