Comprehensive Adult ADHD Testing
We Believe Clarity Is the First Step Toward Change.
Finally Understanding
How Your Mind Works
You've made it this far by working twice as hard to keep up. Maybe you've always struggled to follow through, stay organized, or hold your focus, even on things that matter to you. Maybe someone in your life suggested ADHD, or maybe you've wondered yourself for years.
Getting a comprehensive evaluation doesn't commit you to anything. It gives you information, and information changes everything.
What Adult ADHD Can Look Like
It Looks Different Than You Might Expect
ADHD in adults often goes unrecognized, especially in those who developed strong coping strategies early in life. It isn't always about hyperactivity. For many adults, ADHD shows up quietly, in patterns that feel more like personal failures than a neurological reality.
Common experiences that bring adults to testing:
- Chronic difficulty finishing projects or following through on plans
- A sense of underachievement despite real intelligence and effort
- Trouble sustaining focus during routine or low-stimulation tasks
- Impulsive decisions, in conversations, spending, or relationships
- Emotional dysregulation: frustration, overwhelm, or mood swings that feel out of proportion
- Difficulty with time management, deadlines, or transitions
- A constant sense of restlessness or mental "noise"
- Sleep difficulties and trouble "powering down" at night
- Feeling like you have to work significantly harder than others to produce the same results
These experiences are real, and they are also treatable. An evaluation is the starting point.
What Our ADHD Evaluation Includes
A Thorough, Individualized Process
More Than a Checklist.
Our adult ADHD evaluations are conducted by licensed professionals with specialized training in psychological assessment. Every evaluation is tailored to your history and concerns, because no two people experience ADHD the same way.
A comprehensive evaluation at Cypress typically includes:
- Clinical Interview , A thorough conversation about your developmental history, current challenges, work and relationship patterns, and mental health background
- Standardized Rating Scales , Validated tools used to assess ADHD symptoms across multiple areas of life, including self-report and, when appropriate, collateral input
- Cognitive & Attention Testing , Structured tasks that assess attention, processing speed, working memory, and executive functioning
- Review of Contributing Factors , Careful consideration of anxiety, depression, sleep disorders, and other conditions that can mimic or co-occur with ADHD
- Comprehensive Written Report , A clear summary of findings, diagnostic impressions, and specific recommendations for treatment, accommodations, or next steps
- Feedback Session , A dedicated conversation to walk through results and answer your questions in plain language
The goal isn't just a diagnosis, it's a roadmap.
Who This Is For
You Don't Need to Have "Always Struggled" to Benefit From an Evaluation
Adult ADHD testing at Cypress is a good fit for you if:
- You've long suspected ADHD but have never been formally evaluated
- You were evaluated as a child but want a current, adult-focused assessment
- You're in a demanding career or academic program and need documentation for accommodations
- A therapist or physician has recommended evaluation as part of your care
- Anxiety, depression, or burnout treatment hasn't fully resolved your concentration or functioning concerns
- You simply want clarity, for yourself, not just for a prescription
Why Cypress
The Cypress Difference
A Compassionate, Collaborative Approach to Assessment
At Cypress, assessments aren't transactional. Our clinicians take time to understand who you are before interpreting any data. We know that sitting down for an evaluation takes courage, and we honor that by bringing the same warmth and care to testing that we bring to every aspect of our work.
Cypress is comprised of a community of specialists who work together, which means your evaluation results don't sit in a file. They become part of a connected picture that can inform therapy, medication consultation, coaching, or whatever next steps make the most sense for you.
We also offer:
- Individual therapy for adults with ADHD
- Therapy addressing anxiety, depression, and other conditions that commonly co-occur with ADHD
- Teletherapy for ongoing care
Testing is a beginning, not an ending.
FAQ SECTION
Common Questions
Adult evaluations typically involve one to two clinical appointments, plus time for report preparation. We'll give you a clear timeline when you reach out.
Coverage for psychological testing varies by plan. Our team can help you check your benefits before you schedule. We're in-network with several major insurers and can discuss self-pay options as well.
In most cases, no. You're welcome to contact us directly to inquire about scheduling an evaluation.
That's genuinely useful information too. A comprehensive evaluation often identifies other variables contributing to your challenges and helps direct your care accordingly.
Both. Many clients choose to work with a Cypress therapist following their evaluation, and we're happy to facilitate that connection internally. You're also welcome to share your report with an outside provider.