Nancy Mahaney

Dr. Nancy Mahaney is a highly experienced psychologist with a PhD, who previously dedicated over twenty-five years to a successful private neuropsychology practice in Sacramento, CA. Throughout her career, she has effectively served a diverse range of individuals affected by ADHD, developmental learning disorders, traumatic brain injury, autism spectrum disorder, OCD, anxiety, and depression. Known for her exceptional skill in understanding how the brain functions, Dr. Mahaney excels at identifying conditions that can enhance each client’s overall functioning. Recognizing that ADHD, learning disorders, and associated disorders can impact daily life in profound ways, her treatment approach is equally multi-faceted. Dr. Mahaney utilizes client-centered cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) strategies that are tailored to define challenges from the client’s viewpoint, offering real-life examples to illustrate how individuals may feel ‘stuck.’ Her guidance empowers clients to recognize and harness their strengths, facilitating a journey towards overcoming barriers—whether those barriers manifest as difficulties in attention and learning or negative thoughts and feelings affecting self-perception and relationships. In addition to her specialty areas, Dr. Mahaney addresses a variety of issues related to psychological stress, self-esteem, and the quality of interpersonal relationships, fostering a supportive environment for healing and personal growth.