Online ADHD therapists in Santa Cruz, California CA
Find experienced online ADHD therapists in Santa Cruz who provide ADHD testing, evaluations, and therapy. Our directory features detailed therapist profiles so you can compare qualifications, specialties, and treatment approaches to find the provider that’s right for you.
ADHD
Matthew Weisskopf
Psychologist, PhD
I utilize evidence based cognitive behavioral therapy protocols to address ADHD symptoms for clients that are interested in such treatment.
19 Years Experience
Online in Santa Cruz, CA
ADHD
Bonnie Rae
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
I have personal and lived experience with ADHD, including parenting a child with ADHD. As ADHD is a common diagnosis in writers and other creative brained-people, this is a diagnosis I often work with in the room. I am able to validate the struggles of living with ADHD, while also understanding the many gifts of an ADHD brain.
14 Years Experience
Online in Santa Cruz, CA
ADHD
Dr. Christina Charlotin
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Referral for ADHD testing available.
14 Years Experience
Online in Santa Cruz, CA
ADHD
Integrative Psychotherapy Group
Marriage and Family Therapist
We work with clients who express issues or concerns with ADHD.
10 Years Experience
Online in Santa Cruz, CA
ADHD
Foothills Psychotherapy
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, LMFT, AMFT, ACSW
Our therapists specialize in working with neurodiverse clients. We have folks with lived experience who understand how to navigate the world when executive disfunction are making it hard to even complete daily tasks
8 Years Experience
Online in Santa Cruz, CA
ADHD
Diaspora Therapy Group
Marriage and Family Therapist, DSW, LMFT
We support individuals with ADHD using a non-shaming, neurodiversity-affirming lens that focuses on executive functioning, emotional regulation, self-compassion, and sustainable coping skills.
7 Years Experience
Online in Santa Cruz, CA
ADHD
Holly Hoffman, PsyD, Psychotherapy
Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Psychologist in CA & NY
Adult ADHD is something I am very passionate about reducing the stigma of. During my time in graduate school I helped to create a manual to helps students with learning differences such as a ADHD learn to navigate their graduate school experience (e.g. how to get accommodations and support). I enjoy helping my clients understand their strengths that may have developed as a result of ADHD. I am also rewarded by helping my clients navigate the significant challenges that come related to ADHD. Together we will work to help you find organization, planning, and coping skills that will work for you. Please note that I provide therapy for ADHD but do not offer testing but I can help you find someone who can help you with that.
13 Years Experience
Online in Santa Cruz, CA
ADHD
Mia Turner
Therapist, MA, RYT, ASDCS, LMFT, NPT-C, CMNCS, CMIP
Neurodiversity-affirming ADHD therapy and adult ADHD evaluations grounded in the understanding that ADHD is not simply a collection of symptoms, but a unique way of experiencing, processing, attending to, and engaging with the world. My work supports teens and adults navigating executive functioning differences, emotional intensity, rejection sensitivity, masking, burnout, perfectionism, demand avoidance, nervous system overwhelm, and the cumulative impact of years spent feeling misunderstood, "too much," "not enough," inconsistent, lazy, unmotivated, or perpetually behind despite working incredibly hard.
ADHD often extends far beyond attention alone. It can shape relationships, self-esteem, sensory experiences, motivation, emotional regulation, time perception, energy management, organization, follow-through, identity, and the ways we connect with our interests, passions, and creativity. It can also influence how the nervous system responds to expectations, demands, transitions, uncertainty, criticism, and chronic stress.
This work explores the intersections of neurodivergence, trauma, culture, giftedness, disability, family systems, identity, and internalized ableist narratives that may have shaped your relationship with yourself. Particular attention is given to the ways masking, overcompensation, perfectionism, people-pleasing, chronic self-monitoring, and overachievement can develop as adaptive responses within environments that may not have recognized, supported, or accommodated neurodivergent needs.
Rather than focusing solely on productivity, performance, or behavioral change, therapy centers self-understanding, nervous system regulation, self-trust, self-compassion, and creating sustainable ways of living that honor how your brain and body naturally work. Depending on your goals, our work may incorporate EMDR, somatic therapy, mindfulness, parts work, executive functioning support, expressive arts, neuropsychotherapy, and practical strategies that build upon strengths rather than attempting to force neurotypical standards.
My work is informed by both professional expertise and lived understanding of neurodivergence, disability, chronic illness, culture, and systemic oppression, I recognize that ADHD often presents differently than dominant stereotypes suggest. My practice is especially attuned to high-masking, high-achieving, gifted, AFAB, BIPOC, LGBTQIA2S+, creative, spiritually-oriented, and otherwise frequently overlooked individuals whose experiences may have been missed, misunderstood, minimized, or misdiagnosed.
I also provide comprehensive adult ADHD evaluations through a culturally responsive, neurodivergent-affirming assessment process designed to recognize nuanced and complex presentations. Evaluations move beyond checklists alone and include an in-depth exploration of developmental history, lived experience, executive functioning, sensory patterns, masking, strengths, challenges, identity, and functional impacts, resulting in a thorough affirming report with individualized recommendations and resources.
10 Years Experience
Online in Santa Cruz, CA (Online Only)
ADHD
Hannah Nyznyk Christian
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT #133278
We support children, teens, and adults with ADHD in understanding how their brains work. Therapy focuses on practical strategies, emotional regulation, and reducing shame while building confidence.
7 Years Experience
Online in Santa Cruz, CA
ADHD
Heidi Hartston
Psychologist, PhD
Adult ADHD can go undiagnosed for years, and can lead to feeling disorganized, unproductive and self-critical. If you feel held back by forgetfulness, interpersonal conflict, overcommitment, taking on too many things at once and spreading yourself too thin, there is effective help available. I combine insightful, caring depth work with evidence based techniques that are most effective in freeing you from old patterns and helping you to reclaim the balanced, happy life you deserve.
35 Years Experience
Online in Santa Cruz, CA (Online Only)
ADHD
Castle Rock Family Services
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LMFT, LCSW, AMFT, ACSW
Our therapists employ evidence-based strategies to assist individuals with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in enhancing focus, organization, and daily functioning.
12 Years Experience
Online in Santa Cruz, CA
ADHD
Melanie Simms
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
I have additional training and lived experience with ADHD. I love supporting ADHDers with better understanding, accepting (and even embracing) their ADHD brain and developing systems to support executive functioning challenges.
11 Years Experience
Online in Santa Cruz, CA
ADHD
Dr. Mazmanyan and Associates
Psychologist, Ph.D
We will help you learn to manage symptoms of ADHD and improve the quality of your life one step at a time.
11 Years Experience
Online in Santa Cruz, CA
ADHD
Amy Price, AMP Family Therapy Inc.
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
I am an ADHD adult and so recognize and have special compassion for the struggles we face. I have great book, media and other recommendations to help you feel understood and make changes that access the very best parts of this diagnosis.
23 Years Experience
Online in Santa Cruz, CA
ADHD
Karen Petren
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Having ADHD means constantly having to fight to be accepted and understood…and not beat yourself up in the process. It can be so exhausting! Unlike an ADHD coach, I begging with helping clients manage emotional overwhelm. I also provide specific tools tailored to address each client’s executive function challenges. Let’s find out together what works especially for you.
25 Years Experience
Online in Santa Cruz, CA (Online Only)
ADHD
Integrated Mental Wellness
Psychologist, Ph.D, Integrated Medical Mental Health Clinician, Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Colette Sinclair is specifically trained in techniques and approaches that support executive functioning, including building attention and focus.
20 Years Experience
Online in Santa Cruz, CA
ADHD
Emily St. Amant
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-MHSP-S (TN), LPCC (CA)
I am experienced in working with people of all ages who are living with ADHD.
18 Years Experience
Online in Santa Cruz, CA (Online Only)
ADHD
Melissa Quinn Pollock
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Neurodivergence takes many forms and traditional therapy focuses on symptom management. I embrace the benefits of neurodivergence while helping you to integrate higher self-understanding as a way to work with your neurobiology instead of against it.
13 Years Experience
Online in Santa Cruz, CA (Online Only)
ADHD
Adela Stone
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC
ADHD can bring creativity, energy, and passion into a relationship—but also challenges with focus, follow-through, and communication. I help couples understand the unique impact of ADHD on their partnership and develop strategies to reduce frustration, increase empathy, and improve daily connection. Together, we work toward turning ADHD from a source of conflict into an opportunity for deeper understanding and teamwork.
5 Years Experience
Online in Santa Cruz, CA (Online Only)
ADHD
Dr. Cristal Lopez
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Welcome! You might be feeling disconnected from your family, friends, children, job, or even the world. I'm Dr. Cristal Lopez, and I believe that we all have powerful strengths. Together, we will explore yours to help you unlock your full potential, connect authentically with others, and show up as your true self. My training at top U.S. children's hospitals, including Children's Hospital Los Angeles, California Pacific Medical Center, Texas Children’s Hospital, and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, has provided me with over 6 years of experience working with children, adolescents, young and mid-life adults, and families.
For my younger clients, I use behavioral and play therapy techniques, while also supporting parents and families to foster healthy connections. With adolescents and adults, I draw on strength-based, humanistic, and relational principles to guide our work together.
Beyond traditional mental health concerns, I specialize and publish work in: coping with chronic illnesses, career-related issues (burnout, work-life balance), trauma, adverse childhood experiences, and stress related to first-responder families. I’m committed to guiding you, your child, or family to a more connected and fulfilling life. Invest in yourself!
9 Years Experience
Online in Santa Cruz, CA (Online Only)
ADHD therapists in Santa Cruz, California Statistics
ADHD therapists in Santa Cruz, California average 14 years of experience and charge around $221 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are ADHD (100%), Anxiety or Fears (84%), and Trauma and PTSD (73%).
Average years in practice
14 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$221
Gender ID
| 61% |
Female |
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| 29% |
Male |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
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| 5% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 61% |
In Person and Online |
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| 39% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 100% | ADHD |
| 84% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 73% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 72% | Depression |
| 63% | Stress |
| 54% | Self Esteem |
| 54% | Loss or Grief |