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Top ADHD therapists and psychiatrists in San Mateo, CA
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I have experience working with a wide range of clients and disorders, ranging from children to older adults across various cultures and occupations. I focus mainly on helping clients through trauma, ADHD difficulties, and sexual issues.
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“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
“Seeking mental health care is a courageous step, and my goal is to create a warm, collaborative, and nonjudgmental space where you feel truly heard and supported.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I'm a holistic therapist focused on the mind/body connection and I am passionate about women's mental health and empowerment.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I am an Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapist and work from a parts-based lens to help you understand and relate differently to these internal patterns.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Direct, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My therapy style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion...”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Relationship issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 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
As a board certified psychotherapist, I believe therapy should feel safe, collaborative, and empowering to individuals of all ages. I have 8 years of experience in the field in working with children, adolescents, and adults navigating through depression, anxiety, and everyday life stressors. I am passionate about supporting individuals through my multi-modal therapeutic approach which integrates CBT and solution-focused, reality-based strategies to support emotional regulation, self-awareness, and meaningful change.
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Hi! I am Alyssa, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with four years of clinical experience. I have found success working with people navigating life transitions, anxiety, depression, people-pleasing and perfectionism. I have a specialty in Attachment, which allows us to understand how your upbringing shapes the way you operate in the world.
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Creative, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I offer a supportive space to process challenges while helping you develop practical tools for emotional regulation and healthier communication.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I'm passionate about the therapeutic relationship. I believe your therapy journey is unique so I work to learn what matters most to you...”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“I firmly believe in the inherent resilience of every individual. My practice is rooted in a strengths-based approach...”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I believe that we all have gifts and strengths that can be cultivated through the therapeutic process and through a client-centered approach.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“When working with clients I engage in active listening, use humor, and challenge unhelpful and negative thought patterns.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues
Challenging, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I focus on the whole person — not just symptoms or tasks. That means listening carefully, understanding individual preferences, values, culture, and goals, and tailoring care accordingly.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“I'm a board-certified Nurse Practitioner with over 15 years in mental health, helping adolescents and adults overcome anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, and insomnia.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Panic disorders
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My approach is warm and patient-centered, focusing on both symptoms and the underlying factors that affect emotional well-being.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, PTSD
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I offer a warm and supportive space where you can speak openly about what is happening in your life.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 5 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
“My approach with my clients is open and honest communication while offering a non-judgmental approach.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Challenging, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I bring an easygoing approach that fosters trust and understanding, ensuring you feel heard and supported throughout the process.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Challenging, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Hi, I’m a psychiatric nurse practitioner who believes everyone deserves to feel heard, supported, and treated with kindness. I create a warm, welcoming, and judgment-free space where you can feel comfortable being yourself. I work with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, mood changes, and other mental health concerns. Along with medication management, I also use supportive therapy techniques, including CBT and motivational interviewing, to help clients build healthy coping skills and feel more confident in their daily lives.
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“I have a lot of energy! I love helping while providing you the support you need help managing stress anxiety/panic attacks, anger, motivation, self-esteem, improving confidence, past substance use, and/or depressive symptoms.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Creative, Empowering, Energetic
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“My specialty is working with LGBT+ adults and couples. Issues I have worked with in the past include same-sex couples' dynamics, self-acceptance, the coming-out process, and gender transition.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I focus on practical, results-driven care. My goal is to help you feel better quickly while building a plan that's sustainable long-term.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Hi You can call me Dave I'm a licensed marriage and family therapist I've been practicing for eleven years I do not prescribe medication My specialization is in individual therapy, group therapy, And marriage Family therapy
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“My goal is to create a warm, affirming space where you can be yourself while also gaining practical skills to navigate life's challenges.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I have over 15+ years experience as a nurse working in various departments, working hands on with patients, as well as leadership and management roles.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“Life can be overwhelming and sometimes we just want to be understood while also developing the tools to cope with and overcome personal challenges.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“My approach is collaborative, trauma-informed, and client-centered, blending evidence-based methods such as CBT, Trauma-Focused CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and Family Systems Therapy with creative, individualized techniques.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“My goal is not just to reduce symptoms, but to help you feel well, stable, and connected to your life again.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I am an imaginative, therapist of color who operates best with people who enjoy a good laugh, are insightful, and willing to challenge themselves.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I like to meet clients where they are at emotionally, and provide support so they feel comfortable to open up...”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
“I provide compassionate, evidence-based mental health care for adults experiencing depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma/PTSD, bipolar disorder, and treatment-resistant mood disorders...”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Panic disorders
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“Supporting you in getting where you want to go is my passion. As a seasoned therapist specializing in empowering adults, my solution-focused, client-centered, strength-based, approach has successfully helped hundreds of adults make life-changing...”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Creative, Empowering
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“Vanessa is a client-centered, strength-based therapist who will meet you where you are, listen with empathy, and provide you with support and unconditional positive regard.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, LGBTQIA+
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“My approach is rooted in Somatic Experiencing, which means we don't just talk about what's happening - we pay attention to how it lives in your body, your nervous system, and your patterns over time.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“Play Therapy lets children communicate through play - toys are their words and play is their language.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe therapy should be a space where you feel seen, respected, and supported exactly as you are.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
I am a board-certified nurse practitioner with many years of experience in healthcare, including primary care, psychiatric mental health, leadership, and wellness-based practice. My background has allowed me to work with individuals facing a wide range of emotional, behavioral, and medical concerns, and I understand how closely mental health and physical health are connected.
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Creative, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
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About our providers who can help with ADHD in San Mateo, CA
Number of therapists serving San Mateo, CA
4,218+
Average years in practice
9 years
Top specialties offered
- 100%ADD/ADHD
- 99%Anxiety
- 95%Depression
- 88%Stress management
- 80%Trauma
Insurances accepted
- 98%Aetna
- 83%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 81%Cigna
- 77%Anthem Blue Cross California
- 61%Blue Shield of California
Languages spoken
- 97%English
- 14%Spanish
- 2%Farsi
- 1%Mandarin
- 1%Tagalog
How they see their clients
- 88%Online only
- 12%In-person or online
Provider gender
- 77%Woman
- 22%Man
- 1%Non-binary
License types
- 42%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 23%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 20%Nurse Practitioner
- 7%Clinical Psychologist
- 7%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Treatment approaches
- 99%Individual therapy
- 41%Family therapy
- 25%Couples therapy
- 21%Child or adolescent therapy
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