4 Highly Recommended Los Angeles ADHD Therapy Specialists
You've spent years wondering why you can't seem to follow through despite your best intentions, or why mundane tasks feel impossibly draining while complex problems energize you. The executive function challenges, the emotional intensity, the constant negotiation between what you can do and what the world expects—it's exhausting.
At Therapy on Fig, our Los Angeles therapists understand that your ADHD isn't something to fix, but rather a unique neurology that deserves compassionate support as you navigate a world not always designed for how your brain works. Here, we’ll introduce you to our team, tell you more about our approach, and explain how we can help. We look forward to connecting with you.
Meet our ADHD therapists
Sabrina Bolin
Recommended for families navigating ADHD
Offers ADHD therapy: ✓
Credentials: Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Clientele: Adults, couples, & families
Location: Los Angeles, CA 90042
Virtual therapy: Yes
Rachel Kwon
Recommended for teens with ADHD
Offers ADHD therapy: ✓
Credentials: Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Clientele: Teens, young adults, & parents of teens
Location: Los Angeles, CA 90042
Virtual therapy: Yes
Gabriella Giorgio
Recommended for new parents with ADHD
Offers ADHD therapy: ✓
Credentials: Associate Marriage & Family Therapist
Clientele: Adults & couples
Location: Los Angeles, CA 90042
Virtual therapy: Yes
Janelle Malak
Recommended for burnt-out professionals with ADHD
Offers ADHD therapy: ✓
Credentials: Associate Marriage & Family Therapist
Clientele: Adults & couples
Location: Los Angeles, CA 90042
Virtual therapy: Yes
What to expect from the therapy process
Step 1. We begin with a free consultation
During your complimentary consultation call, you'll speak with our practice coordinator so we can help to match you with a therapist personally, or be connected directly to a therapist on our team who matches your preference(s).
Step 2. We build trust through understanding your system
Your therapist will take time to understand your unique ADHD experience—how it shows up in your relationships, work, and daily life—without pathologizing the parts of you that have developed protective strategies in response to living in a neuronormative world.
Step 3. We tailor therapy to your natural rhythms
Rather than forcing you into rigid structures, we adapt our approach to honor how your brain works, weaving between tactical problem-solving sessions and deeper explorations of the patterns and "whys" beneath your behaviors.
Step 4. We work toward sustainable change
Together, we focus on cultivating self-trust and compassion so you can navigate life's complexities without chronic burnout, helping you distinguish between relationships and systems worth your energy and those that perpetuate exhaustion and disconnection.
Common symptoms of ADHD
ADHD in teens
Feeling misunderstood and invisible: Spending so much energy masking to fit in that it's hard to know where the mask ends and your true self begins, leading to feelings of disconnection from peers and adults who don't seem to understand your experience.
Shutting down in relationships: Withdrawing from parents, teachers, or friends when you feel unheard or not believed, creating distance even when you desperately want connection and understanding.
Academic inconsistency: Excelling in subjects that fascinate you while struggling intensely with classes that feel boring or irrelevant, leading adults to label you as "not applying yourself" or having "potential you're not using."
Social anxiety and overanalyzing: Hyperawareness of social dynamics, replaying conversations in your mind, worrying about whether you said the wrong thing or took up too much space, especially in group settings at school.
Rejection sensitivity in friendships: Experiencing intense emotional pain from perceived rejection by peers, where a friend hanging out with someone else or not responding quickly can feel devastating and confirm fears about not belonging.
Identity exploration challenges: Trying to figure out who you truly are beneath family expectations, cultural scripts, and the need to constantly adapt to different environments—home, school, and friend groups.
Emotional intensity: Experiencing emotions more deeply than peers seem to, whether it's excitement, anger, sadness, or anxiety, and struggling to regulate these feelings in ways that adults around you understand or accept.
Difficulty with transitions and change: Feeling overwhelmed by shifts from one activity to another, changes in routine, or major life transitions like moving schools or navigating family changes, needing more time and support to adjust than others seem to require.
ADHD in adults
Experiencing massive burnout cycles: Moving through periods of intense creative flow and productivity, followed by crashes into low spells that feel impossible to shake off, leaving you questioning whether you're capable or just lazy.
Executive function challenges: Forgetting to respond to texts, missing important events, struggling to maintain routines, or losing track of time, then carrying shame about being a "bad friend" or unreliable person.
Emotional dysregulation and RSD: Feeling intense emotional reactions to perceived criticism or rejection, where a delayed text response can spiral into catastrophic thoughts about relationships ending.
Difficulty with mundane tasks: Finding yourself energized by complex problem-solving but utterly drained by tedious daily responsibilities like paperwork, cleaning, or administrative tasks that others seem to handle easily.
Hyperfocus and limerence patterns: Getting pulled into deep dives on interesting subjects or specific people, sometimes to the point where these preoccupations occupy too much mental and emotional space.
Masking to fit in: Working overtime to read social cues, second-guessing whether you've shared too much or talked too long, worrying constantly about being "too much" or causing unintentional offense.
Craving both structure and spontaneity: Needing predictable routines and planned transitions to feel regulated, while simultaneously requiring novelty and stimulation to stay engaged and inspired.
Career and ambition conflicts: Feeling driven toward advancement and achievement, but experiencing internal conflicts about existing systems, values, and the desire to build something of your own while negotiating anxiety around financial stability and uncertainties.
How ADHD therapy can help
Reduce shame and self-criticism
Through neurodivergent-affirming therapy, you'll learn to recognize that your ADHD traits aren't character flaws requiring correction, but rather aspects of your neurology that developed protective patterns for good reasons. We help you distinguish between harmful internalized narratives and the genuine growth edges where change serves your well-being, allowing you to approach yourself with the same compassion you'd extend to others.
Navigate relationships with more ease
ADHD can create unique relational challenges, from forgetting important dates to misreading social cues to experiencing rejection-sensitive dysphoria. We work with you to understand how these patterns show up in your connections with others, develop repair strategies when misunderstandings occur, and build the confidence to communicate your needs clearly without apologizing for how your brain works.
Develop sustainable systems that honor your wiring
Rather than forcing yourself into neurotypical productivity frameworks that inevitably lead to burnout, we help you discover what actually works for your specific brain. This might mean creating flexible routines that accommodate your need for both structure and spontaneity, or learning to recognize when you're masking versus when you're genuinely engaged and present.
Build self-trust and authentic living
Many people with ADHD have spent years doubting their own perceptions, second-guessing their decisions, and suppressing their natural way of being to fit in. Through Internal Family Systems and other trauma-informed modalities, we help you reconnect with the parts of yourself that hold creativity, intuition, and wisdom—cultivating trust in your own system so you can live more authentically across all areas of your life.
FAQs about ADHD therapy
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No, we don't provide ADHD testing or formal diagnostic assessments at our practice. However, we recognize that for some individuals, receiving a formal diagnosis can be validating and clarifying, particularly if you've spent years wondering why certain things feel so challenging. We're happy to refer you to trusted neuropsychologists in the Los Angeles area who specialize in adult ADHD assessments if testing feels important for your journey. With that being said, know that neurodivergent-affirming therapy can be supportive whether or not you have a formal diagnosis.
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No, as therapists, we don't prescribe or refill medications—that falls under the scope of psychiatrists and other prescribing medical professionals. However, we work collaboratively with psychiatrists and can provide referrals to trusted medication management providers in Los Angeles who take a thoughtful, neurodivergent-affirming approach to ADHD treatment. Many of our clients find that therapy and medication work well together as complementary supports.
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The most effective therapy for ADHD is one that affirms your neurology rather than pathologizing it. At Therapy on Fig, we integrate Internal Family Systems (IFS) with various modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Brainspotting, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT). This combination allows us to address both the practical skill-building you might need and the deeper relational and emotional patterns that have developed from living in a world not designed for your brain.
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There’s not a singular “best” type of therapist for ADHD as each person’s path is unique. We recommend looking for a therapist who takes a neurodivergent-affirming approach—someone who views ADHD as a difference rather than a deficit—and who has experience supporting folks of varying neurotypes. The relationship between therapist and therapy-seeker is also a crucial part of effective therapy, so finding someone who you connect with on a person-level is essential as well.
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You might resonate with our approach if you're looking for therapy that honors your whole system rather than trying to fix what's "wrong" with you. Our practice might be a good fit if you:
Want to work with therapists who are trained in trauma-informed, neurodivergent-affirming approaches like Internal Family Systems
Appreciate the option for both in-person sessions at our Highland Park office and virtual therapy throughout California
Value a team that includes BIPOC, neurodivergent, and highly sensitive therapists who bring lived experience to their work
Are seeking depth-oriented therapy that goes beyond surface-level symptom management to explore the "whys" behind your patterns
Need flexibility in session structure—sometimes tactical and solution-focused, sometimes more exploratory and experiential
The best way to know if we're the right fit is to schedule a complimentary consultation call. During this conversation, you'll get a sense of our approach, can ask any questions about how we work, and get matched with a therapist who fits your unique needs.