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ADHD therapists and psychiatrists in La Jolla, CA

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Top ADHD therapists and psychiatrists in La Jolla, CA

Whether you're struggling with hyperactivity, inattention, or procrastination, La Jolla residents can find compassionate ADHD support through Headway's network of 4,042 licensed providers. We offer evidence-based approaches including cognitive restructuring and habit tracking, with sessions available online or in-person to fit your schedule and insurance coverage.

Sisi Yu

Sisi Yu

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 5.4 mi away • San Diego, CA


“Many of my clients are high-achieving teens and adults who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, burnout, or patterns around alcohol or substance use.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brian Lamoreux

Brian Lamoreux

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 3.5 mi away • San Diego, CA


Hi, I'm Brian! I'm a licensed counselor with a background in holistic medicine as well. I've worked with a variety of mental health concerns, with my primary specialty being treating trauma.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Margie Martin

Margie Martin

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5.2 mi away • San Diego, CA


“I still consider it a rare privilege to sit with clients in this work, especially those carrying grief, navigating a shifting health picture, or trying to rebuild a relationship that no longer fits the life they want.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Karla Wolff

Karla Wolff

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 6.7 mi away • San Diego, CA


“My style is collaborative, down-to-earth, and relational- I believe therapy should feel safe and empowering.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shih Chiang Tang

Shih Chiang Tang

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5.9 mi away • San Diego, CA


“I specialize in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and have a particular passion for working with high-risk clients navigating suicidal ideation, self-harm, and intense emotional distress.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kelly Carll

Kelly Carll

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7.4 mi away • San Diego, CA


“I believe that therapy should be a safe, collaborative space where clients feel empowered to make decisions that most align with their values and needs.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Suzanne LaFleur

Suzanne LaFleur

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7.4 mi away • San Diego, CA


“My goal is for clients to leave sessions with greater clarity, resilience, and confidence in their ability to create meaningful change.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Stephanie Massey

Stephanie Massey

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 8.1 mi away • San Diego, CA


I am very honest, caring, real and genuine. Encouragement and support for their future journey.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Dr. Joseph Ritkes

Dr. Joseph Ritkes

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9 mi away • San Diego, CA


My name is Joey Ritkes (he/him). I have been working as a mental health therapist for over five years. My practice has primarily been specialized in working with LGBTQ+ youth. However, I have worked with couples, families, emerging adults, and adults from all backgrounds. I am a client-centered therapist who enjoys working collaboratively with my clients to meet their goals.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Theresa Russell

Theresa Russell

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9 mi away • San Diego, CA


“In our work, we slow things down and listen more closely—to your body, your emotions, and your intuition.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Creative, Inquisitive
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

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Nuri Alberga

Nuri Alberga

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 8.6 mi away • San Diego, CA


“I specialize in helping adults with anxiety, depression, or ADHD when medications haven't worked well or have caused unwanted side effects.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Pardeep Gill

Pardeep Gill

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • Fremont, CA


“I listen first and prescribe thoughtfully. Before recommending medication, I want to understand the full picture...”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sokia Shehee

Sokia Shehee

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9 mi away • San Diego, CA


I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience in the mental health field (12 in private practice). I work with individuals ages 3 and up, as well as couples. I am trauma informed, a certified clinical supervisor, and EMDR trained (currently not accepting EMDR patients). I hold a plethora of CEUs in mental health disorders and have owned my own practice for several years, offering in person and telehealth services.

CSUB BA Psychology 2002

CSUB Master of Social Work 2004

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Louisa Triandis

Louisa Triandis

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • Solana Beach, CA


“I'm direct, warm, and genuinely invested in helping you get unstuck — whether that's you, your kid, or your whole family system.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Roger Brian Storrs

Dr. Roger Brian Storrs

Psychologist

In-person • 11 mi away • San Diego, CA


“The foundation of my training comes from Neo-Freudian thinking and practice, holding an optimistic view of personality development.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Pamela Joy Abao

Pamela Joy Abao

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 8.9 mi away • San Diego, CA


“I specialize in treating mood disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma-related conditions, and co-occurring substance use disorders.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Energetic, Holistic
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Mark Raskin

Mark Raskin

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.9 mi away • San Diego, CA


“Mark is a supportive, perceptive and skilled therapist, offering a safe therapeutic space, and capable of being fully present with his clients.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Jareny Horowitz

Jareny Horowitz

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • Coronado, CA


“I believe that you are the ultimate expert in your own life, and my role is to walk alongside you as we navigate the cycles that keep you feeling stuck.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Sean Harris

Dr. Sean Harris

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Cardiff, CA


“My approach to therapy is client-centered and collaborative, focusing on integrating Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) principles.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ashley Quiroz

Ashley Quiroz

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 9 mi away • San Diego, CA


“With over fifteen years of clinical experience, I focus on individual, couples, and family therapy for adults 18 and older.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Rachel Gasca

Rachel Gasca

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.1 mi away • San Diego, CA


I have a decade of experience treating adults and adolescents. I take a holistic and trauma-informed approach to mental health care. My therapeutic approach is integrative, person-centered, solution-focused, mindfulness-based, and CBT-based. I am a bilingual Latina clinician with an emphasis on the BIPOC experience.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Ethan Messer

Ethan Messer

Therapist

In-person • 14 mi away • La Mesa, CA


“My approach to therapy is relational, and combines cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)...”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+
Energetic, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sandee San Mateo

Sandee San Mateo

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • National City, CA


“My goal is for you to leave with a clearer understanding of your mental health, a personalized plan for moving forward, and tools you can use right away to manage symptoms.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Panic disorders
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Jennifer Marino-Kibbee

Jennifer Marino-Kibbee

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Encinitas, CA


“I strive to create a safe and affirming space where you feel comfortable enough to open up and begin to trust in the relationship we're developing.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kristina Bailey

Kristina Bailey

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • San Diego, CA


“I provide a safe and warm environment where one can learn about themselves, and problem solve ways to better their mental health trajectory.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Claudia Villarreal

Claudia Villarreal

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Chula Vista, CA


I genuinely like people, have always love to help ,

Will take my clients through the therapeutic process, with empathy and care for their experience in therapy to be a positive one.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 15 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brenda Leon

Brenda Leon

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • Chula Vista, CA


“My approach is to collaboratively personalize a plan that works for YOU based on YOUR goals and needs.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dora Diaz Sanchez

Dora Diaz Sanchez

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • Chula Vista, CA


“I firmly believe that consistent effort and a willingness to work on oneself can lead to the changes you desire.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dora Cuiriz

Dora Cuiriz

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • Chula Vista, CA


Hi, I'm Dora, a licensed therapist with extensive experience working with a diverse range of populations, including teens, young adults, parents, and adults facing multiple life changes. I have training in DBT, Incredible Years parenting, and holistic approaches.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Sharmin Nabi

Dr. Sharmin Nabi

Psychiatrist

Virtual & in-person • 7 mi away • San Diego, CA


“My approach combines evidence-based medication management with psychodynamic and supportive principles.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Jennifer Little

Jennifer Little

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • San Diego, CA


“I grew up as a caretaker for my single mother who suffered from mental health issues. She committed suicide when I was only fifteen...”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Cindy Way

Cindy Way

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Chula Vista, CA


“Therapy with me is not about pushing or fixing—it's about understanding your patterns, restoring internal trust, and creating more ease in how you relate to yourself and others.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Katy Caslav

Katy Caslav

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Carlsbad, CA


“Together, we'll work collaboratively to identify your goals, develop coping strategies, and cultivate resilience to navigate life's ups and downs with greater ease and confidence.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Panic disorders
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Ronda Jacobs Lmft

Ronda Jacobs Lmft

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • San Marcos, CA


I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, and Lead Clinician. I received my Master of Arts from Western Kentucky University have been a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist since 1996 and provided services in child welfare settings involving abused and neglected children and parents who experienced addiction, trauma, PTSD, depression, and anxiety. I also have years of experience working in a private practice setting, working with teens, adults, couples and active duty military. I also specialize in treating trauma and PTSD using EMDR.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Pooja Parashar

Pooja Parashar

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • San Diego, CA


“I'm passionate about making therapy accessible & breaking the stigma of seeking help, especially with clients of color.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dennis Le

Dennis Le

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • La Mesa, CA


“I am passionate about working for people of color in particular Asian folks as they're not many of us as therapists available.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Jesus Velazquez

Jesus Velazquez

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • Escondido, CA


Helping others has always been a desire of mine. Helping clients with a variety of issues such as anxiety, relationship issues, marriage issues, parenting, life skills, pornography, anger, and many more. I have seen and heard a lot of issues from a lot of different people who have had hardship and others who just needed guidance. I believe that we all come from different walks of life and sometimes on our journey; we may get steered in the wrong direction. It is my desire to help guide you back in the right direction. I want to validate your emotions and makes sure you are heard.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Energetic, Humorous
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Carolyn Millikin

Carolyn Millikin

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • Vista, CA


“My clients feel seen and understood following our sessions. They have new coping skills and are validated as they progress.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Karen Alvarado Alvarado

Karen Alvarado Alvarado

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • San Marcos, CA


“My approach is warm, collaborative, and practical—focused on helping you understand what's going on beneath the surface while also giving you tools you can actually use in your daily life.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kathleen Dale

Kathleen Dale

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • Oceanside, CA


“I often use a variety of evidence-based therapies, such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

About our providers who can help with ADHD located within 20 miles of La Jolla, CA

Number of therapists within 20 miles of La Jolla, CA
There are over 36 therapists in La Jolla, CA accepting new patients.
36+
Average years in practice
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10 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Anxiety
  • 100%ADD/ADHD
  • 97%Depression
  • 94%Stress management
  • 86%Relationship issues
Insurances accepted
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  • 97%Aetna
  • 64%Anthem Blue Cross California
  • 61%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 58%Providence Health Plan
  • 56%Cigna
Languages spoken
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  • 83%English
  • 28%Spanish
  • 6%Tagalog
  • 3%Hindi
  • 3%Korean
How they see their clients
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  • 94%In-person or online
  • 6%In-person only
Provider gender
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  • 75%Woman
  • 25%Man
License types
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  • 42%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 19%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 17%Clinical Psychologist
  • 11%Nurse Practitioner
  • 8%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 39%Family therapy
  • 31%Child or adolescent therapy
  • 19%Couples therapy

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