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Managing ADHD in El Cajon? Headway connects you with 4,034 licensed providers experienced in executive function coaching, time management training, and evidence-based support. Sessions are available virtually or in-person, with many providers offering free consultations and availability within two weeks.
Alex is a Doctor of Nursing Practice and Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. He brings over 10 years of experience and received his education with honors from UCLA and CSULB. He is an expert in the assessment and treatment of ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, and more.
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“Clients often describe my style as warm, supportive, and infused with humor, which helps create a safe space for exploration and growth.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“My mission is to offer you a safe, affirming space to explore your life, your story, and what matters most to you.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“I believe healing begins with connection, and my goal is to build a collaborative relationship where you feel comfortable sharing your concerns and empowered to move toward meaningful change.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I don't believe psychiatric treatment should be rushed or based on a checklist. My goal is to understand not only your symptoms, but also the biological, psychological, and lifestyle factors that may be contributing to them.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“My practice has a nonjudgmental environment where your feelings and experiences are respected and validated.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I want you to feel safe, heard, and genuinely understood. You don't have to make your story sound better, worse, or more put-together than it is.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Energetic, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
I am a board certified, doctoral prepared PMHNP. I completed my post graduate at National University in Adult, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. I earned my DNP from Azusa Pacific University and graduated from CSUSB MSN program. I have been a faculty at CSUSB since 2014. Extensively trained and a certified Trauma-Informed specialist. I diagnose and treat mental disorders including medication-assisted treatment along with counseling for chemical dependency and substance use disorders.
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I look at the full picture including sleep, nutrition, lifestyle, and what's actually going on in your day-to-day life because those factors are directly tied to how you feel mentally.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Sleep disorder, Stress management
Holistic, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I consider it an honor to navigate life alongside my clients and enjoy creating a therapeutic space that is warm, compassionate, and empowering.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
“I take a humanistic, collaborative approach to help clients feel supported and empowered as they navigate life's challenges.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“If you also live with CKD or receive dialysis, I understand how closely physical and mental health are connected.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I don't believe therapy should consist of spending years talking in circles while your life stays the same.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
“I will listen intently and ask questions to learn more about you so I can determine what type of care is most appropriate.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Hello,
I am Dr. Jaeger and I welcome you to my practice. I look forward to sitting with you, hearing your story, and developing a plan to help you with your concerns and needs.
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“My style is warm, direct, and strengths-based, integrating psychodynamic therapy, CBT, narrative therapy, mindfulness, exposure work, motivational interviewing, and solution focused approaches.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I am a Latinx, queer, non-binary therapist committed to providing affirming, culturally responsive, and relational care.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Holistic, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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“I recognize that seeking help for stigmatized conditions like personality disorders takes tremendous courage, especially after negative experiences with providers.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Direct, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“I focus on building a strong, trusting bond with my clients that serves as a foundation for exploration and change.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Direct, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My hope is to provide healing through having a strong, supportive therapeutic relationship with my clients and ensuring that they feel seen, heard, and empowered to make the wanted changes in their lives.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I create a nonjudgmental space where you can show up as you are and explore what you want to change.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“Trauma work is where my heart is. As Gabor Maté puts it, trauma isn't what happens to you — it's what happens inside you as a result.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I've spent over 15 years in healthcare, and what drives me every day is knowing that mental health challenges don't define you—they're just something we work through together.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I believe that every person has the capacity for growth, healing, and resilience, regardless of where they are in their journey.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“My approach to counseling is strengths based and empowerment focused. I use a collaborative and egalitarian style with people who I works with in counseling.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“My approach is practical, direct, and collaborative. I believe therapy should go beyond simply talking about problems.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I'm a direct therapist, which means I'll share what I'm noticing and offer interpretations, but always in a way that feels collaborative, not overwhelming.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“My approach is holistic and patient-centered, combining psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and therapy to create individualized care plans.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Hello, I’m Cerise Dossman, LCSW.
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 30 years of experience supporting individuals and families through life’s most challenging moments. My background includes community mental health and child welfare, where I’ve helped clients navigate complex trauma, relationship challenges, and major life transitions.
I specialize in working with individuals experiencing trauma, anxiety, stress, relationship challenges, self-esteem concerns, and life transitions.
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I bring with me 10+ years of clinical experience in cognitive behavioral, narrative, and talk therapies working with clients who struggle with negative self talk and other anxiety disorders.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I enjoy providing a warm, supportive environment for people to feel safe challenging themselves to grow and learn about themselves.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My goal is to help clients achieve not only symptom relief, but lasting emotional resilience and a stronger sense of self.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I am deeply committed to providing a gentle and compassionate healing space for those who have endured childhood trauma, sexual abuse, complex PTSD and struggles with dating/ relationships.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, PTSD
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“Therapy with me is collaborative, open-minded, and affirming. I meet you where you are, honor your pace, and support you in reaching goals that feel meaningful and realistic for your life.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I believe in meeting individuals where they are and building a genuine therapeutic partnership where you feel heard, respected, and empowered on your path to wellness and recovery with personalized, evidence-based strategies, continuous guidance,...”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“I am passionate about helping people, especially those with limited English who have mental health struggles.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I don't bring a one-size-fits-all approach to my sessions because real people don't fit neatly into protocols.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I work to build an empowering and welcoming rapport with my patients, while also providing evidence-based psychotherapeutic interventions.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I specialize in nervous system and identity rebirth. I have been helping clients for over 15 years...”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
“I believe good mental health care starts with connection—taking the time to listen, understand the whole person, and create a treatment plan together.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Creative, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
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About our providers who can help with ADHD located within 20 miles of El Cajon, CA
Number of therapists within 20 miles of El Cajon, CA
29+
Average years in practice
9 years
Top specialties offered
- 100%Anxiety
- 100%ADD/ADHD
- 100%Depression
- 93%Stress management
- 83%Relationship issues
Insurances accepted
- 100%Aetna
- 76%Anthem Blue Cross California
- 72%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 66%Providence Health Plan
- 62%Cigna
Languages spoken
- 79%English
- 31%Spanish
- 7%Tagalog
- 3%Hindi
- 3%Mandarin
How they see their clients
- 93%In-person or online
- 7%In-person only
Provider gender
- 76%Woman
- 24%Man
License types
- 52%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 21%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 10%Clinical Psychologist
- 10%Nurse Practitioner
- 3%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Treatment approaches
- 100%Individual therapy
- 38%Family therapy
- 28%Child or adolescent therapy
- 24%Couples therapy
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