Care for the brain that won't sit still.
Adult ADHD is real, common, and frequently missed — especially in women and high-achievers who learned to compensate. If you've been wondering, the conversation is worth having.
You might recognize some of these.
Executive function gaps.
Knowing what needs to be done and being unable to start. Time blindness. Losing track of appointments, keys, or the thread of a conversation.
Hyperfocus, then nothing.
Hours absorbed in one project, then weeks of not touching it. The inability to choose what to focus on, even when stakes are high.
Emotional intensity.
Big reactions, rejection sensitivity, mood that flips quickly. ADHD isn't just attention — it's emotional regulation too.
A lifetime of compensating.
Many adults with ADHD only realize it when their old strategies stop working — often after a job change, a baby, or a major life shift.
Care that begins with a conversation.
Real diagnosis, not a checklist.
Adult ADHD diagnosis takes a careful conversation about your history — childhood signs, current functioning, ruling out other causes (sleep, anxiety, depression, thyroid). We do this together, properly.
Medication when it's the right tool.
Stimulants help most patients with ADHD significantly. We discuss options (Adderall, Vyvanse, Ritalin, Concerta), monitor honestly, and adjust based on what actually works in your life — not just what's on paper.
Skills that medication doesn't replace.
Calendar systems, body doubling, breaking tasks into sub-tasks, sleep — talk therapy work that makes the medication actually land in daily life.
Coordinated with the rest of you.
ADHD often co-occurs with anxiety, depression, or trauma. We treat the whole picture, not just the executive function piece.
Common questions about adhd.
- Can you prescribe Adderall?
- Yes. As a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with full prescriptive authority in New Jersey, I can prescribe stimulants and other ADHD medications when appropriate.
- How is adult ADHD diagnosed?
- Through clinical interview — your current symptoms, your developmental history, and ruling out other conditions that mimic ADHD. We may use validated rating scales, but the diagnosis is clinical, not a single test.
- I don't want stimulants. Are there other options?
- Yes. Non-stimulant ADHD medications (atomoxetine, guanfacine, viloxazine) work well for many patients, and behavioral strategies can be powerful. We pick what fits your life and your preferences.
- I was diagnosed as a kid but stopped meds. Should I restart?
- Worth a conversation. Many adults benefit from returning to medication after years off. We evaluate where you are now, not who you were at fifteen.
Ready to talk about adhd?
Free 15-minute phone consultation. No obligation. We'll figure out together if I'm the right fit.