The comprehensive ADHD assessment for adults includes: 

• A structured clinical interview based on a detailed Life History Questionnaire
• A review of prior (relevant) evaluation records from the past
• Comprehensive List of ADHD Traits/Questionnaires (based on the DSM-5 TR) completed by the individual and spouse/parent (when appropriate)

The evaluation is designed to understand how ADHD traits affect areas like work, relationships, focus, decision-making, and emotional regulation

This evaluation is ideal for anyone who has ever suspected they may have undiagnosed ADHD and is seeking clarity—whether to explore workplace or academic accommodations, consider medication, or simply gain a formal diagnosis. For many, the deeper motivation is a desire to finally understand why they sometimes feel like they’re going in circles and not gaining any traction or making any progress, they’ve found themselves making impulsive decisions having negative consequences, relationships are strained, or patterns from family or employment experiences keep repeating. A comprehensive evaluation can offer not just a diagnosis, but a meaningful framework for self-understanding and next steps.

The evaluation goes far beyond just attention and focus. It includes a comprehensive look at executive functioning, emotional self-regulation, memory, behavioral habits, and mental health. We also explore family of origin dynamics, any trauma history, the impact of ADHD traits on peer and romantic relationships, decision-making patterns, academic and work performance, and overall daily functioning. This holistic approach helps uncover the root causes behind longstanding challenges and patterns, offering a more integrated understanding of how ADHD may be influencing your life.

After the assessment, you’ll receive a detailed diagnostic report that outlines your results, diagnostic impressions, and personalized recommendations. These may include directions for therapy, guidance for workplace or school accommodations, options for medical support, and tools to manage ADHD in everyday life. More importantly, you’ll leave with a clearer narrative that helps make sense of your experiences—empowering you to move forward with greater self-understanding and direction.

A formal ADHD diagnosis can offer far more than just a label—it provides a clearer understanding of how your brain works and why certain challenges have persisted across areas like focus, relationships, emotional regulation, or decision-making. Many clients describe the process as emotionally validating and even healing, as it helps them revisit key moments in their lives with new insight—finally making sense of past struggles and beginning to get unstuck. With this clarity, you can pursue academic or workplace accommodations, make informed decisions about treatment options, and begin to shift long-standing patterns with greater self-compassion, direction, and confidence.