Adult ADHD
Late-recognized, overlooked, or highly masked ADHD, including chronic overfunctioning and burnout.
TELEHEALTH FOR ADULTS ACROSS OHIO
Understanding what’s beneath the surface.
Thoughtful, compassionate therapy for adults navigating ADHD, anxiety, trauma, burnout, mood changes, and the exhaustion of holding everything together.
Licensed in OhioSECURE TELEHEALTH
Adults 18+INDIVIDUAL THERAPY & ADHD ASSESSMENT
Free ADHD Evaluation Consult15 MINUTES · A SIMPLE PLACE TO START
MEET AMY
Hi, I’m Amy.
I’m a Licensed Independent Social Worker who works with adults to understand what is happening beneath the surface—especially when they appear capable and successful but maintaining that level of functioning has become exhausting.
My work is centered on adult ADHD that has been overlooked, heavily masked, or misunderstood, including the burnout that can develop after years of compensating, overfunctioning, and pushing through. I’m also deeply interested in the ways ADHD can intersect with anxiety, trauma, mood changes, hormonal shifts, and a nervous system that has spent too long in survival mode.
I bring warmth, curiosity, honesty, and humor into the therapy room. I’m conversational and direct, and I want therapy to feel like a place where you can speak freely, understand yourself more clearly, and work toward changes that are realistic for your actual life.
Read more about Amy
Music and movement have always influenced how I understand emotion, connection, and self-expression. My background in dance, coaching, and choreography continues to shape the creativity and flexibility I bring to my clinical work, particularly when traditional ways of explaining or processing emotions don’t quite fit.
I earned my Master of Social Work from The Ohio State University and am a Licensed Independent Social Worker in Ohio. I am also a Clinical Trauma Professional.
MSWLISWClinical Trauma ProfessionalOhio License I.2506216
AREAS OF FOCUS
Therapy that makes room for the whole picture.
Anxiety & Panic
Anxiety, panic disorder, agoraphobia, and the patterns that keep your nervous system on alert.
Trauma & PTSD
Trauma-informed support for PTSD and the effects of spending too long in survival mode.
Mood & Hormonal Shifts
Depression, emotional exhaustion, PMDD, and the intersection of hormones, mood, anxiety, and ADHD.
You do not need to arrive with a diagnosis or already know what is causing your symptoms. Part of our work may be identifying the patterns beneath what you have been experiencing.
MY CLINICAL APPROACH
Tailored to the person, not a rigid method.
I use an integrative and trauma-informed approach. Depending on your needs, our work may incorporate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
“The methods matter, but so does the relationship.”
I want you to understand why we are doing something, how it connects to your goals, and whether it is genuinely helping.
“You can look capable on the outside and still be using an enormous amount of energy just to keep up.”
DAYLIGHT COUNSELING SERVICESCOMPREHENSIVE ADULT ADHD ASSESSMENT
Is It ADHD?
You may not relate to the stereotypical picture of ADHD. You may be organized, accomplished, dependable, and very good at holding everything together—while privately feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, inconsistent, or unsure why ordinary tasks require so much effort.
My comprehensive adult ADHD assessment looks beyond checklists and outward achievement. Together, we explore your history, current functioning, coping strategies, and the ways ADHD may overlap with anxiety, trauma, mood, and burnout.
The goal is clarity: a thoughtful understanding of what you are experiencing and recommendations that make sense for your life.
Learn About the Assessment ProcessTHE PROCESS
Comprehensive Adult ADHD Assessment
ADHD can be difficult to recognize in adults—especially in people who have spent years compensating, masking their difficulties, or appearing highly capable. This is not a diagnosis based on one questionnaire or a brief symptom checklist.
Clinical & developmental interview
An in-depth conversation about current concerns, childhood, education, work, relationships, daily functioning, emotional health, and coping strategies.
ADHD-specific assessment
Structured interviews and validated measures examining attention, executive functioning, impulsivity, restlessness, emotional regulation, and impairment.
The complete picture
Careful consideration of anxiety, depression, trauma, chronic stress, sleep, hormonal changes, and other possible explanations.
Clinical review & report
Measures are reviewed and scored, information is integrated, and a personalized written report is prepared.
Feedback session
We review findings together, answer questions, and discuss individualized recommendations and appropriate next steps.
A process built around understanding.
The goal is not to prove that you have ADHD or to talk you out of what you have experienced. It is to understand your experiences accurately and compassionately.
Designed for: Adults 18+
Format: Secure telehealth in Ohio
Time: Approximately 4–5 hours across multiple sessions
Investment: $950
A diagnosis is not guaranteed. Whether or not findings support ADHD, you will receive an explanation of results and individualized recommendations.
Schedule a Free Assessment ConsultRATES
Clear, straightforward pricing.
Individual Therapy
$145 / session
Individual adult therapy via secure telehealth for clients located in Ohio.
Request a consultation →ADHD Assessment
$950
Comprehensive adult assessment including interviews, validated measures, clinical interpretation, written report, and feedback.
Assessment consultation →ADHD Evaluation Consult
Free / 15 min
A brief consultation for adults considering an ADHD evaluation—ask questions, discuss what you’re looking for, and see whether the assessment may be a fit.
Request a free ADHD consult →COMMON QUESTIONS
A little clarity before you begin.
If you still have questions, reach out. If you’re considering an ADHD evaluation, the free 15-minute consult is a good place to start.
Request a ConsultationDo I need an ADHD diagnosis before starting therapy?
No. You do not need to arrive with a diagnosis or already know what is causing your symptoms. Therapy can include identifying patterns and building a clearer understanding of what you are experiencing.
Is the ADHD assessment only a questionnaire?
No. The comprehensive process includes a clinical and developmental interview, structured ADHD assessment, validated measures, consideration of overlapping conditions, clinical review, a written report, and a feedback session.
Do you see clients outside Ohio?
Daylight Counseling Services currently provides secure telehealth appointments to adults located in Ohio.
How much does therapy cost?
Individual therapy is $145 per session. The comprehensive adult ADHD assessment is $950. A 15-minute consultation for an ADHD evaluation is free.
Does an assessment guarantee an ADHD diagnosis?
No. The purpose of assessment is accurate understanding, not a predetermined diagnosis. Whether or not the findings support ADHD, you receive an explanation of the results and individualized recommendations.
LET’S CONNECT
You don’t have to have it all figured out before reaching out.
Reach out to ask questions and learn more about therapy or the ADHD assessment process. If you’re considering an ADHD evaluation, the first 15-minute consult is free.
Daylight Counseling Services
Amy L. Dudley, MSW, LISW, CTP
Dayton, Ohio · Telehealth throughout Ohio
937-701-1538
Amy@daylightinfo.com
Prefer to text? 937-701-1538
Ohio License I.2506216