Adult ADHD Assessment & Therapy

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is not limited to childhood. Many adults were never formally diagnosed, or found that strategies that once worked are no longer effective in adult life.

For some, symptoms shift over time. For others, increased responsibilities make longstanding difficulties more noticeable.

What does adult ADHD look like?

  • Difficulty organizing or managing time

  • Procrastination

  • Frequent forgetfulness

  • Trouble starting or completing tasks

  • Mental “fog” or feeling overwhelmed

  • Restlessness or difficulty slowing down

  • Irritability and frustration

  • Impulsive decisions (social, financial, or professional)

These patterns can affect work performance, relationships, and overall wellbeing.

Why Seek an Assessment?

A structured ADHD assessment can provide clarity and direction. Assessment may help you:

  • Understand long-standing patterns

  • Differentiate ADHD from anxiety, depression, trauma, or burnout (these things can cause symptoms of ADHD)

  • Identify evidence-based treatment options

  • Develop targeted strategies for daily functioning

The goal is diagnostic clarity and practical next steps.

The goal of assessment is not labeling. The goal is understanding. If ADHD is part of your experience, it reflects differences in attention and executive functioning, not laziness or lack of effort. Clear understanding allows for targeted strategies and meaningful change.

What does the assessment involve?

Before the appointment

You will complete standardized questionnaires and checklists designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of your experiences. These are submitted prior to the evaluation.

During the appointment (60–90 minutes)

The assessment includes:

  • A detailed clinical interview reviewing current concerns and developmental history

  • Exploration of academic, occupational, and relational functioning

  • Screening for overlapping conditions such as anxiety, depression, or trauma-related symptoms

This is a focused, targeted evaluation designed to clarify whether ADHD best explains your current difficulties.

What happens after the assessment?

 

If ADHD is diagnosed, Dr. Goodwin will discuss evidence-based options, which may include:

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for executive functioning and organization

  • Behavioral strategies and skills training

  • Lifestyle adjustments

  • Referral for medication consultation, if appropriate

If ADHD is not the best explanation, the evaluation still provides useful direction. Recommendations may include therapy focused on anxiety, mood, trauma, or executive functioning challenges.

Dr. Christina Goodwin, PhD conducts virtual ADHD assessment and therapy services for adults in 42+ states.

Important note about accommodations

This evaluation is designed for diagnostic clarity and treatment planning. It is not a comprehensive neuropsychological evaluation for the purpose of obtaining or maintaining academic or workplace accommodations. If documentation for formal accommodations is required, a full neuropsychological assessment may be more appropriate and we would encourage you to seek that elsewhere. We would be happy to provide recommendations in your local area.

Inquire here to schedule.