ADHD Psychological Assessment

Is it ADHD, or is it just Motherhood?

It’s the question that keeps so many of us up at night. You’re overstimulated, losing your train of thought, and feeling like you’re constantly “behind,” but you don’t know if your brain is wired differently or if your life is just too heavy.

How the Assessment Works

STEP 1

Free Screener

Complete a brief online screener to share your symptoms and history. Takes about 10 minutes.

10 minutes
STEP 2

Assessment Battery

A comprehensive evaluation including clinical interview, cognitive testing, and validated rating scales — conducted by a doctoral-level psychologist.

4–6 weeks
STEP 3

Report + Recommendations

Receive a detailed written report with your diagnosis, clinical findings, and a personalized treatment roadmap.

Delivered in writing
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What We Screen For

ADHD doesn’t always look like ADHD

Several conditions mimic ADHD in mothers, or co-occur with it. Our assessment screens for all of them.

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Maternal Burnout

Chronic depletion that looks like inattention and executive dysfunction, but has different roots and different treatment.

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Postpartum Anxiety & Trauma

Hypervigilance, intrusive thoughts, and concentration difficulties that overlap significantly with ADHD symptoms.

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Mood Disorders

Depression and bipolar disorder share cognitive symptoms with ADHD. Accurate diagnosis changes everything about treatment.

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Autistic Masking

Many women with autism are diagnosed with ADHD first. We assess for both, because the overlap is real and the distinction matters.

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Personality & Identity

Understanding how your baseline personality interacts with your daily functioning.

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Hormonal Factors

Perimenopause, postpartum hormonal shifts, and cycle-related changes can dramatically worsen ADHD symptoms — or create new ones.

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The Momwell Standard of Care

How we compare

Quick-Screen Platforms
Primary Care (GP/PCP)
✦ Momwell Psychologist
Clinical Interview
15–30 min screener
15–20 min appointment
90-min clinical deep-dive
Standardized Testing
1–2 digital surveys
1 DSM checklist
8+ validated tests
Rules Out Mimics
Rarely
Limited by time
✓ Mood, anxiety, trauma, personality
Observer Perspectives
Never
Never
✓ Included as standard
Maternal Context
None
None
✓ Specialized throughout
Written Report
1-page summary
Chart note only
✓ 10+ page clinical roadmap
Feedback Session
None
None
✓ 60-minute walkthrough
Clinician Level
NP or algorithm
GP
Doctoral-level psychologist
Total Clinician Hours
Under 1 hr
Under 1 hr
6.5 to 8.5 hours
Insurance Superbill
No
No
✓ Provided + submitted for you

Quick-Screen Platforms

$100–$300 · Online only

Clinical Interview

15–30 min screener

Cognitive Testing

1–2 digital surveys only

Rating Scales

Self-report only

Rules Out Mimics

Rarely

Written Report

1-page summary

Feedback Session

None

Clinician Level

NP or algorithm

Maternal Context

None

Insurance Superbill

Varies

✦ Momwell Assessment

$1,650 · Designed for mothers

Clinical Interview

90-min maternal deep-dive

Cognitive Testing

✓ 8+ validated battery

Rating Scales

✓ Self + observer reports

Rules Out Mimics

✓ Mood, anxiety, trauma, hormones

Written Report

✓ 10+ page clinical roadmap

Feedback Session

✓ 60-min walkthrough

Clinician Level

✓ Doctoral-level psychologist

Maternal Context

✓ Specialized throughout

Insurance Superbill

✓ Provided + submitted

Full Neuropsychological

$2,500–$7,000+ · In-person

Clinical Interview

Clinical interview included

Cognitive Testing

Full battery incl. IQ, memory

Rating Scales

Included

Rules Out Mimics

Typically yes

Written Report

Full clinical report

Feedback Session

Typically included

Clinician Level

Doctoral-level

Maternal Context

Not specialized

Insurance Superbill

Typically yes

Common Questions

Everything you need to know

Is this a real clinical assessment or a screening tool?

How is Momwell different from other ADHD assessment providers?

Most ADHD assessments weren’t designed with mothers in mind. Momwell’s assessment is built around the maternal context — screening for burnout, postpartum hormonal shifts, and invisible load factors that often mimic or mask ADHD. Our doctoral-level psychologists understand how motherhood changes the presentation, and our reports reflect that.

Yes. Momwell's assessment is a formal, doctoral-level psychological evaluation — not a screener. It includes a clinical interview, standardized cognitive and behavioural testing, observer reports, and a written diagnostic report. A screener identifies probable ADHD; this assessment determines whether you have it, what else may be going on, and what to do about it.

Yes. Momwell's assessment is a formal, doctoral-level psychological evaluation — not a screener. It includes a clinical interview, standardized cognitive and behavioural testing, observer reports, and a written diagnostic report. A screener identifies probable ADHD; this assessment determines whether you have it, what else may be going on, and what to do about it.

Which states do you serve?

We currently serve clients in California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Wisconsin, Arizona, Michigan, Tennessee, Washington, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Virginia.

Can I use my HSA or FSA?

Yes. Psychological assessments are HSA/FSA eligible. We provide documentation to support reimbursement.

How long does the process take?

From intake to final report, the process typically takes 4–6 weeks. This includes scheduling, the assessment sessions, scoring, and report writing.

Will I get a formal diagnosis?

Yes. If the assessment findings support a diagnosis, you will receive one, documented in a formal written report by a licensed doctoral-level psychologist.

What if I’ve already been assessed before?

Previous assessments are welcome context, but not required. Many of our clients come to us after incomplete or inconclusive prior evaluations.

What does the assessment cost?

The assessment is $1,650 total, payable in two installments of $825. This covers your free screener, the 90-minute clinical interview, the full assessment battery, and your 60-minute report and recommendations session. HSA and FSA funds can be applied, and we provide a complete Superbill for out-of-network insurance reimbursement.

What happens after I receive my report?

Your report includes a personalized treatment roadmap. We can also connect you with Momwell therapists who specialize in maternal ADHD for ongoing support.

Do I need a referral to book an assessment?

No referral is needed. You can begin directly by completing our free online screener. Our team reviews every submission and will reach out with next steps within 1 to 2 business days.

Yes. Many clients come to us unsure whether what they're experiencing is ADHD, burnout, anxiety, or something else entirely. That uncertainty is exactly what the assessment is designed to resolve. You don't need a prior diagnosis or a referral — just complete our free screener and our clinical team will follow up.

Is this assessment right for me if I'm not sure I have ADHD?

Can I use this report to get medication prescribed?

Yes. Our reports are formal clinical diagnostic documents that you can take to your primary care physician, psychiatrist, or nurse practitioner to discuss medication options. Most medical providers find comprehensive psychological assessment reports useful in guiding prescribing decisions.

Yes. Many clients come to us unsure whether what they are experiencing is ADHD, burnout, anxiety, or something else entirely. That uncertainty is exactly what the assessment is designed to resolve. You do not need a prior diagnosis or a referral — just a sense that something is not adding up.

Is this valid for workplace or academic accommodations?

Yes. Momwell clinical reports are comprehensive psychological documents appropriate for workplace and academic accommodation requests. Please note they are not intended for legal, forensic, or custody proceedings.

What if the assessment shows I don't have ADHD?

Your Mental Health Roadmap reflects what is actually true for your brain, whether that is ADHD, anxiety, trauma, burnout, or some combination. A negative ADHD result does not mean you leave without clarity. Many clients say the report was most valuable because it correctly named something other than ADHD and redirected their care toward the right support.

How is ADHD different in women and mothers?

ADHD in women is more commonly the inattentive subtype, which presents as forgetfulness, disorganization, and emotional sensitivity rather than the hyperactive symptoms traditionally associated with ADHD. Women are also more likely to mask their symptoms through compensatory strategies, making ADHD harder to detect in brief screening settings. Motherhood frequently exacerbates ADHD symptoms because of the executive demands of managing children and a household with limited external structure.

An ADHD screener uses 1 to 2 brief rating scales and a short appointment with a prescriber. It identifies probable ADHD, but cannot confirm it or rule out alternative explanations. A full evaluation involves a structured clinical interview, 8+ standardized tests including validity measures, developmental history, and collateral data. It provides a differential diagnosis and a clinical roadmap, not just a screening result.

What is the difference between an ADHD screener and a full evaluation?

Can ADHD be diagnosed virtually?

Yes. A comprehensive ADHD evaluation can be completed virtually when conducted by a doctoral-level psychologist using standardized validated tools. At Momwell, all sessions are conducted through a secure, HIPAA-compliant video platform. Virtual assessment does not reduce diagnostic accuracy when performed by trained clinicians using validated instruments.

Does insurance cover ADHD assessments?

Momwell is an out-of-network provider and does not bill insurance directly. However, we provide a complete Superbill after your assessment that you can submit for out-of-network reimbursement. We also partner with Reimbursify to submit claims on your behalf. Clients with PPO plans often recoup $400 to $900+ depending on their deductible status and plan's allowable rates. We can run an initial benefits estimate before you commit.

Investment

Transparent pricing, no surprises

Compare your options. Momwell’s assessment is the only one built specifically for mothers.

Quick-Screen Platforms
Quick & CHeap options
$300-$500
Online-only, no clinical interview
Questionnaire only
No cognitive testing
No clinical interview
Generic report
Not accepted by most providers
No treatment roadmap
Designed for Mothers
ADHD Assessment
By licensed psychologists
$1,650
15 US states + we submit to your OON
90-min clinical interview
Cognitive testing battery
Validated rating scales + observer reports
Maternal context built in
Formal diagnostic report
Personalized treatment roadmap
Superbill for insurance
Full Neuropsych
In-person or on location
$4000–$7000+
6–18 month waitlist typical
Full neuropsychological battery
IQ + memory + processing
Formal diagnostic report
Not maternal-specific
Long waitlist
High cost

You’ve spent years wondering why everything feels so hard. It’s time to find some answers.

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