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Los Angeles ADHD Therapists Ready for Hire
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If you have ADHD (or suspect you do), you understand how it can impact every part of your life, from your self-esteem to your relationships to your career.
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Therapy can help you learn how to navigate and embrace ADHD, but it’s important to find the right therapist—one who truly understands neurodivergent experiences.
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At Therapy Collective of California, we recognize the unique strengths and challenges that come with ADHD and provide specialized, compassionate care.
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Here, we introduce you to our Los Angeles ADHD experts as well as some other local providers so you can find the best match for your journey.
5 of the best Los Angeles ADHD specialists
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Best for ADHDers who struggle with perfectionism & people-pleasing: Klara Knypinski
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Best for ADHDers with substance abuse issues: Claire Summers
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Best for ADHDers with trauma: Samantha Potthoff
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Best for children with ADHD: Dr. Joseph Jacobs
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Best for adult ADHD assessments: Dr. Omyda Hernandez
Why trust us?
Our clinicians are trained in evidence-based treatments that address ADHD and its common co-occurring challenges, including anxiety, trauma, substance abuse, and relationship issues. We blend evidence-backed treatment methods with genuine warmth and understanding, offering neurodivergent folks a space to be themselves without judgment. Our approach honors your unique experience while providing practical tools for lasting change and a therapeutic connection where you’ll be accepted and supported.
How we selected
We chose to highlight therapists (including our own team members) who specialize in treating ADHD. The clinicians featured here have experience working with neurodivergent individuals and understand the complexities of ADHD across different life stages and populations. Plus, all the therapists in this round-up have additional specialty areas because we recognize that ADHD can often come hand-in-hand with other challenges.
Meet our highly recommended Los Angeles ADHD specialists
Klara Knypinski
Best for ADHDers who struggle with perfectionism & people-pleasing
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Treats ADHD ✓
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Clientele: Adults
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Location: Beverly Hills, CA
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Virtual therapy?: Yes
Klara brings a unique lens to ADHD treatment through her background in linguistics and education. She specializes in helping adults recognize how ADHD intersects with family dynamics and cultural expectations, using IFS and somatic approaches to help clients embrace their authentic selves and develop practical strategies for managing ADHD symptoms.
Claire Summers
Best for ADHDers with substance abuse issues
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Treats ADHD ✓
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Clientele: Adults
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Location: Beverly Hills, CA
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Virtual therapy?: Yes
Claire combines traditional talk therapy with somatic interventions to address how ADHD affects both mind and body. Her experience with chronic conditions and pain management brings unique insight to helping clients manage ADHD-related stress, anxiety, and the physical toll of executive functioning challenges.
Samantha Potthoff
Best for ADHDers with trauma
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Treats ADHD ✓
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Clientele: Adults
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Location: Beverly Hills, CA
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Virtual therapy?: Yes
Samantha takes a personalized, multi-modal approach to address how ADHD intersects with other life challenges. Using DBT, CBT, and psychodynamic techniques, she helps clients understand their ADHD patterns while building practical skills for emotional regulation, relationship improvement, and overall well-being.
Other recommended Los Angeles ADHD specialists
Dr. Joseph Jacobs
Best for children with ADHD
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Treats ADHD ✓
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Clientele: Adults
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Location: Los Angeles, CA
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Virtual therapy?: Yes
Samantha takes a personalized, multi-modal approach to address how ADHD intersects with other life challenges. Using DBT, CBT, and psychodynamic techniques, she helps clients understand their ADHD patterns while building practical skills for emotional regulation, relationship improvement, and overall well-being.
Dr. Omyda Hernandez
Best for adult ADHD assessments
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Treats ADHD ✓
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Clientele: Adults
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Location: Napa, CA
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Virtual therapy?: Yes
Dr. Hernandez specializes in psychological assessments for adults with ADHD, as well as those with giftedness, autism, learning disorders, and other complex neurodivergent presentations. Her practice also has a special focus on neurodivergence in the context of immigration, ethnic and racial identity trauma, and cultural issues.