What is ADHD?
ADHD is a brain wiring difference that affects how you focus, organize, and regulate your emotions. It is not about being lazy or not caring enough. About 10% of children and 4-5% of adults in the US have it. Many adults -- especially those who did well enough in school to get by -- never got diagnosed as kids. They just learned to compensate until the demands of adult life outpaced their workarounds.
ADHD looks different depending on the person. Some cannot sit still. Some sit still just fine but their attention drifts constantly. Some hyperfocus on certain things and cannot start others. Women are frequently underdiagnosed because their symptoms lean toward inattention and anxiety rather than the hyperactive behavior people expect.
How We Treat ADHD
We begin with a thorough evaluation -- not a five-minute screening. Your provider talks with you about your symptoms, your history, and how ADHD is affecting your daily life. For children, we include parents and can coordinate with schools.
If medication is appropriate, we prescribe from the full range. Stimulants like Adderall, Vyvanse, Ritalin, and Concerta are first-line for most patients. For those who do better without stimulants, we prescribe Strattera, Wellbutrin, Qelbree, and guanfacine. If previous medications have not worked, GeneSight testing can help us understand why.
What to Expect at Your First Visit
First appointments run about 60 minutes. We ask about your symptoms, your history, and how things are going at work, school, or home. If ADHD is the right diagnosis, treatment can often begin the same day.
Insurance and Payment
We accept Blue Cross NC, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, and NC Medicaid plans (Healthy Blue, WellCare, AmeriHealth Caritas). Cash pay options are available.
When to Get Evaluated
If you miss deadlines not because you do not care but because you cannot get started. If you lose things constantly. If your brain feels like it has too many tabs open and none of them are loading. If you have always felt like you were working twice as hard for half the results -- those are reasons to get checked. ADHD is treatable. Most people notice a real change within weeks.