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ADHD Therapy, Built Around You.
Telehealth therapy for ADHD in adults and teens. Covered by Partnership HealthPlan Medi-Cal, with no referral and no waitlist.
Last updated: October 2026
What We Treat
What ADHD therapy helps with
- Attention and focus
- Impulsivity
- Executive function
- Time management
- Follow-through on tasks
- Frustration and self-criticism that come with ADHD
PMHS is therapy-only and does not prescribe ADHD medication. With your written consent, we can coordinate a psychiatric referral.
Our Approach
How ADHD therapy works
- The practical side. Therapy targets structure, follow-through, time management, and self-regulation.
- Systems that fit you. You build systems that fit how your brain works instead of fighting it.
- Less self-criticism. Support for the frustration and shame that often come with ADHD.
- Adults and teens. Care is offered for adults and for teens 12 and older.
Sessions run 50 to 60 minutes by secure video or phone. Joining takes one link, with no app to download.
When To Reach Out
Signs ADHD is getting in your way
- You start projects with energy but struggle to finish them
- Deadlines, bills, or appointments slip through the cracks
- You lose track of time or underestimate how long things take
- Clutter, missed messages, or forgotten tasks create constant stress
- You feel restless, impulsive, or easily bored
- Years of feeling behind have worn down your confidence
You do not need a formal ADHD diagnosis to start therapy for these struggles.
What To Expect
How ADHD therapy unfolds
- Mapping your challenges. Your clinician learns where ADHD shows up most, at work, at home, in school, or in relationships.
- Building systems. You design routines, reminders, and planning tools that match how your attention works.
- Testing what works. Each week you try strategies in real life and adjust what does not stick.
- Working on the emotional side. You address the frustration, shame, and self-criticism that often build up over years.
Therapy for ADHD is practical. Expect to leave sessions with something specific to try.
Why Telehealth Works
Fewer steps between you and your session
For people with ADHD, every extra step, like leaving on time, driving, and finding parking, is another chance to miss an appointment. Telehealth cuts those steps down to opening a link.
Sessions from home also let your clinician help you work on the real environment, like your desk setup, calendar, and reminders, instead of talking about them in the abstract.
Try the free behavioral activation planner, the daily mood check-in, and guided breathing on our Therapy Tools page.
Myths & Facts
Common myths about ADHD therapy
MythADHD is just a lack of effort.
FactADHD affects attention, planning, and self-regulation in the brain. Trying harder does not fix it, but the right strategies help.
MythOnly kids have ADHD.
FactADHD often continues into adulthood, and many adults are recognized for the first time later in life.
MythMedication is the only treatment.
FactMedication helps many people, but therapy builds the skills and systems medication cannot.
Coverage & Getting Started
What ADHD therapy costs and how to start
In network with Partnership HealthPlan
PMHS is a contracted, in-network provider with Partnership HealthPlan of California. Covered sessions for Medi-Cal members usually cost nothing.
Partnership HealthPlan covers therapy for ADHD-related struggles for most members at no cost. No referral or prior diagnosis is needed. PMHS also accepts Medicare, Medi-Medi, and private pay, with sliding-scale fees available. We verify your benefits before you start.
- Reach out. Submit the short form or call or text (925) 771-0430. We respond within one hour between 8am and 8pm, or by 9am the next morning.
- We verify your coverage. We check your Partnership HealthPlan, Medicare, or other benefits for you.
- Start this week. No waitlist. Your first session is an intake, by secure video or phone from home.
Where We Serve
ADHD Therapy in all 24 Partnership HealthPlan counties
PMHS is 100% telehealth, so you can start from home in every Partnership HealthPlan county, including these towns.
What PMHS does not provide
- Crisis or emergency services. Call or text 988, or call 911 if you are in immediate danger.
- Medication management or psychological testing.
- Court-ordered evaluations or forensic assessments.
- In-person appointments. PMHS is 100% telehealth by video or phone.
- Sessions while you are physically outside California.
Common Questions
ADHD Therapy FAQ
Does Medi-Cal cover ADHD therapy?
Yes. ADHD is one of the covered diagnoses for outpatient therapy with Partnership HealthPlan, usually at no cost to the member, with no referral needed.
Do you prescribe ADHD medication?
No. PMHS is a therapy-only practice. With your written consent, we can coordinate a referral for a medication evaluation.
Do I need an ADHD diagnosis to start?
No. You can start therapy for focus, follow-through, and organization struggles whether or not you have ever been diagnosed.
Do you work with teens who have ADHD?
Yes. Teen care is offered for ages 12 and older, with guardians involved with consent.
Do you test for ADHD?
No. PMHS does not provide psychological testing. If you need a formal evaluation, we can help you think through where to get one.
Can therapy help if I already take ADHD medication?
Yes. Medication and therapy work well together. Therapy focuses on routines, follow-through, and the emotional side that medication does not address.
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