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Top ADHD therapists and psychiatrists in Santa Cruz, CA
ADHD affects focus, impulse control, and organization differently for everyone in Santa Cruz. Headway offers 4,149 providers trained in strengths-based approaches, cognitive restructuring, and organizational skills training to help you thrive. With flexible virtual and in-person sessions, you can find the right fit for your unique needs.
“I don't believe these struggles make you a bad person. I also won't pretend their consequences don't matter.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I believe healing begins in spaces where you feel safe, supported, and free to show up just as you are.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe therapy is most effective when it is collaborative, compassionate, and tailored to your unique experiences and goals.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
I believe therapy is most effective when you feel accepted, understood, and empowered. My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where you can be yourself while also feeling challenged to grow. I meet clients where they are, recognizing that everyone comes to therapy with unique experiences, strengths, and goals.
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“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 7 insurance carriers
“I use short-term, evidence-based treatments, including PCIT and PC-CARE, to help families create lasting change.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“Clients say they appreciate my gentle therapeutic approach, characterized by curiosity, acceptance, and warmth.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I believe that effective mental health treatment begins with understanding the whole person not just symptoms or diagnoses.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Diabetes, Relationship issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“Dr. Orji, believes that the life of the individual has a supreme value, and therefore centers his care to realize that supreme value...”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Open-minded, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“With over a decade of clinical experience—and three years conducting sleep research at NASA Ames—I bring both compassion and scientific insight into the therapy room.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
“I focus on helping people find relief from emotional distress to live healthy and fulfilling lives...”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“My goal is to create a supportive, empowering space where clients feel heard, valued, and equipped with the tools for lasting growth.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“My approach integrates existential and cognitive oriented therapies, helping clients explore life's deeper meanings while addressing and reframing unhelpful thought patterns.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“As a neurodivergent clinician, I understand how exhausting it can be to mask, over-function, or feel misunderstood in spaces that weren't built with your needs in mind.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Creative, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I am deeply passionate about supporting individuals through major life transitions, including all the complexities that arise on the journey to parenthood.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“At the heart of my work is the belief that meaningful change begins with a strong, genuine relationship between therapist and client.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My goal is to create a compassionate and nonjudgmental environment to help you explore difficult parts of your life.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I love to empower my clients and motivate them to change by helping highlight their strengths & identify their values.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“My background in psychology and philosophy shapes how I approach therapy, not just as a way to relieve symptoms, but as a process of exploring deeper patterns, uncovering meaning, and creating lasting change.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Creative, Direct, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Hi, my name is Ning! I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. I hold a bachelor’s degree in Social and Behavioral Sciences and a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. For the past seven years, I have worked with children, teens, adults, and older adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, major life transitions, complex mental health conditions. My clinical work focuses on anxiety and mood disorders, and I combine cognitive and somatic techniques with talk therapy to address root causes and foster lasting personal growth.
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Feeling stuck and ready to take the next step in your life? You’re not alone. I support clients who are navigating anxiety, self-doubt, and long-standing unresolved challenges by helping them explore their experiences with curiosity, compassion, and safety. My goal is to help you feel more connected to yourself, trust your inner voice. I see therapy as a collaborative partnership. Together, we’ll identify goals that matter most to you whether that’s improving relationships, building self-esteem, addressing unresolved challenges, or figuring out what’s next when you’re ready for change but unsure where to begin. I primarily integrate evidence-based therapeutic methods, with EMDR as the central approach guiding the treatment process
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“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 4 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 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“As your therapist, you can expect a warm, open-minded, non judgmental person who will provide a thorough comprehensive biopsychosocial assessment.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I work with developing wellness through easy-to-learn skills based on the biology of the body and neuroscience.”
ADD/ADHD, Family issues, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, PTSD
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I specialize in trauma therapy, so a big part of my work is helping clients process difficult experiences and rebuild a sense of safety and empowerment.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My approach is collaborative, supportive, and grounded in helping you reconnect with yourself, strengthen relationships, and navigate life's transitions with more confidence.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“With over 12 years of experience in mental health, I am a Board‐Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner dedicated to helping individuals and families find clarity, stability, and hope.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“My primary goal as a therapist is to create a safe and comfortable environment where you can make meaningful progress.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
I’m Antionette Sob, a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner dedicated to empowering individuals to live fuller, more balanced lives. With over a decade of nursing experience and advanced training in mental health, I aim to provide safe, supportive, and compassionate care. I believe that everyone can heal and grow — sometimes we need the right tools and guidance.
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“My approach is warm, collaborative and insight-oriented. I help clients understand the underlying patterns of their thoughts, feelings and behaviors while also providing practical tools to create meaningful change.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I believe prioritizing mental health is key to happiness and stability in life. Seeking help can be one of the hardest parts, so congratulations on taking that step! I provide a welcoming environment that is safe, nurturing, and judgment-free.
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“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 9 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I integrate evidence-based practices with a warm, relational style, so sessions feel like a safe space you look forward to joining.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I use a humanistic, non-judgmental approach, and I'm trained in multiple therapy methods, including CBT, DBT, and EMDR.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I don't believe that there is a "cookie cutter" approach to therapy. I love to draw from other theoretical approaches and fields to create a specialized treatment plan that is suited for your specific needs and goals.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Creative, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space where adolescents and adults can feel heard, respected, and actively involved in their care.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I am a Latina, first generation female who specializes in Children, Teens and Young adults up to 30 yrs old who are experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression, difficulty navigating life transitions, trauma attachment wounds and more.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My approach blends exploration and action: we'll look at the patterns that got you here and focus on practical strategies for moving forward.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD
Challenging, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I believe in learning and growing alongside my clients; your therapist can only take you as far as they've gone themselves.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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About our providers who can help with ADHD in Santa Cruz, CA
Number of therapists serving Santa Cruz, CA
4,149+
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
- 84%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 81%Cigna
- 77%Anthem Blue Cross California
- 61%Blue Shield of California
Languages spoken
- 97%English
- 14%Spanish
- 2%Farsi
- 1%Tagalog
- 1%Mandarin
How they see their clients
- 88%Online only
- 12%In-person or online
Provider gender
- 76%Woman
- 23%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
- 20%Child or adolescent therapy
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