Ryan J Kennedy, DNP, Psychiatric & Family Nursing. P.C.
WELCOME TO THE
Outpatient Private Practice is based in Manhattan Beach, California
Currently not accepting new patients until 2026.
Expert ADHD Diagnostic Evaluations and Treatment
Based on the Brown Executive Function Model of ADHD
INITIAL
EVALUATION
My 16 years of experience in assessment & treatment of ADHD offers patients an expert's comprehensive consultation for diagnosis of ADHD & screening for other related problems.
My comprehensive assessment helps to discover a better understanding of your individual strengths, difficulties and needs. During evaluations and periodic reassessments offer my ability to share my impressions and together we develop a treatment plan that fits your needs.
Accommodation
Reports
Established patients with attention and learning problems may be eligible for accommodations.
Narrative reports are often required to verify 504, I.E.P. & A.D.A. eligibility accommodations for a disability that impacts their functioing in school, employment and professional examinations.
Patients may need accommodations for school, employment, & standardized exams for SAT, LSAT, GRE, & for professional board and licensing exams in education, law, medicine, social sciences and nursing.
Meet our Director
Ryan J Kennedy, DNP, FNP-C, PMHS
Ryan is a board-certified mental health and family practice nurse practitioner who received his doctorate from Quinnipiac University and specializes in assessment and treatment of children, adolescents and adults with ADHD & related problems.
In his 20+ years of experience, Dr. Kennedy has contributed to over book and journal publications, presented in speaking engagements and lectures throughout the US and in 10 countries. He continues to publish his research and provides professional education about ADHD in children and adults.
What is your Understanding
of ADHD?
Every person, not just those with ADHD, develop an Executive Function system. This brain system is complex and wired through several brain regions; it undergoes a pruning process from early childhood and continues to develop through adulthood.
However, because executive functions are mostly subconscious,
this helps to answer how a person with ADHD can focus very well for tasks under pressure or activities of strong interest ... and yet struggle with the many routine tasks of daily life.
Every person, not just those with ADHD, develop an Executive Function system. This brain system is complex and wired through several brain regions; it undergoes a pruning process from early childhood and continues to develop through adulthood.
However, because executive functions are mostly subconscious,
this helps to answer how a person with ADHD can focus very well for tasks under pressure or activities of strong interest ... and yet struggle with the many routine tasks of daily life.