Thoughtful ADHD care for children, adolescents, and adults.
Still Waters provides comprehensive ADHD evaluation and ongoing treatment for children, adolescents, and adults through in-person care in Clearfield and telehealth across Pennsylvania when appropriate.
Our process looks beyond a quick checklist. We consider developmental history, daily functioning, co-occurring psychiatric symptoms, sleep, medications, and relevant physical-health factors before developing an individualized treatment plan.
Thorough ADHD Evaluations
ADHD can affect focus, organization, motivation, emotional regulation, follow-through, school, work, and relationships. A good evaluation should look at the full picture, not just a quick checklist.
At Still Waters, ADHD evaluations are completed through a structured clinical process. The goal is diagnostic clarity and a responsible treatment plan.
What the evaluation may include:
🗣️ Clinical interview covering current concerns, symptoms, and goals
📋 Standardized ADHD rating scales completed by the patient and others when appropriate
🧠 Review of attention, impulsivity, executive functioning, motivation, and emotional regulation
🧒 Childhood and developmental history to determine when symptoms began
🏫 Evaluation of functioning at school, work, home, and in relationships
🔍 Screening for overlapping conditions, including anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, bipolar symptoms, sleep problems, and substance use
🩺 Review of medical history, medications, sleep, and relevant physical-health factors
👥 Collateral information from parents, partners, teachers, or previous records when needed
🧭 Diagnostic feedback and individualized treatment recommendations
Who This Service May Help
👧 Children and adolescents struggling with attention, impulsivity, school performance, emotional regulation, or behavior
🧑 Adults experiencing long-standing problems with focus, organization, motivation, time management, or follow-through
❓ People wondering whether ADHD, anxiety, sleep problems, trauma, mood symptoms, or another condition better explains their difficulties
🔄 Patients previously diagnosed with ADHD who want diagnostic clarification or a second opinion
💊 Patients seeking thoughtful medication evaluation, adjustment, or ongoing monitoring
🧩 People with complex symptoms who need both psychiatric and medical factors considered
In-person care is available in Clearfield. Telehealth is available for Pennsylvania patients when clinically appropriate.
Treatment Options and Medication Policy
ADHD treatment is individualized and may include education, practical executive-function strategies, supportive psychotherapy interventions, medication, and attention to relevant sleep, nutritional, hormonal, or medical concerns.
Medication is considered when clinically appropriate and agreed upon through shared decision-making. An evaluation does not guarantee an ADHD diagnosis or medication prescription.
Controlled medications are not started through an online-only evaluation. An in-person visit is required before controlled medication may be prescribed. This supports appropriate assessment, physical monitoring, and safer ongoing treatment.
Why Choose Still Waters for ADHD Care?
✓ ADHD evaluation and treatment are a central clinical focus, not one service among dozens.
✓ Evaluations consider the complete clinical picture rather than relying on one questionnaire.
✓ Psychiatric and primary-care expertise are available within the same practice.
✓ Laboratory testing, EKGs, vital-sign monitoring, and medical evaluation are available when clinically appropriate.
✓ Patients can continue with the practice for treatment and ongoing monitoring after the evaluation.
✓ Still Waters is an independent, clinician-owned Pennsylvania practice focused on thoughtful, individualized care.
What to expect
- Request to become a patient through our secure online form.
- Complete the initial screening process so our team can determine whether the service is an appropriate fit.
- Complete required intake forms and ADHD rating scales before the appointment.
- Attend a comprehensive evaluation in person or by telehealth when clinically appropriate.
- Receive diagnostic feedback and discuss whether ADHD or another condition best explains the symptoms.
- Develop an individualized treatment plan, which may include follow-up care, practical strategies, medication, additional testing, or referral when appropriate.
Important Information
- An evaluation does not guarantee an ADHD diagnosis or medication prescription.
- Telehealth patients must be physically located in Pennsylvania during appointments.
- Controlled medications require an in-person evaluation and appropriate monitoring.
- Still Waters does not provide emergency or crisis services.
- Additional testing or referral may be recommended when another condition requires further evaluation.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you or your child may benefit from a comprehensive ADHD evaluation, complete our secure Request to Become a Patient form.
Our team will review the information, determine whether Still Waters is an appropriate fit, verify applicable insurance participation, and contact you regarding the next step.