Ryan J Kennedy, DNP, Psychiatric & Family Nursing. P.C.
WELCOME TO THE
About Us
We are a private practice clinic located in Southern California.
Our doctors are internationally recognized specialists for their assessment and treatment of ADHD and Related Disorders.
Our clinic is for children, teenagers and adults, and we have sub-specialty for those those with ADHD and have a high IQ.
ABout Our Specialty
After 15 years on the clinical staff of the Yale Clinic for Attention and Brown Clinic in Manhattan Beach, Dr. Kennedy opened his own specialty clinic in Manhattan Beach, California.
We offer expert assessments and treatment for children, teenagers and adults using their specialized approach and up-to-date knowledge of neuroscience, research & evidence-based practice.
Assessment & Treatment for
ADHD & Related problems
All patients begin with a comprehensive evaluation and treatment for attention and related problems which may be accompanied by various difficulties that undermine success in school, college, grad school, employment, social relationships and/or family life.
These difficulties may include the following listed below:
Attention, Memory, & Motivation
Academics/Work/Social
under-achievement problems
Anxiety Disorders
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Generalized & Social Anxiety
Asperger's Syndrome
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High IQ-Autism (level 1)
Cognitive Problems in Menopause
Emotion Regulation
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Quick to Frustration/Irritability
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Sensitivity to Rejection
Depressive Disorders
Bipolar Disorders
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders
Parenting & Family Conflict
Specific Learning Problems
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Math, Reading, & Writing
Sleep & Awakening difficulties
Alcohol & Drug Use
Problems
In this clinic those diagnosed with attention and learning problems can also receive expert psycho-educational testing which may be required to obtain accommodations in schools, universities and for SAT, ACT, GRE, MCAT, LSAT, GMAT, or professional credentialing tests. Other available services include psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, family therapy, and medication monitoring.
CLINIC Director
Dr. Kennedy is a board certified family nurse practitioner and received his doctorate from Quinnipiac University.
He specializes in assessment and psychopharmacology treatments for ADHD and comorbid disorders. Dr. Kennedy has collaborated in research and writing with Dr. Brown for over 12 years.
Their work is published in books, medical literature and peer-reviewed articles, and present their research & posters at national and international conferences, universities & lectures.
Dr. Kennedy provides assessment, treatment, medication management and therapy treatments for ADHD and related problems.