Focus & Attention Care
ADHD/ADD
Clear-eyed evaluation and personalized treatment for children, teens, and adults living with ADHD and ADD — so focus, follow-through, and confidence come easier.
Quick Answer
ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) and ADD are neurodevelopmental conditions that affect attention, impulse control, and activity regulation. At Haven Wellness, treatment starts with a thorough diagnostic evaluation, followed by a personalized plan that may include medication management, behavioral strategies, and school or workplace accommodations guidance.
Understanding ADHD
Care Built Around Your Specific Experience
ADHD and ADD are among the most common — and most misunderstood — conditions we treat at Haven Wellness. They show up differently in every person: a child who can't sit still in class, a teenager who loses assignments despite trying hard, or an adult who has spent years quietly compensating for a brain that simply processes focus differently.
Dr. Rachel McKenna is board-certified in both general and child and adolescent psychiatry, which means our ADHD care spans the full lifespan — from early elementary evaluations through adult diagnosis, including the growing number of adults who are only now recognizing symptoms that were missed earlier in life.
Signs & Symptoms
- —Difficulty sustaining attention on tasks or conversations
- —Trouble organizing tasks, time, and belongings
- —Impulsivity — interrupting, blurting, or acting without thinking through consequences
- —Restlessness, fidgeting, or an inner sense of being 'on the go'
- —Forgetfulness with routine responsibilities and deadlines
- —Difficulty regulating emotions or frustration tolerance
Our Approach
How We Treat ADHD at Haven
We begin every ADHD evaluation with a detailed clinical interview covering developmental history, school or work performance, and — when appropriate — standardized rating scales and input from teachers, parents, or partners. This isn't a five-minute checklist; it's a real diagnostic process designed to rule out overlapping conditions like anxiety or learning differences before we settle on a plan.
Once a diagnosis is confirmed, treatment is built around you. For many patients that means carefully managed stimulant or non-stimulant medication, with close follow-up to fine-tune dosing and monitor side effects. For others, it means behavioral strategies, executive-function coaching referrals, or classroom/workplace accommodation letters — often in combination.
Because Haven Wellness is a full-spectrum wellness practice, ADHD care doesn't happen in a vacuum. If sleep, nutrition, or physical tension are compounding focus issues, our chiropractic and wellness teams are right down the hall.
How It Works
Your Path to Treatment
Comprehensive Evaluation
A detailed clinical interview and diagnostic review — never a rushed checklist — to understand your specific pattern of symptoms.
Personalized Care Plan
A treatment plan built around your history, goals, and preferences, which may include medication, referrals, or lifestyle strategies.
Careful Management
Close follow-up in the early weeks of any new treatment to fine-tune the plan and monitor how you're responding.
Ongoing Support
Your care continues beyond the first visit, with regular check-ins as your needs evolve over time.
Individual Care
Related Psychiatry Services
Explore focused information about other conditions and psychiatric services available at Haven.
Common Questions
ADHD FAQ
Can adults be diagnosed with ADHD for the first time?
Yes. Many adults were never evaluated as children, especially if they didn't show hyperactivity. A full evaluation can confirm adult-onset recognition of a lifelong pattern.
Do you treat ADHD without medication?
Medication is one tool, not the only one. We build plans around each patient's goals, which may include behavioral strategies and referrals alongside or instead of medication.
How long does an ADHD evaluation take?
Initial evaluations are comprehensive and typically involve a full clinical interview plus follow-up review of any rating scales or outside records — we don't rush the diagnosis.
Take the First Step Toward Healing
Our team is here to listen, evaluate, and guide you with compassionate, personalized psychiatric care for adhd — in-person in St. Petersburg or via telemedicine anywhere in Florida.