ADHD therapy helps your child understand their brain, calm their body, and practice tools for focus and emotional regulation in a supportive, non‑shaming environment. In my San Diego practice, I work with kids and teens on emotional regulation, impulse control, frustration tolerance, and real‑life routines like homework, mornings, and screen time.

Sessions are active and practical, not just talking. Your child learns specific skills they can use at home and school, while you receive clear guidance on what to do between sessions so you are not guessing. Many families notice less conflict, more confidence, and a calmer feel at home over time.

If you want to talk through how ADHD therapy might help your specific child, you can book a free 20‑minute parent consultation.

Common signs of ADHD in children and teens include difficulty focusing, getting easily distracted, forgetting instructions, and struggling to start or finish tasks, especially when they are boring or challenging. Many kids also have big emotional reactions, frequent meltdowns, or power struggles around homework, mornings, and transitions.

You might notice your child is bright but disorganized, loses things often, talks or moves a lot, or has a hard time pausing before they act. Some kids look more “daydreamy” and withdrawn, while others are more obviously hyperactive and impulsive.

If you’re unsure whether what you’re seeing is typical or possibly ADHD, a free parent consultation can help you sort through your questions and next steps for assessment or support.

Yes. I use behavioral strategies for ADHD alongside emotional regulation and nervous system support. Kids with ADHD usually need both: clear structure and expectations, and help calming their bodies and brains so they can actually use the strategies we put in place.

In ADHD therapy, I help families create simple routines, visual supports, and realistic rewards and consequences that fit your child’s age and ADHD profile. We focus on what is doable for your family, not a rigid one‑size‑fits‑all program.

During your free parent consultation, we can talk about what you’ve already tried - rewards charts, consequences, reminders - and tailor a plan that feels more effective and sustainable

Parent coaching can make a big difference in how ADHD feels at home. Many parents tell me they feel like they’ve tried everything - reminders, charts, consequences -and are still burned out and unsure what actually helps.

In parent coaching sessions, we focus on specific situations like homework battles, screen time, morning routines, and bedtime. I help you understand what is driving your child’s behavior, what is realistic to expect with ADHD, and how to respond in ways that reduce conflict and support your child’s nervous system.

Parent coaching is available in‑person in Cardiff‑by‑the‑Sea (San Diego) and virtually throughout California, Colorado, and Utah, so you can get support even on busy weeks. We can talk about what parent support might look like for you during a free 20‑minute parent consultation.

You can learn more about parent coaching here.

ADHD therapy is not a replacement for medication, but it can be a powerful complement - and in some cases, an alternative when medication is not recommended or not preferred. I do not prescribe medication, but I regularly collaborate with pediatricians and psychiatrists when families choose to explore that option.

Therapy focuses on skills, routines, and emotional support: helping your child manage big feelings, build executive functioning skills, and reduce daily conflict at home and school. For some kids, therapy alone provides enough support; for others, a combination of medication plus ADHD therapy works best.

If you’re unsure whether to consider medication, we can talk through your questions, values, and options in a free parent consultation, and I can help you think about what next steps make sense for your family.

Yes. ADHD in girls is often easier to miss because it may not look like the stereotypical image many people associate with ADHD. Rather than being highly disruptive or hyperactive, girls are more likely to appear daydreamy, forgetful, emotional, overwhelmed, perfectionistic, or anxious. Many girls work incredibly hard to compensate for their struggles, which can delay recognition and support. If your daughter seems bright and capable but consistently struggles with organization, attention, emotional regulation, or self-esteem, an evaluation may help clarify whether ADHD could be contributing to these challenges. I wrote an article on the 10 signs of ADHD in girls that often get missed. You. can read it here.