Counseling for Parents of ADHD, Neurodivergent Children

ADHD Therapist Near Me California | Parent Therapy for Neurodivergent Families

Parenting a Neurodivergent Child is Exhausting—But You’re Not Failing

You're doing everything you can for your child—and still, the meltdowns, the anxiety, the endless decisions can leave you drained. You've tried the strategies. You've read the books. Yet nothing prepares you for the emotional weight of parenting a child with ADHD, Autism, or other neurodivergent needs.

If you’ve searched “ADHD therapist near me,” “ADD therapist near me,” or “ADHD therapist in California” at 1 a.m., you’re in the right place. And no, you’re not alone.

For parents who feel like they’re barely holding it together, online parent therapy when parenting is hard offers a compassionate space to breathe, reflect, and reset.

Therapy for Parenting That Centers You

I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 30 years of experience supporting complex and complicated children and their families. At Welcome Home Family Therapy, I work with parents of neurodivergent children—gifted, 2e, sensory-sensitive, ADHD, and on the Autism spectrum.

If your child joined your family through adoption, you may benefit from post-adoption support for families navigating complex attachment dynamics and identity development.

Parenting therapy with me isn’t about giving you another to-do list. It’s about helping you feel more grounded, more supported, and more equipped to lead your child from a place of connection, not control.

Parents of highly sensitive, gifted, or twice-exceptional kids can explore more focused support through family counseling for gifted and twice-exceptional children.

Online ADHD Therapy in California with a Nervous-System Informed Approach

Whether you're searching for the best ADHD therapist in California or looking for a California ADHD specialist for kids, I offer online ADHD therapy in California designed specifically for parents.

You don’t have to commute or shuffle appointments—support comes to you. Using a blend of brain-based therapy, relational healing, and regulation tools, we shift the way your nervous system responds to daily parenting stress.

If your parenting challenges are affecting the entire household, we can also explore online family therapy in California to strengthen relationships and support the whole family system.

A Unique Approach for Parents of Neurodivergent Children

Science Meets Compassion

My approach blends the science of how brains and bodies respond to stress with the deep emotional work of parenting from a place of empathy. Here's how I help:

Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB): Understand how your brain and your child’s brain interact in moments of conflict.
Polyvagal Theory: Learn how to move out of fight-or-flight and into calm, connected parenting.
Trauma-Informed Therapy: Explore how your past might be showing up in your parenting today.
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Unwind the beliefs and guilt that make this journey feel even harder.

For families navigating ongoing trauma or relational ruptures, I also offer online family trauma therapy to address deeper layers of pain.

What You’ll Gain in Parent Therapy

Tools to stay regulated when your child is dysregulated
Relief from the invisible weight of parenting differently-wired kids
Support for your emotional well-being, not just your parenting techniques
A deeper understanding of your triggers and how to work through them
Confidence in your ability to co-regulate and reconnect—even after rupture

Searching for an ADHD Therapist Near Me California?

If you're typing “ADHD therapist near me California” or “ADD therapist near me California” into your search bar, chances are you're doing everything you can—and still feeling like it’s not enough.

I help overwhelmed parents across the state reconnect with their own nervous system and reclaim their capacity to show up with clarity, connection, and calm.

Some families benefit from integrating parent coaching grounded in brain science alongside therapy to build practical tools that align with their child’s unique wiring.

I offer:

ADHD counseling for parents
Parent-focused emotional regulation therapy
California executive function coaching for families
Behavioral therapy support
Online ADD therapy sessions
Support for parents of 2e, gifted kids, and kids with ADHD

Explore how family counseling for parents of ADHD and neurodiversity can support your whole household through this journey.

Let's Get Started

We will have a brief screening phone call and if it feels right, we will schedule an hour-long, free phone consultation to see if we are a good match for therapy. This is my offering to you, at a time when you are struggling the most.

Book a free Discovery Call: Click here

My motto: I help parents become the healers in the home.

Looking for a different kind of support? I also offer:

Parent Coaching Grounded in Brain Science
Online Family Therapy in California
Online Parent Therapy When Parenting is Hard
Family Counseling for Gifted/2e Families
Post-Adoption Services: Online Family Therapy to Support Adoptive Parents
Co-parenting Therapy Near Me: Online Support for Divorced Parents

No matter your family’s story, there’s a way forward.

FAQ's

What is the difference between an ADHD therapist and a parenting coach?

An ADHD therapist supports you clinically and emotionally, helping you rewire long-held stress patterns and explore what’s happening under the surface—not just behavior management. We work on regulation, attachment, and healing—not just tactics.

How do I know if I need parent therapy?

If you're feeling constantly overwhelmed, snapping at your child, or doubting yourself daily—therapy can help. You don’t have to be in crisis. If you’re exhausted from carrying the mental load, this space is for you.

Does online ADHD therapy in California really work?

Yes. Online therapy allows you to receive consistent, personalized support without driving, arranging childcare, or adding stress. I work with parents throughout California from the comfort of their own home.

Is this therapy for my child or for me?

This is for you. While your child may benefit indirectly, this space is for your growth, your nervous system, your clarity, and your healing.

Do you work with parent of ADHD and neurodivergent children post-divorce?

Yes. When parenting approaches differ, co-parenting therapy can help you find shared language and alignment in supporting your child’s needs.

What can I do while I am waiting for therapy to start?

Take some time to listen to the podcast, The Baffling Behavior Show, by my mentor, Robyn Gobbel. This will give you a feel for the way that we will be working together. You can find her podcast about Becoming A Behavior Detective here.