ADHD Psychiatrists in Washington, DC

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Margo Pumar
Psychiatrist, MD, MA
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20016
I also treat, depression, anxiety, trauma, OCD, ADHD, eating disorders, and grief and loss.
Hi! I'm a board-certified adult-trained psychiatrist with a holistic approach to working with patients and collaboratively creating evidence-based treatment. I have worked in a board range of clinical settings across the US and abroad and have been on faculty at UPenn and UCSF. For the last few years I served as the Medical Director for Perinatal Psychiatry in the UCSF Birth Center. Licensed in DC, MD, VA, and CA, I provide evaluations, psychotherapy, medication management and also focus on coping tools, nutrition, social supports and self-care to help patients achieve their goals.
I also treat, depression, anxiety, trauma, OCD, ADHD, eating disorders, and grief and loss.
Hi! I'm a board-certified adult-trained psychiatrist with a holistic approach to working with patients and collaboratively creating evidence-based treatment. I have worked in a board range of clinical settings across the US and abroad and have been on faculty at UPenn and UCSF. For the last few years I served as the Medical Director for Perinatal Psychiatry in the UCSF Birth Center. Licensed in DC, MD, VA, and CA, I provide evaluations, psychotherapy, medication management and also focus on coping tools, nutrition, social supports and self-care to help patients achieve their goals.
(202) 946-7552 x415638 View (202) 946-7552 x415638
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Davonna (Dee) Wilson
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20002
My focus is on providing mental health diagnostic evaluation integrating supportive therapy and medication management to address a range of issues, including mood, anxiety, depression, PTSD, OCD, BED, ADHD Bipolar, LGBTQ+, and PMS/PMDD I work and treat an array of acute and chronic conditions with clients aged 7+.
Embracing the challenges you may be encountering, I am dedicated to fostering your emotional well-being and enabling you to lead a fulfilling and meaningful life. As a board-certified Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with extensive training, I bring a wealth of expertise to my practice. My approach goes beyond the diagnosis and treatment of mental health conditions, I like to get to know my patients as a whole person.
My focus is on providing mental health diagnostic evaluation integrating supportive therapy and medication management to address a range of issues, including mood, anxiety, depression, PTSD, OCD, BED, ADHD Bipolar, LGBTQ+, and PMS/PMDD I work and treat an array of acute and chronic conditions with clients aged 7+.
Embracing the challenges you may be encountering, I am dedicated to fostering your emotional well-being and enabling you to lead a fulfilling and meaningful life. As a board-certified Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with extensive training, I bring a wealth of expertise to my practice. My approach goes beyond the diagnosis and treatment of mental health conditions, I like to get to know my patients as a whole person.
(833) 659-5085 View (833) 659-5085
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Michelle Denise Holder
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP, ANP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20036  (Online Only)
Michelle D Holder is a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and Adult Nurse Practitioner with over ten years of experience diagnosing and treating adults and young adults. Michelle treats various mental health issues, including ADHD, OCD, Depression, and Anxiety. She wants to best serve patient populations that have under-diagnosed conditions, including those who are high-functioning. Her goal is to work with you to find solutions to your greatest needs that will best work with your lifestyle. Open, honest communication and willingness to try various treatments is paramount to Michelle.
Michelle D Holder is a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and Adult Nurse Practitioner with over ten years of experience diagnosing and treating adults and young adults. Michelle treats various mental health issues, including ADHD, OCD, Depression, and Anxiety. She wants to best serve patient populations that have under-diagnosed conditions, including those who are high-functioning. Her goal is to work with you to find solutions to your greatest needs that will best work with your lifestyle. Open, honest communication and willingness to try various treatments is paramount to Michelle.
(202) 791-4635 View (202) 791-4635
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Meateran Funwi
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, BC
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20001  (Online Only)
Meateran provides medication management for ADHD, anxiety, maladaptive coping skills, depression, grief, life transitions, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), peer relationships, relationship issues, school issues, self-esteem problems, sleep disorders, insomnia, stress, divorce, dual diagnoses, trauma, PTSD, impulse & control disorders, and mood disorders.
Meateran Funwi is a board-certified mental health nurse practitioner. Meateran supports his patients with compassion, empathy, clear communication, and problem-solving skills. He knows his patients often face challenges in their day-to-day lives and relationships in addition to their mental health concerns. His main goal is to help his patients pursue more enjoyable lives. Meateran uses cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, rational emotive behavior therapy, and cognitive therapy. Meateran works with patients ages 6-64.
Meateran provides medication management for ADHD, anxiety, maladaptive coping skills, depression, grief, life transitions, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), peer relationships, relationship issues, school issues, self-esteem problems, sleep disorders, insomnia, stress, divorce, dual diagnoses, trauma, PTSD, impulse & control disorders, and mood disorders.
Meateran Funwi is a board-certified mental health nurse practitioner. Meateran supports his patients with compassion, empathy, clear communication, and problem-solving skills. He knows his patients often face challenges in their day-to-day lives and relationships in addition to their mental health concerns. His main goal is to help his patients pursue more enjoyable lives. Meateran uses cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, rational emotive behavior therapy, and cognitive therapy. Meateran works with patients ages 6-64.
(202) 873-8124 View (202) 873-8124
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Sinan Duzyurek
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20009
Obsessive-compulsive spectrum such as OCD and Body Dysmorphia; Mood Disorders; Anxiety Disorders ; PTSD; ADHD; Sexual Function Issues.
My training and clinical experience of 3 decades include general medicine, neuropsychiatry; comprehensive adult psychiatry, sexual medicine, various psychotherapies (such as here-and-now focused therapy); rTMS; esketamine (Spravato) and ketamine treatments; psychiatric genetic testing; and advanced psychopharmacology with integrated supportive psychotherapy / counseling during patient sessions. I employ a multidimensional and integrated approach toward an accurate and comprehensive diagnosis and effective treatment strategies. I am in the clinical faculty at the GWU, Depart. of Psychiatry. (Note: not offering rTMS at this time)
Obsessive-compulsive spectrum such as OCD and Body Dysmorphia; Mood Disorders; Anxiety Disorders ; PTSD; ADHD; Sexual Function Issues.
My training and clinical experience of 3 decades include general medicine, neuropsychiatry; comprehensive adult psychiatry, sexual medicine, various psychotherapies (such as here-and-now focused therapy); rTMS; esketamine (Spravato) and ketamine treatments; psychiatric genetic testing; and advanced psychopharmacology with integrated supportive psychotherapy / counseling during patient sessions. I employ a multidimensional and integrated approach toward an accurate and comprehensive diagnosis and effective treatment strategies. I am in the clinical faculty at the GWU, Depart. of Psychiatry. (Note: not offering rTMS at this time)
(202) 759-3055 View (202) 759-3055
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Rita Ngozi Chioma
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNPBC
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20006
I specialize in helping patients who suffer from: depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder/manic depressive illness, Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD/ADD), and other psychotic disorders.
Hi, my name is Dr. Rita Chioma! I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse and Acute Care Nurse (PHMNP-BC, ACNP-BC) in Maryland and the District of Columbia, with over 20 years of clinical experience. I am patient-oriented and committed to providing optimum care to psychiatric mental health patients via telehealth to meet their needs. As a mental health specialist, I believe it is of the utmost importance to be open-minded, listen attentively to my patients, and take pleasure in maintaining the well-being of my patients!
I specialize in helping patients who suffer from: depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder/manic depressive illness, Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD/ADD), and other psychotic disorders.
Hi, my name is Dr. Rita Chioma! I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse and Acute Care Nurse (PHMNP-BC, ACNP-BC) in Maryland and the District of Columbia, with over 20 years of clinical experience. I am patient-oriented and committed to providing optimum care to psychiatric mental health patients via telehealth to meet their needs. As a mental health specialist, I believe it is of the utmost importance to be open-minded, listen attentively to my patients, and take pleasure in maintaining the well-being of my patients!
(855) 648-3315 View (855) 648-3315
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Adhd-Aid Psychiatry
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, FNP
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20003  (Online Only)
Accepting new clients in DC, Virginia, Maryland, and Florida. If you are a student or professional struggling with ADHD, Anxiety, Depression. Make an appointment, get tested online for ADHD, and enjoy life. Today, you are one step closer to a new you. I offer comprehensive ADHD testing accepted at schools and workplaces for ADA accommodations like extra time on tests or a distraction-free environment. I test ages 5+. I have recently added Personality testing to my practice. This means if you do not have ADHD, we can help figure out what the underlining issue is. This is covered by your insurance.
Accepting new clients in DC, Virginia, Maryland, and Florida. If you are a student or professional struggling with ADHD, Anxiety, Depression. Make an appointment, get tested online for ADHD, and enjoy life. Today, you are one step closer to a new you. I offer comprehensive ADHD testing accepted at schools and workplaces for ADA accommodations like extra time on tests or a distraction-free environment. I test ages 5+. I have recently added Personality testing to my practice. This means if you do not have ADHD, we can help figure out what the underlining issue is. This is covered by your insurance.
(202) 519-0087 View (202) 519-0087
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Michael Bogrov
Psychiatrist, MD, MA
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20016
Dr. Michael Bogrov is a Johns Hopkins trained child psychiatrist with expertise in ADHD across the age spectrum. His leadership positions while a member of the faculty at Hopkins included leading the ADHD clinic, and serving as medical director of the Children’s Mental Health Center. Over his 18 year career at Sheppard and Enoch Pratt Hospital in Baltimore, one of the top ten rated psychiatric hospitals in the country, he served in a number of positions. He has been practicing in Washington, DC since 2015.
Dr. Michael Bogrov is a Johns Hopkins trained child psychiatrist with expertise in ADHD across the age spectrum. His leadership positions while a member of the faculty at Hopkins included leading the ADHD clinic, and serving as medical director of the Children’s Mental Health Center. Over his 18 year career at Sheppard and Enoch Pratt Hospital in Baltimore, one of the top ten rated psychiatric hospitals in the country, he served in a number of positions. He has been practicing in Washington, DC since 2015.
(202) 525-5123 View (202) 525-5123
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Tuna Burgut
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20016
I have trained at Cornell and Columbia and am Board Certified in both Psychiatry and Neurology. Having trained in both specialties, I believe that brain and mind are inseparable, therefore I frequently evaluate my patients with multiple modalities.I am interested in assessing each patient comprehensively using multiple perspectives, including cognition, behavior, life story and personality. My practice focuses on patients living with mood, cognitive and behavioral problems which are sometimes in the context of other neurological symptoms. I am dedicated to helping my patients with mood disorders, behavioral disorders, cognitive concerns, anxiety, ADHD and other disorders.
I have trained at Cornell and Columbia and am Board Certified in both Psychiatry and Neurology. Having trained in both specialties, I believe that brain and mind are inseparable, therefore I frequently evaluate my patients with multiple modalities.I am interested in assessing each patient comprehensively using multiple perspectives, including cognition, behavior, life story and personality. My practice focuses on patients living with mood, cognitive and behavioral problems which are sometimes in the context of other neurological symptoms. I am dedicated to helping my patients with mood disorders, behavioral disorders, cognitive concerns, anxiety, ADHD and other disorders.
(646) 699-3852 View (646) 699-3852
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Aeva Gaymon Doomes MD
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20008  (Online Only)
Aeva Gaymon-Doomes, MD, with over 20 years in psychiatry, focuses on child, adolescent, and women's psychiatry. She is double board-certified in adult and child & adolescent psychiatry, and a member of AACAP and Black Psychiatrists of America. She is a graduate of Howard College of Medicine and Spelman College. She specializes in treating anxiety, mood disorders, and ADHD, providing services such as medication management, alongside Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction. In addition, she offers strategic leadership coaching for adult women, employing emotional intelligence techniques to enhance their professional personal growth.
Aeva Gaymon-Doomes, MD, with over 20 years in psychiatry, focuses on child, adolescent, and women's psychiatry. She is double board-certified in adult and child & adolescent psychiatry, and a member of AACAP and Black Psychiatrists of America. She is a graduate of Howard College of Medicine and Spelman College. She specializes in treating anxiety, mood disorders, and ADHD, providing services such as medication management, alongside Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction. In addition, she offers strategic leadership coaching for adult women, employing emotional intelligence techniques to enhance their professional personal growth.
(301) 900-6243 View (301) 900-6243
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Marc Dalton
Psychiatrist, MD, MPH
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20016
I specialize in child & adult ADHD, depression and anxiety disorders.
I look forward to helping you achieve optimal mental health. I strive to meet each patient where they are and explore where they would like to go. I look forward to hearing from you and helping you in your journey toward good mental health.
I specialize in child & adult ADHD, depression and anxiety disorders.
I look forward to helping you achieve optimal mental health. I strive to meet each patient where they are and explore where they would like to go. I look forward to hearing from you and helping you in your journey toward good mental health.
(202) 816-6606 View (202) 816-6606
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Ify Ofodile
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20010
Examples include Mood, Anxiety and adjustment disorders, , Bipolar, ADHD etc.
Are you feeling down, sad, unhappy? Ask me how I can help because mental health is also a priority. Thus, respecting and understanding one's belief is among my strongest qualities because being empathy, listening and building trust helps to bridge the gap in accessing mental health services. My strong clinical skills, such as listening, communication, empathy, and building trust with my clients, are my assets to bridge the gap in accessing mental health services.
Examples include Mood, Anxiety and adjustment disorders, , Bipolar, ADHD etc.
Are you feeling down, sad, unhappy? Ask me how I can help because mental health is also a priority. Thus, respecting and understanding one's belief is among my strongest qualities because being empathy, listening and building trust helps to bridge the gap in accessing mental health services. My strong clinical skills, such as listening, communication, empathy, and building trust with my clients, are my assets to bridge the gap in accessing mental health services.
(202) 972-2295 View (202) 972-2295
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Elizabeth Olumese
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, NP
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20005  (Online Only)
Dr. Olumese takes great joy in helping you find answers and solutions to your mental and behavioral health problems. She believes in a holistic approach towards treatment. She is passionate about your care and committed to clinical excellence. She works closely with you to develop an individualized treatment plan to ensure you receive the high quality care you deserve. She provides treatment to ages 18 +. She is experienced in the treatment of anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, ADHD, OCD, PTSD, sleep disorder, schizophrenia, and more.
Dr. Olumese takes great joy in helping you find answers and solutions to your mental and behavioral health problems. She believes in a holistic approach towards treatment. She is passionate about your care and committed to clinical excellence. She works closely with you to develop an individualized treatment plan to ensure you receive the high quality care you deserve. She provides treatment to ages 18 +. She is experienced in the treatment of anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, ADHD, OCD, PTSD, sleep disorder, schizophrenia, and more.
(202) 929-2614 View (202) 929-2614
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Nicole Tazewell
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20001  (Online Only)
Nicole Tazewell, APRN, PMHNP-BC, CARN is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in the District of Columbia who has been practicing since 2021. She specializes in treating patients with anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, and substance use disorders.
Nicole Tazewell, APRN, PMHNP-BC, CARN is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in the District of Columbia who has been practicing since 2021. She specializes in treating patients with anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, and substance use disorders.
(202) 849-9549 View (202) 849-9549
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Sasha Bergeron
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP, BC
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20016  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
My expertise is in integrative, evidence-based medication management. I operate from a whole-person approach, practice collaboratively, and support you to achieve your mental health goals. In addition to medication management, I draw on theories of mindfulness, internal family systems (IFS), and cognitive behavior therapy (CBT). I specialize in depression (unipolar and bipolar), anxiety, ADHD, bipolar I and II, OCD, PTSD, and perinatal/postpartum mental health concerns. My clinic also offers ketamine infusion therapy & transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) for those still suffering despite meds + therapy.
My expertise is in integrative, evidence-based medication management. I operate from a whole-person approach, practice collaboratively, and support you to achieve your mental health goals. In addition to medication management, I draw on theories of mindfulness, internal family systems (IFS), and cognitive behavior therapy (CBT). I specialize in depression (unipolar and bipolar), anxiety, ADHD, bipolar I and II, OCD, PTSD, and perinatal/postpartum mental health concerns. My clinic also offers ketamine infusion therapy & transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) for those still suffering despite meds + therapy.
(202) 946-2885 View (202) 946-2885
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Swati Divakarla
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20006  (Online Only)
Her specific areas of interest and expertise include treating pediatric and adult ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, college-age youth, young professionals, and treating reproductive psychiatric issues - particularly related to premenstrual period, infertility, pregnancy, postpartum, and post-menopausal period.
Dr. Swati Divakarla is a Board-Certified Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatrist. She has experience working in a variety of clinical settings. She uses evidence based medicine as a guide in medication management of a variety of psychiatric symptoms. She has also had experience in multiple modalities of psychotherapy. She has had experience with working with individuals from diverse backgrounds, and presenting with a variety of symptoms and problems.
Her specific areas of interest and expertise include treating pediatric and adult ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, college-age youth, young professionals, and treating reproductive psychiatric issues - particularly related to premenstrual period, infertility, pregnancy, postpartum, and post-menopausal period.
Dr. Swati Divakarla is a Board-Certified Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatrist. She has experience working in a variety of clinical settings. She uses evidence based medicine as a guide in medication management of a variety of psychiatric symptoms. She has also had experience in multiple modalities of psychotherapy. She has had experience with working with individuals from diverse backgrounds, and presenting with a variety of symptoms and problems.
(202) 915-6420 View (202) 915-6420
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Adequate Healthcare LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20005  (Online Only)
Welcome to Adequate Healthcare LLC. We are happy that you want to take the first step in seeking professional services for your mental health. Are you sad, depressed, anxious, angry, having ADHD symptoms? Are your symptoms interfering with your ability to function at work, with your family, and in your social life, or is causing you to contemplate or plan to commit suicide, it would be a very good idea for you to consult with us in order to improve your mental health. Having your mental health treated improves your productivity, allowing you to focus on daily tasks and gives you the motivation to get things done in a timely manner.
Welcome to Adequate Healthcare LLC. We are happy that you want to take the first step in seeking professional services for your mental health. Are you sad, depressed, anxious, angry, having ADHD symptoms? Are your symptoms interfering with your ability to function at work, with your family, and in your social life, or is causing you to contemplate or plan to commit suicide, it would be a very good idea for you to consult with us in order to improve your mental health. Having your mental health treated improves your productivity, allowing you to focus on daily tasks and gives you the motivation to get things done in a timely manner.
(202) 915-5632 View (202) 915-5632
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Lorenzo Santos Gutierrez
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20006  (Online Only)
Santos has provided high-quality care to culturally diverse communities, and has extensive experience helping patients with Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, and other mental health conditions.
Dr. Santos is a highly experienced, Board-Certified Adult Psychiatrist with over 10 years of clinical experience in English and Spanish. His practice focuses on medication management in conjunction with supportive therapy, and he conducts follow-up visits in 30-minute increments. He believes that the most successful treatments integrate physical health, therapy, mindfulness, and medication, when necessary, to provide the most effective solutions for his patients. He graduated from the Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara School of Medicine and completed his residency training in NYC at Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center.
Santos has provided high-quality care to culturally diverse communities, and has extensive experience helping patients with Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, and other mental health conditions.
Dr. Santos is a highly experienced, Board-Certified Adult Psychiatrist with over 10 years of clinical experience in English and Spanish. His practice focuses on medication management in conjunction with supportive therapy, and he conducts follow-up visits in 30-minute increments. He believes that the most successful treatments integrate physical health, therapy, mindfulness, and medication, when necessary, to provide the most effective solutions for his patients. He graduated from the Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara School of Medicine and completed his residency training in NYC at Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center.
(202) 816-6915 View (202) 816-6915
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Rogo Health Services
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20011  (Online Only)
We treat those struggling with mental health issues such as: depression, anxiety, bipolar, ADHD, PTSD, schizophrenia, eating and sleep disorders and so much more.
RoGo Health Services is a telepsychiatry practice and we offer mental health services to all ages through telehealth. We provide care that is unique and personalized to each individual. Our approach is evidenced-based and holistic. Our goal is to provide quality and comprehensive care with compassion.
We treat those struggling with mental health issues such as: depression, anxiety, bipolar, ADHD, PTSD, schizophrenia, eating and sleep disorders and so much more.
RoGo Health Services is a telepsychiatry practice and we offer mental health services to all ages through telehealth. We provide care that is unique and personalized to each individual. Our approach is evidenced-based and holistic. Our goal is to provide quality and comprehensive care with compassion.
(202) 998-5925 View (202) 998-5925
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Olubunmi Moses
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, NP
Verified Verified
Washington, DC 20045  (Online Only)
Olubunmi Moses is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) who has years of experience working with children, teens, and adults who are struggling with depression, anxiety, ADHD, and chronic stress. She has extensive experience caring for patients in different age groups and different cultural backgrounds. She also has extensive clinical experience working with inpatient clients in a hospital setting.
Olubunmi Moses is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) who has years of experience working with children, teens, and adults who are struggling with depression, anxiety, ADHD, and chronic stress. She has extensive experience caring for patients in different age groups and different cultural backgrounds. She also has extensive clinical experience working with inpatient clients in a hospital setting.
(202) 831-2439 View (202) 831-2439

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ADHD Psychiatrists

When should I seek treatment for ADHD?

You should seek treatment for ADHD if you consistently have difficulty with attention, hyperactivity, or impulsivity that interferes with your daily life. Symptoms of ADHD include the inability to sustain attention during tasks, difficulty organizing tasks and activities, being easily distracted, frequent fidgeting or squirming, and talking or interrupting excessively. If these symptoms interfere with your career, academics, or relationships—for example, consistently failing to complete professional projects on time—you should seek an evaluation for ADHD.

How does treatment for ADHD work?

Effective treatment for ADHD often consists of medication, behavioral therapy, and lifestyle changes. Stimulant medications such as Adderall and Ritalin work by altering levels of neurotransmitters in the brain; higher levels of dopamine and norepinephrine are known to improve attention and focus. Therapy works by helping people with ADHD understand the condition, discuss their areas of difficulty, and develop behavioral strategies to manage their symptoms. In some cases, modifying one’s diet and exercise can also help improve symptoms.

Are there specific medications for ADHD?

Medications to treat ADHD are generally stimulants, the most common are Adderall and Ritalin. There are two categories of stimulants: Amphetamines include Adderall, Dyanavel, Vyvanse, and Dexedrine, and methylphenidates include Ritalin, Concerta, Daytrana, Focalin, Quillichew, Quillivant, and Metadate. Non-stimulants and antidepressants may be used as an alternative if stimulants aren’t effective or viable for a particular patient.

How long does treatment for ADHD take?

It’s tough to give an exact time frame because everyone varies. In terms of medications, stimulants begin to work very soon after you take them, generally within the hour. It may take time to identify the right medication and dosage, but the medication itself is fast-acting. In terms of therapy, it takes time to develop skills and put them into practice, but you will likely see improvements within a few weeks or months.