Adult ADHD Psychological Evaluations
Comprehensive, psychologist-led evaluation for adults seeking clarity about ADHD, attention, and executive functioning.
$1,900 private-pay fee | Fully remote throughout California when clinically appropriate
You can be successful and still struggle with ADHD.
Some adults reach their 20s, 30s, 40s, or beyond before considering whether ADHD may help explain longstanding difficulties with attention, organization, procrastination, time management, or completing tasks.
You may have done well in school. You may have built a successful career. You may be highly capable and accomplished.
And yet, some things may feel much harder than they seem to be for other people.
A comprehensive ADHD evaluation can help clarify whether ADHD is contributing to these difficulties—and distinguish ADHD from other factors that can affect attention and executive functioning.
A note about payment
$1,900 private-pay fee
ADHD evaluations are offered as a private-pay assessment service and are not billed to insurance.
If you are considering using insurance for psychological assessment, you may wish to contact your insurance plan directly to ask about available in-network assessment providers and your benefits.
What does an ADHD evaluation involve?
An ADHD diagnosis isn't established by a single questionnaire or computerized test.
My evaluations integrate:
Developmental history
Understanding how attention, organization, impulsivity, and executive-function difficulties appeared throughout childhood and adolescence.
Current symptoms
Assessing the symptoms you're experiencing now and how frequently they occur.
Functional impairment
Looking at the impact on work, relationships, home life, organization, time management, and other areas of daily functioning.
Differential diagnosis
Considering other factors that can affect attention, including anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, trauma, substance use, and other psychological or medical concerns.
Standardized assessment
Using established psychological measures as one component of the overall evaluation.
Clinical formulation
Integrating the information rather than relying on a questionnaire score alone.
FAQ
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Your $1,900 flat fee includes:
Comprehensive pre-evaluation history
Standardized ADHD assessment
Clinical/developmental interview
Detailed childhood history
Assessment of current functioning and impairment
Differential diagnostic assessment
Review of relevant records when appropriate
Collateral information when clinically appropriate
Written evaluation report
Feedback session
Individualized recommendations
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Not routinely.
ADHD diagnosis does not depend on obtaining a particular IQ score or passing a computerized attention test.
The evaluation focuses on the developmental and clinical evidence relevant to ADHD, including symptoms, childhood history, impairment, and alternative explanations.
If the evaluation raises questions about intellectual functioning, learning disabilities, academic achievement, neurological concerns, or other cognitive issues, a more comprehensive in-person evaluation may be recommended.
My evaluation relies on clinical interviewing, developmental tracing, and self-report measures. Because a standard diagnosis does not require an IQ or computerized test, this focused structure keeps your evaluation highly comprehensive without adding unnecessary testing hours or extra financial costs
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Many components of an adult ADHD evaluation can be conducted through secure telehealth, including clinical interviewing, developmental history, standardized questionnaires, and feedback.
Telehealth isn't appropriate for every person or every assessment question. I determine whether a remote evaluation is clinically appropriate based on your individual circumstances and the nature of the assessment.
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This service may be appropriate if you:
have wondered about ADHD for some time
struggle with organization or time management
procrastinate despite wanting to get started
have difficulty completing projects
frequently lose track of things or miss deadlines
experience inconsistent productivity
were not identified with ADHD during childhood
did well academically but struggled with organization or effort
want diagnostic clarification before pursuing treatment
A different type of evaluation may be more appropriate if you need comprehensive intellectual, academic, neuropsychological, or autism assessment.
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1. Consultation
We'll briefly discuss your concerns and determine whether this evaluation is an appropriate fit.
2. Pre-evaluation questionnaires
You'll complete your history and standardized measures before the clinical evaluation.
3. Clinical evaluation
We'll discuss your current concerns, childhood/developmental history, functioning, mental-health history, and other factors relevant to attention.
4. Records and collateral
When clinically appropriate, relevant records or information from someone who knows you well may be incorporated.
5. Written report
You'll receive a written summary of the evaluation, diagnostic formulation, and individualized recommendations.
6. Feedback
We'll meet to review the findings and discuss next steps.
To maximize our clinical interview time, clients are provided a secure digital intake packet. This packet includes standardized symptom checklists and mental health screening tools to be completed entirely before our video appointment.