ADHD Therapy

Online ADHD Therapists in Los Angeles

You’re not “too much” or “not enough.”

If you’re living with ADHD, you might often struggle with focus, forgetfulness, or feeling constantly overwhelmed. You don’t have to navigate it on your own. At Wanderfull Therapy, we specialize in managing the challenges of ADHD. Our integrative approach blends executive functioning awareness and skills, mindfulness, and strengths-based techniques to help you better understand your brain.

Our ADHD therapists offer a safe, culturally responsive space where you can explore what’s holding you back and move forward without shame. Together, we’ll uncover your unique strengths, challenge limiting patterns, and create real, sustainable change.

What are the Types and Symptoms of ADHD?

ADHD is categorized into three main types, based on the traits:

Predominantly Inattentive Type

This type of ADHD is primarily marked by difficulty focusing, maintaining attention, and organizing tasks. These symptoms can significantly affect academic or work performance but are often overlooked because they are not disruptive.

People with inattentive type may:

Note: This ADHD can lead to feelings of low self-esteem, anxiety, or underachievement if left undiagnosed or untreated.

Predominantly Hyperactive-Impulsive Type

The hyperactive-impulsive type is defined by excessive physical activity and impulsive behavior, without significant problems with attention. This form is more commonly diagnosed in younger children because the symptoms are more visible and disruptive in group environments.

People with ADHD hyperactive-impulsive type may:

Interrupt conversations frequently
Unable to sit still in class or meetings
Climb, run, or talk at inappropriate times
Struggle to wait their turn in games or discussions
Act without thinking about the consequences

Note: While hyperactivity can lessen with age, impulsivity often continues into adulthood and can affect relationships and decision-making.

Combined Type

It is the most common and most impairing type of ADHD. It includes a combination of inattentive and hyperactive-impulsive symptoms. People with ADHD-C experience both difficulty focusing and controlling impulses or activity levels. Their symptoms are broad and affect many areas of life: school, work, relationships, and daily responsibilities.

People with ADHD-C may:

Be disorganized and easily distracted
Constantly fidget, move, or talk
Miss deadlines or forget appointments
Interrupt or speak out of turn often
Have difficulty finishing tasks or following routines

Benefits of Getting Treated for ADHD Virtually

ADHD-Friendly Environment

One major benefit is that virtual care works with your environment, not against it. People with ADHD are often highly sensitive to distractions and overstimulation. Traditional therapy settings like sterile clinics or busy waiting rooms can be overstimulating and uncomfortable. Being in a familiar, controlled environment (like your home) helps reduce distractions and anxiety. This sets the stage for more effective sessions, where you can actually engage with the ADHD therapist rather than just “getting through it.”

Digital Tools Integration

Another ADHD-specific strength of virtual care is that it supports executive functioning, a core challenge for most people with ADHD. ADHD affects your ability to plan, prioritize, and follow through. Virtual ADHD platforms and providers offer integrated tools like scheduling reminders, digital checklists, and shared calendars to help the client visually plan and structure their week.

Customization for Daily Routines

When an ADHD therapist can see your actual workspace, bedroom, or daily setup, they can offer direct and personalized advice. If your desk is a cluttered mess that’s contributing to your stress, your therapist can walk through organizing it with you. If your digital distractions are out of control, they can recommend focus tools or create digital boundaries while seeing your tech setup live. This kind of support is only possible in a virtual context.

Easier Access to ADHD-Specific Specialists

Finally, ADHD is a highly specialized condition that requires targeted knowledge. Unfortunately, many general therapists miss key aspects of ADHD, especially in adults and women. Virtual care breaks geographic barriers and connects you to trained ADHD therapists who deeply understand how ADHD shows up in real life. These experts ensure faster diagnosis, more precise treatment, and better coping strategies that actually work.

Get ADHD Therapy in Los Angeles

If you’re seeking support for ADHD in Los Angeles, our therapy sessions help you discover your unique strengths and teach you how to use them to your advantage. Our ADHD therapists are trained in proven modalities like Executive Functioning skill-building and Mindfulness Therapy, tailored specifically to ADHD-related struggles. You’ll gain concrete strategies to better manage attention, emotions, and impulsivity.

Therapy with us is more than symptom management. We help you stop surviving and start thriving with ADHD. Schedule your free consultation today and see results for yourself.

FAQs

What is an ADHD therapist?

An ADHD therapist is a licensed mental health professional who specializes in helping individuals manage the cognitive, emotional, and behavioral challenges associated with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.

How can a therapist help with ADHD?

A therapist can provide evidence-based strategies to improve focus, reduce impulsivity, and build executive functioning skills tailored to each person’s needs.

How do I know if ADHD therapy is right for me or my child?

If persistent issues with attention, organization, emotional control, or impulsivity are interfering with daily life, ADHD therapy may offer meaningful support and structure.

What’s the difference between an ADHD therapist and a psychiatrist?

While a therapist focuses on behavioral and psychological interventions, a psychiatrist is a medical doctor who can diagnose ADHD and prescribe medication.

What types of therapy are used to treat ADHD?

Common therapies for ADHD include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), psychoeducation, executive function coaching, and behavioral interventions.

Can adults benefit from ADHD therapy?

Yes, therapy can help adults develop coping strategies, improve productivity, and manage long-standing patterns of disorganization or emotional reactivity.

How does online ADHD therapy work, and is it effective?

Online ADHD therapy uses secure video sessions to deliver personalized strategies and support, and research shows it can be just as effective as in-person treatment for many individuals.

Can therapy help with time management and organization?

Absolutely, therapists often teach practical tools like task planning, prioritization, and habit-building to support daily functioning.

Can therapy help with emotional regulation and impulsivity?

Yes, ADHD therapy often includes techniques to recognize emotional triggers, pause before reacting, and build self-regulation skills.

Is medication always required alongside ADHD therapy?

Not always. While medication can be helpful, many people benefit from therapy alone or in combination with other supports.

What should I expect in the first therapy session?

Your first session typically involves a thorough assessment of symptoms, goals, and history, followed by a collaborative plan for treatment.