

Managing ADHD symptoms like difficulty sustaining attention and disorganization is easier with the right support. Headway connects Carlsbad residents with providers who use evidence-based approaches including mindfulness-based interventions and organizational skills training to help you thrive.
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As a licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT), I believe in prioritizing out mental health as a way to live a happy and balance life. Reaching out for help can be one of the hardest things a person can do, great job on taking that step! I’ve been practicing for 10 years, but in the field for 20 plus years. In the last 6 years I have shifted my main focus to adults 18 plus who are struggling with trauma and substance use.
Hi! I am Maria, I am a Mexican-American therapist who is also bilingual in Spanish. I received my graduate education at CalPoly San Luis Obispo and I am licensed in the state of California. I work with individuals and teens experiencing anxiety, trauma, ADHD, depression, stress and life transitions.
I am a mental health specialist who has been in the private and non profit services for children and adolescents for over 25 years
I hold the belief that many of life’s challenges including mental health can become strengths and lead to deeper meaning and purpose.
I view therapy as a collaborative process rooted in curiosity, compassion, and trust. Since entering the mental health field in 2021, I have worked with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, relationship/familial challenges, and life transitions, and I presently work primarily with adolescents and adults. I earned my Bachelor's degree in psychology from University of California, Los Angeles in 2018, and my Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Sonoma State University in 2023.
Teryn Leaper has a Masters in Counseling
Psychology from Mount Saint Mary's University.
She is currently board certified with the BBS in
California and BHEC in Texas.
Teryn has been spent the last decade in Los
Angeles and has been living in Texas for the last
year. Outside of work Teryn likes to read, write
short stories and poems and knit.
Life can feel overwhelming — thoughts that won't quiet down, family tension that keeps building, or past experiences continue to dictate your present days. Whether you're an individual carrying something heavy, a couple trying to find your way back to each other, or a family navigating a moment that feels too big to face alone, you don't have to keep pushing through without support. I provide a safe space where your culture, your story, and your language are deeply valued. I bring a grounded, tenacious approach to my clinical work utilizing specialized, evidence- based tools to help with processing heavy burdens. Healing is possible and it can start here, so let's walk this path together.
Hello, I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist based in California. I received my Doctorate Degree from Alliant International University in Fresno. I was born in Southern California and raised in the Bay Area. I have been practicing for 10 years and I enjoy empowering adults in their journey of overcoming their mental health challenges. I motivate clients for change and promote their personal growth.
I’m a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who is passionate about helping individuals of all ages navigate life’s challenges. I believe true healing involves caring for the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. I strive to build strong, trusting relationships with my patients and work together to create personalized treatment plans that promote growth, resilience, and long-term well-being


Headway helps you stay on track with expert-guided support for ADHD — from finding the right therapist or psychiatrist, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.
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