Getting an ADHD diagnosis changes everything. Not because it defines you, but because it finally explains patterns that have been causing frustration for years. Our team provides comprehensive evaluations for kids, teens, and adults across Loudoun County, with a clear path from answers to an action plan.
A proper ADHD evaluation is not a single questionnaire. It involves a clinical interview, standardized rating scales completed by you and (where relevant) parents or teachers, and cognitive assessments that measure attention, processing speed, and executive function. The goal is a clear picture, not just a label.
Our lead evaluator, Dr. Scott Stapley, PsyD, guides each evaluation from intake through the feedback session. Every client leaves with a written report detailed enough to share with a school, a pediatrician, or an employer. According to CHADD, early and accurate diagnosis is one of the strongest predictors of positive long-term outcomes for people with ADHD.
Many adults in Loudoun County have spent decades compensating for ADHD without knowing that is what they were doing. The late nights, the job-switching, the abandoned projects, the feeling of being perpetually behind. Adult ADHD testing at Riverside uses the same rigorous approach and produces the same clarity. A diagnosis opens the door to individual counseling, psychiatric evaluation, and practical strategies that actually fit your life.
The evaluation report is the starting point, not the finish line. Our team reviews results with you in a dedicated feedback session and maps out next steps, whether that is therapy, academic accommodations, a psychiatric consultation, or a combination of all three. Nothing is handed off and left unexplained.
When ADHD is confirmed, individual counseling helps with time management, emotional regulation, and the self-criticism that often builds up over years of feeling like you should be able to just try harder. If medication is part of the picture, our psychiatrists in Ashburn provide evaluation and ongoing management as part of the same practice.
ADHD rarely shows up alone. Anxiety and depression are common co-occurring conditions, and each one can mask or amplify the others. A thorough evaluation accounts for all of it. When our team understands the full picture, the treatment plan addresses what is actually happening, not just the most visible symptom. If you are wondering whether what you are experiencing sounds like ADHD, our post on ADHD in adults covers the signs that often go unrecognized.
Dan works with adults and adolescents navigating ADHD, anxiety, and depression, helping clients understand how their minds work and building practical strategies for daily life and long-term functioning.
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Cara specializes in working with adults and teens experiencing ADHD, mood challenges, and life transitions, offering a warm and structured approach to building focus and emotional resilience.
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Tammy brings a comprehensive, individualized approach to adults navigating ADHD alongside anxiety, depression, or trauma, integrating EMDR when past experiences are part of the picture.
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Our assessment is specifically designed for children and adolescents between the ages of 10 and 16 who may be struggling with attention, learning, or behavior. Dr. Scott Stapley, PsyD, leads the evaluation process.
The full psychoeducational evaluation typically takes several hours of direct testing, spread across one or two sessions. A feedback session follows to review results and recommendations with the family.
Our evaluation covers ADHD (all presentations), autism spectrum screening, learning disabilities, emotional and behavioral functioning, executive function, and processing speed. We also gather input from parents and teachers for a complete picture.
Our detailed written report summarizes test results, diagnostic impressions, and recommendations. Schools commonly use psychoeducational reports to inform 504 Plans, IEPs, and other accommodations. We can provide documentation in the format schools require.
Coverage for psychoeducational testing varies by plan. We recommend contacting your insurance provider to check your specific benefits. Our team can also discuss costs and options available if coverage is limited.
Our ADHD specialists in Ashburn serve kids, teens, and adults across Loudoun County. New patients welcome.
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