ADHD Assessment

At Inner Wave Therapy, we offer comprehensive ADHD assessments for adults who are wondering whether attention difficulties may be impacting their daily lives, relationships, or work performance.

Whether you’ve struggled with attention for years, or these challenges are becoming more noticeable in adulthood, our assessment process is designed to provide clarity, insight, and guidance for next steps.

Who This Is For

  • Adults who suspect they may have ADHD

  • Professionals or students seeking a diagnosis for workplace or academic accommodations

  • Individuals looking to better understand their attention, focus, organization, and follow-through patterns

What the Assessment Includes

  • A 60-minute clinical interview with a licensed psychologist

  • Standardized ADHD self-report measures

  • A thorough history of academic, occupational, and personal functioning

  • Screening for other conditions that may mimic or co-occur with ADHD (such as anxiety, depression, or trauma)

  • A written summary of findings and diagnostic impressions

  • A feedback session to review the results and discuss next steps (referrals, treatment recommendations, or workplace/school accommodations)

Fees

  • Total cost: $2,500
    Includes initial interview, scoring and analysis, written report, and feedback session

We are currently in-network with Aetna, United Healthcare, Optum, Carelon, and Quest Behavioral Health, which may cover part or all of your assessment. Click here for full insurance and payment details.

Get clarity with a professional adult ADHD assessment at Inner Wave Therapy. Includes clinical interview, scoring, report, and feedback. In-network with Aetna, UHC, Optum, Carelon, and Quest. Serving California clients via telehealth.

ADHD Assessment

FAQs

How do I know it makes sense to seek an ADHD evaluation?

If you are unsure about whether to pursue an evaluation for ADHD we recommend that you come in for an initial session to discuss your concerns. We will give you our best judgment about whether pursuing an assessment makes sense. You can also do some research and reading on ADHD from trusted sources. Additionally, you can take a screener for ADHD to help decide if you would like an assessment. ADHD like symptoms can occur when other problems, not ADHD, are the primary concern. Therefore, it is critical that ADHD be assessed in a thorough and thoughtful manner.

How do I prepare for the ADHD assessment?

No preparation is needed. Make sure you are well rested, nourished, and alert.

What do I need to bring to the ADHD assessment?

If you have completed ADHD rating scales for any other professional, please bring these as well. Even for adults, it is valuable to have records from childhood, if available.

Can I bring a family member to the assessment?

It may be valuable to have a spouse or partner attend the feedback session so they can understand how to better support you.

Is the assessment done in person or online?

Both! There are portions of the assessment that will be emailed for you to complete online. Other parts of the assessment require an in-person session.

What kind of accommodations can I receive after a diagnosis?

Depending on the results of the assessment, we will provide recommendations for accommodations at work and/or school. We will also discuss your next steps in treatment.

Do you prescribe ADHD medication?

Inner Wave Therapy does not prescribe medication. We can provide referrals to trusted psychiatrists who specialize in treating ADHD.