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Individualized ADHD support for executive function, attention and focus, emotional dysregulation, and impulsivity. We work with children, teens and caregivers to identify practical goals and develop strategies that fit family life.
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ADHD can affect more than attention. Frustration, organization, motivation, transitions, and everyday demands may influence a child’s confidence, relationships, and family routines. Therapy SoCal considers how each child’s strengths and needs show up across home, school, and other settings.
ADHD therapy for children and teens may include caregiver guidance, behavior-based strategies, and support with emotional regulation. When appropriate, we may also discuss educational therapy and executive function support to address challenges with planning, organization, and daily responsibilities. To learn more about our approach, explore therapy for children and teens.
Difficulty managing frustration can affect a child’s confidence and relationships. Evidence-based approaches, such as parent management training, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and skills-based interventions, may help children recognize emotions, develop regulation skills, and practice more effective responses to challenging situations. Treatment may include problem-solving, coping strategies, and caregiver support to reinforce skills at home and in daily routines. Goals are individualized to the child’s developmental needs, strengths, and the situations that repeatedly become difficult.
Caregivers may benefit from support in establishing consistent expectations, building routines, and responding effectively to challenging behaviors. Evidence-based behavioral interventions, including parent training in behavior management, can be an important part of ADHD treatment. Clinicians help caregivers understand and apply practical strategies, review what is working at home, and adapt the approach to the child’s developmental needs, family routines, and individual goals.
Planning, organization, task initiation, working memory, and time management may require explicit support. ADHD executive function coaching and educational therapy can help students practice these skills. The clinician will make recommendations about which services are most appropriate to address your concerns and challenges.
Attention difficulties and academic struggles do not always have the same cause. With permission, information from school may help clarify the concern and coordinate support. ADHD and Learning Disability testing for children may be recommended when the diagnosis or overlapping learning needs require a more comprehensive evaluation.
Some children with ADHD also experience anxiety, low mood or the effects of stressful events. We consider these concerns when planning care rather than attribute every difficulty to ADHD. Learn about anxiety and OCD therapy if anxious patterns are also affecting your child’s daily life.
Step 1
Start with a free 15-minute phone consultation to describe your child’s age, current difficulties and any existing evaluation. We discuss the support you need, your preferred office or appointment format and the next step for assessment or treatment.
Step 2
The clinician explores daily functioning, developmental history and the family’s concerns. Existing assessments and school information may be considered with permission. This helps identify therapy goals and whether separate psychological testing or educational support should be discussed.
Step 3
We agree on practical goals, such as smoother routines, more manageable transitions or stronger emotional regulation. The clinician explains recommended services and caregiver participation. A treatment plan may complement other care rather than replace every part of ADHD management.
Step 4
Sessions help put strategies into practice and review their usefulness across everyday settings. Caregivers may learn how to reinforce skills between appointments. When appropriate and authorized, collaboration with educators or other healthcare providers can support the agreed plan.
Step 5
As goals are met, we review which strategies remain useful and how needs may change with new school or developmental demands. Follow-up and session frequency are individualized. The aim is practical support that can continue beyond regular treatment sessions.
Request an ADHD therapy consultation and explore our offices and fees. Tell us whether you need treatment, testing or executive function support so we can discuss the appropriate service.
No. Testing helps clarify diagnostic questions and recommendations; therapy works on treatment goals and daily functioning. You can learn about ADHD assessments separately. During the consultation, we will discuss whether testing, therapy or another form of support fits your concerns.
It may help when emotional or behavioral difficulties contribute to school struggles. Educational therapy or executive function coaching may be more appropriate for some learning and organization goals. The team can discuss the differences and whether a combination of services fits.
Caregiver involvement can be an important part of ADHD care, especially for younger children. Parent guidance may focus on routines, expectations and responses to behavior. Your clinician will recommend the appropriate level of involvement based on age, needs and the treatment plan.
Executive function support may help teens with planning, organization and managing academic demands. Explore educational and executive function therapies and ask about clinician fit, service availability and the particular skills your teen wants to develop.
Research supports combining stimulant medication and evidence-based psychosocial interventions as effective treatments for ADHD. Depending on the individual’s age, symptoms, and functional needs, combining medication with therapy may help address attention and behavioral difficulties, emotional regulation, executive functioning, and challenges in daily life. Therapy SoCal clinicians collaborate with prescribing providers, including pediatricians and psychiatrists, when appropriate and with the necessary consent, to support coordinated care.
Dr. Melissa Jinariu, Licensed Psychologist and Associates
Mon-Fri: 08AM-08PM
Saturday: Appointments may be available upon request.
27201 Tourney Road, Suite 201, Valencia, CA 91355 AND 216 N. Glendora Ave, Suite 203, Glendora, CA 91741
(661)-904-0088
dr.melissaJinariu@gmail.com
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