ADHD · Berkeley, California
ADHD care for adults in Berkeley.
Many adults with ADHD have spent years compensating. The point of a real evaluation is not to label you. It is to figure out what you have been carrying and what would actually help.
Next opening: Today, 2:20 PM with Jana. That is the live first-visit calendar, not an estimate.
The question you actually came with
Will you prescribe a stimulant, and on what terms?
Yes, when ADHD is the diagnostic conclusion. Our clinicians are PMHNP-BCs with full California prescriptive authority including Schedule II controlled substances, so methylphenidate and amphetamine-based medications are genuinely on the table. Non-stimulant options such as atomoxetine and guanfacine are too.
Not on the first visit, as a default rule. The standard is a thorough evaluation first — including reviewing prior records where they exist — and then starting a controlled substance at a follow-up. Exceptions exist when the clinical picture clearly warrants one. Your clinician will explain the reasoning behind every prescribing decision, including a no.
After that: a 30-day supply with enough refills to bridge to your next scheduled follow-up. Controlled substances are never auto-refilled, so the follow-up cadence is real rather than administrative. We also do not prescribe benzodiazepines for chronic anxiety, which sometimes comes up alongside an ADHD evaluation.
If what you need is a same-day stimulant prescription, we are not the right practice. We would rather you know that now than after you have paid for a visit.
What the first conversation looks like
What the first visit involves.
Your first appointment is sixty minutes. Bring any prior evaluations, a list of current medications, and. If possible. School records or prior documentation. Your clinician will ask about your history, current functioning, and goals.
An ADHD evaluation is not a single test. It is a clinical assessment that considers your developmental history, current symptoms, and functional impairment. Your clinician will explain their findings and, if ADHD is confirmed, discuss treatment options and next steps.