Comprehensive ADHD evaluation for adolescents and adults throughout Alaska via secure telehealth. QbCheck objective testing available. Alaska Medicaid accepted. Appointments typically available within 1–2 days.
Book an ADHD Evaluation →ADHD — Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder — is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects how the brain regulates attention, impulse control, and executive function. It is one of the most well-researched conditions in psychiatry, and it is frequently underdiagnosed in adults.
Many adults with ADHD were not identified as children. Without the hyperactive presentation that teachers notice in grade school, inattentive-type ADHD in particular can go unrecognized for decades. Instead, people develop compensatory strategies — working longer hours, relying on caffeine, building elaborate reminder systems, or leaning on a partner or colleague to keep things on track. These strategies can work for years until circumstances change: a promotion with more responsibility, a new baby, a move, a job loss, a divorce. When the structure that held everything together shifts, the underlying difficulties with attention, organization, and follow-through become much harder to manage.
In adults, ADHD often presents as chronic difficulty with time management, prioritization, and completing tasks. Missed deadlines, forgotten appointments, half-finished projects, and a persistent feeling that things take more effort than they should. Many adults describe it as "I know what I need to do — I just can't make myself do it." Emotional dysregulation — quick frustration, impatience, sensitivity to criticism — is common and often overlooked as part of the ADHD picture.
ADHD is also frequently missed in women and girls, who are more likely to present with the inattentive subtype rather than the hyperactive-impulsive subtype. Women with undiagnosed ADHD often develop anxiety or depression as secondary conditions — and may be treated for those without the underlying ADHD ever being identified.
In adolescents, the transition from structured school environments to more independent settings (college, first jobs, living away from home) can unmask ADHD that was previously managed by external structure. Academic performance, social functioning, and self-esteem can all be affected.
People reach us at different points. These are some of the most common.
If several of these are familiar, a psychiatric evaluation may help clarify what's going on.
A structured process from first appointment through ongoing care.
Many patients come to us after experiences that have made them cautious — being dismissed, being told their symptoms aren't real, or feeling like they had to justify their own diagnosis. Others come after their PCP said they could no longer manage the medication and they need to find a psychiatric provider. Some have been managing on their own for years and have finally decided to get evaluated.
Wherever you are in that process, the approach here is the same: a thorough clinical evaluation comes first, and treatment decisions follow from what the evaluation shows. Every patient is assessed individually. There is no protocol that applies to everyone, and no treatment decision is made before the clinical picture is clear.
Both medication and non-medication approaches are part of ADHD treatment. Which approach — or combination of approaches — is appropriate depends on your specific presentation, medical history, co-occurring conditions, and prior treatment response. We discuss the rationale for any recommendation so you understand why a particular direction is being suggested.
QbCheck is a computer-based test, cleared by the FDA, that measures three core domains relevant to ADHD: attention, impulsivity, and motor activity. The test takes approximately 15–20 minutes and can be completed from your own computer during a scheduled testing window.
QbCheck provides objective, quantitative data that supplements the clinical interview and self-report measures. It compares your results against age- and gender-matched normative data, producing a report that your provider reviews alongside the rest of your clinical information.
QbCheck is not a standalone diagnostic tool — no single test diagnoses ADHD. It is most useful when the clinical picture would benefit from additional objective data, when there is diagnostic uncertainty, or when tracking treatment response over time. Not every patient requires QbCheck, and your provider will discuss whether it's recommended in your case.
For more detail on QbCheck and how it fits into the evaluation, see our dedicated ADHD Testing (QbCheck) page.
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New patient appointments available within 1–2 days. No referral required. Alaska Medicaid accepted. Statewide telehealth.