Online ADHD therapists in Santa Monica, California CA
Find experienced online ADHD therapists in Santa Monica 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
Dr. Lynn E. O'Connor
Therapist, PhD
I work with clients with an ADHD diagnosis, using didactic approaches derived from the science of productivity. I also support the use of psychotropic medications as appropriate. While ADHD may be biological in etiology, the psychological ramifications of living with ADHD can be devastating; feeling like a failure from early educational experiences, clients benefit from the support psychotherapy offers.
34 Years Experience
Online in Santa Monica, CA (Online Only)
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 Monica, CA (Online Only)
ADHD
Growth and Change Counseling
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
There are many reasons why children struggle with the symptoms related to ADHD. In this technological world, children are conditioned to have shorter attention spans, need immediate gratification, and have lower frustration tolerance. Regardless of whether your child meets all of the criteria for an official ADHD diagnosis, there are many things that can be done to enhance your child's natural inclinations to learn, increase their relational intelligence and coping skills, and improve positive behaviors both at home and at school. If your child is struggling and you are concerned he or she may have ADHD, call us today so we can help you form a treatment plan that is helpful for you and your child.
8 Years Experience
Online in Santa Monica, CA (Online Only)
ADHD
Dr. Aleksandra Drecun
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders of childhood. This is particularly true for girls and women. Girls’ and womens’ ADHD tends to manifest differently from boys and men. The symptoms may be harder to recognize and/or they may have developed strategies to compensate for their ADHD symptoms. This is predominately the case with ADHD testing. Computerized tests such as the T.O.V.A. and the CPT test diagnose 80% of individuals with ADHD. In other words, there is a false negative of 20% of individuals that have ADHD and are not identified by these extensive tests. Hence, a thorough history with a deep understanding of neuroscience and executive functioning is critical to determine whether an individual would qualify for an ADHD diagnosis.
The advances in neuroscience through the technology of brain imaging has facilitated our understanding about the complexity of the brain. The brain is viewed as a self-regulating system. This fundamental human capacity is the ability to regulate and control our thoughts, feelings and behavior. Recent developments in neuroscience have increased our understanding of the neural underpinnings of self-regulation. Self-regulation is often used interchangeably with the term of executive functioning.
Despite these challenges, being neurodiverse offers great advantages. First and foremost, neurodiverse individuals are intelligent. They have average to above average IQ’s. They naturally think outside of the box and are innovative by nature. In fact, it is noted that many successful entrepreneurs have ADHD. The areas of their ADHD that have lead to their success in business include hyper-focusing, divergent thinking, risk taking, and hyperactivity. With therapy and ADHD coaching, one can learn to harness one’s strengths and minimize one’s weaknesses to be healthy, happy and successful.
25 Years Experience
Online in Santa Monica, CA
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 Monica, CA (Online Only)
ADHD
Danielle Greenspan, LMFT, LPCC
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT 104395, LPCC 4889
I specialize in working with neurodivergent individuals and I have extensive training on working with children, teens and adults with ADHD. I also love working with mixed-neurotype couples.
11 Years Experience
Online in Santa Monica, CA
ADHD
Stuart Kaplowitz / Serene Pathways Counseling
Counselor/Therapist, MFT
ADHD work with children and adults
33 Years Experience
Online in Santa Monica, CA
ADHD
Amanda Hagos, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, PPSC
Myself and several of the clinicians in the practice specialize in the treatment of ADHD and neurodivergence in children and adults and utilize cognitive behavioral therapy, in addition to other modalities for therapy.
8 Years Experience
Online in Santa Monica, CA
ADHD
Empowered Path Clinical Counseling, PC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC, MA, CBIF, CAMS-II, CART, LMFT, AMFT, APCC
We understand that living with ADHD can be both challenging and overwhelming, impacting focus, organization, relationships, and self-esteem. Our therapy provides practical strategies to help you manage symptoms, improve daily functioning, and build confidence. Whether you were diagnosed as a child or later in life, we offer a supportive, nonjudgmental space to help you embrace your strengths while navigating the areas that feel most frustrating.
11 Years Experience
Online in Santa Monica, CA
ADHD
Mona Saba Valeriano
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
I have a strong interest in helping individuals and couples better understand, accept, and work with ADHD. In relationships, ADHD can easily become filtered through painful or inaccurate narratives—partners may misinterpret symptoms as character flaws, while the person with ADHD often carries longstanding, self-critical beliefs that become deeply ingrained over time. In our work, we slow down these dynamics, build shared or individual understanding, and replace corrosive stories with more accurate and compassionate ones.
18 Years Experience
Online in Santa Monica, CA
ADHD
Brandon Guin
Marriage and Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
I help individuals better understand brain functioning while destigmatizing many of the characteristics typically associated with ADHD. Together, we'll focus on your strengths while working to improve executive functioning.
16 Years Experience
Online in Santa Monica, CA (Online Only)
ADHD
Dr. Vicki D. Coleman (Dr. Vicki), The Coleman Group PLLC & The Anger Doctor
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, LPCC, LPC, LMFT, LCSW, CCMHC, QMHP, MAC, DAC, SAP, CAMF, BCC, HS-BCP
Examine the complex challenges related to ADHD from a bio-psycho-social-environmental perspective.
36 Years Experience
Online in Santa Monica, CA
ADHD
Rising Calm Center
Professional Christian Counselor, MS, CMHC, CLC
Life with ADHD can feel like running a marathon in your mind while everyone else seems to be walking. The constant mental noise, forgotten details, missed deadlines, and emotional rollercoaster can leave you frustrated, ashamed, and worn out. Relationships get tense, confidence fades, and faith can start to feel distant under the weight of distraction and self-criticism.
At Rising Calm Center, we understand that ADHD is not a lack of effort—it’s a nervous system that works differently. Our Christian counselors help you understand how your brain, body, and spirit function together so you can build focus, follow-through, and peace from the inside out.
We even offer same-week appointments, in-person and virtual sessions, and a sliding fee scale that works with any insurance or budget—so care is flexible and accessible when you need it most.
We combine evidence-based strategies (CBT, DBT, ACT, mindfulness, and somatic regulation) with faith-centered coaching to help you:
• Reduce overwhelm and racing thoughts
• Strengthen organization and time management habits that fit your wiring
• Improve emotional regulation and impulse control
• Rebuild confidence and self-trust after years of frustration
• Restore connection in your relationships and your walk with God
You’ll learn to calm your nervous system, recognize patterns early, and create daily rhythms that support both productivity and peace.
What to expect: practical tools, compassionate accountability, and a judgment-free space where grace meets growth.
If you’re tired of trying harder and ready to work smarter with your mind instead of against it, we’re here to help you find clarity, confidence, and calm again—one focused step at a time.
Call or email us today for your FREE CONSULTATION.
14 Years Experience
Online in Santa Monica, CA
ADHD
Aimen Bukhari
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT 144748, LPCC 18977
I work with adults with ADHD who feel overwhelmed by mental clutter, procrastination, time blindness, and emotional reactivity, often alongside anxiety and self-criticism. Therapy focuses on stabilization first, building realistic executive-function systems that fit your life, and then addressing deeper patterns of shame, burnout, and overcompensation.
7 Years Experience
Online in Santa Monica, CA (Online Only)
ADHD
Best Life Counseling Services
Counselor/Therapist, LPCC, LMFT, APCC
Living with ADHD can affect many areas of life, including focus, organization, emotional regulation, and relationships. Our therapists support adults who are navigating the challenges of ADHD by helping them better understand how their minds work while developing practical tools to manage daily responsibilities. We focus on building sustainable routines, reducing overwhelm, and strengthening self-compassion so clients can feel more confident and capable in both their personal and professional lives.
12 Years Experience
Online in Santa Monica, CA
ADHD
Empowered Wellbeing, Decolonizing Intersectional and Integrative Complex Trauma & Dissociation Recovery Support
Life Coach, view my credentials online at: www.recoveringfromwithin.com/credentialslongform
We have certification in spectrum based work, but more importantly we have experience with working with individuals with ADHD and we recognize different forms of ADHD require different types of care. For instance, ADHD from mold and toxin exposure may require functional support along with executive functioning support; whereas ADHD born from trauma may require a more parts based approach or ADHD from epigenetic origins may benefit from functional, integrative and self esteem support with an intersectional lens. These are just some examples of different ways to approach and offer support and care. We also witness some neurodiversity could be an adaptive response to dysfunctional oppressive systems. We may coordinate care with colleagues who offer that kind of support to clients who identify as neurodiverse and POC/GM and who would like that adaptation affirmed for the innate wisdom it carries in navigating systems, while also offering care for the injury or impact from navigating these systems and the implicit demands of masking within them. We also credit here the work of dear colleague Erin Trent-Johnson of Black Mama Body.
15 Years Experience
Online in Santa Monica, CA (Online Only)
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 Monica, CA (Online Only)
ADHD
Juliette Kuhlmann
Marriage and Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
I love working with ADHDers, and have experience with teens and adults on this side of the neurodivergent spectrum. I also offer adult ADHD/Autism assessments for those seeking a formal diagnosis or simply more clarity on their neurodivergent profile.
3 Years Experience
Online in Santa Monica, CA
ADHD
Lani Lee
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, MBPT, CAPT
Neurodivergent affirming therapy
18 Years Experience
Online in Santa Monica, CA
ADHD
Dr. Christina Charlotin
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Referral for ADHD testing available.
14 Years Experience
Online in Santa Monica, CA
Santa Monica combines proximity to the entertainment industry with a strong wellness culture, creating demand for therapists who specialize in performance anxiety, the pressures of creative and entertainment careers, identity, and the particular stresses of living adjacent to fame and public scrutiny. The area's affluent demographic and beach lifestyle coexist with significant rates of anxiety, eating concerns, and relationship distress, and the Westside has a notably high density of experienced therapists relative to its size. Providence Saint John's Health Center and UCLA Health provide institutional mental health anchors for the Westside community. Many Santa Monica therapists also serve clients from Malibu, Pacific Palisades, and the broader Westside corridor.
ADHD therapists in Santa Monica, California Statistics
ADHD therapists in Santa Monica, 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 |