ADHD

ADHD in women is significantly underdiagnosed and the consequences of missing it can follow a woman for decades. Because ADHD often presents differently in women than in the classic descriptions, many slip through without a diagnosis until adulthood, if ever. At Colorado Direct Psychiatric Care, adult ADHD is evaluated thoroughly, with an understanding of how it actually shows up in women's lives.

Women with ADHD often don't look hyperactive. Instead they may experience:

• Chronic difficulty with focus, follow-through, and organization
• Overwhelming mental clutter and an inability to prioritize
• Emotional dysregulation and sensitivity to rejection
• A lifetime of feeling like they're working twice as hard as everyone else
• Symptoms that worsen significantly around their cycle or during perimenopause
• Anxiety or depression that doesn't fully resolve without addressing the underlying ADHD

Estrogen plays a direct role in dopamine regulation — which is why many women with ADHD notice their symptoms fluctuate with their cycle and worsen significantly during perimenopause. This hormonal dimension of ADHD is rarely addressed in standard care but is central to treatment at Colorado Direct Psychiatric Care.

Care begins with a comprehensive 90-minute evaluation covering your full history, symptom patterns, hormonal influences, and any prior diagnoses or treatment. Treatment may include:

• ADHD medication management
• Hormone evaluation when symptoms suggest a connection
• Ongoing monitoring and treatment refinement over time

All care is delivered via telehealth, accessible from anywhere in Colorado.

New patients begin with a 90-minute Initial Consultation — $350. Accepting new patients across Colorado.