Therapists in California
![Photo of Lea Zweig, PsyD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/45bb7e4d-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
I understand that it can be hard to ask for help and I applaud you for taking this step. I hope that I will be able to work with you, your child, or your family in finding the answers that you are seeking through the therapy process. As a licensed clinical psychologist, I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and adults and couples who are experiencing life stressors, depression, anxiety, Attention-Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), learning differences, addiction, anger, grief and bereavement, life transitions, family conflict, and personal growth. I look forward to working with you. Lea Zweig, PsyD PSY29254
I understand that it can be hard to ask for help and I applaud you for taking this step. I hope that I will be able to work with you, your child, or your family in finding the answers that you are seeking through the therapy process. As a licensed clinical psychologist, I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and adults and couples who are experiencing life stressors, depression, anxiety, Attention-Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), learning differences, addiction, anger, grief and bereavement, life transitions, family conflict, and personal growth. I look forward to working with you. Lea Zweig, PsyD PSY29254
![Photo of Jeffrey D. Risser, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3f9e7a22-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Welcome. I provide adolescent, family, and individual counseling and relational psychotherapy. I treat symptoms related to insecure attachment (relationships), trauma, anxiety, depression and addiction. Additionally, I have extensive experience treating individuals with personality disorders and specialize in ADHD. I believe in the resiliency of the human mind, body, and spirit and understand the vulnerability and courage it takes to initiate personal growth. I am a compassionate and dedicated practitioner that provides a safe and caring environment. I utilize a variety of theoretical approaches to meet your specific needs.
Welcome. I provide adolescent, family, and individual counseling and relational psychotherapy. I treat symptoms related to insecure attachment (relationships), trauma, anxiety, depression and addiction. Additionally, I have extensive experience treating individuals with personality disorders and specialize in ADHD. I believe in the resiliency of the human mind, body, and spirit and understand the vulnerability and courage it takes to initiate personal growth. I am a compassionate and dedicated practitioner that provides a safe and caring environment. I utilize a variety of theoretical approaches to meet your specific needs.
![Photo of Anthony D Samora, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/744bf088-6c1e-4bd9-b55d-e083922d7f2c/1/320x400.jpeg)
The things we can focus on together that I specialize in include working through trauma, depression, sleep difficulties, anxiety, bipolar depression and elevated moods, sexuality, and ADHD using behavioral techniques, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Holistic approaches.
Are you struggling with feeling motivated, trouble completing tasks, enjoying your daily life, being easily distracted, getting triggered by things around you, difficulty building or maintaining relationships, and not feeling your best self? Let us focus together on finding what brings these struggles up and how we can find that best self you’re looking for.
The things we can focus on together that I specialize in include working through trauma, depression, sleep difficulties, anxiety, bipolar depression and elevated moods, sexuality, and ADHD using behavioral techniques, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Holistic approaches.
Are you struggling with feeling motivated, trouble completing tasks, enjoying your daily life, being easily distracted, getting triggered by things around you, difficulty building or maintaining relationships, and not feeling your best self? Let us focus together on finding what brings these struggles up and how we can find that best self you’re looking for.
![Photo of Dr. Araksya Arutyunyan, PsyD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/79917b15-927d-4c86-ad82-e96b59934f9d/3/320x400.jpeg)
Evaluations will help us identify learning differences, giftedness, and the presence of ADHD, Autism, and other differences or challenges.
I work with people who process life's challenges differently learn differently and think differently. I will help you discover what works best for you to do better in school/college, work; life in general. Together we will uncover your how you heal best and your strengths. We will figure out how you learn or perform best. We will also work on your weaknesses (memory, attention, focus, anxiety, coping skills, etc.). Contact me if you feel like you could be achieving more in life, but something is holding you back, you feel like you are stuck or if your child/teen struggles in life and school with with everyday tasks and demands.
Evaluations will help us identify learning differences, giftedness, and the presence of ADHD, Autism, and other differences or challenges.
I work with people who process life's challenges differently learn differently and think differently. I will help you discover what works best for you to do better in school/college, work; life in general. Together we will uncover your how you heal best and your strengths. We will figure out how you learn or perform best. We will also work on your weaknesses (memory, attention, focus, anxiety, coping skills, etc.). Contact me if you feel like you could be achieving more in life, but something is holding you back, you feel like you are stuck or if your child/teen struggles in life and school with with everyday tasks and demands.
![Photo of Dr. Shaleise Collier, PhD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/897c69e7-8969-4571-b026-1a4c6233fe44/1/320x400.jpeg)
Dr. Collier is a licensed neuropsychologist with particular expertise in brain structures and their impact on learning/behavior. Dr. Collier provides psychotherapy to children, adolescents and adults with a variety of concerns, including (but not limited to): anxiety, OCD, depression, executive dysfunction (e.g., procrastination, impulsivity, motivation), social skills deficits and behavior challenges. Dr. Collier also specializes in the assessment and treatment of ADHD and has extensive experience providing behavior therapy to parents with children with ADHD and disruptive/oppositional behaviors.
Dr. Collier is a licensed neuropsychologist with particular expertise in brain structures and their impact on learning/behavior. Dr. Collier provides psychotherapy to children, adolescents and adults with a variety of concerns, including (but not limited to): anxiety, OCD, depression, executive dysfunction (e.g., procrastination, impulsivity, motivation), social skills deficits and behavior challenges. Dr. Collier also specializes in the assessment and treatment of ADHD and has extensive experience providing behavior therapy to parents with children with ADHD and disruptive/oppositional behaviors.
![Photo of Dean Leav - Psychological Testing & Evaluations - Dr. Dean, PsyD, QME, Author, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/e269f9f8-636c-4d0b-a626-b9e5d556b7f3/2/320x400.jpeg)
Psychological Testing & Evaluations - Dr. Dean
Psychologist, PsyD, QME, Author
Verified Verified
Orange, CA 92868
I'm Dr. Dean Leav, licensed psychologist and qualified medical evaluator (QME). I've been featured on ABC, NBC, KCAL, and other programs as an expert psychologist. I provide Evaluation Services, including (and not limited to): diagnostics (ADHD, Autism, Learning Dis.), cognitive/neuropsychological evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME), immigration-related evaluations, pre-adoption psychological evaluations, parenting/bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, pre-employment evaluations, and legal/forensics/criminal evaluations. These evaluations may be used to meet eligibility for certain services or accommodations.
I'm Dr. Dean Leav, licensed psychologist and qualified medical evaluator (QME). I've been featured on ABC, NBC, KCAL, and other programs as an expert psychologist. I provide Evaluation Services, including (and not limited to): diagnostics (ADHD, Autism, Learning Dis.), cognitive/neuropsychological evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME), immigration-related evaluations, pre-adoption psychological evaluations, parenting/bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, pre-employment evaluations, and legal/forensics/criminal evaluations. These evaluations may be used to meet eligibility for certain services or accommodations.
![Photo of Dr. Jessica (Jesse) Aldrich Strassman, LCSW, DSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/44eaa074-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Dr. Jessica (Jesse) Aldrich Strassman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, DSW
Verified Verified
San Rafael, CA 94901
Are you concerned or confused by your child, teen or young adult's behavior? Are you worried that your child is under stress? Do you feel like you are not a good parent for your child? It is very difficult to parent a child who is struggling with challenging feelings and behaviors. I provide therapeutic support to kids who struggle with ADHD, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, adoption issues, learning disabilities, behavioral challenges, academic or social issues, or major life changes. I offer support for parents.
Are you concerned or confused by your child, teen or young adult's behavior? Are you worried that your child is under stress? Do you feel like you are not a good parent for your child? It is very difficult to parent a child who is struggling with challenging feelings and behaviors. I provide therapeutic support to kids who struggle with ADHD, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, adoption issues, learning disabilities, behavioral challenges, academic or social issues, or major life changes. I offer support for parents.
![Photo of Matthew Ortega, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/61bc63ed-1cdc-4a96-bf63-bf1b25a6ee62/1/320x400.png)
Hi, I am a Marriage & Family Therapist licensed in California with over 11 years of experience working as a mental health counselor, therapist, mentor to at-risk youth, and life coach. I have worked with clients (ages 4-70+) with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, personality disorders, relationship issues, career challenges, OCD, and ADHD. I also helped many people who have experienced anger control issues and eating disorders.
Hi, I am a Marriage & Family Therapist licensed in California with over 11 years of experience working as a mental health counselor, therapist, mentor to at-risk youth, and life coach. I have worked with clients (ages 4-70+) with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, personality disorders, relationship issues, career challenges, OCD, and ADHD. I also helped many people who have experienced anger control issues and eating disorders.
![Photo of Heather DeAngelis Hambleton, LCSW-R, LCSW, CEAP, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/5d4b274f-edc6-4137-ad40-f505d48d9e66/2/320x400.jpeg)
Heather DeAngelis Hambleton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, LCSW, CEAP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Valencia, CA 91355
ADHD can make you stuck. It can make you feel like you're walking through life in 3 feet of water. Every. Single. Day. Maybe you're a professional working in an environment that makes deadlines and productivity feel unreachable because it was designed for a different brain than yours. Or you're the parent of a struggling teen, often wondering to yourself what you can do to make them feel better. Or perhaps you're a college student, trying to balance the academic and social demands around you. Regardless, you live in a constant state of overwhelm. It’s enough to make you want to scream. Or cry. I'm here to help...
ADHD can make you stuck. It can make you feel like you're walking through life in 3 feet of water. Every. Single. Day. Maybe you're a professional working in an environment that makes deadlines and productivity feel unreachable because it was designed for a different brain than yours. Or you're the parent of a struggling teen, often wondering to yourself what you can do to make them feel better. Or perhaps you're a college student, trying to balance the academic and social demands around you. Regardless, you live in a constant state of overwhelm. It’s enough to make you want to scream. Or cry. I'm here to help...
![Photo of Lisa Wasnock, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/f3f69b23-5f83-4c38-b59c-e496494a975b/2/320x400.jpeg)
Hi, and welcome! I'm Lisa and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I specialize in working with Neurodivergent individuals and families dealing with anxiety, depression, ADHD/ADD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, trauma/abuse, high conflict divorce, and emotional/behavioral concerns. I have experience providing therapy to children, teens, young adults, families, and adults. I support through a client centered and collaborative approach and create a safe therapeutic environment for clients to make progress on their goals. My practice is neurodivergent and LGBTQ affirming.
Hi, and welcome! I'm Lisa and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I specialize in working with Neurodivergent individuals and families dealing with anxiety, depression, ADHD/ADD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, trauma/abuse, high conflict divorce, and emotional/behavioral concerns. I have experience providing therapy to children, teens, young adults, families, and adults. I support through a client centered and collaborative approach and create a safe therapeutic environment for clients to make progress on their goals. My practice is neurodivergent and LGBTQ affirming.
![Photo of Jocelyn Yu Pan, PhD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3c6c632a-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/4/320x400.jpeg)
My practice is consisted of two parts. I provide psychotherapy for child, adolescent and adult clients. My second half of the practice focuses on neuropsychological assessment. I provide assessment for clients who may carry clinical and educational diagnoses including ADHD, autism, specific learning disorder, Bipolar Disorder, dementia/Alzheimer's Disease, and personality disorders. I work collaboratively with local psychiatrists, neurologists, pediatricians and school teachers. My office is one of the preferred testing sites for IQ assessment by a few well-known private schools in the bay area.
My practice is consisted of two parts. I provide psychotherapy for child, adolescent and adult clients. My second half of the practice focuses on neuropsychological assessment. I provide assessment for clients who may carry clinical and educational diagnoses including ADHD, autism, specific learning disorder, Bipolar Disorder, dementia/Alzheimer's Disease, and personality disorders. I work collaboratively with local psychiatrists, neurologists, pediatricians and school teachers. My office is one of the preferred testing sites for IQ assessment by a few well-known private schools in the bay area.
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Chelsie Crilly
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lafayette, CA 94549
I specialize in working with ADHD, HSP, and ASD. Being in our bodies- and being in our world- can be very difficult. This is especially true when when you're a highly sensitive person. My typical client often hears "you're being too much" while also dreading the feeling of not "being enough". I'm here to take a deep dive into what's making you feel like "too much" and highlight the ways you are "just enough for the right people". Typically, my client's goals are to live more comfortably in their sensitive skin, find liberation from shame, and better manage depression and anxiety.
I specialize in working with ADHD, HSP, and ASD. Being in our bodies- and being in our world- can be very difficult. This is especially true when when you're a highly sensitive person. My typical client often hears "you're being too much" while also dreading the feeling of not "being enough". I'm here to take a deep dive into what's making you feel like "too much" and highlight the ways you are "just enough for the right people". Typically, my client's goals are to live more comfortably in their sensitive skin, find liberation from shame, and better manage depression and anxiety.
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Psychological Testing & Evaluations - Dr. Dean
Psychologist, PsyD, QME, Author
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90071
I'm Dr. Dean Leav, licensed psychologist and qualified medical evaluator (QME). I've been featured on ABC, NBC, KCAL, and other programs as an expert psychologist. I provide Evaluation Services, including (and not limited to): diagnostics (ADHD, Autism, Learning Dis.), cognitive/neuropsychological evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME), immigration-related evaluations, pre-adoption psychological evaluations, parenting/bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, pre-employment evaluations, and legal/forensics/criminal evaluations. These evaluations may be used to meet eligibility for certain services or accommodations.
I'm Dr. Dean Leav, licensed psychologist and qualified medical evaluator (QME). I've been featured on ABC, NBC, KCAL, and other programs as an expert psychologist. I provide Evaluation Services, including (and not limited to): diagnostics (ADHD, Autism, Learning Dis.), cognitive/neuropsychological evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME), immigration-related evaluations, pre-adoption psychological evaluations, parenting/bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, pre-employment evaluations, and legal/forensics/criminal evaluations. These evaluations may be used to meet eligibility for certain services or accommodations.
![Photo of Dean Leav - Psychological Testing & Evaluations - Dr. Dean, PsyD, QME, Author, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/bff76b9e-bf95-4a55-84f1-28f5d75ea574/2/320x400.jpeg)
Psychological Testing & Evaluations - Dr. Dean
Psychologist, PsyD, QME, Author
Verified Verified
Riverside, CA 92505
I'm Dr. Dean Leav, licensed psychologist and qualified medical evaluator (QME). I've been featured on ABC, NBC, KCAL, and other programs as an expert psychologist. I provide Evaluation Services, including (and not limited to): diagnostics (ADHD, Autism, Learning Dis.), cognitive/neuropsychological evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME), immigration-related evaluations, pre-adoption psychological evaluations, parenting/bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, pre-employment evaluations, and legal/forensics/criminal evaluations. These evaluations may be used to meet eligibility for certain services or accommodations.
I'm Dr. Dean Leav, licensed psychologist and qualified medical evaluator (QME). I've been featured on ABC, NBC, KCAL, and other programs as an expert psychologist. I provide Evaluation Services, including (and not limited to): diagnostics (ADHD, Autism, Learning Dis.), cognitive/neuropsychological evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME), immigration-related evaluations, pre-adoption psychological evaluations, parenting/bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, pre-employment evaluations, and legal/forensics/criminal evaluations. These evaluations may be used to meet eligibility for certain services or accommodations.
![Photo of Anna Pirkl, MFT, ATR, LAADC, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4ac8a321-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
If you are someone looking to deal with challenges related to anxiety, ADHD, substance use, traumatic experiences or want to work on parenting, relationships or family healing, I have specific training and expertise in these areas.
You might be looking for support to manage a challenge that has come your way. This is a wise and life affirming choice. I find that obstacles arise as a way of offering an invitation to develop as human beings. It definitely doesn’t look and feel that way at first, but, as we look back on experiences, we know this is so. Meeting that invitation head on by having the neutral and clear guidance of a trained third party can make all the difference.
If you are someone looking to deal with challenges related to anxiety, ADHD, substance use, traumatic experiences or want to work on parenting, relationships or family healing, I have specific training and expertise in these areas.
You might be looking for support to manage a challenge that has come your way. This is a wise and life affirming choice. I find that obstacles arise as a way of offering an invitation to develop as human beings. It definitely doesn’t look and feel that way at first, but, as we look back on experiences, we know this is so. Meeting that invitation head on by having the neutral and clear guidance of a trained third party can make all the difference.
![Photo of Dr. Renata Way, PsyD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/17bb3500-2d96-412f-b85c-f3f8b25211e0/3/320x400.jpeg)
I specialize in the assessment and treatment of neurodevelopmental disorders like learning differences and ADHD.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with many years of experience working with children, adolescents, and their families, as well as adults. My interventions are heavily rooted in behavioral therapy and evidence-based practices including feminist and attachment theories. However, I tend to conceptualize clinical presentations from a multicultural and social justice perspective. While I employ empirically validated treatments to ignite change, I am also of the belief that there is no single story to any individual. Consequently, it is important to understand the social, cultural, political, and spiritual context of each individual.
I specialize in the assessment and treatment of neurodevelopmental disorders like learning differences and ADHD.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with many years of experience working with children, adolescents, and their families, as well as adults. My interventions are heavily rooted in behavioral therapy and evidence-based practices including feminist and attachment theories. However, I tend to conceptualize clinical presentations from a multicultural and social justice perspective. While I employ empirically validated treatments to ignite change, I am also of the belief that there is no single story to any individual. Consequently, it is important to understand the social, cultural, political, and spiritual context of each individual.
![Photo of Lauren Lerza, PsyD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/48a4cbc1-c4c2-4988-bd2c-2a73ccf51850/2/320x400.jpeg)
Dr. Lauren Lerza provides neuropsychological and psychological evaluations. If your child is struggling in school, having attention difficulties, experienced a brain injury, or is having behavioral issues, Dr. Lerza's comprehensive evaluations can help you better understand how to best support your child or yourself moving forward. Dr. Lerza's specialty areas are in learning disabilities, ADHD, Autism, and brain injury. Her evaluations focus on answering parent and client questions as to the source of the individual's difficulties, and then on recommendations and resources to best support your child or client moving forward.
Dr. Lauren Lerza provides neuropsychological and psychological evaluations. If your child is struggling in school, having attention difficulties, experienced a brain injury, or is having behavioral issues, Dr. Lerza's comprehensive evaluations can help you better understand how to best support your child or yourself moving forward. Dr. Lerza's specialty areas are in learning disabilities, ADHD, Autism, and brain injury. Her evaluations focus on answering parent and client questions as to the source of the individual's difficulties, and then on recommendations and resources to best support your child or client moving forward.
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Have you received a different diagnosis by every provider you've seen? Are you wondering if you have ADHD, a Learning Disorder, may have a child on the Autism Spectrum? LAPA is the first step towards answers.
L.A. Psychological Assessment provides comprehensive psychological and psychoeducational diagnostic assessments to individuals of all ages by experienced providers. We aim to provide each client with the information necessary to guide their path to success.
Have you received a different diagnosis by every provider you've seen? Are you wondering if you have ADHD, a Learning Disorder, may have a child on the Autism Spectrum? LAPA is the first step towards answers.
L.A. Psychological Assessment provides comprehensive psychological and psychoeducational diagnostic assessments to individuals of all ages by experienced providers. We aim to provide each client with the information necessary to guide their path to success.
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I have been a good fit for individuals looking for a supportive space to address anxiety and depression, needing movement in developing new coping strategies, seeking a deeper level of wellness and balance, or identity development. I have often found that I work well with those who have found therapy unhelpful in the past and are looking to give it another try. I also recognize that counseling is a different experience for those who identify as ADHD or ASD. The neuro-diverse culture is an area that I have experience in and that I find meaningful to work with.
I have been a good fit for individuals looking for a supportive space to address anxiety and depression, needing movement in developing new coping strategies, seeking a deeper level of wellness and balance, or identity development. I have often found that I work well with those who have found therapy unhelpful in the past and are looking to give it another try. I also recognize that counseling is a different experience for those who identify as ADHD or ASD. The neuro-diverse culture is an area that I have experience in and that I find meaningful to work with.
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Rizo Psychological & Behavioral Health Services
Psychologist, EdD, LEP, PPS, PPSC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Jonathan Rizo specializes in evaluating ADHD, Learning Disorders, Autism, Emotional Disturbance, Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, and anxiety.
My ideal client is someone driven by the desire for change. They aim to conquer challenges and achieve positive outcomes. Seeking evaluations for ADHD, Learning Disorders, Autism, Depression, and Emotional Disturbance—My expertise—they aspire to gain insights for targeted interventions/ help. Through compassionate support, we empower them to navigate change effectively, building resilience along the way. By understanding their unique needs, we tailor personalized strategies to improve their well-being. Together, we create a roadmap to stability and a brighter future, nurturing healing and growth ever step of the way.
Jonathan Rizo specializes in evaluating ADHD, Learning Disorders, Autism, Emotional Disturbance, Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, and anxiety.
My ideal client is someone driven by the desire for change. They aim to conquer challenges and achieve positive outcomes. Seeking evaluations for ADHD, Learning Disorders, Autism, Depression, and Emotional Disturbance—My expertise—they aspire to gain insights for targeted interventions/ help. Through compassionate support, we empower them to navigate change effectively, building resilience along the way. By understanding their unique needs, we tailor personalized strategies to improve their well-being. Together, we create a roadmap to stability and a brighter future, nurturing healing and growth ever step of the way.
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ADHD Therapists
When should I seek treatment for ADHD?
You should seek treatment for ADHD if you consistently have difficulty with attention, hyperactivity, or impulsivity that interferes with your daily life. Symptoms of ADHD include the inability to sustain attention during tasks, difficulty organizing tasks and activities, being easily distracted, frequent fidgeting or squirming, and talking or interrupting excessively. If these symptoms interfere with your career, academics, or relationships—for example, consistently failing to complete professional projects on time—you should seek an evaluation for ADHD.
How does treatment for ADHD work?
Effective treatment for ADHD often consists of medication, behavioral therapy, and lifestyle changes. Stimulant medications such as Adderall and Ritalin work by altering levels of neurotransmitters in the brain; higher levels of dopamine and norepinephrine are known to improve attention and focus. Therapy works by helping people with ADHD understand the condition, discuss their areas of difficulty, and develop behavioral strategies to manage their symptoms. In some cases, modifying one’s diet and exercise can also help improve symptoms.
Are there specific medications for ADHD?
Medications to treat ADHD are generally stimulants, the most common are Adderall and Ritalin. There are two categories of stimulants: Amphetamines include Adderall, Dyanavel, Vyvanse, and Dexedrine, and methylphenidates include Ritalin, Concerta, Daytrana, Focalin, Quillichew, Quillivant, and Metadate. Non-stimulants and antidepressants may be used as an alternative if stimulants aren’t effective or viable for a particular patient.
How long does treatment for ADHD take?
It’s tough to give an exact time frame because everyone varies. In terms of medications, stimulants begin to work very soon after you take them, generally within the hour. It may take time to identify the right medication and dosage, but the medication itself is fast-acting. In terms of therapy, it takes time to develop skills and put them into practice, but you will likely see improvements within a few weeks or months.