You've learned to stay alert, stay ready, stay ahead of whatever might come next. But that kind of vigilance has a cost — and it looks a lot like ADHD. If your attention falls apart when stress rises, if certain situations shut you down completely, or if your nervous system has never quite felt safe enough to settle — the question isn't just whether you have ADHD. It's what your history has done to your mind and body, and how much of your struggle belongs there.
 
This assessment builds on the Focused ADHD assessment and adds a comprehensive trauma evaluation. It is designed for individuals where attention difficulties may be influenced by trauma, stress exposure, or emotional dysregulation related to past experiences.
 
What This Assessment Adds
 
Detailed trauma and stress history
Assessment of trauma-related symptoms
Differentiation between ADHD and trauma-related attention difficulties
 
Additional Assessment Components
 
Trauma Clinical Interview
 
A structured exploration of:
 
Adverse experiences
Ongoing stressors
Emotional and physiological responses to trauma
 
PTSD & Trauma Measures
 
Standardized tools assessing:
 
Intrusive symptoms (e.g., re-experiencing)
Avoidance patterns
Emotional reactivity
Hyperarousal and vigilance
 
Examines:
 
Disconnection or “checking out” states
Difficulty regulating emotional or physiological activation
 
How Results Are Used
 
Determines whether symptoms are better explained by ADHD, trauma, or both
Clarifies how trauma affects attention, memory, and executive functioning
Guides trauma-informed treatment planning
 
When This Level Is Recommended
 
Significant trauma history is present
Attention problems fluctuate with emotional or relational triggers
There is concern about dissociation or emotional overwhelm
Differentiating ADHD from trauma is central to the referral question
 
Your Time Investment at a Glance
 
At-home preparation~3 hrs
In-clinic appointment time~3.5 hrs (across appointments)
Written report delivery~ 3 – 5 weeks from final session
Feedback session - 50 minutes session included
 
A complimentary 15-minute consultation available to determine whether this assessment, or any other assessment we offer, is an appropriate fit. A sliding scale is available for those with financial barriers to access.