What is ADHD?
ADHD is a brain wiring difference that affects how you focus, stay organized, and manage your time. It is not a motivation problem. About 10% of children and 4-5% of adults in the US have it. In Eastern North Carolina, a lot of adults went through school without anyone catching it -- they were just told to pay attention and try harder.
ADHD does not look one way. Some people are restless and always moving. Others are quiet but their mind wanders constantly. Some can focus intensely on things they enjoy but cannot make themselves do the things they need to do. Women and girls often go undiagnosed because their symptoms look more like daydreaming or anxiety than hyperactivity.
How We Treat ADHD
We take the time to do a proper evaluation. Your provider will talk with you about your symptoms, when they started, and how they are affecting your life right now. For kids, we include parents and can coordinate with their school.
If medication is the right call, we prescribe from the full range. Stimulants like Adderall, Vyvanse, Ritalin, and Concerta work well for most people. For patients who cannot take stimulants, we also use Strattera, Wellbutrin, Qelbree, and guanfacine. If you have tried medications before and they did not work, GeneSight testing can help us figure out a better fit.
What to Expect at Your First Visit
Your first visit is about 60 minutes. We talk through your symptoms, your history, and how ADHD is showing up in your daily life. If the diagnosis is clear, we can start treatment the same day. No referral needed.
Insurance and Payment
We accept Blue Cross NC, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, and NC Medicaid plans (Healthy Blue, WellCare, AmeriHealth Caritas). Cash pay is available for uninsured patients.
When to Get Checked
If you cannot keep track of things no matter how many systems you try. If you start tasks and walk away halfway through. If you zone out in conversations even when you are trying to listen. If you have always felt like your brain works differently than everyone else's -- it might be ADHD. It is treatable, and most people feel a real difference within weeks.