About ADHD Philadelphia
Specialized Adult ADHD Care in Pennsylvania & Delaware
ADHD Philadelphia provides adult ADHD evaluation, testing, diagnosis, treatment planning, medication management, and executive-function-focused care for adults ages 18–64 throughout Pennsylvania and Delaware.
Our practice focuses on adults who may have spent years struggling with:
Attention and distractibility
Procrastination
Task initiation
Time management
Working memory
Organization
Planning and prioritization
Following through
Emotional regulation
Impulsive reactions
Maintaining routines
Managing work, school, family, and everyday responsibilities
Some adults have suspected ADHD for years.
Others begin wondering about ADHD only after increasing responsibilities make it harder to compensate.
Some are successful professionals who have built careers, completed advanced education, raised families, or developed elaborate systems to stay organized—but privately feel that keeping everything together requires far more effort than other people realize.
At ADHD Philadelphia, the goal is not simply to assign a diagnosis.
The goal is to understand the full clinical picture, determine what may be contributing to your difficulties, and develop an individualized treatment plan when appropriate.
Not sure whether ADHD Philadelphia is the right fit? A free 10-minute consultation is available to help you understand the practice and your evaluation options before scheduling.
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ADHD Philadelphia Is a Private-Pay Practice
ADHD Philadelphia is a private-pay practice.
We do not accept or bill insurance directly.
Payment is due according to the fee for the service you schedule.
Superbills may be available for patients who wish to seek possible out-of-network reimbursement from their insurance plan.
Reimbursement depends on your individual insurance benefits and is not guaranteed by ADHD Philadelphia.
If you plan to seek reimbursement, consider contacting your insurance company before scheduling and asking about your out-of-network mental-health benefits.
Questions you may want to ask your insurance company include:
Do I have out-of-network mental-health benefits?
Do I have an out-of-network deductible?
What percentage of an eligible charge may be reimbursed after the deductible?
Does my plan require a specific diagnosis or billing code?
How do I submit a superbill?
Is reimbursement available for telehealth services?
ADHD Philadelphia does not determine what an insurance company will reimburse.
Our goal is to make pricing clear before you begin care so you can make an informed decision.
Transparent Adult ADHD Pricing
ADHD Philadelphia offers two adult ADHD evaluation pathways.
Pathway 1 — ADHD Evaluation + Ongoing Care
$300 Total Initial Evaluation
This pathway is designed for adults who want an ADHD evaluation and plan to establish ongoing treatment with ADHD Philadelphia when continued care is clinically appropriate.
$150 — Initial ADHD Consultation
The consultation reviews your symptoms, history, functioning, and other information relevant to determining whether ADHD or another condition may be contributing.
$150 — ADHD Testing & Results Appointment
Testing and standardized measures are interpreted together with your broader clinical history and diagnostic evaluation.
Total Initial Evaluation: $300
Ongoing ADHD treatment and medication-management appointments are:
$150 Per Appointment
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Pathway 2 — ADHD Testing & Evaluation Only
$500 Comprehensive Standalone Diagnostic Evaluation
This pathway is intended for adults who want a comprehensive ADHD diagnostic evaluation but do not plan to establish ongoing ADHD treatment with ADHD Philadelphia at the time of the evaluation.
Depending on the clinical situation, the evaluation may include:
Detailed diagnostic interview
Current ADHD symptom assessment
Childhood and developmental history
Functional-impairment assessment
Work or academic functioning
Executive-function assessment
Medical history
Psychiatric history
Sleep
Medication review
Substance-use considerations
Standardized ADHD questionnaires
ADHD testing
Differential diagnosis
Relevant records when necessary
Collateral information when clinically appropriate
Diagnostic documentation is generally completed within 7 days after all required appointments, testing, questionnaires, records, and requested information have been completed and received.
The seven-day period does not necessarily begin after the first appointment.
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For a step-by-step explanation of the process, visit the ADHD Philadelphia Patient Journey.
Meet Charles Thornton, PMHNP-BC
Charles Thornton, PMHNP-BC is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and the provider behind ADHD Philadelphia.
His clinical focus includes:
Adult ADHD evaluation
Diagnostic assessment
ADHD testing when clinically appropriate
Differential diagnosis
Treatment planning
Medication management
Stimulant and non-stimulant treatment when clinically appropriate
Executive-function-focused education and support
The clinical approach at ADHD Philadelphia is designed to be collaborative, structured, respectful, and individualized.
ADHD does not look exactly the same in every adult.
Symptoms and functioning may be affected by:
Work demands
Education
Family responsibilities
Relationships
Sleep
Stress
Medical conditions
Mental-health conditions
Current medications
Substance use
Culture
Previous healthcare experiences
Compensation strategies developed over time
For that reason, adult ADHD should not be diagnosed from a single symptom checklist or computerized test.
Why ADHD Philadelphia Exists
Adult ADHD is frequently misunderstood.
Some adults spend years hearing that they simply need to:
“Try harder.”
“Be more organized.”
“Stop procrastinating.”
“Use a planner.”
“Become more disciplined.”
But when ADHD is present, the difficulty may involve attention regulation and executive functioning rather than intelligence, motivation, character, or how much a person cares.
ADHD Philadelphia was created to give adults a clearer pathway to evaluation and treatment.
Our goals are to:
Provide specialized adult ADHD care
Make the evaluation process understandable
Use structured clinical assessment rather than one-test diagnosis
Maintain transparent private-pay pricing
Consider conditions that may resemble or occur with ADHD
Help patients understand how symptoms affect real-world functioning
Develop individualized treatment plans
Provide practical executive-function education
Offer telehealth access throughout Pennsylvania and Delaware
Provide respectful care without unnecessary stigma
A Comprehensive Approach to Adult ADHD Evaluation
ADHD diagnosis requires more than recognizing a few familiar symptoms.
A comprehensive evaluation considers the broader developmental, clinical, and functional pattern.
Depending on the situation, this may include:
Current symptoms
Childhood history
Developmental history
Functional impairment
Symptoms across relevant settings
Academic history
Work functioning
Executive-function difficulties
Medical history
Psychiatric history
Sleep
Current medications
Substance-use considerations
Standardized ADHD measures
Computerized assessment when clinically appropriate
Differential diagnosis
Possible co-occurring conditions
A computerized ADHD test can provide useful clinical information.
It does not independently establish an ADHD diagnosis.
Learn more about Adult ADHD Testing & Evaluation in Pennsylvania & Delaware.
Learn more about Adult ADHD Diagnosis in Pennsylvania & Delaware.
Conditions That Can Resemble ADHD
Difficulty focusing does not automatically mean ADHD.
Attention and executive-function difficulties may also occur with:
Anxiety
Depression
Bipolar disorder
Trauma-related conditions
Chronic stress
Burnout
Sleep disorders
Insufficient sleep
Substance use
Medication effects
Medical conditions
Other psychiatric conditions
Other neurodevelopmental conditions
Sometimes ADHD is the best explanation.
Sometimes another condition better explains the symptoms.
Sometimes ADHD and another condition occur together.
A careful evaluation should consider these possibilities.
Adult ADHD Treatment
When ADHD is diagnosed, treatment should be individualized.
Treatment planning may consider:
Most impairing symptoms
Functional difficulties
Medical history
Psychiatric history
Current medications
Previous treatment
Work demands
Educational demands
Family responsibilities
Executive-function needs
Treatment preferences
Potential risks and benefits
Individual goals
Treatment may include:
ADHD education
Executive-function strategies
Behavioral approaches
Therapy-informed strategies
Environmental modifications
Sleep and lifestyle considerations
Medication management when clinically appropriate
Ongoing monitoring and follow-up
An ADHD diagnosis does not guarantee medication or stimulant medication.
Explore Adult ADHD Treatment & Medication Management in Pennsylvania & Delaware.
Patients considering stimulant treatment should also review the ADHD Medication Management & Stimulant Treatment Policy.
Adults interested in other medication approaches can explore Non-Stimulant ADHD Treatment Options.
Executive Function Is Part of the Conversation
Many adults seeking an ADHD evaluation do not initially say:
“I have trouble paying attention.”
Instead, they may say:
“I know what I need to do, but I cannot start.”
“I lose track of time.”
“I forget things unless they are directly in front of me.”
“I create systems but cannot maintain them.”
“I procrastinate until something becomes urgent.”
“I am constantly catching up.”
These concerns may involve executive functions such as:
Working memory
Task initiation
Time management
Planning
Organization
Prioritization
Sustained attention
Response inhibition
Goal-directed persistence
Self-monitoring
Cognitive flexibility
Emotional regulation
Explore the Executive Function in Adults With ADHD Resource Center.
ADHD Care for Professionals
Professional success does not rule out ADHD.
Some successful adults maintain their performance through:
Long work hours
Deadline pressure
Anxiety-driven productivity
Perfectionism
Overpreparing
Extensive reminder systems
Repeated checking
Administrative support
Late-night work
Weekend catch-up
The important question is not simply:
“Are you successful?”
It is also:
“How much effort does maintaining that success require?”
ADHD Philadelphia works with professionals throughout Pennsylvania and Delaware who want greater clarity about attention, executive functioning, and sustainable performance.
Explore Adult ADHD Care for Professionals in Pennsylvania & Delaware.
Adult ADHD Care That Recognizes the Whole Person
Adult ADHD does not have one appearance, background, identity, profession, family structure, or life story.
Race, culture, gender identity, sexual orientation, family expectations, workplace environments, previous healthcare experiences, and other parts of life may be relevant to understanding a person's experience without automatically explaining ADHD symptoms.
ADHD Philadelphia provides individualized care for adults from diverse backgrounds.
Explore:
Adult ADHD Care for Black & BIPOC Adults in Pennsylvania & Delaware
LGBTQ+ Affirming Adult ADHD Care in Pennsylvania & Delaware
Our goal is to understand your individual experience rather than assume that every adult with ADHD looks, functions, or lives the same way.
Telehealth Adult ADHD Care Throughout Pennsylvania & Delaware
ADHD Philadelphia provides secure telehealth care throughout Pennsylvania and Delaware.
Patients must be physically located in the state where care is being provided at the time of the telehealth appointment.
Initial ADHD evaluations begin through secure telehealth.
In-person appointments may be scheduled after the initial telehealth appointment when clinically appropriate.
There are no walk-in appointments.
Pennsylvania Office
Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania
191 Presidential Blvd, Suite W-3
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
This office supports adult ADHD patients throughout Greater Philadelphia and Pennsylvania when an in-person visit is clinically appropriate after the initial telehealth appointment.
Explore Adult ADHD Testing & Treatment on the Main Line, PA.
Delaware Office
Milford, Delaware
550 S Dupont Blvd, Suite F
Milford, DE 19963-1704
This office supports adult ADHD patients throughout Delaware when an in-person appointment is clinically appropriate after the initial telehealth appointment.
Explore Adult ADHD Testing, Diagnosis & Treatment in Milford, Delaware.
Adult ADHD Care Throughout Pennsylvania
ADHD Philadelphia serves adults throughout Pennsylvania through secure telehealth.
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Adult ADHD Care Throughout Delaware
ADHD Philadelphia provides secure telehealth care throughout Delaware.
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Why Adults Choose ADHD Philadelphia
Adult ADHD Focus
ADHD Philadelphia focuses specifically on adult ADHD and the executive-function difficulties that often accompany it.
Structured Evaluation
ADHD is evaluated within the broader clinical context rather than diagnosed from one questionnaire or computerized test.
Clear Private-Pay Pricing
ADHD Philadelphia is a private-pay practice.
You know the cost of services before scheduling rather than waiting to determine what an insurance company may or may not cover.
Two Evaluation Pathways
Adults can choose between evaluation with the intention of establishing ongoing care or a standalone comprehensive diagnostic evaluation.
Telehealth Access
Adults throughout Pennsylvania and Delaware can begin care through secure telehealth.
Executive-Function Education
ADHD Philadelphia provides extensive educational resources addressing specific executive-function challenges.
Individualized Treatment
Treatment recommendations consider the person's symptoms, functioning, medical history, psychiatric history, treatment preferences, responsibilities, and goals.
Respectful Care
Adults deserve to be listened to, taken seriously, and included in decisions about their treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions About ADHD Philadelphia
Does ADHD Philadelphia accept insurance?
No.
ADHD Philadelphia is a private-pay practice and does not accept or bill insurance directly.
Superbills may be available for patients who wish to seek possible out-of-network reimbursement.
Reimbursement depends on your individual insurance plan and is not guaranteed.
How much does an ADHD evaluation cost?
There are two evaluation pathways.
ADHD Evaluation + Ongoing Care
$300 total initial evaluation
$150 Initial ADHD Consultation
+
$150 ADHD Testing & Results Appointment
Ongoing ADHD treatment appointments are $150 each.
ADHD Testing & Evaluation Only
$500 comprehensive standalone diagnostic evaluation
This pathway is designed for adults who do not plan to establish ongoing treatment with ADHD Philadelphia at the time of their evaluation.
Do you offer a free consultation?
Yes.
A free 10-minute consultation is available for basic questions about ADHD Philadelphia and which evaluation pathway may fit what you are seeking.
The free consultation is informational and is not a diagnostic or treatment appointment.
Do you treat children?
No.
ADHD Philadelphia specializes in adult ADHD care for adults ages 18–64.
Is the first appointment in person?
No.
Initial evaluations begin through secure telehealth.
In-person appointments may be scheduled afterward when clinically appropriate.
Does testing alone diagnose ADHD?
No.
Computerized testing and symptom questionnaires can contribute useful information, but ADHD diagnosis requires an appropriate clinical evaluation.
Does an ADHD diagnosis guarantee stimulant medication?
No.
Medication decisions are individualized and based on clinical appropriateness and safety.
Where can I learn more about the process?
Review the ADHD Philadelphia Patient Journey.
You can also review the Adult ADHD FAQs.
Start With Clear Information
You should know what a practice offers, what the evaluation process involves, and what it costs before beginning care.
At ADHD Philadelphia:
Adult ADHD Evaluation + Ongoing Care is $300 for the initial evaluation.
ADHD Testing & Evaluation Only is $500.
Ongoing ADHD treatment appointments are $150 each.
ADHD Philadelphia is private pay and does not accept or bill insurance directly.
A free 10-minute consultation is available if you have basic questions before scheduling.
If long-standing difficulties with focus, procrastination, organization, time management, working memory, task initiation, follow-through, or executive functioning are interfering with everyday life, an adult ADHD evaluation may help clarify what is contributing.
BOOK AN ADULT ADHD APPOINTMENT
Or review the process first:
VIEW THE ADHD PHILADELPHIA PATIENT JOURNEY
Medical Information Notice
Information provided on ADHDPhiladelphia.com is for general educational purposes and does not replace individualized medical or psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, or treatment.
ADHD symptoms may overlap with psychiatric, medical, sleep-related, substance-related, medication-related, situational, and other neurodevelopmental conditions.
Diagnosis and treatment recommendations require individualized clinical evaluation.
Computerized testing and questionnaires do not independently establish an ADHD diagnosis.
Treatment recommendations, including decisions regarding medication, are individualized and based on clinical appropriateness and safety.
An ADHD diagnosis does not guarantee medication or stimulant medication.
Insurance reimbursement, when pursued through a superbill, is determined by the patient's insurance plan and is not guaranteed by ADHD Philadelphia.
About the Provider
Charles Thornton, PMHNP-BC
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
ADHD Philadelphia
Adult ADHD evaluation, testing, diagnosis, treatment planning, medication management, executive-function-focused care, and individualized adult ADHD services throughout Pennsylvania and Delaware.
Clinically reviewed: October 18, 2026
