Your Initial Visit

Your new patient visit is conducted via TeleHealth (video) and lasts approximately 60-90 minutes.

1

Listening to You

In short: We listen to understand your specific symptoms so we can match you with the right treatment.

Most patients come to us frustrated by daily symptoms that are negatively impacting their life. We get it.

When we understand your specific symptoms, we can match you with a medication and dosage that actually targets what's bothering you most.

Important: During your appointment, your provider will determine through physical manifestation or answers you provide to specific questions, whether they feel you could be suffering from another more serious mental health disorder. If that happens, your provider will require you to seek treatment with a mental health specialist to rule this possibility out before we begin your treatment for Adult ADHD.
Our goal has been the same from day one: to best control your symptoms of ADHD without otherwise endangering your health.
2

ADHD Education

In short: We help you understand your condition so you leave feeling empowered, not defeated.

We believe education is empowering.

Many patients come to their first visit feeling like a "loser who can't accomplish anything" (their words, not ours). With appropriate education, our patients leave with the understanding that they are not a loser, but a person with a medical condition that can be greatly improved with proper treatment and support.

We'll discuss important research findings, including studies showing that ADHD is a lifelong condition for the vast majority of individuals.

Contrary to the belief that 50% of children outgrow ADHD, research shows that approximately 90% continue to experience symptoms into adulthood, with only 9.1% achieving sustained remission.

Understanding that ADHD is typically chronic helps patients develop realistic expectations about long-term management and the importance of ongoing treatment.

3

Medications

In short: We explain your medication options and help you understand how they work.

We'll walk you through medications used to treat Adult ADHD: what they are, how they work, and how they reduce symptoms.

Your physician or nurse practitioner will select a medication and dosage most likely to be beneficial for you.

We'll teach you how and when to take the medication, and counsel you about safety and typical side-effects, including any temporary initial side-effects to expect when you first begin.

4

Patient Protocol

In short: We explain how ongoing care works so you know exactly what to expect.

Finally, we'll explain how ongoing care works at our practice.

You'll learn how to request medication refills, what to do if you experience initial side-effects, and other important topics for staying on track.

Our Goal for Your First Appointment

You'll leave with a clear understanding of how ADHD affects your life and a personalized treatment plan to move forward.

Questions or concerns? Reach out anytime.

We are always here for you.