What to Expect Before Your First Visit

Our Approach: Whole-Person, Thoughtful Care

We treat ADHD using a biopsychosocial model, meaning we look at the full picture—your mind, body, lifestyle, and environment—not just symptoms alone.

Our goals are to:

• Improve your real-world functioning(work, relationships, daily life)
• Use the lowest effective amount of medication when needed
• Minimize side effects and long-term risks
• Build sustainable skills and strategies, not just short-term symptom relief

Medication can be helpful for many patients, but it is only one part of care—not the entire treatment.

If You Have Been Diagnosed or Treated Elsewhere

Many patients come to us after receiving an ADHD diagnosis or prescriptions (often stimulants or sometimes benzodiazepines) from other providers, including telehealth platforms.

Please be aware:

• A prior diagnosis does not automatically transfer to our practice
• We perform our own comprehensive evaluation to ensure accuracy and safety
• We carefully review prior treatment, but may adjust or change medications based on our clinical approach

This is not about invalidating your prior care—it is about ensuring the most appropriate and safe treatment going forward.

Our Philosophy on Medications

Stimulants

• May be used when clearly appropriate
• Prescribed cautiously and thoughtfully, with close monitoring
• Not guaranteed to be continued if previously prescribed elsewhere

Benzodiazepines (e.g., medications for anxiety or sleep)

• Rarely used in this practice
• Often not continued long-term if started elsewhere
• When present, we focus on safer alternatives and gradual reduction when appropriate

Overall Approach

• We aim to avoid unnecessary combinations of medications
• Treatment is individualized, conservative, and focused on long-term well-being

Beyond Medication: Essential Parts of Treatment

Effective ADHD care involves more than prescriptions. We emphasize:

• Behavioral and cognitive strategies
• Sleep, nutrition, and exercise optimization
• Stress management and emotional regulation
• Practical tools for organization, focus, and productivity

These are not optional add-ons—they are core components of care.

Setting Expectations

Before scheduling, it is important to understand:

• Medication (especially stimulants) is not guaranteed
• Care is collaborative and requires active participation
• We prioritize long-term outcomes over quick fixes

Patients seeking medication-only care without broader engagement may not be a good fit for this practice.

Our Commitment to You

We are committed to providing:

• Careful, accurate diagnosis
• Honest and transparent recommendations
• A respectful and collaborative treatment relationship
• A focus on your long-term health, clarity, and functioning

Is This the Right Fit?

If you are open to a thoughtful, integrative, and measured approach to ADHD care, we welcome the opportunity to work with you.