Treating ADHD
ADHD affects attention, impulse control, and executive functioning in ways that can disrupt work, school, relationships, and daily routines. It is often reduced to a conversation about stimulant medication, but effective ADHD management involves understanding how the condition affects your specific daily life, developing strategies to manage it, and monitoring treatment closely over time.
Many patients come to us having been diagnosed years ago but never treated consistently, or having tried medication without the structured follow-up needed to get it right. Others are adults who suspect ADHD for the first time after years of struggling with focus, organization, or follow-through without knowing why.
We treat ADHD in adults, adolescents, and children.
How We Evaluate ADHD
Every patient at Everhealth begins with a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation. The core process is the same for every condition: a clinical interview, validated assessments completed before your visit, a review of your personal and family history, and a collaborative discussion about findings and next steps.
For ADHD specifically, the evaluation places particular emphasis on symptom history across multiple settings (home, work or school, social situations), developmental history, academic and occupational impact, and ruling out other conditions that can mimic or co-occur with ADHD. When available, collateral information from family members or school records can be helpful, though it is not always required.
Your pre-visit assessments are tailored based on what you share in your intake. If ADHD is a concern, you will receive screening tools designed to help your provider assess the pattern and severity of your symptoms across different areas of functioning.
How We Treat ADHD
Treatment for ADHD goes beyond prescribing medication. Your provider builds a plan that addresses the condition from multiple angles, tailored to how ADHD affects your specific life.
Medication Management
When medication is appropriate, your provider will discuss options including stimulant and non-stimulant medications, based on your history, symptoms, and any previous treatment experience. Finding the right medication and dose requires close monitoring, especially in the early stages. Your provider will explain what to expect and adjust the plan as needed.
Controlled Substance Policy
If a stimulant medication is prescribed, follow-up visits are required every four weeks. This is a clinical safety standard, not an inconvenience. Regular monitoring allows your provider to assess how the medication is working, manage side effects, and ensure the treatment remains appropriate. This is also a regulatory requirement for controlled substances. The state requires a Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP) check for all controlled substance prescriptions.
Psychoeducation
Understanding how ADHD works in your specific case is an important part of treatment. Your provider helps you recognize your patterns, understand why certain strategies have or have not worked in the past, and develop a realistic picture of what treatment can and cannot do.
Lifestyle and Coping Strategies
For ADHD, practical strategies make a significant difference. Your provider works with you on organizational systems, time management, sleep habits, and routines that support focus and follow-through. These are tailored to your actual challenges, not generic advice about keeping a planner.
Ongoing Monitoring
ADHD is a condition that benefits from consistent follow-up. Treatment is adjusted as circumstances change, whether that is a new job, a new school year, or changes in how symptoms present.
Coordination of Care
When therapy, coaching, or school-based support would benefit your treatment, we help coordinate that. We do not provide standalone psychotherapy, but we recommend the type of support most appropriate for your situation, point you toward resources, and provide referrals when needed. If you already have a therapist, we coordinate care with them directly.
Who We Treat
In addition to adults, we treat ADHD in the following age groups, each of which requires a tailored approach.
Children
ADHD in children often affects school performance, behavior, and social interactions. Evaluation includes developmental context and input from parents or guardians. Treatment takes into account the child's age, school demands, and family dynamics.
Learn more about care for children →Adolescents
Adolescence introduces new demands: increased academic expectations, more independence, and the beginning of executive functioning challenges that come with managing your own schedule. ADHD that was manageable in childhood can become more disruptive during this stage. Evaluation and treatment adapt to these changing needs.
Learn more about care for adolescents →Older Adults
Late-diagnosed ADHD in older adults is more common than most people realize. Many adults have spent decades developing workarounds without knowing they had ADHD. Evaluation in this population includes careful attention to how ADHD has been masked or compensated for over time, and medication management takes into account any other health conditions or prescriptions.
Learn more about care for older adults →Not Sure Where You Stand?
The ASRS v1.1 is a validated self-report screening tool for adult ADHD symptoms developed by the World Health Organization. It is not a diagnosis, and only a qualified provider can make a clinical determination. But it can give you a starting point.
Take the ASRS v1.1 Adult ADHD Screening →If your results concern you, we are here to help.
Common Questions
Yes. ADHD does not go away in adulthood, though it often presents differently. Many adults are diagnosed for the first time after years of difficulty with focus, organization, time management, or follow-through. An evaluation can clarify whether ADHD is contributing to these challenges.
Not necessarily. Stimulant medications are one option, and they are effective for many patients. Non-stimulant options are also available. Your provider will discuss the options and help determine what is most appropriate for your situation. Every patient begins with an evaluation before any prescribing decisions are made.
Stimulant medications are controlled substances, and regular monitoring is both a clinical standard and a regulatory requirement. These visits allow your provider to assess how the medication is working, manage side effects, and ensure ongoing appropriateness. Follow-up visits are available via telemedicine.
Yes, and the reverse is also true. ADHD, anxiety, and depression frequently co-occur and can mimic each other. This is one of the reasons a thorough evaluation matters. Treatment depends on getting the diagnosis right.
Yes. We evaluate and treat ADHD in children ages 5 and up. Evaluation includes developmental context and input from parents or guardians.
We do not provide standalone psychotherapy or coaching. When these services would benefit your treatment, we recommend the appropriate type of support, point you toward resources, and provide referrals when needed. If you already have a therapist or coach, we coordinate care with them directly.
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