ADHD is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders, with approximately 10 million adults diagnosed in the US. Common characteristics of ADHD include:
ADHD presents in a few variations:
Adults with ADHD can struggle in academics and in their careers, which can lead to feelings of lost potential. Their symptoms may also affect their friendships and romantic relationships. Without proper diagnosis, adults with ADHD have a greater risk of developing anxiety, depression, or substance abuse.
ADHD does not look the same for everyone. Our psychologists are experts in diagnosing ADHD of all types. An evaluation is a key first step to understanding and managing your symptoms.
The tricky part about ADHD is the symptoms that make up ADHD can be extreme examples of what we all experience as humans.
Inattentive type symptoms might include:
► Forgetfulness
► Difficulty listening
► Challenges with organization
Hyperactivity / Impulsive or Combined type symptoms might also include:
► Impulse control problems like frequent interrupting
► Frequent, rarely-stopping physical motion and activity
Insomnia, depression, and anxiety are all more likely to co-occur for individuals with ADHD as a result of these symptoms.
While most people identify with these behaviors and signs on occasion, especially when running low on sleep or high on stress, people with ADHD have experienced these consistently since an early age, and the symptoms have contributed to problems or significant difficulty with work, school, or relationships.
What’s important to know is that we have real ways to diagnose ADHD and treatments that can work, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and medication options. It’s important to rely on evidence-based approaches to diagnosis and treatment and to avoid relying on popular memes or social media, however tempting those may be!
With our assessment service, we provide Therapy Lab's targeted, science-backed approach in order to offer you diagnostic clarity, recommendations for next steps, and documentation necessary to move forward.
Understanding ADHD and how the symptoms uniquely affect you can provide clarity about how to secure proper accommodations and how to tap into your own personal strengths to overcome your specific ADHD-related challenges.
Why do I do ? Why is so challenging for me, when it seems so easy for everyone else? ADHD and its accompanying unique symptoms may be the answer.
Undiagnosed and untreated ADHD has been linked to later risk for anxiety and mood disorders, as well as behavioral, social, academic, and vocational problems.
Knowing more about yourself and the differences in experience you may have from the neurotypical world can lead to more self-acceptance. With further understanding of your identity, we hope you will experience higher levels of self-compassion.
We will help you determine what may meet your specific needs best: individual therapy, social skills groups, connecting with others with executive functioning challenges, support for daily living skills, ADHD coaching, etc.
We know that people with ADHD often have different strengths and weaknesses in the workplace than their neurotypical coworkers. If you wish to disclose your diagnosis to your boss and/or HR, you may be able to access accommodations that would not otherwise be offered (e.g., quiet workspace, wearing headphones during your work day, accessing written instructions for projects, movement breaks).
The first step is meeting with one of our licensed psychologists who is an expert in neurodivergence.
This appointment includes:
► Review the results of a few questionnaires you'll complete before your appointment
► Talk about your current concerns
► Confirm your goals can be achieved with our assessment options
► Plan your (or your child's) individualized evaluation
We are able to accommodate remote assessments in California and Washington or in-office at our Los Angeles location.
Once testing and information gathering is done, we'll schedule a meeting to discuss what we have learned and any diagnoses.
This appointment includes:
► Review testing results
► Discuss any diagnoses given
► Learn more about next steps
► Ask questions
We've tailored this appointment with different learning styles in mind. We'll go through your testing results, any diagnoses, and your next steps with visuals.
Don't need a comprehensive report? No problem. We’ve condensed your results to just the most valuable information: summaries of testing completed, any diagnoses*, and our recommendations.
*We provide DSM-5/ICD-11 medical diagnoses that you can share with other health providers, your insurance company, state programs, etc.
Most adults complete about 5 hours of testing across 2 to 3 appointments.
Most children and their families complete about 6 hours of testing across 2 to 3 appointments.
The third-party questionnaire process can take up to six weeks.
Assessments are available for individuals in California (in person and remote) and Washington (remote).
The cost of the assessment is determined by your specific needs. The average assessment costs $3,000.
For more information on pricing, contact us.
Regardless if you are given a diagnosis of ADHD, we are here to offer support and guidance. Should there be other mental health concerns (e.g., anxiety, depression), we are likely to assess and diagnose these through our discovery appointment. If we suspect your symptoms are more (or also) characteristic of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), we can offer this type of testing for an additional fee. If we think further neuropsychological testing is needed (e.g., suspected learning or intellectual disability), we can provide referrals for supplemental testing and collaborate with those providers.
Should you seek treatment related to other mental health concerns, we offer evidence-based therapy in person and via telehealth. Even if you do not meet full criteria for ADHD, you may still benefit from our ADHD plan to improve your executive functioning abilities. You can learn more about our therapy plans here.
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