ADHD Assessment for Adults in
Tacoma, Washington
Learn about your brain. Find clarity. Receive practical strategies.
Life in Tacoma offers contrasting dynamics: quiet, serene moments in nature and vibrant, energetic city experiences. There are plenty of places to go and opportunities to explore. But instead of fully embracing all life has to offer, you may find yourself struggling with the demands of daily life. You may work in vain to manage your time and responsibilities effectively or feel guilt and shame when tasks fall through the cracks uncompleted.
ADHD is often misunderstood or overlooked, particularly in women, people of color, and adults whose coping strategies have made their challenges less visible over time. At the same time, trauma and other concerns can closely resemble ADHD. Accurate diagnosis is of the utmost importance to ensure clients leave feeling understood, empowered, and ready to implement their tailored treatment plan.
Dr. Savanna provides comprehensive ADHD evaluations for adults using evidence-based assessment processes. She prioritizes getting to know each client on a deep level, integrating developmental history, current functioning, strengths, environment, support needs, test results, and collateral information.
Each ADHD evaluation client receives a written report of the findings, a dedicated one-on-one feedback session to explain results and answer questions, and individualized recommendations designed to be practical and useful in your daily life.
Is an ADHD assessment right for you?
If the following experiences sound all too familiar…
constantly feel like you’re playing catch up
frequently forgetting or losing items
having trouble listening or staying still
questioning why simple tasks feel so hard
struggling with emotional reactivity or impulsiveness
trying multiple organization systems without lasting success
…an evaluation may provide clarity.
Evidence-based.
Neuroaffirming.
Specialized in females &
high-masking populations.
Evaluations at Rooted Self Psychology are based on the leading edge of ADHD research to provide accurate, comprehensive, and beneficial results.
Dr. Parker has extensive training in ADHD and autism, particularly as they present in females, a population that continues to be misdiagnosed or missed entirely by many medical providers.
Findings will be shared in plain language with recommended next steps and practical strategies tailored to support your identified challenges.
An ADHD assessment is about more than a diagnosis. It is about finally building a life that works with your brain, not against it.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What does an ADHD evaluation involve?
The evaluation includes an initial interview and comprehensive testing followed by feedback, results, and treatment planning.
Click below to learn more about each step of our assessment process.
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The initial intake consists of an in-depth clinical interview to learn about your experiences. This may sound intense, but really, it will just feel like a conversation all about you! You will have the chance to share early developmental and other formative life experiences, present day challenges, and your hopes and goals for the evaluation.
This information is used to understand you on a deep level and tailor the assessment and results to your personal needs.
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Using the gold-standard of ADHD assessment tools, we will gather data to not only understand symptoms and the areas of greatest impact, but also areas of strength. Beyond simple ADHD checklists, we will assess cognitive abilities, memory, and social-emotional functioning.
Data is used to guide treatment planning and ensure you leave with your major questions answered.
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At the end of the evaluation, you will receive a comprehensive written report that goes beyond potential confirmation of a diagnosis. The report will provide a thorough overview of the results in understandable language and recommended support services and strategies. This report is yours to keep so that you can refer back to it at any time or share it with other healthcare providers if you wish.
Synthesizing the data and writing results into your tailored report generally takes 2-3 weeks. At this time, a feedback session will be scheduled to review the results with you and provide an opportunity for you to ask questions. This is the part that clients often find the most therapeutic. Many report finally feeling seen and relieved to know how to better support themselves.
What does an ADHD evaluation cost?
Comprehensive ADHD evaluations are $3,000.
Payments are charged in three installments:
$500 deposit required at the time of scheduling to hold your evaluation slot. This deposit is applied toward the total cost.
50% due at the intake session (minus the $500 deposit).
Remaining 50% due at the last testing session.
We can accommodate personalized payment plans available upon request.
Rooted Self Psychology does not accept insurance. Unfortunately, insurance often only covers brief assessments, removing the ability to deeply and holistically evaluate the full picture. A private pay evaluation allows for consistently high-quality work without the limitations and barriers imposed by insurance companies.
Superbills are available for those who would like to seek out-of-network reimbursement.
Do you provide follow-up care?
Clients in Tacoma often continue therapy at Rooted Self Psychology following the completion of the assessment.
Click here to learn more about supportive therapy for adults with ADHD.
If you’d like to work with Dr. Parker for therapy, you are welcome to reach out and inquire about availability.