Navigating ADHD for Clearer Focus
Understanding ADHD Evaluations for Effective Support
ADHD evaluations are essential for understanding attention and behavioral concerns, helping individuals receive the proper support and guidance they need. These evaluations involve a thorough assessment process, which includes interviews, questionnaires, and observations to assess symptoms and determine if ADHD is present. We can make a clear diagnosis by evaluating both cognitive and behavioral aspects, which in turn leads to a tailored treatment plan that addresses specific needs. Whether for children, adolescents, or adults, ADHD evaluations offer helpful information regarding how attention difficulties, impulsivity, and hyperactivity impact daily life. Once a diagnosis is made, individuals and their families can better understand the challenges they face and work toward developing effective strategies to manage symptoms. Early evaluation and intervention are key to ensuring individuals with ADHD thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. If you or a loved one are experiencing ADHD-related concerns, contact us today to schedule a comprehensive evaluation and take the first step toward positive change.
Here to Help
Dr. Lopez is a bilingual bicultural Clinical Psychologist specializing in working with children, youth, young adults (ages 18-25), and their families with their emotional and familial challenges. Dr. Lopez has over 27 years of experience providing individual and family therapy as well as psychological testing. Dr. Lopez has specialized experience in working with children, teens, and young adults with Depression, Anxiety, Parent-Child Conflict, Divorce, Bereavement, ADHD, and Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).
About Dr. Jose A. Lopez
I earned my B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. at UCLA. After completing my Ph.D in Clinical Psychology at UCLA (one of the most highly rated Clinical Psychology programs in the nation), I completed a Postdoctoral Fellowship at Harbor UCLA Medical Center focusing on Child and Adolescent clinical populations. Since becoming licensed in 1995, I have been working with children, adolescents, and their families in both private practice and within an HMO setting. I have been a senior manager of a large Child Psychiatry Department for more than 9 years and have familiarity with the treatment of a general clinical population as well as more specialized clinical populations like ADHD, ASD, Depression, and Divorce. I enjoy working with children and teenagers and their families, and I work using brief solution-focused clinical approaches.
Easy Booking
We recognize the value of your time, which is why we make scheduling an appointment simple and quick.
Quality Care
Dr. Lopez has over two decades of experience as a Child Psychologist working with individuals and families dealing with a variety of mental health difficulties.
Client- and Solution-Focused
Dr. Lopez is dedicated to assisting families in helping their children and teenagers reach their full potential through psychological treatment.
Lending A Helping Hand
Nobody gets through life without encountering difficulties. Dr. Lopez wants you to know that you are not alone. He believes that children and adolescents at times need support to fully realize their full human potential.
Collaborative Counseling
Psychotherapy is a collaborative process between children, teenagers, and their families with a well-trained and trusted clinician who is respectful of the family's values as therapy goals are developed. Psychotherapy optimally serves to help a person and their family navigate stressful situations, improves respectful communication within families, and enables people to access inner resources, develop new insights and work through self-destructive patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions
Experienced Child Psychologist
Dr. Lopez has decades of expertise working with children and adolescents who are suffering symptoms that are commonly associated with
Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, Bereavement, Parent-Child Relational Problems, Adjustment Disorders, Divorce, ASD, and other common psychiatric conditions. Dr. Lopez also provides psychological testing, parent consultation, and consults surrounding school 504 and IEPs.
Why Choose Us?
At Jose A. Lopez, we specialize in ADHD evaluations , offering comprehensive assessments that help identify and address attention-related challenges. Our ADHD evaluations are designed to provide an accurate understanding of your child's or adolescent's unique needs, ensuring that any underlying issues are properly diagnosed and treated. Our ADHD evaluations identify key challenges and offer tailored recommendations to help manage symptoms and improve overall functioning. We use evidence-based methods and a personalized approach, ensuring that each ADHD evaluation is thorough and tailored to the individual. Our team understands that ADHD can impact many aspects of life, from academic performance to social relationships, and we are here to provide the insights needed for effective treatment. Through our ADHD evaluations , we offer a clear path forward, helping parents and caregivers understand the best steps for supporting their child’s development. With Jose A. Lopez, you can trust that our ADHD evaluations will provide the clarity and guidance necessary to create a plan for success, empowering both children and their families to thrive.
