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ADHD Therapy in Laguna Beach
ADHD Therapy at Third Street Counseling in Laguna Beach
Third Street Counseling provides ADHD therapy for children, teens, and adults in Laguna Beach. We work on focus, follow-through, emotional regulation, and self-understanding, drawing on nearly two decades of special-education experience. Start with a free consult.
- Quick facts
- Who it is for
- Children, teens, and adults
- Formats offered
- In person in Laguna Beach and telehealth across California
- Clinicians
- Elaine Pike, AMFT; Tallie Gigi, AMFT
- How to start
- Free consult to match you with the right clinician
What This Looks Like
What does ADHD therapy look like at Third Street Counseling?
In Laguna Beach or by telehealth across California. You would see Elaine Pike, AMFT, or Tallie Gigi.
ADHD therapy at Third Street Counseling begins with the understanding that ADHD is a wiring difference, not a character flaw. Elaine Pike, AMFT, brings 18 years of special-education experience, and Tallie Gigi, AMFT, works with teens and adults on the systems and self-talk that get in the way.
ADHD affects more than attention. It can touch follow-through, emotional regulation, working memory, and the stories people tell themselves about their own competence. Children may hear it framed as behavior problems, teens as laziness, and adults as a pattern of unfinished projects. Therapy here builds practical strategies alongside self-understanding, with parents part of the process for children.
For children, Elaine Pike, AMFT, draws on nearly two decades in special education to understand what is underneath the behavior. The work often involves helping the child build emotional regulation skills, supporting social understanding, and giving parents practical strategies that extend beyond the session. You can read more about our approach to child therapy on its dedicated page.
For teens and adults, Tallie Gigi works on the systems that help with follow-through, the emotional regulation that ADHD makes harder, and the self-talk that often turns from I forgot again into something harsher. The goal is not to fix the wiring but to build a life that works with it.
ADHD and anxiety frequently co-occur. The experience of falling short repeatedly, of being told to try harder at things that were not designed for your brain, creates a layer of worry on top of the ADHD itself. If that sounds familiar, our anxiety therapy page has more on how we approach the combination.
ADHD also overlaps with autism. Many people who are autistic also have ADHD, and the two share some traits while differing in important ways. If you are exploring both, our autism therapy page describes how we work with neurodivergent clients.
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Is This You?
What brings people to ADHD therapy
If any of this sounds familiar, a free consult is the place to start.
Your brain works differently
The world keeps measuring you with the wrong ruler, and you are tired of being told to try harder at things that were not designed for your brain.
Follow-through is the wall
You start things with energy and lose steam, and the pattern is affecting your confidence and your relationships.
Your child is struggling
Your child is hearing it framed as behavior, and you want someone who sees the wiring underneath.
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How to Start
How do I get started with ADHD therapy?
You talk with a clinician, we learn what is going on, and we match you with the right therapist.
Every new client begins with a free consult. You reach out through our contact form or by phone, and we schedule a short call to understand what you are looking for and which clinician fits. There is no paperwork to fill out before this call, and no commitment to continue.
If it is a fit, we schedule your first session at our Laguna Beach office or by telehealth. If it is not, we will help you find someone who is, here or elsewhere. You can also learn more about what to expect on our insights page about your first therapy session in Laguna Beach.
Common Questions
Common questions about ADHD therapy
Four questions we are asked most, answered before you call.
Do you prescribe medication for ADHD?
Therapists do not prescribe medication. If your clinician thinks medication might be helpful alongside therapy, they will discuss it with you and can refer you to a psychiatrist or your primary care doctor. Many people benefit from therapy alone, and many benefit from the combination. That decision is yours.
Can ADHD therapy help adults who were diagnosed later in life?
Yes. Many adults are diagnosed with ADHD later in life, and the experience of understanding what has been going on can be both relieving and disorienting. Therapy can help you process that understanding, build systems that work with your wiring, and address the self-talk that often comes from years of falling short.
How is ADHD therapy different for children versus adults?
For children, Elaine Pike, AMFT, draws on 18 years of special-education experience and works with parents as part of the process. For teens and adults, Tallie Gigi focuses on systems, emotional regulation, and self-understanding. The approach adapts to the developmental stage and the specific challenges you are facing.
Is ADHD therapy covered by insurance?
Third Street Counseling is out of network with insurance plans. We provide a superbill after each session, which you may submit to your insurer for possible reimbursement through your out-of-network benefits. You can read more on our out-of-network therapy and superbills page.
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