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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 4,054 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.

Macie Shelton

Macie Shelton

Therapist

Virtual • California


There are always solutions for problems that we encounter, even the problems that we have been stuck with for quite some time. Though, there is no quick fix or one-size approach either. Therapy is a collaborative healing process to improve functioning in several areas of our life. I will guide you through these challenges and provide you with the tools along the way. Collaboration is extremely important during the process to establish comfortable space to promote growth.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, PTSD
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Joseph Krimple

Joseph Krimple

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I enjoy taking a holistic and integrative approach to treatment, incorporating different treatment techniques and modalities, and working collaboratively with individuals to develop the most positive outcomes.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Ifeatu Enemmuo

Ifeatu Enemmuo

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


Pleasure to meet you! My name is Iffy, and I was born and raised in Nigeria. After working in a Psych ER for over 22 years, I decided it was time to be able to treat my own patients. I went back to school and graduated from Brandman University in 2019 with my nurse practitioner degree. Four years later, I love what I do and the patients I treat. I truly believe that with the right work, tomorrow is always capable of bringing you a smile.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Limor Dagan

Limor Dagan

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am an interactive, personable, non judgmental and direct therapist and my goal is to create a comfortable and safe place for you.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kavitha Hari

Kavitha Hari

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I conceptualize my client's utilizing a relational framework and primarily utilize mindfulness base interventions.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, LGBTQIA+
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Arianna Zabriskie

Dr. Arianna Zabriskie

Psychologist

Virtual • Carlsbad, CA


“I believe that meaningful change happens when we address both the practical patterns of thoughts and behaviors that affect daily life, and the deeper, often unconscious processes that shape our sense of self and belonging.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Creative, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Sunita Churiwala

Sunita Churiwala

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I work with individuals who have outgrown surface-level insight and are ready for precise, deeply attuned psychological work.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Marc Roman

Marc Roman

Therapist

Virtual • California


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Welcome—I’m so glad you’re here. Reaching 20 years in practice is a milestone I hold with deep gratitude, as it reflects two decades of walking alongside individuals and couples as they navigate life’s transitions, challenges, and growth.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Ronke Ambode

Ronke Ambode

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Pasadena, CA


I am a double board-certified family and psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner. As a Family and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, I believe that healing begins with understanding. My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where you can share your story without judgment and work toward meaningful, lasting change. I provide individualized, evidence-based care for adults facing depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorders, ADHD/ADD, and sleep disorders.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jennifer Strehle

Jennifer Strehle

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Using a body-based, trauma-informed approach rooted in somatic work, attachment theory, and dream work, I help you feel grounded and understood, honoring your cultural identity.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Nesreen Hutoczki

Dr. Nesreen Hutoczki

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“Pursuing your goals with creativity, compassion, and humor can help make the 'work' of therapy flow more naturally and comfortably.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Pamela Lewis

Pamela Lewis

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe that people are more than the challenges they face, and that individuals have resiliency that they may not yet realize.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Cinthya Pasallo

Cinthya Pasallo

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I take a trauma-informed approach and integrate evidence-based modalities such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and solution-focused.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Jane Akponye

Dr. Jane Akponye

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is collaborative and flexible, blending Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and solution‐focused strategies with creative tools like storytelling and music to make each session meaningful and personal.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Andrew Mcnab

Andrew Mcnab

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I use motivational interviewing, components of CBT, solution focused therapy, and a Rogerian engagement style of communication/understanding.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Diabetes, Identity issues
Creative, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Lynelle Tyler

Dr. Lynelle Tyler

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“My therapeutic approach is solution-focused and strength based. We use your strengths to bolster other aspects of your life.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, End of life care, Grief or loss
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
John Betancourt

John Betancourt

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I'm compassionate and honest, and along with your desire for change, i can reflect a mirror at you from a different perspective to adjust your trajectory.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Challenging, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Cheyenne Lofthouse-Wolf

Cheyenne Lofthouse-Wolf

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hi, I am Cheyenne, an LCSW who believes therapy doesn't have to feel stiff or clinical to be effective. With several years of experience supporting youth, parents and families, I help clients navigate trauma, maternal mental health challenges, ADHD, anxiety and the often overwhelming stress of everyday life. If you're in the thick of parenting, navigating your teen years or simply feeling stretched too thin, you don't have to figure it out alone.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
James Gallagher

James Gallagher

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I have an integrative approach, having studied many methodologies, and my approach to therapy is collaborative, relational...”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Cherish Samuel

Cherish Samuel

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Long Beach, CA


“I'm a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based care in a supportive and nonjudgmental environment.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Julia Davis

Julia Davis

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Creating meaningful connections and a more satisfying life experience can be achieved with healthy conversation that gives you permission to be yourself and connect with others authentically.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Rose Gorlekian

Rose Gorlekian

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I work relationally, meaning I see healing as something that happens in the context of connection, both with yourself and others.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Nancy Pereda

Nancy Pereda

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I strive to offer culturally sensitive approaches and techniques. I use a holistic approach with my client's adding elements of cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and family systems, among others.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Vehanoush Ghookasian

Vehanoush Ghookasian

Therapist

Virtual • California


I'm here to support you every step of the way! This is a non-judgmental space to collaborate, learn to trust, and heal in relationships. Together, we can navigate through the jumble in your mind, explore past traumas, and understand their current impact on your life. I integrate CBT, DBT, and somatic therapy to help you find peace.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Richard Gottschalk

Richard Gottschalk

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I meet clients where they are at without judgment, listen and understand their truth, and collaborate with them on problem solving and goals that they want to work on.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tracey Downs

Tracey Downs

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I take a conversational approach, creating a friendly connection that allows you space to vent and process...”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Gemma Holmes

Gemma Holmes

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Temecula, CA


“For 10+ years, I have sought to improve the lives of youth struggling with issues as varied as housing displacement, gender identity, suicidal ideation, & anger management...”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sue Brekka

Sue Brekka

Therapist

Virtual • Los Angeles, CA


“I offer a safe environment of compassion and respect. Working pyschodynamically, from an object relations perspective, integrating parts work (IFS)...”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Nicole Penick

Dr. Nicole Penick

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“Nicole takes an integrative (humanistic and psychodynamic) approach to tackle the individual desires of each person.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Humorous, Participatory
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Jamie Sheets

Jamie Sheets

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am super passionate about creating a therapeutic connection with my clients, no matter the background.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Krista Zabor

Krista Zabor

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My style is centered on compassion and non-judgement. Each of us needs support and care to heal and thrive in this challenging world.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Alex Iroha

Alex Iroha

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Norwalk, CA


“My approach is practical, collaborative, and individualized. I want to understand what is actually happening in your day-to-day life—not simply check off a list of symptoms.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Suenia Villa

Suenia Villa

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Im solution focused and holistic therapist and love to guide people to the happiest version of themselves.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Yvette Allivato

Yvette Allivato

Therapist

Virtual • Turlock, CA


My therapeutic style is warm, supportive, client-centered, and trauma-informed. I believe therapy should be a space where you feel heard, understood, and comfortable being yourself. I work collaboratively with adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, emotional challenges, and difficulty regulating emotions. Together, we focus on building practical skills, increasing self-awareness, and creating meaningful, lasting change.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Brian Scholte

Brian Scholte

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My style is empathetic and client-centered, creating a safe space for you to delve into your psyche, not just to observe it, but to transform it.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Suenia Villa

Suenia Villa

Therapist

Virtual • California


Suenia Villa has a Masters in Social Work and

more than 17yrs experience in a variety of

settings, including community agencies,

government agencies and running her own nonprofit. She has many years of experience in

counseling a variety of populations and in

Spanish.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Energetic, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Ladan Abdollahi

Ladan Abdollahi

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I enjoy employing various modalities, such as cognitive behavioral, psychodynamic, person-centered, and solution-focused, to name a few.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Candice Clayton

Candice Clayton

Therapist

Virtual • California


My professional and confidential counseling service offers an opportunity for you to reach your goals and the best version of yourself without leaving the comfort of your home with telemental health counseling. Individuals and Couples can participate in a counseling service that is tailored to meet your individualized needs. I am here to listen, support, encourage, guide and coach. I partner with you to create an effective plan that best fits your needs at a pace that is comfortable for you.

I am Candice Clayton of Clayton Counseling Services and I started out in this field with the purpose of educating people on mental health and providing children, adults and families with the services they need to manage their mental health. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of California. I obtained my masters of Social Work from the University of Southern California and have been providing counseling for over 15 years in various settings with dynamically different clients. My clinical counseling experience includes working within a variety of different areas with children, adults and couples in both residential and outpatient settings. I have worked with emotionally disturbed youth, survivors of child/teen sex trafficking, individuals struggling with gender and sexual identity, couples struggling through communication, infidelity and co-parenting and many other people that were at various phases of life and benefited from some counseling support. I consider my experience extensive and am sure that I can support you through your journey.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dzevad Hujdurovic

Dzevad Hujdurovic

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My therapeutic approach revolves from CBT and Accept and Commitment Therapy. In addition, I seek to build off of client's strengths and tailor treatment towards client's unique needs and circumstances.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Jeff Marquez

Jeff Marquez

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Valencia, CA


“My approach is collaborative, respectful, and patient-centered. I take time to listen and understand each client's concerns, experiences, goals, and preferences...”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

About our providers who can help with ADHD in Santa Cruz, CA

Number of therapists serving Santa Cruz, CA
There are over 4,056 therapists in Santa Cruz, CA accepting new patients.
4,056+
Average years in practice
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9 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%ADD/ADHD
  • 99%Anxiety
  • 95%Depression
  • 88%Stress management
  • 81%Trauma
Insurances accepted
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  • 98%Aetna
  • 82%Cigna
  • 78%Anthem Blue Cross California
  • 78%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 60%Blue Shield of California
Languages spoken
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  • 97%English
  • 14%Spanish
  • 2%Farsi
  • 1%Tagalog
  • 1%Mandarin
How they see their clients
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  • 90%Online only
  • 9%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 75%Woman
  • 24%Man
  • 1%Non-binary
License types
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  • 41%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 22%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 22%Nurse Practitioner
  • 7%Clinical Psychologist
  • 7%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Treatment approaches
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  • 99%Individual therapy
  • 42%Family therapy
  • 26%Couples therapy
  • 20%Child or adolescent therapy

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