Evaluations For Adult ADHD

Get answers about yourself and your brain

What to Expect in an ADHD Evaluation

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An ADHD evaluation with me is a thoughtful and structured process designed to bring clarity and direction. For many adults, this step begins with a quiet question: Could there be a reason things have always felt harder for me?

Reaching out is an act of curiosity and care—a decision to understand your mind more fully rather than continuing to struggle against it.

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The evaluation usually takes place over three one-hour sessions and includes several key steps.

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1. Comprehensive history and conversation

We begin by exploring your background and daily experiences, including how patterns of attention, focus, and organization show up in your life. Together we look at both the challenges and the strengths you’ve developed along the way. This part of the process often helps people see their experiences in a new light and recognize how much they have already been managing.

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2. Targeted ADHD assessments

I use evidence-based tools that focus on ADHD, along with broader psychological measures that screen for other factors such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, or substance use. These assessments provide a well-rounded picture of your cognitive and emotional landscape, helping us understand how different elements interact and influence your daily life.

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3. Personalized feedback and recommendations

Once testing is complete, I prepare a written report tailored to your goals. As a licensed psychologist, my reports are accepted by healthcare providers, employers, and educational institutions, including the University of Washington, for accommodation purposes.

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Understanding the Bigger Picture

An ADHD evaluation is not only about identifying symptoms. It’s about understanding how your brain works and how to support it with compassion and practical strategies. Many people describe this process as a relief—a way of finally seeing their patterns clearly and realizing that what once felt like personal failings were often misunderstood differences.

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Moving Forward

A diagnosis is information, not a definition. It offers language and guidance for creating systems that fit who you are. My goal is for you to leave the process with greater clarity, confidence, and self-understanding, ready to build a life that works with your mind, not against it.