ADHD Assessment & ADHD Counseling in North Carolina
Acacia Collaborative offers comprehensive ADHD assessment and counseling in North Carolina to help you or your child gain clarity, understand how the ADHD brain works, and build practical strategies for thriving at school, work, and home. Whether you are seeking an official diagnosis or ongoing support, we provide a compassionate and empowering environment every step of the way.
Quick Facts
- Who It Is For: Children and adults seeking clarity on ADHD symptoms, an official diagnosis, or ongoing counseling to manage ADHD at school, work, and home.
- What We Help With: ADHD assessment and diagnosis, identifying how ADHD symptoms present in daily life, building customized organization and focus strategies, and addressing co-occurring anxiety and depression.
- Our Approach: We combine clinical interviews, standardized assessments, and behavioral observations to provide an accurate diagnosis. Counseling is tailored to your lifestyle and may include family members to reinforce new strategies and routines.
- Assessment Details: ADHD assessments take place at our Durham, North Carolina office. Costs range from $600 to $2000 and evaluations are out of network for insurance. You will receive a full report upon completion.
- What Your Report Covers: Your assessment report can be used for IEP meetings, to request workplace accommodations, or to bring to your medication prescriber. Our team is also happy to accompany you to any of these meetings to advocate alongside you.
Gain Clarity Through ADHD Assessment & Official Diagnosis
Our ADHD specialists conduct a thorough evaluation process combining clinical interviews, standardized assessments, and behavioral observations to accurately diagnose ADHD. We understand that the journey to a clear understanding of ADHD can be filled with questions and concerns, which is why Acacia ensures a supportive, empathetic, and informative environment throughout the testing process. Whether you’re seeking answers for yourself or a loved one, our goal is to provide you with clarity and guidance on the path to effective management strategies. Acacia Collaborative Psychological Services is committed to empowering you with the knowledge and resources needed to navigate life with ADHD confidently through ADHD counseling in North Carolina.
What is an ADHD assessment?
An ADHD assessment is a comprehensive evaluation process that combines clinical interviews, standardized assessments, and behavioral observations to accurately diagnose ADHD. It is designed to give you a clear and complete picture of how ADHD may be affecting your or your child’s life.
The process is thorough, supportive, and conducted by specialists who understand the complexity of ADHD.
Assessment costs can range from $600-$2000+
ADHD assessments take place at our office in Durham, North Carolina.
ADHD evaluations are out-of-network for insurance.
How Does ADHD Assessment & Counseling Work?
Our ADHD process is designed to give you clarity, confidence, and a clear path forward. Here is what you can expect from start to finish.
- Intake: We begin with an initial conversation to understand your concerns, history, and what is bringing you or your child in for evaluation or counseling. This is a supportive, judgment-free space to ask questions and get comfortable with the process.
- Assessment: Our specialists conduct a thorough evaluation combining clinical interviews, standardized assessments, and behavioral observations. This process helps us accurately determine whether ADHD, another mental health condition, or a combination is contributing to the difficulties you are experiencing.
- Results & Report: Following the evaluation you will receive a comprehensive written report outlining your results. This report can be used for IEP meetings, workplace accommodation requests, or to share with your medication prescriber. We are happy to accompany you to any of these meetings to advocate alongside you.
- Treatment: Counseling is tailored to your specific symptoms, lifestyle, and goals. Using research-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, we address ADHD symptoms alongside any co-occurring anxiety or depression, building practical strategies that work with your brain.
- Integration: We focus on applying new skills and strategies to your daily life at school, work, and home. Family members may be incorporated into sessions where helpful, particularly for children, to reinforce routines and create a consistent and supportive environment.
- Ongoing Support: Continued sessions help you maintain progress and adapt strategies as your needs evolve. Whether you are navigating a new life stage, school transition, or workplace challenge, we are here to support you every step of the way.
ADHD Counseling for Peak Life Performance
ADHD can be very disruptive to school, work, and family functioning. Therapy for ADHD includes accurately identifying ADHD symptoms and how they are presenting in your or your child’s life, increasing understanding of how ADHD brains work differently, and customizing organization and focus techniques for your lifestyle.
Our expertise in helping those with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder includes both therapy and evaluation. ADHD can present in similar ways as many other mental health difficulties. Through evaluation, we can help discern if the difficulties you or your child are experiencing are related to ADHD, another mental health disorder, a combination, or are normal difficulties. As part of the evaluation process, you will receive a report you can use for an IEP meeting, to request accommodations at your place of employment, or to bring to your medication prescriber. Should you find it helpful, we are happy to accompany you to any of these meetings to advocate for and with you.
It is common to incorporate family members in therapy to better reinforce new strategies and routines. Especially for children with ADHD.
Because many people with ADHD also experience thoughts that contribute to depression and anxiety, we check for those as well and use Cognitive Behavior Therapy to address them.
How Do You Get Started?
STEP ONE: CONTACT US
At any point in your decision to pursue therapy or assessment, feel free to contact us with questions. We will gladly talk with you over the phone to determine if one of us will be a good fit. Visit our Contact Page.
STEP TWO: INTAKE
Once you have scheduled an appointment, you will be emailed forms to complete electronically prior to your first appointment. If we are in-network with your Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, or State Health Plan insurance benefits will be processed.
STEP THREE: FIRST SESSION
Your first appointment will be 60 minutes. In this first appointment, we will discuss what brought you in, your history, and will develop a “game plan” with you to work toward your goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does an ADHD assessment take?
ADHD assessments are comprehensive and typically require multiple hours to complete. The exact length depends on the complexity of your situation and what the evaluation reveals. We will give you a clear sense of the timeline before you begin so you can plan accordingly.
How much does an ADHD assessment cost?
Assessment costs at Acacia Collaborative range from $600 to $2000 depending on the scope of the evaluation. ADHD assessments are out of network for insurance. We are happy to discuss costs in more detail when you reach out so you have a clear picture before committing.
Where do ADHD assessments take place?
All ADHD assessments are conducted at our office in Durham, North Carolina. Sessions take place in a comfortable, supportive environment designed to put you or your child at ease throughout the evaluation process.
Do you work with adults as well as children?
Yes. We provide both ADHD assessment and counseling for adults and children. ADHD looks different across age groups and life stages, and our approach is tailored to the specific ways it is presenting for you or your child.
Contact Acacia Collaborative
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Hours
Monday through Friday
9AM-8PM
Saturday: 9AM-3PM
Durham Office:
3710 University Drive #302, Durham, NC 27707
Cary Office:
570 New Waverly Pl #210, Cary, NC 27518
Online Therapy
All of North Carolina
Insurance
Accepting Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Home with UNC Health Alliance, State Health Plan, Out-of-Network Superbills & Private Pay. We are credentialed with the following Medicaid plans: Healthy Blue, Carolina Complete, and Wellcare.
Services
Mental Health Therapy & Psychological Assessments