Adult ADHD Testing in Atlanta: What a Full Evaluation Includes

If you’ve spent years wondering whether ADHD explains your focus problems, unfinished projects, or the gap between your intelligence and your follow-through — a quick online quiz won’t give you the answer you need.

Adults throughout the Atlanta metro seek formal ADHD evaluation when therapy hasn’t fully explained their symptoms, when a prescriber wants diagnostic clarity before medication, or when they need documentation for workplace accommodations. At Peachtree Psychology, comprehensive adult ADHD testing is conducted in person at our Roswell office by Dr. Alex Crenshaw, PhD — serving clients from Atlanta, Alpharetta, Sandy Springs, Johns Creek, Buckhead, East Cobb, Marietta, and surrounding communities.

Why Adults in Atlanta Pursue ADHD Testing

Adult ADHD is commonly diagnosed for the first time in a client’s 30s, 40s, or later — especially among high-achieving adults whose coping strategies masked symptoms for years. Many people have been treated for anxiety or depression without addressing underlying attention and executive function deficits.

Common reasons adults schedule testing include:

  • Persistent difficulty with focus, organization, time management, or task completion across work and home life
  • A history of being called “smart but scattered” without a clear explanation
  • Therapy or productivity strategies that help briefly but don’t stick
  • Need for a formal written report for a prescriber, employer, or personal clarity
  • Suspicion of ADHD after a child in the family was diagnosed and the pattern sounds familiar

If you’re unsure whether ADHD is the right focus, the Standalone Diagnostic Evaluation ($700) examines ADHD alongside anxiety, OCD, depression, and related conditions. When ADHD is the primary concern and a comprehensive assessment is clinically warranted, the Full ADHD Assessment ($2,300) is the appropriate path — determined during your initial phone screening.

What Makes a Full ADHD Evaluation Different From a Screening

A screening questionnaire can suggest ADHD may be worth exploring. It cannot confirm a diagnosis, rule out overlapping conditions, or produce the kind of documentation many adults need.

Dr. Crenshaw’s Full ADHD Assessment is a multi-method clinical process:

  • Initial phone screening to review your history and confirm the evaluation is the right fit
  • Clinical interview covering symptoms across settings and developmental history
  • Structured diagnostic interview using established clinical criteria
  • Computerized testing that objectively measures attention, processing speed, and impulse control
  • Self-report measures assessing symptom patterns in context
  • Integration of all findings into a complete clinical picture
  • Full written report with diagnosis and specific treatment recommendations
  • 90-minute feedback session to walk through results and answer your questions

The in-person testing session takes most of a Saturday morning at our Roswell office. Report preparation and the feedback session follow on a separate timeline, which the office outlines when you schedule.

For a broader overview of testing options and pricing, see psychological testing in Roswell or the 20 common psychological testing questions guide.

Cost, Insurance, and What to Expect on Testing Day

The Full ADHD Assessment is $2,300 and offered on a self-pay basis. Dr. Crenshaw does not bill insurance directly. A superbill is available on request for potential out-of-network reimbursement — coverage varies by plan, so contact your insurer about out-of-network psychological testing benefits before scheduling.

On the day of computerized testing, clients are asked to avoid caffeine and other stimulants so baseline attention results are accurate. If you take prescription stimulant medication, discuss timing with Dr. Crenshaw during the phone screening — guidance is individualized.

No referral from a physician or therapist is required. Self-referral is common.

ADHD Testing vs. Anxiety — Why the Distinction Matters

ADHD and anxiety both affect concentration and follow-through, but they are not the same condition — and up to half of adults with ADHD also have an anxiety disorder. Anxiety-driven attention problems often improve when worry is reduced; ADHD-related deficits tend to be consistent across contexts regardless of stress level.

Getting the diagnosis right changes the treatment path. Our article on ADHD in women explores why this overlap is so often missed in women specifically. After evaluation, many adults continue with therapy at Peachtree Psychology — including strengths-based ADHD therapy with clinicians such as Jackie Malone, LAPC — once they have a clear clinical picture.

Where Testing Happens — Roswell, Serving the Atlanta Metro

All adult ADHD evaluations with Dr. Crenshaw are conducted at:

Peachtree Psychology — Roswell Office
555 Sun Valley Drive, Suite M-2
Roswell, GA 30076

The Roswell location is practical for many clients in North Atlanta, Buckhead, Sandy Springs, Dunwoody, Alpharetta, Johns Creek, East Cobb, and surrounding communities. Psychological testing is offered in Roswell only.

Free parking is available on site. Evaluations are scheduled by appointment.

After Your Evaluation

You leave with a written clinical report you keep — usable for therapy planning, prescriber conversations, and accommodation requests when appropriate. The feedback session is designed to make the findings understandable, not overwhelming.

If workplace or academic documentation is a primary goal, mention it during the phone screening so the evaluation and report address your specific needs.

Ready to explore adult ADHD testing near Atlanta? Schedule a consultation or call 678-381-1687 for an initial phone screening. Learn more on our ADHD testing service page or Dr. Crenshaw’s profile.

Written by Dr. Alex Crenshaw, PhD, licensed psychologist and clinical lead for psychological testing at Peachtree Psychology.