ADHD Assessment for Adults: Getting Answers
Accepting new assessment clients for August 2026
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Accepting new assessment clients for August 2026 ○
You may appear like you're holding it all together to others. In your head, though, things may feel jumbled: hundreds of thoughts at all times and an unrelenting voice telling you that you should do more and better. Getting through everyday feels so much harder than it does for others. It’s like a daily battle against your mind.
If these things resonate with you, you're not alone, and there's probably a reason why things have always felt harder for you than they seem for everybody else. A lot of adults go years, even decades, living with undiagnosed ADHD, and they blame these difficulties on personal failures instead of recognizing that their brains might just work differently. If you feel like you're constantly fighting against yourself, like you know you're capable, but you just can't seem to make things happen, getting an ADHD assessment might finally give you the answers you've been looking for.
What is ADHD in Adults?
ADHD, or Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects how your brain regulates attention, controls impulses, and manages activity levels. The stereotypical picture of ADHD that a lot of us think of is a kid bouncing off the walls, but ADHD can stay present through adulthood, and many adults don't get diagnosed until later in life.
So what does it look like in adulthood? Well, you might have a hard time staying focused on tasks, especially boring ones. You might get distracted really easily, find it hard to finish projects, and maybe even struggle to follow conversations. A lot of folks with ADHD describe this internal restlessness, a persistent feeling that you have to be doing something or that you have to be constantly moving.
Time management is a very common difficulty. You might underestimate how long things take, you might often be late, or you might miss deadlines. It's not like you're not trying; it just kind of happens a lot. Organizing things is also really difficult, so things get lost a lot, and some responsibilities fall through the cracks.
The other thing we don't talk about a lot is how ADHD impacts emotion regulation. Your emotions might feel bigger and stick around longer than it seems like for others, and so, a small inconvenience can cause big emotions. This can also make work and social situations feel really exhausting because it takes so much effort to manage your emotions.
Some adults do continue to have hyperactive symptoms, but they look different than jumping off the walls. What we hear from folks is racing thoughts, a mind that won’t ever quiet down, and a feeling like you always have to be doing things. You might also find that you're constantly fidgeting, tapping your feet, or having a really hard time sitting still.
A common and frustrating thought pattern for ADHD folks is "I have so much potential, I'm so smart and capable, but why does everything take so much effort?" There's this gap between what you know you can do and what you're actually doing. This can cause a lot of shame and confusion, and leave you often questioning why you can't do the things that everyone else seems to do.
How Can Assessment Help?
An ADHD assessment gives you something really valuable: clarity. You've been wondering your whole life why things feel so hard for you, and understanding that there might be a neurodevelopmental condition can provide a lot of relief.
An assessment can also differentiate between potential diagnoses. It helps you explore: is this ADHD, anxiety, autism, a mix of things, or something else entirely?
From a therapeutic standpoint, it opens up treatment options. You can consider medication to help with attention and impulse control, which can make daily tasks feel much easier. You can try therapy and work with a therapist who specializes in working with ADHD. For some people, working with an ADHD coach helps them make progress towards their goals.
From a functional standpoint, understanding your ADHD helps you make sense of your past struggles and reframe them. Instead of thinking you're lazy or undisciplined, you can recognize that your brain just works differently, and it needs different strategies. That shift in perspective can help reduce the shame and self-criticism that often develop because of undiagnosed ADHD.
When it comes to work, an assessment can support a request for accommodations, like a modified schedule, written instructions, or a quieter work environment. It can also help you structure your work life around your strengths and help you create systems that work with your brain.
We also provide personalized recommendations for managing your symptoms. That can include specific organizational strategies, time management techniques, environmental modifications, and referrals to specialists who can provide you with more targeted support.
What are the steps to an assessment?
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1: Questionnaires and Intake Forms
We’ll have you provide us with information about your history, experiences, and symptoms.
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2: Intake Appointment
A 3-hour virtual appointment to gather more information. We’ll discuss your medical, mental heath, family, school, work, and social histories.
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3: Testing Appointment
A 4-hour in-person appointment with activities to understand your brain’s strengths and struggles.
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4. Additional Perspectives
Calls with people who knew you well as a child and as an adult can add valuable perspective.
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5. Feedback Session
An hour-long virtual appointment to review your results and any diagnosis & recommendations. You’ll get a finalized report afterwards.
What’s Next?
Getting Started
If you're thinking 'this is me' and you're ready to get some answers, you can fill out our contact form below to learn more about our process and schedule an evaluation.
Getting an ADHD assessment could really be the next step for you to move towards living a more manageable, fulfilling life. Your difficulties and your struggles are real, and they deserve a proper evaluation. You also don't have to keep doing this alone. Getting assessed really means finally getting answers. And with those answers, you can find the tools and support that you need to move forward and thrive.