Small town Main Street in Burlington North Carolina with brick storefronts
In a small town, people notice when you are struggling. That makes it harder to ask for help.

Small Town, Big Struggle

Burlington is the kind of place where people know each other. Your kid goes to school with your coworker''s kid. You see your neighbor at Harris Teeter on Saturday. Your boss goes to your church.

That community is one of the best things about living here. It is also one of the reasons people do not get help for ADHD.

Because in a small town, there is no such thing as a quiet doctor''s visit. You worry about who might see your car in the parking lot. You wonder if the receptionist knows your cousin. You think about what people might say if they found out you are being evaluated for a mental health condition.

So you do nothing. You keep struggling in silence. You keep losing your keys, missing deadlines, and feeling like everyone else has life figured out except you.

The Signs People Explain Away

In Burlington, ADHD often hides behind other explanations. You are "just stressed." You are "going through a rough patch." You are "not a morning person." You are "scatterbrained" -- and people say it like it is just who you are.

But here is what scatterbrained actually looks like when it is ADHD. You start cleaning the kitchen, then notice the laundry, then check your phone, and an hour later nothing is done. You drive to the store and forget why you went. You sit down to pay bills and end up scrolling your phone for 40 minutes.

These are not personality traits. They are symptoms. And they respond to treatment. Take our free 2-minute ADHD screening -- it is private, it is fast, and nobody has to know.

Not Sure If It's ADHD?

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

Take the Free ADHD Test

How ADHD Treatment Works at ADHD One

Step 1: Reach out. Call (855) 468-2343 or fill out the form on this page. Nobody needs to know. No referral required.

Step 2: Meet your provider. You meet one-on-one with a licensed psychiatric provider from the privacy of your own home. No waiting room. No parking lot. No running into someone you know. They take the time to hear your story and understand what life looks like for you right now. Here is what that conversation looks like.

Step 3: Get a clear plan. If it is ADHD, your provider explains every option. Medication types, how they work, what to expect. You choose together. No pressure, no judgment.

Most patients are seen within days. Same-day appointments are often available. You do not have to drive to Greensboro or Durham to see someone.

Serving Burlington and the I-40/I-85 Corridor

We see patients in Burlington, Mebane, Graham, Elon, Gibsonville, and all of Alamance County. You do not have to leave town to get care -- and you do not have to wait for the next open slot in a bigger city.

We also serve patients across the Piedmont Triad and beyond, including Greensboro, Winston-Salem, High Point, Durham, Chapel Hill, Charlotte, and Asheville.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this completely private? I do not want people in town to know.

Yes. Everything is completely confidential. You meet with your provider from your home -- no office visit, no waiting room, no chance of running into someone. Your medical records are protected by federal law.

I do not have a psychiatrist near me. Do I have to drive to a bigger city?

No. That is one of the biggest advantages. You get care from a licensed psychiatric provider without leaving Burlington. No 45-minute drive to Greensboro or Durham. No taking half a day off work.

I have always been like this. Is it too late to get diagnosed?

It is never too late. Many adults are diagnosed in their 30s, 40s, 50s, and beyond. The fact that you have "always been like this" actually supports an ADHD diagnosis -- it is a lifelong condition, not something that suddenly appears. Getting help now can change the years ahead.

What if my family does not believe in ADHD?

That is more common than you think, especially in smaller communities. You do not need anyone''s permission to get evaluated. This is your health. Your provider can also help you understand how to talk about it with family if you choose to.

Can I get ADHD medication without going to a local pharmacy everyone knows?

Your prescription can be sent to any pharmacy you choose, including chain pharmacies or mail-order options. You have full control over where you fill it.