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Top ADHD therapists and psychiatrists in San Mateo, CA
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“My approach to care grows from a deep belief in the healing power of authentic connection paired with thoughtful, evidence-based medication management.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I transitioned into psychiatry to advocate for underserved populations and provide the compassionate, integrity-driven care everyone deserves.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I aim to create a space where you feel heard, respected, and understood. I believe mental health care should be collaborative, practical, and tailored to your unique needs. My approach combines evidence-based treatment with real-life understanding whether that includes therapy, lifestyle changes, or medication management when appropriate. I value honesty, cultural awareness, and meeting you where you are. My goal is to help you feel more stable, confident, and in control of your mental health not just during appointments, but in your everyday life.
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I believe effective mental health care requires clinical expertise, compassion, cultural sensitivity, and a true willingness to listen to each person's unique story.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“I have a special interest in working with neurodivergent clients and helping them navigate the challenges they face.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“As a parent of children with special needs, I understand the unique challenges families face in balancing a child's needs with their own emotional well-being.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“My style of therapy is warm and interactive. I believe in treating every individual with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Stress management
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
I’m a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in helping children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families navigate anxiety, depression, panic, trauma, PTSD, and other life stressors. With experience in psychiatric crisis care and community outreach, I believe healing starts with feeling safe enough to show up. My goal is to offer real, judgment-free support that meets you where you are and helps you move toward lasting growth.
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“My work sits at the intersection of psychiatry, primary care, and behavioral health — because I believe that true healing requires treating the whole person, not just a diagnosis.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“My goal is to create a compassionate, supportive space where you feel heard, respected, and understood as we begin working toward healing and personal growth together.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“My approach is direct and solution-oriented, blending clinical expertise with the profound life lessons that have shaped my perspective on resilience.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I built my career in high-acuity psychiatry, working with specialized populations where diagnostic accuracy and complex medication management are standard practice.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“If you are navigating the heavy fog of depression, the constant hum of anxiety, or the echoes of past trauma, please know that you don't have to carry it alone.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My communication style is transparent and collaborative... create an open, understanding, and warm environment and tone when working with patients.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I possess an innate ability to establish trusting and healing relationships, with core values and passion for connecting with genuine compassion and gentle care.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I believe you are the expert on your own life, and my role is to walk alongside you with curiosity and without judgment.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
I am a licensed clinical social worker, with over 10 years of experience in working with adolescents and adults with major focus on anxiety and depression. I am determined to help you find a balance in your life where you can learn to prioritize your mental health. Prioritizing yourself can be hard, so congrats for taking that first step.
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“My approach is warm, collaborative, and practical. I won't just ask how you feel—I help you make sense of what's going on and figure out what actually works for your day-to-day life.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
“I believe every individual already holds the capacity for growth and healing, and my role is to help uncover and build upon those inner resources.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a passion and commitment to provide compassionate, non-judgmental, and client centered therapy.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“With a calm, compassionate, and nonjudgmental approach, I create a safe space for authentic expression and tailor treatment to each client's unique needs and goals.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Creative, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“My work taught me that women's mental health—especially during pregnancy, postpartum, and hormonal transitions—requires specialized understanding and individualized care.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Direct, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“Roy builds relationships with clients that can make an impact in improving quality of life, achieving goals, and improving stability for mental health.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I am approachable and welcoming. My goal is to work collaboratively with you as we explore your presenting issues and prioritizing treatment goals.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I help clients loosen the grip of needing to control every thought, feeling, and outcome so they can experience more freedom, flexibility, and a renewed sense of trust in themselves and greater compassion toward who they are.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 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 11 insurance carriers
“My goal with every client I encounter is to allow them to believe that they are not alone in their journey and can walk through with someone along their side.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“I combine thorough psychiatric evaluations using DSM-5 criteria with personalized medication management, always staying current with the latest advances in psychiatric care.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 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 7 insurance carriers
“Building strong therapeutic relationships is at the heart of my practice. I strive to create a welcoming, judgment-free environment where patients feel heard, respected, and empowered to take an active role in their mental health journey.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, OCD
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I see therapy through a whole person lens, which means we'll look at your mental, emotional, and physical world as one connected picture...”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“My goal is to provide a supportive and nonjudgmental space where clients feel understood, challenged when appropriate, and empowered to make meaningful changes in their lives.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I am a compassionate, understanding, and good listener. I help individuals navigate emotional struggles using a holistic and evidence-based approach to mental health care.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“My style is direct, warm, and person-centered. I consider sleep, nutrition, movement, and stress management essential to whole-person wellness.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I strive to create a space where clients can show up as their whole selves without feeling the need to mask, minimize, or explain away important parts of who they are.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Hi, I’m a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I offer a supportive and judgment-free space to help you manage anxiety, depression, ADHD, eating disorders, and mood disorders. I work with children, adolescents, and adults using evidence-based care that’s tailored to your needs. My goal is to help you feel seen, heard, and empowered within the family. Let’s walk this journey together, one step at a time.
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My patients would describe me as warm, relatable, down to earth, and a therapist who is actively engaged in session with a no-nonsense kind of approach.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I'm listening for feelings, themes, patterns, and especially experiences that haven't been articulated or spoken out loud yet.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe that when we heal the deeper patterns and wounds of the past, new possibilities emerge, and your future begins to evolve in a beautiful new way.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I specialize in complex presentations because mental health exists within your entire life experience, relationships, cultural background, and personal history.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Identity issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 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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