ADHD Assessment & Treatment

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects focus, organization, impulse control, and emotional regulation. At Healing Minds, ADHD assessment and treatment are approached with clinical accuracy, compassion, and a strong focus on individualized care.

Understanding ADHD

Inattentive Type

• Difficulty sustaining attention or focus
• Disorganization or forgetfulness
• Trouble following instructions or completing tasks
• Easily distracted

Hyperactive-Impulsive Type

• Restlessness or difficulty remaining still
• Talking excessively or interrupting others
• Impulsive decision-making
• Difficulty with patience or waiting

Combined Type

• Symptoms of both inattentive and hyperactive-impulsive presentations

Signs You May Benefit from an ADHD Evaluation

• Chronic difficulty focusing or completing tasks
• Struggles with organization or time management
• Feeling overwhelmed by routine responsibilities
• Restlessness or difficulty relaxing
• Misplacing items frequently
• Challenges maintaining structure or consistency
• History of academic or work-related difficulties
• Emotional reactivity or frustration

ADHD Assessment Process

ADHD evaluations are comprehensive and include a detailed clinical interview, standardized screening tools, review of medical and psychiatric history, and assessment of daily functioning. The goal is to understand how symptoms impact different areas of life and to distinguish ADHD from other conditions with similar symptoms.

Treatment Options

Medication Management

• Stimulant and non-stimulant medication options
• Monitoring for benefits, side effects, and comfort
• Adjustments tailored to lifestyle and clinical response

Behavioral & Lifestyle Strategies

• Time-management and organizational techniques
• Planning, prioritization, and routine-building skills
• Focus and emotional regulation strategies

Therapy Recommendations

• CBT for ADHD
• Coaching approaches to build structure
• Support for co-occurring anxiety, depression, or self-esteem concerns

Treatment at Healing Minds is collaborative, evidence-based, and centered on empowering you with tools to improve focus, organization, emotional balance, and long-term functioning.