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ADHD Treatment in Santa Monica, Los Angeles

At Principium Psychiatry – Santa Monica, we help adults and children manage ADHD symptoms using evidence-based psychiatry and integrative care.

Living with ADHD can make daily life in Los Angeles feel harder than it should be — missed deadlines, difficulty focusing, disorganization, impulsive decisions, or a constant sense of mental overload. Many adults and young adults on the Westside describe feeling capable and motivated, but unable to consistently follow through. If ADHD is affecting your work, school, relationships, or wellbeing in Santa Monica or the greater LA area, effective treatment is available.

At Principium Psychiatry – Santa Monica, we provide personalized, evidence-based ADHD treatment in Los Angeles, California for adults and young adults throughout the Westside and beyond. Patients visit us from Santa Monica, Brentwood, West Los Angeles, Culver City, Venice, Marina del Rey, Pacific Palisades, Beverly Hills, Westwood, Malibu, and across Los Angeles County. We start with a careful diagnostic evaluation, then build a clear treatment plan tailored to your goals, history, and lifestyle — combining therapy, medication management, and practical skills so you can feel more organized, focused, and in control. ADHD is treatable, and with the right support, many people see real improvement in performance and quality of life.

Types of ADHD We Treat in Los Angeles

Our Santa Monica psychiatry team treats:

Adult ADHD (inattentive, hyperactive-impulsive, and combined types)
ADHD in college and graduate students across LA
ADHD with anxiety or depression
Executive function challenges (time management, planning,
follow-through.

Not sure if it’s ADHD? We provide diagnostic clarification for Westside and Los Angeles County residents.

When to Seek ADHD Treatment on the Westside

You may benefit from ADHD care if you notice:

Chronic distractibility or difficulty sustaining focus
Disorganization, procrastination, or missed deadlines
Forgetfulness in daily tasks and responsibilities
Restlessness or feeling mentally “on the go”
Impulsivity in conversations, spending, or decisions
Work or school performance that doesn’t match your potential Earlier treatment often leads to faster, more lasting gains.

Services Available in Santa Monica, Los Angeles:

At Principium Psychiatry – Santa Monica, our Westside Los Angeles team provides comprehensive care including psychotherapy, psychopharmacology (medication management), and general psychiatry. For complex or treatment-resistant symptoms, we offer Spravato® (esketamine) and IV ketamine therapy, as well as structured support through our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). We also provide expert psychiatric evaluations for diagnostic clarity, treatment planning, and second opinions across Santa Monica and greater Los Angeles County.

Your first visit is a comprehensive ADHD evaluation. We’ll review symptoms, history, school/work patterns, and goals, then outline a clear plan. Telehealth ADHD treatment is available across Los Angeles County and California where clinically appropriate.