Adult ADHD Clinic
The Adult ADHD clinic serves patients aged 18 and older who have long-standing difficulties with executive function, inattention, and hyperactivity/impulsivity symptoms. We evaluate if these symptoms and relevant history meet criteria for ADHD or point to other directions for mental health treatment for similarly presenting disorders (e.g., anxiety, mood disorders, sleep concerns, post-traumatic stress disorder). If a diagnosis of ADHD is met, we will recommend evidence-based treatments. While evidence-based treatments include medication, psychological treatments, and environmental/behavioral modifications, we are a medication-based clinic only.
We are also available for consultation only, meaning that we do not have the capacity to follow patients indefinitely, and they will transfer back to a prescriber to continue treatment of psychiatric conditions. If you already have been diagnosed with ADHD, we can advise on ongoing management.
Conditions We Evaluation and Treat
- ADHD (inattentive, hyperactive/impulsive, and combined types)
- Suspected ADHD without prior diagnosis
- ADHD with co-occurring anxiety, depression, or sleep concern
What to Expect at the First Visit
- Review of the required self-report form
- Symptom and functional assessment
- Review of any past testing or records
- Diagnostic impression and discussion of next steps
Before your appointment, please bring the following information if readily available to you;
- Prior evaluation or testing (neuropsych testing not required)
- Primary care or mental health records
- Completed ADHD Adult Self-Report Form
- Optional collateral forms (partner/family input)
How to Pre-Submit Forms
- Upload through MyChart (preferred)
- Fax (434-243-4743) or Deliver to the Clinic
Your form will be reviewed by the psychiatry team who may reach out for additional information if needed.
Treatment Options
- Medication Management
- Non-medication strategies for organization and attention
- Sleep and lifestyle support
- Coordination with therapists
This is a consultation-based clinic. Once diagnoses and treatment have been established, we will coordinate care with your psychiatrist, therapist, or primary care physician to continue treatment. If you need ongoing mental health care, we will refer you to Northridge Psychiatry.
Controlled-Substance Policy
- A Urine Drug Screen is completed at initial interview with a psychiatrist.
- Expectations for follow-up visits and refill timing
- We do not prescribe refills for stimulants prior to completion of the assessment.
- Medications may not be prescribed at the initial evaluation.
How to Be Referred
- Self-referral by calling the clinic
- Referral from primary care through Epic or online
- Referral from community clinicians via online submission
Contact Information and Clinic Details
- Department of Psychiatry and Neurobehavioral Sciences
- Northridge Medical Park: 2955 Ivy Road Suite 210 Charlottesville, VA 22903
- Phone: 434-243-4646
- Fax: 434-243-4743