ADHD Counseling & Testing

Some people have wondered about ADHD for years. A parent watches their child come home from school exhausted and overwhelmed. A teenager’s grades don’t match how capable they are. An adult sits in a meeting and realizes they’ve been working twice as hard as everyone else just to keep up. At Greenstone Counseling, we offer ADHD counseling and ADHD testing for children, teens, and adults. You can meet with us in person in Rexburg or Pocatello, or online anywhere in Idaho.

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What ADHD can look like

ADHD doesn’t look the same in everyone, and it changes with age.

In children, it may look like trouble sitting still, constant motion, interrupting, big emotional reactions, or difficulty with transitions and following multi-step directions. It can also look quiet: a child who daydreams, loses track of things, or seems to be “somewhere else” in class.

In teenagers, the demands of school, friendships, and independence grow faster than their ability to organize themselves. Parents often see missed assignments, forgotten plans, sleep struggles, and frustration that gets read as laziness or attitude.

In adults, ADHD often shows up as chronic overwhelm: a hard time starting tasks, losing time, missing deadlines, feeling restless, or relying on stress and last-minute pressure to get things done. Many adults have spent years believing they just needed to try harder.

The quieter presentations are the ones most often missed. People who are inattentive rather than hyperactive, who have learned to mask, or who compensated with perfectionism and long hours can go unnoticed for a long time. Many adults first recognize themselves in ADHD after their own child is diagnosed.

ADHD counseling

Counseling doesn’t change who you are. It helps you understand how your attention works and build routines and strategies that fit it. Depending on the person, that may mean practical skills for planning and follow-through, working with the frustration and self-criticism that often build up over years, or learning to manage emotions that feel big and fast.

Our clinicians draw on several approaches, matched to the person. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and solution-focused therapy build practical strategies, while ACT, mindfulness, and DBT skills help with attention, overwhelm, and strong emotions. Motivational interviewing can help when you know what you want to change but are struggling to start, and person-centered therapy keeps the work grounded in your goals. For younger children, play therapy offers a natural way to work on big feelings and new skills. When past experiences are part of the picture, EMDR can be part of the work too.

For children and teens, therapy often includes parents. That can mean learning ways to support focus and routines at home, working through school challenges, and understanding what your child is experiencing from the inside. Our family systems approach looks at how ADHD affects the whole household, not just one person.

ADHD testing and assessment

If you’re not sure whether what you’re seeing is ADHD, an assessment can bring clarity. We offer ADHD testing and assessment for children, teens, and adults for a $25 fee. The process and fee are the same at every age and with every clinician, including Dana Facer, who uses the assessment under the supervision of Erika Nordfelt.

The assessment centers on a comprehensive questionnaire completed by the person being evaluated and by someone close to them, such as a parent, partner, or another person who knows them well. Having two perspectives matters, because ADHD often looks different at home, at school, at work, and in how a person sees themselves. The questionnaire gathers detailed information about symptoms, how they show up in daily life, and possible diagnoses.

When the assessment is complete, you receive a written report. If the results show a presentation consistent with ADHD, your clinician can provide a diagnosis. Your therapist then goes over the results with you, and with parents for children and teens, so you understand what was found and what comes next.

It’s worth knowing what this assessment is and isn’t. It is not a full psychological evaluation, and we don’t offer full psychological evaluations. If you need one, we can point you to a provider.

ADHD and medication

Counseling and medication are different kinds of support, and some people use one, the other, or both. Greenstone doesn’t offer medication management on site. If you or your child would like to explore medication, we can refer you to a provider who does. Counseling can be a steady source of support whether or not you decide to try medication.

Support for school

School is often where ADHD is felt most, for kids and teens especially. Beyond building skills and routines, our clinicians can provide letters for teachers and schools to help them understand what your child is dealing with and how to support them.

Who we help

Parents of children. Our therapists see children ages 5 and up, including ADHD therapy for children in both offices. Hillary Wardell in Rexburg works with many neurodivergent children and teens and is a good person to ask about.

Teens. ADHD therapy for teens is available in both offices and online. Some of our clinicians work with older teens and adults only, so call us and we’ll help match your teen with the right person.

Adults. We offer ADHD counseling for adults, including adults who are newly recognizing ADHD in themselves.

Rexburg and Pocatello: In-person ADHD counseling and testing are available at both offices.

Online across Idaho: Every one of our clinicians also offers telehealth, which makes online ADHD therapy available throughout Idaho. Online sessions are often a good fit for ADHD, since there’s no commute to plan around. Clients in Idaho Falls and Ammon often choose this option, and some prefer to come in person.

Finding the right fit

We understand that a good fit is crucial, whether you’re an adult starting on your own or a parent choosing for your child. That’s why we offer a free consultation, usually 15 to 20 minutes, so you can find the best match before you begin.

What your first session looks like

The first session starts with informed consent, confidentiality, and our practice policies. Then your therapist will get to know you or your child, including history, daily challenges, and what you’re hoping to change. If you’re coming for testing, your therapist will explain how the questionnaire works and who should complete it.

For younger children, a parent is often invited to sit in for part of the first session or to meet with the therapist briefly beforehand. For older teens, parents often don’t need to be in the room. Before a child’s first visit, we send paperwork that walks you through our consent forms.

Our ADHD therapists

Rexburg

Pocatello

Kimberly Leishman, LCPC, older teens and adults
Laura Wolter, LCPC
Shanon Kaneko, LPC
Dana Facer, Clinical Intern, completing her hours toward Idaho licensure under the clinical supervision of Erika Nordfelt
Valinda Mikesell, LPC, older teens and adults (in Pocatello some days)

Every one of our clinicians, in both offices, also offers telehealth throughout Idaho.

Related services

Child & Teen Therapy: Play therapy, family counseling, and parent support.
Trauma & EMDR Therapy: When past experiences are part of the picture.
Marriage & Couples Counseling: When ADHD is affecting your relationship.

Questions people ask

Many things can look like ADHD, including anxiety, trouble sleeping, learning differences, or a hard stretch at home. A comprehensive assessment looks at the full picture so you aren’t left guessing.
Yes. Testing is available for children, teens, and adults, and the process is the same. Many adults pursue it after years of wondering, or after a child is diagnosed.
Testing is a comprehensive questionnaire completed by the person being tested and by someone close to them. The fee is $25. You receive a written report, and if the results show a presentation consistent with ADHD, your clinician can provide a diagnosis. Your therapist reviews the results with you.
No. Our ADHD assessment is not a full psychological evaluation, and we don’t offer those services. If you need one, we can point you to a provider.
Yes. ADHD in girls and women often looks quieter, with inattention, internal restlessness, or perfectionism instead of visible hyperactivity, so it can go unrecognized for years.
No. You can begin counseling to work on focus, organization, emotions, or family stress without a diagnosis.
No. We don’t offer medication management at Greenstone, but we can refer you to a provider if you’d like to explore it.
Yes. We can work with your child on skills and routines, talk with you about strategies to support them at school, and provide letters for teachers and schools.
We offer a free consultation, usually 15 to 20 minutes, so you can find the best fit. Call us and we’ll help you decide
Yes. Many clients from Idaho Falls and Ammon meet with us online, and some come in person to our Rexburg or Pocatello offices. If you’re unsure which fits you better, call and we’ll help you decide.
Yes. Online ADHD therapy is available to clients anywhere in Idaho, for children, teens, and adults.
We’re in network with most major insurance companies, and private pay is also an option. Before your first visit, we’ll complete a free insurance benefit check. We’ll contact your insurance company and share what they tell us about your mental health coverage. This gives you an estimate of your coverage, not a guarantee, so we also encourage you to call your insurer and confirm your own mental health benefits.
Dana Facer is a clinical intern completing her licensure hours under the supervision of Erika Nordfelt. Clients who see Dana receive paperwork that explains her intern status and supervision. We can bill only a couple of insurance companies for intern sessions. Otherwise, sessions with Dana are $30 each. ADHD assessments are $25 no matter which clinician you see, including Dana.