ADHD is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders, affecting approximately 1 in 10 school-aged children and about 10 million adults in the US. Common characteristics of ADHD include:
Clinicians recognize ADHD as one of three variations:
For children and teens, ADHD can make it harder to manage everyday tasks like organizing, planning, remembering instructions, or staying focused—often affecting school performance, home life, and social relationships.
In adults, ADHD can impact productivity, follow-through, and attention to detail, which may lead to challenges in academic or professional settings. It can also affect friendships, romantic relationships, and self-esteem.
Without a proper diagnosis, ADHD symptoms often go unaddressed and may increase the risk of anxiety, depression, or substance use.
Because ADHD doesn’t look the same for everyone, it’s important to work with someone who understands its many forms. Our psychologists specialize in identifying ADHD across ages and presentations. A thorough evaluation is the first step toward clarity, support, and effective care.
Understanding ADHD—and how its symptoms uniquely affect you or your child—can help guide the process of securing proper accommodations and treatment, while also highlighting personal strengths that support long-term success.
A formal ADHD diagnosis can help you or your child qualify for accommodations—like an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) at school or workplace support such as written instructions, quiet workspaces, headphones, or movement breaks.
Why do I/they do ____? Why is ____ so challenging for me/them when it seems so easy for everyone else? An ADHD diagnosis can offer insight into long-standing questions and frustrations..
Without diagnosis and treatment, ADHD is linked to higher risk for anxiety, mood disorders, and challenges in school, work, and relationships.
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.
Knowing how your brain works (or your child’s) can foster self-acceptance and reduce feelings of shame or “falling behind.”
We’ll recommend next steps tailored to your needs. These might include individual therapy, social skills groups, support for daily living skills, or executive function coaching..
Once testing and information gathering are complete, we’ll schedule a follow-up to walk through the findings and any diagnoses.
This appointment includes:
We've designed this appointment with different learning styles in mind. We'll go through your testing results, any diagnoses, and next steps using visual aids.
Prefer a streamlined version? No problem. We’ll provide a condensed report that includes the most essential takeaways: summaries of completed testing, any diagnoses,* and our recommendations.
*We provide formal DSM-5/ICD-11 medical diagnoses that you can share with other health providers, insurance companies, schools, state programs, and any other support services, programs, organizations, or institutions that require documentation.
Your evaluation starts with a conversation. In this first appointment, you’ll meet with one of our licensed psychologists who specializes in neurodivergence.
During this appointment, we’ll:
We offer remote assessments for clients in California and Washington, as well as in-person appointments at our Los Angeles office.
The cost of the assessment is determined by your specific needs. The average assessment costs $3,000.
For more information on pricing, contact us.
Most adults complete about 5 hours of testing over the course of 2 to 3 appointments.
For children and their families, the process typically takes about 6 hours of testing across 2 to 3 appointments.
If your assessment includes third-party questionnaires, please note that it can take up to six weeks to complete this part of the process.
Assessments are available for individuals in California (in person and via video) and Washington (video only).
