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ADHD therapists and psychiatrists in San Mateo, CA

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Top ADHD therapists and psychiatrists in San Mateo, CA

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Dr. Brad Novak

Dr. Brad Novak

Psychiatrist

In-person • 4 mi away • Belmont, CA


Welcome! I specialize in medication management (psychopharmacology) of depression, anxiety disorders, OCD and ADHD of adult patients. I graduated from the Stanford Psychiatry Residency Program in 2004 where I served as chief resident and have been in private practice since 2005. You may learn more about my practice at https://sfpsychiatrylaw.com. Please note that the first appointment is done in my office in Belmont. I talk to prospective clients on the phone before booking the inital intake appointment. I am not able to take all the patients who wish to schedule.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Challenging, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Josie Valderrama

Dr. Josie Valderrama

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • San Francisco, CA


“I believe the real work happens in the thirteen days between appointments, when learning is practiced in your real world!”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Amilia Rodriguez

Amilia Rodriguez

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • San Francisco, CA


“I take a holistic, client-centered approach rooted in Gestalt principles, focusing on mind, body, and emotions.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

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Larissa Tam

Larissa Tam

Therapist

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


“My practice is rooted in creating a safe, compassionate, and neurodiversity-affirming space where clients can explore their emotions, build resilience, and develop practical skills for daily life.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, Maternal mental health
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Pardeep Gill

Pardeep Gill

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 16 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
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

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Dr. Cristina LaFarre

Dr. Cristina LaFarre

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • San Francisco, CA


“Seeking help for your mental health is a sign of strength, and I am proud of people who advocate for their well-being.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Stephanie Denton

Stephanie Denton

Therapist

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


“I take a psychodynamic and trauma-informed approach, meaning we look at how past experiences and relationships may still be influencing your present-day emotions and connections.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

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Melody Claiborne

Melody Claiborne

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Oakland, CA


“My approach is structured and results-oriented. I prioritize getting you the right treatment quickly...”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

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Dr. Thomas Browne

Dr. Thomas Browne

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • San Francisco, CA


“They usually tell me that they feel comfortable with me as a professional, heard, not judged, and respected.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Svetlana Tikhonova

Svetlana Tikhonova

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Los Altos, CA


“I believe therapy is a collaborative process, and I try to create a safe space where even the most uncomfortable topics and life experiences are welcome to be seen and understood with respect.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Serena Wu

Dr. Serena Wu

Psychiatrist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Emeryville, CA


“I see psychiatric treatment not simply as symptom management, but as a way to support people through periods of transition, stress, and uncertainty — with thoughtfulness, structure, and compassion.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

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Erik Kahn

Erik Kahn

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • Oakland, CA


I’m a licensed therapist trained in somatic psychology at the California Institute of Integral Studies. I work with individuals, couples, and men, supporting clients with anxiety (including social anxiety), depression, ADHD, relationship challenges, trauma, and life transitions. I also help people navigating loneliness, work-related stress, and cultural or identity-related experiences, including multiracial relationships. My goal is to help people better understand themselves, their patterns, and how they relate to others. I tend to be warm, down-to-earth, and collaborative, while also being direct when it’s helpful.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues
Creative, Direct, Humorous
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Linda Fong

Linda Fong

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Emeryville, CA


Are you in life transition or coping with anxiety and stress ? Are you searching for deeper meaning to feel more joy and peace? Are you going through life’s uncertainty due to factors of life transition, illness, aging, identity crisis, retirement, loss of loved ones, financial stress, women’s hormonal changes? Do you want more Meaningful positive experiences and becoming your Best Authentic Self?

I am here to provide you with compassionate care, kindness and psychological and emotional support. You deserve to experience peace of mind and wellness. Life invites growth through transitions which require us to change and make tough decisions. am here to support you to THRIVE in times of change.

About Me:

I am guided by my values of Compassion, Wisdom, Healing and Empowerment. My focus is helping people THRIVE in healthy lifestyle and wellbeing.

I practice Ayurveda, a holistic lifestyle system from India that promotes balance of mind, body, and spirit through daily habits, nutrition, and self-care.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Diabetes
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mark Abelson

Mark Abelson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • Oakland, CA


Hi, I'm Mark.

I work with adolescents, teens, young adults, and adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, anger, and relationships.

If you feel overwhelmed by emotions, we can face these challenges together with a good plan and the right tools. I have a lot of experience working with neurodiversity, anxiety, and self-harm.

Therapy can expand and strengthen your network of support, especially during difficult times. Reach out today--I'd love to answer any questions and share more.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dong Bui

Dong Bui

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • San Francisco, CA


I'm an LCSW and been in private practice since 2019. Most of my experience is in community mental health, supporting symptom management of trauma, depression and anxiety.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Camille Lendormy

Camille Lendormy

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • San Francisco, CA


“My approach to providing care includes empathetic listening, unconditional positive regard, transparency and radical curiosity.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Diler Bilgin

Diler Bilgin

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 20 mi away • Fremont, CA


“I aim to create a warm, supportive space where you can talk openly, feel understood, and begin to make sense of what you're going through.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Paul Oglesby

Paul Oglesby

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Albany, CA


“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

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Sandra Berger

Sandra Berger

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 20 mi away • Berkeley, CA


“My approach is depth-oriented, using a systemic lens to help clients work toward meaningful life goals while strengthening their capacity for connection.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Judith Rosenberg

Judith Rosenberg

Therapist

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


As a mature therapist with more than 35 years of experience, I bring both professional expertise and the wisdom that comes from a lifetime of helping people navigate life's challenges. I have extensive experience working with anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship difficulties, and life transitions.

I believe that every person has the capacity to heal and grow. I work comfortably with people from diverse cultural, spiritual, and socioeconomic backgrounds and strive to create a warm, respectful environment where clients feel safe, heard, and genuinely understood. I love my work and consider it a privilege to walk alongside people as they create healthier, more meaningful lives.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Grief or loss
Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Bella Lurie

Bella Lurie

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • Berkeley, CA


“According to a rich variety of spiritual traditions, all major setbacks in life can be "solved" by a particular attitude towards these setbacks...”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Humorous, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Anna O'Connor

Anna O'Connor

Therapist

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


“We'll explore ways you are shaped by family, community, and culture, and what this means about how you show up in the world.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Lauren Bittner

Lauren Bittner

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 26 mi away • San Jose, CA


“I work with adolescents and adults navigating childhood and/or sexual trauma, identity, and the complex terrain of relationships and life transitions.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sarah Udor

Sarah Udor

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

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


“My expertise is in delivering comprehensive healthcare that addresses both physical and psychological aspects of wellness.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, OCD
Holistic, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Shannon Geenty

Shannon Geenty

Therapist

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


“My approach is warm, empathetic, and down to earth. In our work together, you can expect a supportive, non-judgmental space...”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Jing Zhang

Jing Zhang

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • San Ramon, CA


“I build up a therapeutic rapport quickly with every client as change happens through this genuine and meaningful connection.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Juliana Sao Tiago

Juliana Sao Tiago

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 27 mi away • Walnut Creek, CA


“I especially enjoy supporting immigrants and multicultural clients who may be balancing different cultures, family expectations, relationships, and the challenges of building a life in a new country.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Elise Holland

Elise Holland

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • Mill Valley, CA


“I tailor my approach to best serve my clients, using various modalities to support them such as Internal Family Systems, Eye-Movement Densitization and Reprocessing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical...”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD
Affirming, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Dr. Bongjoo Hwang

Dr. Bongjoo Hwang

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 28 mi away • Campbell, CA


“I use an integrative approach drawing from client-centered, cognitive behavioral therapy, relational, system's and other approaches to meet the client's specific needs.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Michelle Ho

Michelle Ho

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • San Jose, CA


I'm an open minded individual and welcome any topics in treatment

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Adeleine Conanan

Dr. Adeleine Conanan

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 27 mi away • Walnut Creek, CA


“I bring a multicultural lens to my work, with a particular interest in supporting immigrant families—especially Latino and Asian American clients—as well as LGBTQ+ and gender-diverse folks.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Denise Alfaro

Denise Alfaro

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 27 mi away • Walnut Creek, CA


“I focus on giving you concrete, real-world tools that lead to noticeable changes in your everyday life.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

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Dr. Dana Kahn

Dr. Dana Kahn

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 28 mi away • Corte Madera, CA


“I am an active participant in the treatment and I believe that a therapeutic relationship must be based on trust and mutual respect.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Men's issues
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
David Powers

David Powers

Therapist

In-person • Santa Cruz, CA


“My approach is solution focused and direct. From a foundation of behavioral science, empathy and compassion, I enable a safe and transparent experience with an emphasis on empowerment, clarity, and intentionality.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Jackie Crossley

Jackie Crossley

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Santa Cruz, CA


“I believe my role as a therapist is to assist you through difficult moments in your life with the goal of giving you the skills to use even after therapy is complete.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Stephanie Silvinson

Stephanie Silvinson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Tracy, CA


There are some things in life that are too hard to face alone. If you or a loved one have experienced trauma, relationship struggles, stresses related to parenting or taking care of an aging parent, grief at the loss of a beloved member of your life, anxiety, depression, survivor or witness to abuse, or seeking tools for living with wellness. Please come and be welcome in a healing space.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
William Wright

William Wright

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Rocklin, CA


“I love working with children, teens, adults, and families, meeting each person right where they are.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Family issues, Grief or loss, Infertility
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Misty Steffen

Misty Steffen

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • San Rafael, CA


“My style is warm, empathic, and direct. I believe in treating each person as a whole, drawing on both conventional and holistic lenses to build a collaborative path that honors your unique story and goals.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Lindsay Fisher

Lindsay Fisher

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • El Segundo, CA


“My practice is founded on the belief that every individual deserves skilled, compassionate care regardless of how complex their presentation may be.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Leonardo Garcia

Leonardo Garcia

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Visalia, CA


“Additionally, for longer-term treatment, utilize sand tray, expressive arts, mindfulness, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and other treatment modalities tailored to each client.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 14 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

About our providers who can help with ADHD located within 20 miles of San Mateo, CA

Number of therapists within 20 miles of San Mateo, CA
There are over 21 therapists in San Mateo, CA accepting new patients.
21+
Average years in practice
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9 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Stress management
  • 100%Anxiety
  • 100%ADD/ADHD
  • 100%Depression
  • 76%Relationship issues
Insurances accepted
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  • 95%Aetna
  • 71%Anthem Blue Cross California
  • 62%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 57%Blue Shield of California
  • 57%Providence Health Plan
Languages spoken
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  • 100%English
  • 10%Cantonese
  • 10%Hindi
  • 10%Mandarin
  • 10%Russian
How they see their clients
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  • 90%In-person or online
  • 10%In-person only
Provider gender
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  • 62%Woman
  • 29%Man
  • 10%Non-binary
License types
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  • 43%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 19%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 14%Nurse Practitioner
  • 10%Clinical Psychologist
  • 10%Medical Doctor
Treatment approaches
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  • 95%Individual therapy
  • 48%Family therapy
  • 43%Child or adolescent therapy
  • 33%Couples therapy

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