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CONDITIONS WE TREAT

ADHD, across the lifespan.

Attention, focus, and impulse-control challenges that affect daily life. Careful evaluation and thoughtful prescribing for adults and adolescents.

WHAT THIS LOOKS LIKE

ADHD is more than distraction.

ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects how the brain regulates attention, motivation, impulse control, and follow-through. Despite the name, it is not really about a deficit of attention it is about difficulty allocating attention where it is needed, when it is needed.

Many adults are diagnosed later in life, often after years of compensating successfully but at high cost. Burnout, anxiety, low self-esteem, and difficulty in relationships are common consequences of unrecognized ADHD.

At LumenMind, we evaluate carefully, ADHD shares symptoms with anxiety, depression, sleep deprivation, and trauma, and we want to be sure we are treating the right thing. When ADHD is the answer, we prescribe and monitor responsibly, with attention to both effectiveness and tolerability.

SIGNS YOU MIGHT RECOGNIZE

Difficulty starting or finishing tasks
Easily distracted, especially by less important things
Poor time management or chronic lateness
Restlessness, fidgeting, or feeling “on” all the time
Forgetfulness in daily routines or commitments
History of being underestimated or undervalued at work or school

WHEN TO CONSIDER GETTING HELP

ADHD is treatable, often dramatically so.

If you suspect you may have ADHD, an evaluation is worth pursuing if:

Symptoms have been present since childhood, even if they were managed.
They are affecting work, school, relationships, or self-image.
You are using significant energy to compensate, and it is unsustainable.
A family member, partner, or therapist has suggested an evaluation.
You want a careful assessment rather than a quick prescription.

HOW WE TREAT ADHD

Treatment that respects the whole person.

Comprehensive evaluation

We assess for ADHD specifically, not as a default diagnosis. This includes screening for other conditions that can look similar, like anxiety or trauma.

Thoughtful prescribing

Stimulant and non-stimulant medications can be highly effective for ADHD. We prescribe carefully, monitor for both benefit and side effects, and adjust as needed.

Skills, structure, support

Medication helps the brain. Skills, structure, therapy, and lifestyle adjustments help everything else. We work on all of it together.

COMMON QUESTIONS

About ADHD treatment.

Do you prescribe stimulants?

Yes, when clinically appropriate. We follow careful prescribing protocols and require a thorough evaluation before considering stimulants. We also discuss non-stimulant options for patients who prefer them or for whom stimulants are not a good fit.

I have been diagnosed with anxiety. Could it actually be ADHD?

Possibly. ADHD and anxiety frequently coexist, and the symptoms can look similar, racing thoughts, restlessness, difficulty concentrating. A careful evaluation can help distinguish them, which matters for treatment.

Do you see adults with ADHD or only children?

Both. LumenMind specializes in adult ADHD as well as adolescent care. Adult ADHD is often under-recognized and very treatable.

Will I need to be on medication for the rest of my life?

Not necessarily. Some patients use medication during high-demand life seasons and step back at others. Some find sustained medication helpful long-term. We make this decision together based on your specific situation.

I have heard that ADHD medications are abused. How do you handle that?

Stimulant medications are controlled substances, and we prescribe them responsibly. This means thorough evaluation, written treatment agreements when appropriate, and regular follow-up. The goal is effective treatment, not over-restriction or under-restriction.

Ready to talk through what is going on?

An evaluation is the first step. We will figure out together what kind of care fits.