text: how do i find a therapist to work with a teen with adhd? chadd wasn't helpful with resources.  i am in the silicon valley, south bay. you will probably need more than one professional to help you with this, depending on the severity of your child's problem. my daughter's problem was quite severe, and we found that we needed both a psychologist for therapy, and a medical specialist who could prescribe meds (because most psychologists cannot). we had recommendations from other physicians, as well as from friends who had also been through it. even the yellow pages may have listings that mention an expertise with add or adhd. you might also check with your insurance company, or even the counselor at your child's school. whoever you choose, it's important to have someone your teen feels comfortable with, and who has plenty of experience in this area.  you probably already know this, but if not, or for someone else reading this, it's important to realize just how serious this disorder can be. lack of attention span is just one small part of it, and adhd can have a tremendous impact on the life of your teen, and that of your entire family. i hope you find someone who can give you the help you need.