ADHD Therapy in San Diego for Teens and Adults

Living with ADHD can affect far more than attention. It can shape emotions, routines, relationships, and self-confidence—often in ways that feel difficult to manage alone.

Many people seek ADHD therapy in San Diego after realizing that working harder or trying new systems hasn’t helped. Children may struggle with emotional regulation or school expectations. Teens may feel overwhelmed or misunderstood. Adults often come in feeling burned out, behind, or frustrated with themselves.

ADHD therapy offers a space to slow things down and understand what’s happening beneath the surface. Rather than focusing on behavior alone, therapy looks at regulation, stress, and how the nervous system responds to daily demands. The goal isn’t to “fix” ADHD—it’s to make life feel more manageable and sustainable.

Start therapy with Allie

ADHD is more than a focus issue

ADHD impacts attention, emotional regulation, impulse control, motivation, and executive functioning. Many individuals have spent years compensating, masking, or pushing through exhaustion, often internalizing shame along the way.

ADHD therapy can help address:

  • Difficulty focusing, organizing, or following through

  • Emotional intensity or quick shifts in mood

  • Impulsivity or feeling constantly overstimulated

  • Procrastination and chronic overwhelm

  • Anxiety, burnout, or low self-confidence

  • Ongoing stress at school, work, or home

For clients whose ADHD coexists with anxiety, strategies from anxiety therapy can provide additional support.

Ask a question

ADHD Therapy for Teens and Adults

ADHD looks different across the lifespan, and therapy is shaped accordingly.

ADHD Therapy for Teens

Teenagers with ADHD may struggle with academic pressure, emotional reactivity, or self-esteem. Therapy offers a space to build coping skills, strengthen regulation, and navigate growing independence without judgment.

ADHD Therapy for Adults

Adults often seek ADHD therapy after years of trying to keep up. Sessions focus on realistic strategies for organization, boundaries, and emotional regulation, while also addressing stress, anxiety, or life transitions that may be amplifying symptoms.

Expert ADHD therapy in San Diego with an experienced therapist

ADHD rarely exists in isolation. Chronic stress, academic pressure, and relational experiences can all affect regulation and attention.

My approach prioritizes safety, pacing, and understanding the nervous system—not just behavior. Therapy focuses on building skills gently and sustainably, without shame or unrealistic expectations. When ADHD symptoms are layered with past experiences, integrating trauma therapy can be particularly helpful.

You don’t have to navigate ADHD on your own. With the right support, life can feel more grounded and less exhausting.

If you’re looking for ADHD therapy in San Diego for yourself or your child, reaching out is a meaningful first step.

Start ADHD therapy with Allie