Adult ADHD Assessments, Online Therapy & Neurotherapy | Calgary & Across Alberta
ADHD in Adults Is Often Missed—Especially When It Doesn’t Look Like the Stereotype
When you hear “ADHD,” you might picture a restless child bouncing in their chair. But for many adults, both men and women, ADHD goes unnoticed for years. It hides behind anxiety, depression, burnout, or perfectionism. It gets labeled as a personality flaw or brushed off as poor time management. Often it’s not until we start to notice the impace such as burnout at work, relationship struggles, or parenting challenges, that we might wonder what could be underlying these struggles.
Undiagnosed ADHD affects thousands of adults, and it can look very different depending on your gender, life stage, and environment.
How ADHD Can Present in Women
Women are often underdiagnosed because their symptoms are more likely to be internalized, including:
- Mental fog or forgetfulness
- Overwhelm from juggling responsibilities
- Emotional reactivity or sensitivity
- Low self-esteem and chronic shame
- Anxiety or depression that masks core symptoms
Many women become masterful at masking by overcompensating with structure, people-pleasing, or perfectionism. But behind the scenes, they’re often exhausted, frustrated, and unsure why life feels harder than it should.
How ADHD Can Present in Men
Men tend to show more externalized symptoms, which are often more recognizable:
- Restlessness or fidgeting
- Difficulty focusing or completing tasks
- Impulsivity or risk-taking
- Interrupting or talking over others
- Chronic procrastination followed by bursts of hyperfocus
While these signs are more likely to lead to an early diagnosis, many men still go undiagnosed into adulthood, especially if they’ve developed coping strategies that mask the underlying struggles.
What’s Happening in the Brain?
ADHD isn’t just a behavior issue, it’s a brain-based condition. QEEG (quantitative EEG) brain mapping reveals patterns common in ADHD, such as:
- Elevated slow-wave linked to daydreaming and inattention
- Lower faster waves related to focus, planning, and sustained attention
- Dysregulated connectivity between brain regions
This isn’t about “trying harder.” It’s about understanding how your brain works and what it needs to function at its best.
We Offer a 3-Tiered Approach to ADHD Care
Whether you’re newly diagnosed or wondering if ADHD could explain your lifelong struggles, we offer support that goes beyond surface-level strategies:
1. Adult ADHD Assessments (Calgary Only)
We offer comprehensive clinical assessments that screen for ADHD and co-occurring concerns like anxiety, trauma, or mood issues. You’ll also have the option to include QEEG brain mapping to visualize your brain’s unique patterns.
Please note: ADHD assessments and QEEG are only available in-person at our Calgary clinic.
2. Online ADHD Therapy (Alberta & Yukon)
Our therapy sessions are designed for adults with ADHD, especially those who have felt misunderstood or unsupported. We’ll help you build executive functioning tools, process emotional patterns, and reconnect with a sense of confidence and clarity.
3. Neurotherapy & Brain Training (Calgary Clinic)
Using brain-based techniques, we help retrain the brain to improve attention, mood regulation, and cognitive flexibility. These approaches are grounded in neuroscience and tailored to your brain map.
What Sets Our Approach Apart
We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all treatment.
We combine assessment, psychotherapy, and neuroscience to give you tools that work for your brain.
If you’re in Calgary, start with a full ADHD assessment or QEEG brain map.
If you’re elsewhere in Alberta or Yukon, book a consult to explore online therapy options.
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