ADHD Therapists in Thousand Oaks, CA

Is your child struggling with emotional or social issues at home or in school? Do you feel lost on how best to support your child at this time? Maybe you feel exhausted and frustrated from constant disagreements, tantrums, and meltdowns. I know how challenging it can be when your child is going through a difficult time and I would love the opportunity to relieve some of that burden. I come to your home for therapy sessions, where your child is most comfortable so I can get to know who they truly are. I see children and adolescents (7-17yrs), and their families, to help them learn the skills to manage anxiety, ADHD , and other issues.

Welcome to the webpage for Jason Blanton, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist.

I specialize with children, adolescents, and families struggling with educational issues as well as personal struggles. I also specialize with college students dealing with anxiety, homesickness, and other life transitions. My expertise focuses in the area of ADHD , Learning Disabilities, and oppositional behaviors as well. I have worked in the school system for over 25 years. Finally, for those of you in your adult years, I offer individual and couples therapy with a direct straightforward approach. I believe in improving communication and helping you thrive in your couple and family relationships.

Every person sometimes struggles with difficult situations or feelings. I know seeking help can be scary. However, I truly believe that you can make positive changes in your life, and I would like to help. I strive to create a warm, supportive and collaborate environment, where clients can feel safe to work through difficult emotions, thoughts and experiences. As a cognitive behavioral therapist I believe that our thoughts influence our feelings and mood, which, in turn, influence our choices. I strive to give clients the tools and strategies to feel empowered to make positive and healthy changes in their life.

Lifespan is a center specializing in mental health diagnosis and treatment across all ages. We specialize in providing psychological testing, neuropsychological evaluations, and neurodevelopmental assessments and provide diagnostic clarity, referrals, resources, and treatment plans. We help in identifying learning disabilities, developmental disabilities, issues with attention, and memory and learning complaints, to name a few. Psychological testing can help to clarify between different diagnoses (e.g., ADHD vs Anxiety), provide answers about general difficulties you or your child may be having, and be used for schools to help accommodate you or your child’s needs. We help you better understand your strengths and identify areas of support. Furthermore, we specialize in pre-surgical evaluations (e.g., bariatric, reconstructive, etc.) and work directly with surgeons to optimize outcomes.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist at Lifespan who specializes in working with children, adolescents, and families, providing both therapy and psychological testing. Testing includes assessing for attention, learning, and autism in children and teens. I received my doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from Loma Linda University, and completed an APA accredited postdoctoral residency at Kaiser Permanente in Northern California. In my graduate training, I have worked within outpatient, hospital, and community mental health settings, and received specialized training in early childhood and psychological testing.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Post Master's Certificate in Advanced Clinical Social Work Practice. I have worked in private practice for the past 18 years, specializing in Structured Assessments and ongoing Individual, Couples and Family Therapy with individuals and families who sustain a variety of neurological and learning challenges.

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I have a wide range of training and experience working to help people with depression, anxiety, and problems with attention, concentration, and organization. This includes children with learning and behavior problems and adults with social interaction difficulties. Soldiers Project to treat soldiers returning from deployment, with deployment related problems, and their families. My primary goal is to aid people in finding their way to a happier life by identifying emotional and cognitive barriers.

We are a full-service Regional Mental Health Diagnostic and Treatment Center. We specialize in providing diagnostic evaluations to identify learning disabilities, attention and memory problems in children and adults. Psychological testing is used for the assessment of ADHD , memory and cognitive decline, personality, mood/bipolar, learning disorders, Autism, visual processing weaknesses, and developmental delay (ages newborn to 3 years). Psychological testing can also be used for schools to help accommodate your child's needs.

Dr. Mangat views therapy as a powerful tool to help people solve problems, feel empowered in their search for increasing insight and awareness, reduce emotional suffering and bring about real and lasting change. She has clinical expertise in addictions and co-occurring disorders like PTSD, Bipolar Disorder, Depression and Anxiety Disorders. Whether you are struggling with emotional distress, addictive behaviors or relationship problems she will, first, work collaboratively with you to precisely define the problem and then set goals moving towards growth and change. She is skillful in different modes and theories of therapy and will precisely tailor therapy to your specific needs.

Welcome, and here’s a bit about my practice! I am client-centered in training so therapy is about you and your goals, not mine. I strive to be honest, to “hold up a mirror" to help people get more clear on who they are and what they truly value. I have found that most benefit specifically from this pairing of therapeutic challenge and caring support. My passion is working with people who process differently, might identify as neurodivergent. This includes medical terms like ADHD , ASD, personality disorders, substance abuse, eating disorders, trauma, self-injury, bipolar disorders, etc. The goal is self-acceptance and empowerment!

Are you Autistic or ADHD ? My clients are self-identified and professionally assessed neurodivergent (Autistic, ADHD , and OCD) adolescents and adults, often finding themselves struggling with problems related to their executive functioning, anxiety, or poor self-esteem. I am a neurodivergent-affirming psychologist and emphasize helping clients love themselves. Many of my clients have dealt with a history of invalidation, a lack of proper support, or are seeking specialized help. Often I see neurodivergent clients who have seen previous providers that have been unable to help them find wellness.

Do you find yourself feeling stuck, alone, or overwhelemed? Are you looking for tools to help with the stressors of life, or need help finding your passion? I know these feelings and desires, and am here to help. I work with adults who identify as Neurodivergent ( ADHD , ASD, OCD, and more) looking for a place to feel seen, heard, and understood. I also work with anyone needing help with managing Stress, Anxiety, Life Transitions, and Career challenges. My practice centers around the components of mindfulness, self-compassion, and taking values-guided action to make meaningful and lasting change in our lives.

An important step toward living a happier and more fulfilling life involves recognizing the need and desire for change. I believe that therapy can be a very important and effective tool for bringing about positive change in one's life. I work collaboratively with you to set goals, and use strengths to complement and minimize weaknesses standing in the way of achieving these goals. I am passionate about working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families on a wide array of issues including anxiety, depression, parenting, behavioral challenges, self-esteem, relationship problems, and life transitions.

I have a passion for helping people of all ages relieve & control stress, anxiety, fears, phobias, ADD , ADHD , OCD, IBS, pain and weight issues. I also help people free themselves from smoking, drug, alcohol and food addictions. I am an accredited and approved Mandatory Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) presenter specifically for Stress & Substance Abuse for attorneys, paralegals and C.P.A.s. One of my specialties is weight release as a Certified Weight Loss & Hypnosis Specialist. I am also a Certified Coach Practitioner, specializing in life, business and executive coaching to help people reach their personal and professional goals.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist at Lifespan with 20 years of experience providing mental health services to children and adults. In addition to my doctoral degree I completed an additional two-year training program to specialize in neuropsychology. I work with patients with a variety of mental health concerns such as depression, anxiety, autism, learning disabilities, ADHD , PTSD, memory impairment and concussions.

I use traditional talk therapy, expressive arts therapy, play and sand tray therapy to help individuals, children, adolescents and their families solve issues that are roadblocks to growth and development. I have experience in trauma and abuse including sexual abuse, divorce issues, anxiety, depression, ADHD and school refusal. I have had much success in helping individuals and families identify their troubled areas and work through them to achieve a more satisfying life. I believe each person is a unique being with special talents and traits and this uniqueness is respected and nurtured during our work together.