ADHD Therapists in Topanga, CA
Andrew Amick
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Topanga, CA 90290 (Online Only)
Specializing in recovery from emotional abuse and manipulation, I help you strengthen your self-worth and break free from toxic cycles. Together, we'll uncover and chart your path to resilience and empowerment. By our work's end, you'll be able to see and avoid codependency trip-wires, sit more confidently knowing who you are and the life you deserve, and know when to catch the waves as they come.
Specializing in recovery from emotional abuse and manipulation, I help you strengthen your self-worth and break free from toxic cycles. Together, we'll uncover and chart your path to resilience and empowerment. By our work's end, you'll be able to see and avoid codependency trip-wires, sit more confidently knowing who you are and the life you deserve, and know when to catch the waves as they come.
Hello, my name is Dr. Carder Stout. I want to thank you for joining me. You may be here because something in your life is not working. As a Depth Psychologist I believe that everyone has the capacity to be happy. My aim as a therapist is to heal those parts of you that are standing in the way. Let me help you connect with the joy in your life. I have been described as compassionate, calm and insightful. My patients tell me that I am present with them as a good listener and guide.
Hello, my name is Dr. Carder Stout. I want to thank you for joining me. You may be here because something in your life is not working. As a Depth Psychologist I believe that everyone has the capacity to be happy. My aim as a therapist is to heal those parts of you that are standing in the way. Let me help you connect with the joy in your life. I have been described as compassionate, calm and insightful. My patients tell me that I am present with them as a good listener and guide.
My goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. We can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals.
My goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. We can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck? You're not alone. You've got more strength inside you than you might realize, and I'm here to help you reconnect with it. In my practice, I strive to create a nurturing environment for my clients—a safe space where you can explore your emotions and experiences without fear of judgment. Together, we'll gently navigate through the challenges you're facing, uncover valuable insights and develop strategies to help you cope. Whatever you're going through, I'm here to offer you compassion and support as you journey towards healing and growth. You don't have to face this alone.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck? You're not alone. You've got more strength inside you than you might realize, and I'm here to help you reconnect with it. In my practice, I strive to create a nurturing environment for my clients—a safe space where you can explore your emotions and experiences without fear of judgment. Together, we'll gently navigate through the challenges you're facing, uncover valuable insights and develop strategies to help you cope. Whatever you're going through, I'm here to offer you compassion and support as you journey towards healing and growth. You don't have to face this alone.
Are you struggling to figure out how to best support your child? The early childhood years can be trying for parents who don’t want to repeat family patterns, and yet question their own intuition. When the answers can’t be found in the parenting books, you may benefit from guidance specific to your family’s needs. Finding someone to connect with and help deepen your understanding of your child’s inner-experiences can strengthen your relationship with your child, and also provide the empathy and support you need to feel less overwhelmed.
Are you struggling to figure out how to best support your child? The early childhood years can be trying for parents who don’t want to repeat family patterns, and yet question their own intuition. When the answers can’t be found in the parenting books, you may benefit from guidance specific to your family’s needs. Finding someone to connect with and help deepen your understanding of your child’s inner-experiences can strengthen your relationship with your child, and also provide the empathy and support you need to feel less overwhelmed.
Setareh Vatan
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Topanga, CA 90290 (Online Only)
I am an advocate for the soul’s desire for expansion and connection with others. I work in the service of the psyche to bring unconscious material to the conscious to facilitate sustainable change, transformation, and growth. I welcome you as you are, whether you are suffering from a dependency, such as problematic substance use, or a mental health condition, like trauma-related difficulties. I incorporate both the Twelve Step and harm reduction methods in my practice. Since I honor and see the value in both modalities, I will work collaboratively with you to determine which approach would best serve your path towards wholeness.
I am an advocate for the soul’s desire for expansion and connection with others. I work in the service of the psyche to bring unconscious material to the conscious to facilitate sustainable change, transformation, and growth. I welcome you as you are, whether you are suffering from a dependency, such as problematic substance use, or a mental health condition, like trauma-related difficulties. I incorporate both the Twelve Step and harm reduction methods in my practice. Since I honor and see the value in both modalities, I will work collaboratively with you to determine which approach would best serve your path towards wholeness.
Christina 'cat' Jensen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, KAP, IFS, EMDR
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Topanga, CA 90290
I work with Older Millennial/Xennial/Gen X’ers who are spiritual seekers, ready to reclaim more of themselves and their power in mid-life so they can have deeper presence, joy, aliveness & connection. I also hold space for psychedelic journeys for people who want to go deep into consciousness to better understand themselves and life’s great mysteries (ind/grp/couples.) In addition, I teach and mentor other therapists and wellness practitioners on how to bring energy work into their practices to better support themselves and their clients so they can experience feeling more energized and inspired as they share their wisdom and gifts.
I work with Older Millennial/Xennial/Gen X’ers who are spiritual seekers, ready to reclaim more of themselves and their power in mid-life so they can have deeper presence, joy, aliveness & connection. I also hold space for psychedelic journeys for people who want to go deep into consciousness to better understand themselves and life’s great mysteries (ind/grp/couples.) In addition, I teach and mentor other therapists and wellness practitioners on how to bring energy work into their practices to better support themselves and their clients so they can experience feeling more energized and inspired as they share their wisdom and gifts.
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With a rich background spanning various mental health settings, I understand the diverse needs of individuals seeking support and growth. I have honed my skills in providing assistance to clients yearning for change, relief from distress, and overall enhancement of well-being. I work with diverse clientele and my expertise lies in aiding individuals facing adjustment difficulties stemming from significant life changes and stressors. These may include grief, changes in health, disabilities, relationship, parenthood, occupational and educational challenges. I have extensive experience in working with ADHD, anxiety and depression.
With a rich background spanning various mental health settings, I understand the diverse needs of individuals seeking support and growth. I have honed my skills in providing assistance to clients yearning for change, relief from distress, and overall enhancement of well-being. I work with diverse clientele and my expertise lies in aiding individuals facing adjustment difficulties stemming from significant life changes and stressors. These may include grief, changes in health, disabilities, relationship, parenthood, occupational and educational challenges. I have extensive experience in working with ADHD, anxiety and depression.
Need to feel safe? Prefer a therapist who says it like it is (with a side of class, tact, and the ability to help you get to your stuff with out feeling judged or shamed)? I focus on assisting teens, couples, and families with problems in day to day living to more complex issues that have reached crisis level. My strengths are in the areas of divorce, anxiety (triggers and control), bullying, ADD & ADHD lifestyles, and teen/parent relationship issues. I welcome parenting and couple dilemmas. Furthermore, I am experienced in dealing with gender issues, depression, grief, and general tough times.
Need to feel safe? Prefer a therapist who says it like it is (with a side of class, tact, and the ability to help you get to your stuff with out feeling judged or shamed)? I focus on assisting teens, couples, and families with problems in day to day living to more complex issues that have reached crisis level. My strengths are in the areas of divorce, anxiety (triggers and control), bullying, ADD & ADHD lifestyles, and teen/parent relationship issues. I welcome parenting and couple dilemmas. Furthermore, I am experienced in dealing with gender issues, depression, grief, and general tough times.
Sarah Limcaco
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Calabasas, CA 91302 (Online Only)
While I often work with a number of issues including depression, anxiety, ADHD and relationship difficulties, my focuses have included Life Transitions, Separation, Divorce, Attachment Parenting, Trauma, Grief, Bereavement, loss of parent and survivors of suicide.
Beginning therapy can be one of the most difficult things we do. It can also be the most rewarding. It is stepping into the unknown and taking an unfamiliar path to a destination that may seem completely out of reach. Therapy is a journey and I will be your travel companion. It is my firm belief that as humans, we just want to be seen and heard. In my practice, I strive to create an environment that is safe, nurturing and most importantly, free of judgement so that I can both see and hear you.
While I often work with a number of issues including depression, anxiety, ADHD and relationship difficulties, my focuses have included Life Transitions, Separation, Divorce, Attachment Parenting, Trauma, Grief, Bereavement, loss of parent and survivors of suicide.
Beginning therapy can be one of the most difficult things we do. It can also be the most rewarding. It is stepping into the unknown and taking an unfamiliar path to a destination that may seem completely out of reach. Therapy is a journey and I will be your travel companion. It is my firm belief that as humans, we just want to be seen and heard. In my practice, I strive to create an environment that is safe, nurturing and most importantly, free of judgement so that I can both see and hear you.
Lauren (Feig) Goodman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Woodland Hills, CA 91364 (Online Only)
While providing a nonjudgmental environment, I offer warmth, compassion, and empathy while serving my clients, in an effort to assist them with identifying and achieving their desired outcomes. I focus on helping my clients gain insight and awareness into themselves, their problems/barriers and relationships, so they can become active agents of change in their lives, and become a person with whom they are content.
While providing a nonjudgmental environment, I offer warmth, compassion, and empathy while serving my clients, in an effort to assist them with identifying and achieving their desired outcomes. I focus on helping my clients gain insight and awareness into themselves, their problems/barriers and relationships, so they can become active agents of change in their lives, and become a person with whom they are content.
Ilona Strasser
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Calabasas, CA 91302
If you are dealing with anxiety, depression, self doubt, grief, past trauma, difficult life transition, or if you are stuck repeating the same self-destructive patterns that create shame and sabotages your goals or relationships, then starting therapy is the first brave step to long lasting and meaningful change. I create a warm, supportive, non-judgmental environment, and work in a collaborative style with my clients. I help to dismantle harmful core beliefs, activate their inherent strengths, learn new coping skills and perspectives in order to grow in resilience, overcome struggles and empower themselves by raising self worth.
If you are dealing with anxiety, depression, self doubt, grief, past trauma, difficult life transition, or if you are stuck repeating the same self-destructive patterns that create shame and sabotages your goals or relationships, then starting therapy is the first brave step to long lasting and meaningful change. I create a warm, supportive, non-judgmental environment, and work in a collaborative style with my clients. I help to dismantle harmful core beliefs, activate their inherent strengths, learn new coping skills and perspectives in order to grow in resilience, overcome struggles and empower themselves by raising self worth.
Life has sure been tough the past few years. Are you working through a past or current trauma? How are you managing your stress? Sadness? Grief? Anxiety? Depression? DO you or a family member suffer from addiction? Perhaps you just need a jump start to get yourself moving again? You have already made the first step finding me right here on this site. Take the next brave one and reach out to me. Let’s have a conversation and discover ways that together we can create a happier and more joyful life for you.
Life has sure been tough the past few years. Are you working through a past or current trauma? How are you managing your stress? Sadness? Grief? Anxiety? Depression? DO you or a family member suffer from addiction? Perhaps you just need a jump start to get yourself moving again? You have already made the first step finding me right here on this site. Take the next brave one and reach out to me. Let’s have a conversation and discover ways that together we can create a happier and more joyful life for you.
I understand each of us has our own journey of growth in this lifetime, so I am very respectful of my client’s individual circumstances, struggles, identify issues, current functions and needs. I guide and assist my clients to understand the underlying issues of their discomfort and help develop plans and strategies that serve to reach their highest good in their journey to become whole.
I understand each of us has our own journey of growth in this lifetime, so I am very respectful of my client’s individual circumstances, struggles, identify issues, current functions and needs. I guide and assist my clients to understand the underlying issues of their discomfort and help develop plans and strategies that serve to reach their highest good in their journey to become whole.
Are you interested in therapy but don’t want to have to tell another person that not all video games are grand theft auto, not all cartoons are for kids, and Dungeons and Dragons is a social hobby? It can be frustrating thinking you found the right therapist only to learn they hold some pretty big misconceptions of pop culture. Especially when pop culture is such a major part of many of our lives.
Are you interested in therapy but don’t want to have to tell another person that not all video games are grand theft auto, not all cartoons are for kids, and Dungeons and Dragons is a social hobby? It can be frustrating thinking you found the right therapist only to learn they hold some pretty big misconceptions of pop culture. Especially when pop culture is such a major part of many of our lives.
Noah Salinas
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, APCC, MA
Verified Verified
Calabasas, CA 91302 (Online Only)
Noah is dedicated to providing support that promotes positive change. She believes that every person has the capacity to heal and thrive, and it's her privilege to walk alongside them on that path. She is always striving to keep up with new developments in the mental health field and uses her open mindedness to understand each client.
Noah is dedicated to providing support that promotes positive change. She believes that every person has the capacity to heal and thrive, and it's her privilege to walk alongside them on that path. She is always striving to keep up with new developments in the mental health field and uses her open mindedness to understand each client.
Monica Alcasid
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
Calabasas, CA 91302
Whether you're a parent whose child or teen is managing big emotions or struggling with behavioral issues - or you're an adult struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or life transitions - I am committed to helping you meet your goals. I am passionate about supporting children, teens, and young adults as they navigate life's challenges.
Whether you're a parent whose child or teen is managing big emotions or struggling with behavioral issues - or you're an adult struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or life transitions - I am committed to helping you meet your goals. I am passionate about supporting children, teens, and young adults as they navigate life's challenges.
Grief is excruciating, disorienting, confusing, and isolating. And no, you’re not doing it wrong. Your grief is as unique and individual as you are. But you don’t have to walk through it alone. I work with adolescents, adults, and couples who are navigating grief & loss, relationship challenges, anxiety, depression, and disconnection from their life’s purpose and direction. My grief story has equipped me to work with those experiencing suicide bereavement, and my nearly two decades of experience in the music and entertainment industries provide rich insight & understanding into my work with artists and creative professionals.
Grief is excruciating, disorienting, confusing, and isolating. And no, you’re not doing it wrong. Your grief is as unique and individual as you are. But you don’t have to walk through it alone. I work with adolescents, adults, and couples who are navigating grief & loss, relationship challenges, anxiety, depression, and disconnection from their life’s purpose and direction. My grief story has equipped me to work with those experiencing suicide bereavement, and my nearly two decades of experience in the music and entertainment industries provide rich insight & understanding into my work with artists and creative professionals.
As a licensed clinical psychologist in California, I am dedicated to providing empathetic and personalized psychotherapy services. Specializing in working with individuals, couples, and adolescents, my goal is to create a supportive space for personal growth and well-being.
As a licensed clinical psychologist in California, I am dedicated to providing empathetic and personalized psychotherapy services. Specializing in working with individuals, couples, and adolescents, my goal is to create a supportive space for personal growth and well-being.
Edith Matilda Moses
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, ATR
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Calabasas, CA 91302
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with specialized training in Clinical Art Therapy. I strive to create a safe space for my patients, a space where both verbal and nonverbal communication can be expressed. The art in therapy serves to reveal unconscious material that may otherwise remain unknown, and it helps deepen the therapeutic process. You do not need any artistic skills to participate in art psychotherapy. My mission is to provide my full attention and expertise so that my patients feel seen and heard, which I believe paves the path toward growth, change, self awareness and healing.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with specialized training in Clinical Art Therapy. I strive to create a safe space for my patients, a space where both verbal and nonverbal communication can be expressed. The art in therapy serves to reveal unconscious material that may otherwise remain unknown, and it helps deepen the therapeutic process. You do not need any artistic skills to participate in art psychotherapy. My mission is to provide my full attention and expertise so that my patients feel seen and heard, which I believe paves the path toward growth, change, self awareness and healing.
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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.