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Individualized ADHD support for emotions, routines, relationships and everyday skills. We work with children, teens and caregivers to identify practical goals and develop strategies that fit family life.
We're here to help you find the right support.
A child with ADHD may need support with more than paying attention. Frustration, organization, transitions and everyday demands can affect confidence, relationships and family routines. Therapy SoCal considers how the child’s strengths and needs show up at home, school and in other settings.
ADHD therapy for children and teens may include caregiver guidance, behavior-focused strategies and support with emotional regulation. We discuss which services fit the goals, including educational therapy and executive function support when relevant. For a broader view of our care, explore therapy for children and teens.
Difficulty managing frustration can affect a child’s confidence and relationships. Therapy may help the child understand emotions and practice more useful responses, with caregiver support when appropriate. Goals are individualized and account for the child’s development, strengths and the situations that repeatedly become difficult.
Parents may receive support with consistent expectations, routines and responses to behavior. Behavior therapy can be part of ADHD care, including work with caregivers. We explain strategies in practical terms and review whether they are workable at home, adapting the plan to the child’s age and family needs.
Planning, organization, task initiation and time management may require explicit support. ADHD executive function coaching and educational services can help students practice these skills. The clinician discusses whether that service, mental health therapy or a combination fits the student’s difficulties and the goals the family wants to address.
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 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 recommends the 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.
This page describes therapy and support services. ADHD care can also involve medication through an appropriate medical prescriber. If medication is part of your child’s care or a question you wish to explore, discuss coordination with their healthcare provider and the therapy team.
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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