Assessment and Treatment

ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition that begins at a young age. About 4% of Americans older than 18 experience ADHD behaviors regularly, and many have never been diagnosed. Women in particular, often do not get diagnosed until their late 30's or early 40's.  

• Lacking attention to detail
• Difficulty focusing
• Trouble listening
• Failing to complete tasks
• Poor organizational skills
• Avoiding tasks requiring sustained focus
• Losing important items
• Distracted easily
• Forgetfulness

• Leaving their seat when expected to remain seated (e.g., during a meeting or lecture)
• Blurting out answers and completing other people’s sentences
• Interrupting other people or intruding on their activities
• Struggling to stay quiet during activities
• Fidgeting and tapping hands or feet
• Often on the go and unable to sit still
• Trouble waiting their turn
• Talking excessively
• Feeling restless

To diagnose attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), I use the standardized set of criteria from the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical manual, a clinical assessment and interview, as well as T.O.V.A. testing. I accept some insurances for this diagnostic assessment; otherwise the out of pocket fee is $150. 

I offer evidence based Behavior Therapy to help clients develop healthy habits and meaningful strategies to lessen the negative impacts of ADHD. I also help clients process the shame often experienced by people with ADHD and reframe their understanding of an ADHD diagnosis to include curiosity, creativity and energy.