Charlotte North Carolina skyline with Bank of America tower at sunset
The boardroom rewards people who hide their ADHD best. That game has an expiration date.

ADHD in the Corner Office

Charlotte is the second-largest banking center in the country. Bank of America. Truist. Wells Fargo. Thousands of people in this city wake up every morning, put on a suit, and perform at a level that makes everyone around them think they have it all figured out.

But here is what nobody talks about. A lot of those high performers are running on fumes. They built systems to compensate. Color-coded calendars. Triple-checking every email. Staying late to finish what should have taken two hours. They look successful on the outside. On the inside, they are exhausted.

That is what ADHD looks like in a corporate city. It does not look like a kid bouncing off the walls. It looks like a VP who cannot start a report until the deadline is breathing down their neck. It looks like a project manager who has 47 browser tabs open and cannot close any of them. It looks like someone who crushed the interview but struggles with the actual job.

The Signs Are Hiding in Your Work Habits

You probably do not think you have ADHD. You made it this far, right? You have a job. Maybe a good one. Maybe a great one.

But ask yourself these questions. Do you put off big projects until the last possible second? Do you zone out in meetings even when you care about the topic? Do you feel like you work twice as hard as everyone else just to keep up?

Do small tasks pile up until they become big problems? Do you forget to reply to emails for days -- then feel too embarrassed to respond at all?

These are not character flaws. They are ADHD symptoms. And they are incredibly common in adults who were never diagnosed as kids. Take our free 2-minute ADHD screening and find out if what you are dealing with has a name.

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.

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How ADHD Treatment Works at ADHD One

Step 1: Reach out. Call (855) 468-2343 or fill out the form on this page. No referral needed. No hoops to jump through.

Step 2: Meet your provider. A licensed psychiatric provider talks with you one-on-one. They want to hear your story -- not just check boxes on a form. You will talk about what is hard right now, what you have tried, and what your goals are. Here is what that conversation looks like.

Step 3: Get your plan. If it is ADHD, your provider walks you through every treatment option. Stimulant or non-stimulant medication, dosing, side effects, what to expect in the first week. You leave with a clear next step -- not more confusion.

Most patients are seen within days. Many get same-day appointments. No 3-month wait list. No runaround.

Serving Charlotte and Mecklenburg County

We see patients across the Charlotte metro and all of North Carolina. That includes Uptown, South End, Ballantyne, Huntersville, Concord, Gastonia, and Rock Hill.

If you are closer to the Triad or Triangle areas, we also serve Greensboro, Winston-Salem, Durham, Burlington, and Asheville.

Frequently Asked Questions

I am a high performer at work. Can I still have ADHD?

Yes. Many adults with ADHD are high achievers. They built coping systems that work -- until they don't. Success does not rule out ADHD. In fact, many people get diagnosed after a promotion or life change breaks the systems they relied on.

Will ADHD medication affect my performance at work?

Most people find that the right medication makes work easier, not harder. You may notice better focus, less procrastination, and fewer missed details. Your provider starts at a low dose and adjusts based on how you respond.

How fast can I be seen in Charlotte?

Most new patients are seen within a few days. Many get same-day appointments. That is a big difference from the weeks or months you might wait with other providers in the Charlotte area.

Will my employer find out I am being treated for ADHD?

No. Your medical care is private. We do not contact your employer or share your records with anyone without your permission. HIPAA protects your health information.

Do you accept insurance in North Carolina?

We accept several major insurance plans in North Carolina. Contact us and we will verify your coverage before your first appointment so there are no surprises.