Therapy That Works WITH Your Brain,
Not Against It
We help individuals facing life’s challenges discover their unique strengths through evidence-based therapy and group programs. Our services are designed to give clients the tools and strategies they need for long-term success.
(Limited Weekly Spots)
✓ Licensed CA Psychologist (PsyD) | ✓ ADHD Specialist | ✓ Compassionate Care | ✓ Telehealth Secure
Do You Want to Explore New Paths to Growth?
You're successful on the outside but feel disconnected from who you really are underneath the ADHD management strategies
You've learned to cope with ADHD symptoms, but you want to understand why your brain works the way it does
You're tired of just "getting by" and want to create a life that feels authentic and intentional
You crave both practical skills AND the deeper insight that comes from truly understanding your neurodivergent mind
If these longings feel familiar, you’re ready for therapy that focuses on both practical strategies and personal growth.
You're seeking what we call "whole-person growth"—the kind of deep understanding and sustainable change that helps you not just navigate challenges but live more intentionally and authentically.
At Interlocking Psychology, we offer pathways to care through individual therapy and group programs, each informed by evidence-based methods and a strengths-focused perspective.
How We Foster Deep Understanding, Resilience & Growth
Who You Really Are
Most therapy teaches you to manage ADHD symptoms.
We help you understand your unique neurological wiring, uncover your authentic strengths, and develop deep self-compassion.
You move from surviving to thriving, with profound insight into how your beautiful brain works and why.
Build Lasting Strength, Not Quick Fixes
Traditional approaches offer coping strategies that often don't stick.
We develop sustainable skills rooted in your values, building resilience that grows stronger over time through both individual work and group support.
Tools and insights that evolve with you, creating lasting transformation rather than temporary relief.
Create the Life You Actually Want
Most therapy focuses on reducing problems.
We help you align your daily life with your deeper values and goals, all within a framework of profound compassion and acceptance.
A life that feels authentically yours, intentional, meaningful, and aligned with who you truly are.
Our Services
That Support Your Journey to Authentic Living
Individual Therapy
Deep Understanding Meets Practical Wisdom
Your personalized 60-minute sessions focus on
✔️ Self-Discovery & Insight
Understanding your unique ADHD brain, uncovering patterns, and developing profound self-awareness
✔️ Sustainable Skill Building
Executive function tools that evolve with you and actually stick long-term
✔️ Emotional Resilience
Building inner strength to navigate life's challenges with grace and self-compassion
✔️ Values Exploration
Discovering what truly matters to you and aligning your life accordingly
✔️ Authentic Relationship Building
Communicating your needs and creating connections based on your true self
✔️ Intentional Life Design
Moving from reactive living to purposeful choices that reflect your values
Our approach integrates evidence-based CBT with compassionate insight work, ensuring you get both practical tools and profound understanding.
Empowering ADHD Minds Group
Community-Based Growth & Sustainable Learning
15-Week Adult ADHD Skills Group
Limited to 16 participants for meaningful connection and individual attention
Week 1 – Understanding ADHD & Building Insight
Understanding ADHD, executive functioning, motivation, and developing greater self-awareness.
Week 2 – Time Awareness & Procrastination
Time blindness, task initiation, procrastination patterns, prioritization, and strategies for getting started.
Week 3 – Organization Systems That Stick
Developing visible, simple, flexible, and accessible organization systems that work with the ADHD brain.
Week 4 – Memory & External Supports
Working memory, cognitive load, forgetting patterns, and using external supports.
Week 5 – Emotion Regulation
Recognizing emotional intensity and developing practical strategies for regulating emotions.
Week 6 – Impulsivity & Pause Techniques
Recognizing impulsive patterns and learning to pause before responding.
Week 7 – Mindfulness for ADHD
Developing present-moment awareness and practical mindfulness strategies for ADHD.
Week 8 – Self-Esteem & Shame Resilience
Understanding the effects of ADHD on self-esteem, self-criticism, and shame while building self-compassion.
Week 9 – Relationships & Connection
Understanding ADHD-related communication, connection, and relationship patterns.
Week 10 – Women’s Hormonal Shifts & ADHD
Exploring hormonal changes, including perimenopause and menopause, and their relationship with ADHD symptoms.
Week 11 – Men’s Hormonal Health & ADHD
Exploring men's hormonal health, whole-person wellness, and factors that may influence ADHD functioning.
Week 12 – Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria
Understanding rejection sensitivity and developing strategies for responding to perceived criticism or rejection.
Week 13 – Identity & Shame: Integration
Exploring ADHD, identity, past experiences, self-perception, and shame while integrating skills learned throughout the program.
Week 14 – Rhythm Systems
Developing sustainable routines and rhythms that support consistency without relying on rigid systems or perfection.
Week 15 – Graduation: Integration & Next Steps
Reviewing progress, integrating skills, identifying individualized strategies, and planning for continued growth.
What makes this transformational
Unlike support groups focused on problems, this is a growth-oriented curriculum combining psychoeducation, sustainable skill-building, peer connection, and compassionate exploration of your authentic self.
Interested in Building ADHD Skills That Work for You?
Join the interest list to learn about upcoming Adult ADHD Skills Group enrollment and start dates. This is a closed group, and space is limited.
Compassionate Telehealth
Healing from Your Sacred Space
Why intentional, compassionate telehealth works
✔️ Authentic Environment
Be your true self in your comfortable, familiar space
✔️ Reduced Performance Pressure
No need to "put on a face" for the outside world
✔️ Flexible, Sustainable Scheduling
Sessions that honor your natural rhythms and energy patterns
✔️ Immediate Integration
Apply insights and tools directly in your real environment
✔️ Safe Container
HIPAA-compliant platform that protects your vulnerability and growth
Technology becomes invisible
We'll ensure you're comfortable so you can focus entirely on your inner work and growth.
Your Guide to Meaningful Growth & Self-Discovery
Licensed mental health professionals united by 15+ years of collective experience creating supportive environments for profound personal growth
Since our founding, we've been passionate about providing genuinely supportive spaces where clients can explore conflicts, discover deeper meaning, and embark on transformative journeys toward authentic goals. We believe the therapeutic relationships that develop in our sessions are uniquely powerful for addressing internal conflicts that interfere with daily life and natural problem-solving abilities.
Our Therapeutic Philosophy
Meeting You Where You Are with Genuine Understanding
We understand that seeking therapy can be life-changing for many reasons. That's why we deliver therapeutic services based on a genuine approach, meeting you exactly where you are in your process of managing strong emotions and navigating life's challenges. Through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and other evidence-based approaches, we'll explore together how you might be getting stuck in patterns with your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors—and more importantly, how to create sustainable change.
Our focus is helping you understand not just what you're experiencing, but why it matters and how it connects to your deeper journey of growth.
Evidence-Based Care for Complex Life Challenges
Our experience spans a broad range of human experiences, with particular expertise in
Anxiety & Depression
Understanding the deeper patterns while building practical coping strategies
ADHD & Neurodiversity
Neurodiversity-affirming approaches that celebrate your unique brain
Life Transitions
Navigating major changes with insight and resilience
Emotional Regulation
Managing intense feelings with both understanding and practical tools
Trauma & Stress Management
Working with both conscious and unconscious stressors that impact daily life
My Commitment to Authentic Living
Our commitment is creating a space where you can explore your authentic self while building the skills and insights needed for lasting change. Whether we're working on immediate challenges or deeper patterns that have been with you for years, our approach combines evidence-based techniques with genuine care for your unique journey.
Our Approach to Sustainable Change
We measure success not only by symptom relief, but by meaningful, lasting growth.
Self-Understanding
Develop greater insight into your thoughts, emotions, patterns, and needs.
Practical Skills
Build strategies that can be used in everyday life.
Values & Direction
Make more intentional choices aligned with what matters to you.
Resilience
Strengthen your ability to navigate challenges and change.
Authentic Connection
Develop greater self-acceptance and healthier connections with others.
You May Be Experiencing
Functioning, but not feeling fulfilled
Managing symptoms without understanding the patterns underneath
Coping from one challenge to the next
Feeling disconnected from your values or direction
Therapy Can Help You Work Toward
Greater self-understanding and self-acceptance
Skills that fit your strengths, needs, and values
Greater resilience and confidence navigating challenges
A more intentional life aligned with what matters to you
Growth looks different for everyone. Therapy provides a space to better understand yourself, develop practical skills, and move toward the life you want to create.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Deep, Sustainable Growth
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While we absolutely provide practical tools, our primary focus is on deep self-understanding and sustainable growth. We believe lasting change comes from knowing WHO you are, not just HOW to manage symptoms. Our approach combines insight-oriented work with skill-building for transformation that lasts.
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It means we see your ADHD as a neurological difference, not a disorder. We focus on understanding your unique brain, celebrating your strengths, and building skills that work WITH your wiring. You'll never hear deficit-based language or pressure to become "normal."
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Success and fulfillment are different things. Many of our clients are high-achievers who realize they've been living reactively rather than intentionally. We help you align your considerable talents with your authentic values to create a life that feels genuinely yours.
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Our approach builds resilience from the inside out. Instead of just teaching coping strategies, we help you develop deep self-understanding, authentic self-compassion, and skills rooted in your values. This creates lasting transformation rather than surface-level change.
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Individual therapy provides personalized insight work and skill-building tailored to your unique journey. Group therapy adds the powerful element of community and shared growth. Most clients find the combination of both creates the deepest, most sustainable transformation.
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We're private-pay to ensure we can focus entirely on your growth without limitations. Individual sessions are $150. We provide detailed receipts for insurance reimbursement and offer payment plans because this investment in yourself pays dividends for life.
Ready to Understand Yourself Deeply & Live Intentionally?
Join ADHDers who've moved beyond symptom management to authentic self-understanding and purposeful living.
No pressure, no quick fixes, no surface-level solutions.
This brief call helps us both determine if our approach to deep, sustainable growth aligns with what your soul is seeking. If we're not the right fit, we'll compassionately refer you to someone who is.
Quarterly for sustainable transformation + early access to group programs
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Careers
Interested in growing your clinical career with us? Learn more about upcoming opportunities and how we support a collaborative and inclusive team environment. We are currently hiring licensed professionals to provide individual, family, and group therapy. To inquire about opportunities, please visit our Careers page.
About Us
Welcome to Interlocking Psychology. We provide compassionate, evidence-based care. We’re currently expanding our care team and seeking clinicians trained in modalities like CBT, EMDR and family systems to join us in serving this community.
Dr. Alonie Butler, Psy.D. – Founder & Clinical Director
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