ADHD Testing & Therapy

How do I know if I need ADHD testing as an adult?

Many adults seek testing after years of feeling “high functioning but overwhelmed.” You may struggle with focus, procrastination, impulsivity, emotional regulation, or chronic disorganization — even if you’ve been successful academically or professionally.

ADHD in adults often presents as:

  • Mental restlessness

  • Difficulty initiating tasks

  • Time blindness

  • Emotional reactivity

  • Burnout from overcompensating

Testing provides clarity. It helps distinguish ADHD from anxiety, trauma responses, depression, or sleep-related issues — which can look similar but require different treatment approaches.

What does ADHD testing involve?

It is a structured, comprehensive evaluation that will include:

  • A detailed clinical interview

  • Developmental and academic history

  • Standardized rating scales

  • Behavioral assessments

  • Cognitive and executive functioning measures

The goal is to understand not just whether ADHD is present, but how your brain processes information, regulates attention, and manages executive tasks.

Testing results in a formal report that can support accommodations, treatment planning, and informed decision-making.

Will testing automatically mean I need medication?

Not necessarily.

Testing provides clarity. Treatment may include:

  • Behavioral strategies

  • Executive functioning coaching

  • Therapy

  • Lifestyle changes

  • Medication consultation (if appropriate)

Medication is one option, not the only path. Once assesed, you will be provided a letter to bring to your NP, psychiatrist or primary care doctor to explore medication options.

Another route is

NEUROFEEDBACK

What does ADHD therapy actually focus on?

ADHD therapy goes beyond “just try harder” advice.

We focus on:

  • Executive functioning skills

  • Emotional regulation

  • Impulse control

  • Time management

  • Shame reduction

  • Nervous system regulation

Therapy also addresses the relational impact of ADHD and how it affects partnerships, parenting, and self-esteem.

Why does ADHD affect emotions so intensely?

ADHD is not only about attention, it also impacts emotional regulation.

Many individuals experience:

  • Quick frustration

  • Sensitivity to rejection

  • Mood shifts

  • Overwhelm

Therapy helps strengthen regulation skills while building self-understanding and self-compassion.

How do you approach ADHD therapy differently?

My approach integrates:

  • Evidence-based ADHD interventions

  • Cognitive and executive functioning strategies

  • Nervous system regulation

  • Attachment-informed work

  • EMDR when trauma intersects with ADHD patterns

  • Neurofeedback for regulation support

ADHD does not exist in isolation but rather interacts with your history, relationships, and nervous system. Treatment should reflect that complexity.

Can ADHD impact my relationship?

Very commonly.

ADHD can contribute to:

  • Missed details

  • Forgetfulness

  • Uneven mental load

  • Emotional reactivity

  • Communication breakdown

When addressed thoughtfully, couples often find relief in understanding that the issue is neurological patterns, not lack of care.

I want to be tested for ADHD