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ADHD therapists and psychiatrists in San Francisco, CA
Top ADHD therapists and psychiatrists in San Francisco, CA
Struggling with concentration, procrastination, or impulse control? Headway connects San Francisco residents with neurodiversity-affirming providers who specialize in ADHD through mindfulness-based interventions, cognitive restructuring, and personalized productivity strategies to help you thrive.
My name is Gerardo Salinas. I have been a Licensed Clinical Social worker and therapist for more than 13 years. I have worked with adults, youth, and families from varied life experiences. I enjoy working with clients from diverse backgrounds.
My goal is to provide a space that feels warm, non-judgmental and more importantly helpful. I work with adults, adolescents and adults who are experiencing trauma, depression, anxiety, grief and many of the other effects and challenges.
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About our providers who can help with ADHD located within 20 miles of San Francisco, CA
- 100%Stress management
- 100%Anxiety
- 100%ADD/ADHD
- 100%Depression
- 82%Relationship issues
- 96%Aetna
- 64%Anthem Blue Cross California
- 64%Providence Health Plan
- 54%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 36%Cigna
- 96%English
- 7%Russian
- 7%Spanish
- 4%Cantonese
- 4%French
- 93%In-person or online
- 7%In-person only
- 61%Woman
- 32%Man
- 7%Non-binary
- 46%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 14%Clinical Psychologist
- 14%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 14%Nurse Practitioner
- 7%Medical Doctor
- 96%Individual therapy
- 39%Child or adolescent therapy
- 32%Family therapy
- 29%Couples therapy
Frequently asked questions
Find an expert who truly understands ADHD
Headway helps you stay on track with expert-guided support for ADHD — from finding the right therapist or psychiatrist, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.
Factors to Consider When Choosing an ADHD Therapist in San Francisco
Finding ADHD therapists in San Francisco starts with knowing what kind of support fits your needs. Therapists can help with executive function skills, cognitive behavioral therapy for ADHD, emotional regulation, procrastination, focus, organization, and related concerns like anxiety or depression. A psychiatrist for ADHD can support medication management, while a psychologist may offer ADHD evaluation or testing. Some people work with a therapist, a prescriber, or both. If you’re searching for an ADHD therapist for adults, pediatric ADHD support, or a therapist for ADHD in women, look for those details in each therapist’s listed specialties and bio.
San Francisco has many therapists across neighborhoods like the Mission, SoMa, the Richmond, and Pacific Heights, which can make it harder to narrow your options. Consider whether an in-person office works with your commute, transit route, or schedule, or whether virtual appointments give you more flexibility. Since anxiety and depression can also appear alongside ADHD, it helps to choose a therapist with experience in ADHD and related concerns. Before booking, review each bio for approach, appointment availability, session style, and whether a free phone consultation is offered.
Therapy in San Francisco can be a significant investment without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and understand what you may pay before care begins. Headway helps you search for ADHD therapists who are accepting new patients, review detailed bios, verify your insurance, and see estimated out-of-pocket costs before you book. From there, you can compare therapists, choose the format that fits your schedule, and book directly when you’re ready.
If you're already taking psychiatric medication and considering switching providers, talk to your current prescriber before changing or stopping any medication — most psychiatric medications shouldn't be stopped abruptly. Anyone experiencing thoughts of self-harm or in acute crisis should call 988 or go to the nearest emergency department rather than wait for an outpatient appointment.
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