ADHD Therapists in 98109

Limited after-school availability! - My passion is working with adolescents, families and adults who are looking to learn new skills to use in their lives. We'd be a good fit if you're looking for someone who teaches skills and strategies to use when encountering difficulties. Often people will encounter times where they struggle and don't have the skills to manage current stressors or problem. I’m here to offer you support and techniques that have shown to be effective in helping with these problems. Working with me involves learning more about what makes situations difficult (what's the specific problem) and applying new skills.

I specialize in treating teens, adolescents, couples and families dealing with depression, anxiety, relationship instability, academic/screen-time concerns, and substance abuse issues. My clinical experience working in the school system helped me gain expertise in the 504/IEP assessment process. I also have extensive practice working with marriages in crises- I've been able to form alliances with highly conflicted couples. I've also worked with athletes and coaches on performance improvement and career transition.

In life's journey, many of us encounter unexpected changes that disrupt our sense of joy and purpose, whether it's coping with loss, anxiety, severe depression, or navigating life transitions. As your therapist, I am committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is not only acknowledged but celebrated. I strive to empower individuals to explore their unique identities and experiences fully. I firmly believe in embracing every facet of your being—the light and the shadow, your strengths, and vulnerabilities.

Hello. Thanks for stopping by. I’m a therapist who specializes in helping those struggling with anxiety, trauma, self-harm, personality disorders, attachment issues, neurodivergence (Autism, OCD, ADHD), and sexuality/kink concerns. In addition to being a therapist, I’m also a philosopher, and will implement an integrated view on wellness to help you make sense of your concerns, empower you, and give you the tools to live your best life. My goal is to help you actually get better, not just feel better as a result of our sessions. To do this, I aim to be warm and welcoming, but will compassionately challenge you when necessary.

Opening 1 additional Day of appointments - 9 openings available beginning in October. With grace, and humor, we'll work with you to address challenges impacting your health, happiness, and relationships with others. It's our philosophy that whatever affects our emotional health (isolation, depression, anxiety, trauma) will affect our physical well-being (appetite, sleep, weight gain). Not too many people enjoy change and these past few years have been nothing but a roller coaster! I'd enjoy the opportunity to talk with you and understand how you're doing. How have you been affected by changes? Is BreakThrough! right for you?

I love working with folks who are navigating a big life transition, who are wanting to understand themselves on a deeper level and who are open to creating more space for compassion and pleasure in their lives. Maybe you're coming out, maybe you're starting or ending a relationship, maybe you have experienced trauma in your life and want a better relationship with your body. I want to work with you! I am a collaborative therapist, meaning that we will work as a team to help you find your own best answers. While we will move at your pace, I will also compassionately and intentionally challenge you to expand your comfort zone.

There's something you are seeking to understand and discover. Though you may not know exactly what that is at this time, the need and desire to search is there. Something is compelling you to begin the quest of transforming the old and heavy parts of yourself into a more insightful and refined whole. What is important is that you have decided to begin the quest of understanding your past and present, and determining your future.

Welcome! My hope is that working with me feels like a warm embrace, and a safe space to be present with who you are right now. My style of therapy is collaborative, strength focused, and centered around what makes you unique. I want you to feel confident that you really can free yourself from anxiety, fear, depression, and the unknown. I work with clients who are going through life transitions, such as starting work after college, experiencing work burnout and uncertainty, and those seeking more life satisfaction. I am here to guide you to the best version of yourself!

I believe that healing begins with being heard. The therapeutic relationship allows me to witness and attune to your experiences with acceptance and positive regard. Together in practice, we can foster internal exploration that leads to supported change. My therapeutic approach is guided by a feminist, person-in-the-environment perspective. Real wellness is grounded by insight into one's personal story, and how the language, habits, and our personal reactions influence our well-being and internal state.

As a Child & Family Therapist, I help your child or teen navigate through important life challenges. I strive to create a safe space where children can feel comfortable and understood, making it easier for them to engage with therapy in a beneficial way.

You experience life in deep and meaningful ways, but often feel overwhelmed, out of place, and painfully alone. You have intense passions and interests that many don’t seem to share. You've been gaslighted into believing you're "over-thinking" or "too sensitive" when you've shared powerful truths and questioned the status quo. You often doubt yourself, may silence your voice out of shame and fear, and spend extraordinary energy trying to fit in. You may have felt misunderstood and dismissed by other providers, or have been labeled with all sorts of conditions that never seemed to get to the root of your experience.

I provide an intentional, and meaningful, therapy space for individuals, couples, and families. For some, sessions are used to process the week, or the month, and are a regular place to go; to game plan, to reflect, to contemplate, to gain understanding, to challenge, to grow. For others, sessions are used to explore and connect about love, boundaries, relationship dynamics, and communication: to talk problem solving, intimacy, togetherness, values, forgiveness, trust. For others, still, sessions are used to create the space to heal, to let go, or to change course (as we begin to catch the winds we wish).

I approach my counseling with a belief that all children and young people have the potential to make positive change for themselves and for the world around them. I adapt my therapeutic approach to the client but often utilize strength-based counseling, positive talk therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques to encourage personal growth while I coach and help guide the way. I believe counseling has the power to change the direction of your life, by developing techniques, skills, and perspective that builds confidence and creates social emotional growth that lasts a lifetime.

My purpose is to help individuals, couples, and families overcome adversity in their lives and relationships. I use a solution-focused approach to understand each person’s unique set of values, and direction. Together, we will strengthen and heal your relationships with yourself, and the people important to you. We will find meaning out of your past experiences, and use this to create a change for your future. To identify what is truly important to you.

I help clients live more authentically and develop a greater love for themselves and others. My client-centered sessions are collaborative. Together, we help you gain insight, take action and achieve positive change. I trained at Harvard University (doctoral intern and postdoctoral fellow). In addition to my work with clients, I have taught for several universities such as UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine and Pepperdine University.

Assessment is available for ADHD, learning disorders, giftedness, cognitive functioning, and more. I also provide highly capable testing for SPS appeals and private school evaluations.

My ideal client is someone who has an intention to change. During my 31 years as a practicing therapist I have encountered a wide range of issues. Having worked with a large number of clients to the point of solution, I have concluded that in the end, the core of helping people is to listen. Effective listening gives me a deep understanding of their current situation. I can then gently point them toward getting more of what they want. My experience and compassion have often proven to be crucial elements for our success. This is the work of my life.

Are you managing a non-apparent disability (conditions that are not obvious to the on looker) and experiencing any of the following at work: Maintaining work expectations, productivity and meeting deadline? Struggling with executive functioning issues, such as focus & attention, organization & prioritization. Dealing with work stress that is impacting your personal life. Are you at risk of been placed on a performance improvement plan (PIP)or already placed on one and struggling to get off it? Are you neurodivergent and struggling with people understanding you and how you work? Are you exploring career change?

Evening openings available. I am Akila Osakwe, A licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 10 years of experience working with individuals and families. My areas of expertise are Trauma, depression, anxiety, ADHD, behavioral issues, family issues, Injuries, parenting support, postpartum and prenatal issues, grief, severe mental illness, couples and family therapy, and co-occurring disorders.