ADHD Evaluations
Adult and youth ADHD Evaluation & Care in Bend and Throughout Oregon
Difficulty with focus, organization, or follow-through can affect many parts of daily life. At Still River Psychiatry, I take time to understand your symptoms, personal history, and how these challenges affect you. An ADHD evaluation also considers other possible contributors, including anxiety, mood changes, trauma, and sleep difficulties. Together, we’ll explore the findings and develop an individualized plan that may include medication, practical strategies, and ongoing support. Appointments are available in person in Bend and through telehealth throughout Oregon.
What to Expect During Your Evaluation
An ADHD evaluation is a chance to understand both the challenges you’re experiencing now and how they may have developed over time. Depending on your needs, the assessment may take more than one appointment and include:
A detailed conversation about attention, organization, impulsivity, and their impact on everyday life
Review of childhood experiences, school and work history, relationships, and previous treatment
Standardized questionnaires and, when appropriate and with your permission, information from someone who knows you well
Exploration of other factors that may affect concentration, including anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, and substance use
Discussion of the findings, whether ADHD is diagnosed or another explanation better fits your symptoms
A personalized plan for treatment or further evaluation
A Collaborative Approach to Treatment
If ADHD is diagnosed, we’ll explore options that fit your needs, preferences, and goals. Care may include medication when appropriate, practical strategies for organization and time management, and support for building daily routines. With your permission, I can also coordinate with your therapist or other healthcare providers.
Follow-up appointments give us time to review progress, discuss side effects or concerns, and adjust your plan thoughtfully.
Who May Benefit From an Evaluation
An evaluation may be helpful for adults who:
Struggle with focus, organization, task completion, or managing time
Have experienced difficulties since childhood but have never been evaluated
Want a clearer understanding of their symptoms and available treatment options
Getting Started
Ready to explore whether ADHD may be part of your experience? Click below to contact Mindful Therapy Group, my scheduling and administrative partner, and request an appointment with Chris Koch at Still River Psychiatry.
“You work twice as hard as everyone else just to maintain a sense of normalcy, so you know what it means to persevere in hard times. This resiliency is a huge strength — one that many adults with ADHD don’t give themselves enough credit for possessing.”
“So you made a social faux pas at the party... or flubbed the meeting at work. Everyone makes mistakes – even people without ADHD. What matters is how you recover. Leave your fumbles in the past, forgive yourself, and start fresh tomorrow.”