Dr. Lara Honos-Webb, PhD

Bio

Dr. Lara Honos-Webb is a worldwide ADD expert and offers ADD coaching.

She is a clinical psychologist licensed in California and author of The Gift of ADHD, The Gift of ADHD Activity Book, The Gift of Adult ADD, The ADHD Workbook for Teens and Listening to Depression: How Understanding Your Pain Can Heal Your Life.

Her work has been featured in Newsweek, The Wall Street Journal, Prevention Magazine, The Chicago Tribune and Publisher's Weekly as well as newspapers across the country and local and national radio and television. Dr. Honos-Webb completed a two-year postdoctoral research fellowship at University of California, San Francisco, and has been an assistant professor teaching graduate students. She has published more than 25 scholarly articles.

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Location:

  • Walnut Creek, CA

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  • Dr. Lara Honos-Webb, PhD - Walnut Creek, CA - Psychology
    Dr. Lara Honos-Webb, PhD answered:

    What are some strengths of adults with ADD?

    Attention deficit disorder (ADD) adults are often wildly inappropriate and irreverent. They can be the funniest, most interesting people we know. While many of us struggle with shyness, people with ADD are uninhibited, the loose cannons in the crowd. Many ADD adults were once class clowns. Hilarity separates...Read More
  • Dr. Lara Honos-Webb, PhD - Walnut Creek, CA - Psychology
    Dr. Lara Honos-Webb, PhD answered:

    What is the diagnosis process for ADHD?

    To make sure your child has gotten a thorough evaluation at the minimum, both you and your child should be interviewed to rule out other possible alternative diagnoses. In my practice, I tell parents I will not give a diagnosis before three full sessions of evaluation. Additionally, both parents and teachers...Read More
  • Dr. Lara Honos-Webb, PhD - Walnut Creek, CA - Psychology
    Dr. Lara Honos-Webb, PhD answered:

    How can I improve my focus and concentration?

    Create a new habit. This is 10 minutes of daily focus before you do anything else. Before you check your email, before you do anything that will lead to more and more distractions that make it easy for you to forget what's essential. A simple way of structuring your daily focus time is to ask yourself...Read More
  • Dr. Lara Honos-Webb, PhD - Walnut Creek, CA - Psychology
    Dr. Lara Honos-Webb, PhD has posted a blog entry:
    ADHD and the Rock Star Gene
    Imagine you’re a musician--one of those sweat-dripping, song-belting men or women perpetually in motion on tour and on stage; just as capable of partying...Full Post
  • Dr. Lara Honos-Webb, PhD - Walnut Creek, CA - Psychology
    Dr. Lara Honos-Webb, PhD has posted a blog entry:
    ADHD and the Rock Star Gene
    Imagine you’re a musician--one of those sweat-dripping, song-belting men or women perpetually in motion on tour and on stage; just as capable of partying...Full Post
  • Dr. Lara Honos-Webb, PhD - Walnut Creek, CA - Psychology
    Dr. Lara Honos-Webb, PhD posted a photo:
    Han Solo has ADHD. Han is the epitome of the signature approach of ADHD “Fire! Ready! Aim!” http://tinyurl.com/jt9po3o
  • Dr. Lara Honos-Webb, PhD - Walnut Creek, CA - Psychology
    Dr. Lara Honos-Webb, PhD posted:
    "Honos-Webb likes the phrase, “It may not be worth it to make varsity, but video games are interfering with that. http://tinyurl.com/j4o54cy
    Surprise! Video Games Offer Real Benefits
    Surprise! Video Games Offer Real Benefits

    There's lots to like about video games, but some teenagers may need parents to set limits.

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  • Dr. Lara Honos-Webb, PhD - Walnut Creek, CA - Psychology
    Dr. Lara Honos-Webb, PhD posted:
    THE GIFTS BEYOND YOUR FEARS
    What does your life look like beyond your fears? Draw a circle that represents the life you live now. The line of the circle is the limits of your comfort zone. Outside of the circle draw or write what lies outside of your comfort zone. It might be asking for help, applying for a job, going skiing, telling someone you care about them, or as simple as speaking in public.http://addisagift.kajabi.com/fe/75438-the-gifts-beyond-your-fears
    THE GIFTS BEYOND YOUR FEARS
    THE GIFTS BEYOND YOUR FEARS

    What does your life look like beyond your fears? Draw a circle that represents the life you live now. The line of the circle is the limits of your comfort zone. Outside of the circle draw or write what lies outside of your comfort zone. It might be asking for help, applying for a job, going skiing, telling someone you care about them, or as simple as speaking in public.

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  • Dr. Lara Honos-Webb, PhD - Walnut Creek, CA - Psychology
    Dr. Lara Honos-Webb, PhD posted:
    When Your Maternity Leave Ends: How to Strike a Healthy Balance Between Work Life and Motherhood
    "Turn mommy guilt into pride" for working mothers I was quoted and my book Listening to Depression featured in this article https://www.mainstreet.com/article/when-your-maternity-leave-ends-how-to-strike-a-healthy-balance-between-work-life-and-motherhood
    When Your Maternity Leave Ends: How to Strike a Healthy Balance Between Work Life and Motherhood
    When Your Maternity Leave Ends: How to Strike a Healthy Balance Between Work Life and Motherhood

    From letting go of "mommy guilt" to creating a more flexible schedule, here are tips to help you survive and thrive during the first few months back at work.

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  • Dr. Lara Honos-Webb, PhD - Walnut Creek, CA - Psychology
    Dr. Lara Honos-Webb, PhD posted:
    RESPONSIVE THERAPY
    Does one size fit all when it comes to therapy? Responsive Therapy is like an All-Star sports team compared to an average local team. An All-Star team selects the best players from each local team and optimizes the benefits of each position that needs to be covered.http://addisagift.kajabi.com/fe/80118-responsive-therapy
    RESPONSIVE THERAPY
    RESPONSIVE THERAPY

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  • Dr. Lara Honos-Webb, PhD - Walnut Creek, CA - Psychology
    Dr. Lara Honos-Webb, PhD answered:

    What are some tips that can help me at work if I have ADD?

    To make the most of your attention deficit disorder (ADD) gifts, you have to situate yourself in a working environment that is a good match for you.

    As a person with ADD, you have to be realistic: following directions, adhering to a rigid schedule, and having little flexibility will drive you nuts....Read More
  • Dr. Lara Honos-Webb, PhD - Walnut Creek, CA - Psychology
    Dr. Lara Honos-Webb, PhD answered:

    How can I improve the self-esteem of a child who has ADHD?

    The main way to enhance your child's self-esteem if he has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is to reframe the diagnosis of ADHD as a strength.

    This idea is not just a rosy view of an otherwise problematic condition. In recent years, the world has changed dramatically in ways that even give a child...Read More
  • Dr. Lara Honos-Webb, PhD - Walnut Creek, CA - Psychology
    Dr. Lara Honos-Webb, PhD answered:

    What should I do if I think my child may have ADHD?

    Because the diagnosis of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is unreliable and because the symptoms overlap with so many other diagnoses (such as depression, anxiety, and Asperger's disorder), I now recommend that a child receive twelve sessions of therapy before getting an assessment...Read More
  • Dr. Lara Honos-Webb, PhD - Walnut Creek, CA - Psychology
    Dr. Lara Honos-Webb, PhD answered:

    What struggles do parents face when kids have ADHD?

    As a parent of a child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), you've got your work cut out for you. You probably struggle with your own feelings of hopelessness about changing your child. You struggle with your child's motivation, or lack of motivation, to change. Mental health and edu...Read More