ADHD therapy

Online ADHD therapy in California

You forgot the thing again. The one you told yourself three times you wouldn't forget. Your brain has 40 tabs open and none of them are the right one. You're not lazy. You're not careless. Your brain works differently, and nobody taught you how to work with it. We're two licensed therapists in California who help adults with ADHD build systems that actually fit how they think, and deal with the emotional weight that comes with it.

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The real picture

What ADHD actually feels like

Most people think ADHD is about not being able to focus. It's not. You can focus for six hours straight on something that interests you and then forget to eat lunch. ADHD is about regulation. Your brain has trouble choosing what to focus on, when to start, and when to stop.

Then there's the part nobody talks about. The rejection sensitivity that turns a small piece of feedback into proof you're failing. The shame from decades of "why can't you just" from people who didn't get it. The burnout from masking all day to look like you have it together.

A lot of adults weren't diagnosed until their 20s, 30s, or later. Especially women and people of color who didn't fit the stereotype. If that's you, you're not alone. And it's not too late to get help.

Beyond the focus issues

  • Starting tasks feels impossible, even when you know exactly what to do
  • Small criticism hits like a punch to the gut (rejection sensitivity)
  • You're exhausted by the end of the day from trying to appear "normal"
  • Time blindness makes 5 minutes and 2 hours feel the same
  • You've internalized "lazy" or "not reaching your potential" as who you are
How we work

How we treat ADHD

We use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for ADHD, which means we build systems that work with your brain instead of against it. Time management, task prioritization, habit building. The practical stuff that actually makes your day easier.

But we don't stop at productivity. ADHD therapy that only focuses on planners and timers misses half the picture. We also work on rejection sensitivity, the burnout cycle, and self-worth that got beaten down by years of struggling in systems designed for neurotypical brains. The emotional work matters just as much as the planner.

CBT for ADHD reduces symptoms even without medication changes (Safren et al., 2010). Sessions happen over secure video from anywhere in California. Each one is one hour, and individual therapy is $125 per session.

What we actually work on

  • Executive function: the part of your brain that plans, prioritizes, and follows through
  • Time management systems that account for how your brain actually experiences time
  • Rejection sensitivity and emotional regulation
  • Breaking the shame cycle and rebuilding how you see yourself
What to expect

How it works

1

Free consultation

We talk about what you're dealing with and figure out if we're a good fit. No cost, no commitment.

2

Understanding your brain

Your first session is about getting the full picture. How ADHD shows up for you, what you've tried before, and what's getting in the way right now. We figure out where to start.

3

Building systems

We work on the practical stuff: time management, task initiation, routines that stick. Each one-hour session builds on the last. You try things between sessions and we adjust based on what works.

4

The emotional work

Alongside the systems, we work on rejection sensitivity, self-worth, and the burnout that comes from years of masking. Your brain works differently. That's not a flaw.

Your therapist

Who you'll work with

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Leona Esmaeily-Aimua

LMFT #142467

Leona specializes in ADHD. She combines person-centered therapy with CBT, which means she's working on both the practical systems and the emotional side. She's good with clients who've spent years hearing "just try harder" and have internalized it. She also works with OCD, depression, and eating disorders.

Questions we get

ADHD therapy FAQ

Do I need a diagnosis to start ADHD therapy?+
No. You don't need a formal diagnosis to start working with us. A lot of our clients come in saying "I think I might have ADHD" and we figure it out together. If you do want a formal evaluation, we can refer you to someone who does testing. But you don't need paperwork to get started.
Can therapy help if I'm already on medication?+
Yes. Medication and therapy do different things. Medication can help with focus and impulse control, but it doesn't teach you how to organize your day, manage your time, or deal with the emotional side of ADHD. CBT for ADHD reduces symptoms even when medication stays the same (Safren et al., 2010). Most people do best with both.
Is ADHD therapy just about being more organized?+
No. Organization is part of it, but ADHD affects way more than your to-do list. We also work on rejection sensitivity, the shame spiral that comes from years of "you're so smart, you just need to try harder," emotional regulation, and burnout. The practical systems matter. So does the emotional weight you've been carrying.
What if I was diagnosed as an adult?+
That's common. A lot of adults, especially women and people of color, weren't caught as kids because they didn't fit the stereotype of a hyperactive boy in a classroom. Getting diagnosed later in life often brings a mix of relief and grief. Relief because it finally makes sense. Grief because you wonder how things might have been different. We work with both.

Your brain isn't broken. Let's work with it.

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