Affordable ADHD Evaluations Now Offered in My Practice
It recently hit me that it’s been nearly two years since I last updated this blog — and it felt like the right time to share something new that I’m proud to offer in my practice: a more affordable, efficient, and research-backed way of evaluating ADHD in teens and adults.
As of April 2025, I’ve begun offering what I call cost-effective ADHD evaluations. This change grew out of my experience conducting many ADHD assessments over the past couple years and hearing firsthand how hard it is for individuals and parents to find trustworthy, accessible, and affordable evaluations.
Typical barriers include:
Evaluation costs that can easily exceed $1,200
Long waitlists—sometimes six months or more
Reports that are either too clinical to be useful or too vague to guide treatment
Uncertainty about whether clinicians are using up-to-date, evidence-based methods
Although I’ve always worked to keep my assessments succinct, I realized that the amount of in-person time I required was still a cost barrier for many. So I did some research and streamlined the process.
Here’s what I found:
Best-practice standards for how ADHD is assessed have shifted significantly in recent years. While neuropsychological testing, once considered essential, was heavily emphasized in the past, it turns out that these expensive, time-consuming tools don’t do a great job of reliably diagnosing ADHD. They can be useful for identifying learning disabilities or cognitive impairments, but they often fail to distinguish ADHD from other issues like anxiety, depression, or trauma.
In fact, most of today’s top ADHD experts agree: neuropsych testing is no longer necessary or recommended as a core part of ADHD diagnosis. Faster, more targeted methods have been shown to be just as (if not more) effective, and they’re far more accessible.
If you’re interested in the research behind this shift, I’ve compiled a set of articles and guidelines here that explain why neuropsych testing is falling out of favor.
Frankly, I suspect part of the reason this hasn’t become common knowledge is that neuropsych testing is a profitable niche. That said, I’ve also spoken with many smart, well-trained professionals—psychologists and psychiatrists included—who simply haven’t been made aware that the standards have changed.
So here’s what I’m offering:
I’ve developed a streamlined ADHD assessment process for individuals age 15 and older that adheres to current best practices but requires minimal face-to-face time. The full evaluation, including a detailed report averaging 12+ pages, is just $395.
What the evaluation includes:
A clear explanation of methods and findings
Personalized treatment recommendations
Guidance on next steps, including therapy, medication, coaching, and lifestyle changes
A curated list of books, articles, and other helpful resources
Importantly, the evaluation also screens for other conditions that can mimic or co-occur with ADHD—like anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, learning issues, and OCD. A good ADHD evaluation isn’t just about checking boxes—it’s about understanding the whole person.
To make access easier, you can now schedule directly through my online calendar, no phone tag required.
My hope is that this service helps bridge the gap for those who’ve struggled to get answers, find clarity, and access the care they need. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out directly. I’d be happy to help.