Do you diagnose ADHD in children and adults in Peoria?

ADHD One treats children (ages 6+), adolescents, and adults throughout Peoria. Many of our Valley of the Sun patients are adults who were never diagnosed as children. Adult ADHD is extremely common and responds well to treatment at any age.

How is ADHD One different from other providers in Peoria?

For Peoria patients, the difference is focus. While most Valley of the Sun providers juggle dozens of conditions, our providers specialize in ADHD exclusively. That means faster appointments, more accurate diagnoses, and treatment plans built by people who do this all day, every day.

How do ADHD appointments work for Peoria patients?

We offer convenient appointments that Peoria patients attend from anywhere in Arizona. The experience is thorough and personal -- your provider can see you, talk with you, and conduct a full check-up. Most Peoria patients prefer the convenience.

What if I do not have ADHD after my Peoria check-up?

Your provider will explain what they did find. Many Peoria patients with ADHD-like symptoms actually have anxiety, depression, sleep disorders, or other treatable conditions. Either way, you leave your Valley of the Sun appointment with clarity and a recommended path forward.

Can I get ADHD medication at my first appointment in Peoria?

Many Peoria patients start medication on day one. Once your provider completes the check-up and confirms ADHD, they can prescribe immediately -- your prescription goes electronically to whichever Valley of the Sun pharmacy you prefer.

ADHD Treatment in Peoria, AZ

Bumper to bumper traffic on the Loop 101 freeway near Peoria Arizona during morning rush hour — If you have ever arrived at work and couldn't remember the drive, keep reading.

Losing Hours on the Loop 101

Peoria is a great place to live. Good schools. Nice neighborhoods. Affordable compared to Scottsdale. But there is a cost: the commute.

If you work in Tempe, downtown Phoenix, or the East Valley, you are spending an hour or more each way on the Loop 101 or the I-17. That is two hours a day sitting in traffic. Ten hours a week. Five hundred hours a year in your car.

Now here is the question nobody asks: what happens to an ADHD brain during that drive?

Zoning Out Behind the Wheel Is Not Normal

Everyone spaces out a little on a long commute. But ADHD zoning out is different. You miss your exit -- again. You suddenly realize you have been driving for 20 minutes without any memory of it. You arrive at work feeling like you just woke up from a nap you did not mean to take.

And the commute is just the beginning. By the time you get to your desk, your brain is already fried. You sit down and stare at your screen. You open email, close it, open it again. You feel behind before the day has even started.

This is not a willpower problem. This is a brain problem. And it has a name.

How the Commuter Lifestyle Hides ADHD

When you live in a bedroom community like Peoria, your entire day revolves around getting somewhere else. Wake up early. Drive. Work. Drive home. You are exhausted every night. You eat dinner, watch something on your phone, and crash.

Because you are always tired, you never question it. "Of course I can't focus -- I got up at 5:30." "Of course I forget things -- I'm running on fumes."

But ADHD was there before the commute. It was there in college when you could not study. It was there in high school when you lost every assignment. The drive just gives it a place to hide.

Stop blaming the commute. Take our free 2-minute ADHD screening and find out what is really going on.

Not Sure If It's ADHD?

Our free screening takes about 2 minutes. It's based on the same tool doctors use. No commitment, no cost.

Take the Free ADHD Test

How ADHD Treatment Works at ADHD One

The last thing you need is another drive. That is why everything we do is by video.

Step 1: Reach out. Call (855) 468-2343 or fill out the form on this page. You can do it from the parking lot at work.

Step 2: Meet with a provider. A licensed psychiatric provider talks with you one-on-one. They understand commuter life and how ADHD makes it worse. Here is what that conversation looks like.

Step 3: Start feeling different. If ADHD is the right call, your provider creates a treatment plan. Compare your medication options. Many patients say the biggest change is that they stop losing entire hours to brain fog.

We offer same-day appointments. No added commute. No waiting list.

Serving Peoria and the West Valley

We see patients across Peoria and all the surrounding communities:

Surprise, Goodyear, Avondale, Glendale, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Chandler, Gilbert, and the entire Valley.

We also serve Casa Grande, Tucson, and all of Arizona.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is zoning out while driving a sign of ADHD?

It can be. Frequent mind-wandering, missing exits, and arriving places without remembering the drive are common in people with ADHD. It happens because your brain has trouble staying engaged with repetitive tasks like highway driving.

I only struggle after my commute. Is it really ADHD?

ADHD does not turn on and off. If you look back at your life, you will probably find the pattern goes further back than this job. The commute makes it worse, but it is not the cause. A proper evaluation looks at your whole history.

Can I do my appointment during lunch or before work?

Yes. We offer flexible scheduling including early morning and midday. Everything is by video, so you can take the appointment from your office, your car, or wherever is private and convenient.

Will ADHD treatment help me focus better at work?

Most people notice a real difference. You finish tasks without getting sidetracked. Meetings make more sense. You stop rereading the same email four times. Treatment does not make you a different person -- it lets you be the person you already are without the brain fog.

How much does an ADHD evaluation cost?

Cost depends on your insurance plan. We accept several major plans in Arizona. Call (855) 468-2343 and we will check your coverage before booking so you know what to expect.