Online ADHD Treatment: Get Diagnosed and Treated from Home
Get online ADHD treatment from a licensed doctor who will review your symptoms, your history, and your treatment goals, then prescribe the medication you need. If you already have a prescription, we can help refill it during shortages. If therapy is a better fit, we connect you with a licensed therapist.
- Care is available for adults, teens, and children (under 18 join the visit with a parent or guardian).
- Same-day evaluation, no clinic visit
- $20/month flat fee. Includes consults, prescriptions, follow-ups, dose adjustments, and doctor's notes.
- Your prescription is sent to your local pharmacy in less than an hour
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Why patients choose Your Doctors Online for ADHD treatment
Here is what makes Your Doctors Online different for ADHD treatment.
Same-day evaluation, no waiting weeks
Our doctors are available around the clock over chat, video, or audio. Most patients connect in under 5 minutes.
HIPAA-compliant, private consultations
Confidential. We don't share your diagnosis, treatment plan, or meds with employers or schools without your consent.
Quick prescription refills
Our doctor will evaluate your symptoms and, if appropriate, provide a refill in minutes. Your care is between you and your doctor.
$20/month flat fee, prescription evaluation included
Covers your consult, ADHD prescription evaluation, follow-ups, doctor's notes for school or work, and lab orders if needed.
How online ADHD treatment works at Your Doctors Online
Getting your ADHD evaluation through Your Doctors Online takes minutes, not weeks. Here is how the process works.
Start your screening assessment
Create your account and tell us what's bothering you. Share symptoms, medical history, and how attention or hyperactivity affects work, school, or relationships.
Connect with a licensed provider
A US-licensed doctor reviews your screening and meets with you over chat, video, or audio. They use DSM-5 criteria and the ASRS to evaluate your symptoms.
Get your personalized treatment plan
If ADHD is diagnosed, your provider sends your prescription to your pharmacy and writes a treatment plan. Follow-ups, refills, and dose adjustments are included.
Symptoms
ADHD symptoms in adults and children
ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects how the brain manages attention, impulse control, and activity. An estimated 15.5 million US adults have a current ADHD diagnosis. About 55.9% of those adults were first diagnosed in adulthood. ADHD shows up in three patterns: inattentive, hyperactive-impulsive, and combined. You can have ADHD even if you do not see yourself in every symptom below. The diagnosis depends on which patterns persist in your daily life, not whether they all apply on a given day.
Inattentive symptoms
Inattentive ADHD shows up as trouble holding focus, making careless mistakes, losing things often, forgetting daily tasks, and being easily distracted. You may appear to 'zone out' mid-conversation.
Hyperactive-impulsive symptoms
Restlessness, trouble sitting still during meetings or meals, talking excessively or interrupting others, blurting out answers, and acting on impulse are some of the signs of hyperactive-impulsive ADHD. It sounds loud in childhood and quieter in adulthood. As an adult, the engine often runs inward, even when you are sitting still.
Combined type ADHD
If you recognized yourself in both lists above, that is combined ADHD. It is the most common presentation overall and the one most often diagnosed in childhood. Adults with combined ADHD usually describe inattentive symptoms as the bigger workplace problem and impulsive symptoms as the bigger relationship problem.
Diagnosis
How ADHD is diagnosed online
An online ADHD diagnosis involves a provider walking you through five steps during the visit, and weighing what you describe against the DSM-5 criteria, the reference book that U.S. clinicians use to diagnose mental health conditions.
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Talk through your symptoms and history
Your visit opens with an open-ended conversation about what you are experiencing, when it started, and where it shows up across work, school, and home. Your provider also asks about your childhood, sleep, substance use, and family history of ADHD.
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Complete a validated screening tool
Your provider scores you on a structured screening tool. For adults, the Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale (ASRS-v1.1) is used, an 18-question self-report developed by the World Health Organization. For kids, it is often the Vanderbilt rating scales, which include parent and teacher input. These give your doctor a measurable score to compare against established cutoffs, not just a clinical impression.
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Match your symptoms against DSM-5 criteria
Once your screening score is in, your provider compares your symptoms against the DSM-5 criteria for ADHD. The DSM-5 lists 9 inattentive and 9 hyperactive-impulsive symptoms. You need at least 5 symptoms from either set (6 if under 17), and the symptoms must have started before age 12, shown up in two or more settings, and caused real problems in your daily life. The thresholds separate ADHD from everyday distraction, stress, or burnout.
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Rule out conditions that mimic ADHD
Anxiety, depression, sleep apnea, thyroid disorders, and post-COVID brain fog can all look like ADHD on the surface. Your provider screens for these before confirming a diagnosis. If something else fits better, you get treated for that instead.
If ADHD is confirmed, your provider documents the diagnosis and walks through treatment options in the same visit.
Treatment options
ADHD treatment prescribed online
ADHD treatment usually combines medication with behavioral strategies.
Non-stimulant medications are first-line options for patients who cannot take stimulants, experience intolerable side effects from them, or have a history that makes stimulants risky (cardiac concerns, substance use, severe anxiety).
Strattera
(atomoxetine)
Intuniv
(guanfacine)
Kapvay
(clonidine)
Qelbree
(viloxazine ER)
Behavioral support
Behavioral therapy and ADHD coaching
Therapy and behavioral support build the executive function skills that medication does not directly fix. If therapy fits your treatment plan, we connect you with a licensed therapist who may use one of the following strategies to help you or your child manage symptoms.
Who can prescribe ADHD medication online?
Several types of US-licensed clinicians can diagnose ADHD and prescribe ADHD medication online. Your Doctors Online assigns you to the right type based on your case and your state's prescribing rules.
Psychiatrists (MD or DO)
Medical doctors who specialize in mental health. The most experienced prescribers are for complex ADHD, particularly when ADHD coexists with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, or substance use.
Family physicians and primary care physicians (MD or DO)
Treat ADHD as part of general medicine. Diagnose, prescribe, and manage routine cases without a referral.
Pediatricians (MD or DO)
Diagnose and treat ADHD in children and adolescents under 18. Pediatricians with behavioral health training manage long-term care plans for school-age patients.
Nurse practitioners (NPs)
In most US states, NPs can independently diagnose ADHD and prescribe medication. A few states require a collaborative agreement with a physician.
Physician assistants (PAs)
Diagnose and prescribe under physician supervision.
Psychologists (PhD or PsyD)
Diagnose and provide therapy, but cannot prescribe medication in most states.
How much does online ADHD treatment cost?
Your Doctors Online charges a flat $20/month subscription that covers your consultation, ADHD evaluation, prescription management, follow-ups, dose adjustments, doctor's notes, and lab orders. Medication is billed separately by your pharmacy. The table below compares typical monthly costs with and without insurance.
| Cost item | Without insurance | With insurance |
|---|---|---|
| Your Doctors Online subscription | $20/month flat fee | $20/month (FSA/HSA eligible) |
| Generic non-stimulants(Atomoxetine, Clonidine, Bupropion) | $5–$30/month | $5–$15 copay |
| Brand-name non-stimulants(Qelbree) | $360–$525/month | $25–$100 copay, or about $20/month with the manufacturer copay card |
| Total monthly cost(subscription + generic medication) | $25–$90 | $25–$50 |
Most major U.S. insurance plans (commercial, Medicare, Medicaid) cover for ADHD medications. Brand-name medications often require prior authorization. Your Doctors Online does not bill insurance directly, but FSA and HSA cards work for your subscription.
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Meet our ADHD telehealth doctors providing care when you need it
Dr. Richard Honaker is a board-certified physician with more than 40 years of experience in family and emergency medicine. He serves as Chief Medical Advisor at Your Doctors Online and is affiliated with Medical City Plano in Texas. Recognized multiple times by D Magazine and Texas Monthly, Dr. Honaker provides evidence-based care across a wide range of conditions including diabetes, hypertension, and injury care.
Dr. Monique Rainford is an OB/GYN expert and Assistant Clinical Professor at Yale School of Medicine. With 25+ years of experience, she’s led OB/GYN departments at Yale Health and Baltimore Medical System. Her clinical interests include pregnancy, menstrual health, chronic pelvic conditions, and lifestyle medicine. Dr. Rainford advocates for maternal health equity, especially in underserved communities.
Dr. Candice Fraser is an OB/GYN practitioner and founder of Trinity Medical Care. With over a decade of experience, she focuses on reproductive care, menstrual health, and menopause management. Along with medical training and residency, she also holds an MBA in healthcare management, blending business insight with clinical excellence.
Frequently asked questions
How does online ADHD treatment work?
Online ADHD treatment with Your Doctors Online removes the back-and-forth of a traditional psychiatry referral. A licensed doctor evaluates your symptoms, diagnoses ADHD if the criteria are met, prescribes medication when clinically appropriate, and manages your refills. Here is how the process works:
- Create your account and share your symptoms on the app
- Connect with a licensed provider over chat, video, or audio
- Receive your treatment plan and prescription, sent electronically to your pharmacy
Can I get an ADHD diagnosis online?
Yes. A US-licensed provider can diagnose ADHD over video, audio, or chat using the same DSM-5 criteria and validated screening tools used in person. The CDC reports that about 46% of adults with ADHD have used telehealth for ADHD-related services. The diagnosis is documented in your medical record and accepted by pharmacies, schools, and employers.
Is online ADHD treatment covered by insurance?
Your Doctors Online does not bill insurance, which keeps the subscription flat at $20/month for everyone. The subscription is FSA- and HSA-eligible, and you can submit your receipt to your insurer for possible out-of-network reimbursement. Medication is filled at your preferred pharmacy, where you can use your own insurance plan. Most U.S. commercial plans, Medicare, and Medicaid cover ADHD treatment online for both stimulants and non-stimulants, with copays usually $5–$30 for generics.
How much does ADHD treatment cost at Your Doctors Online?
ADHD treatment at Your Doctors Online costs $20/month for the subscription, which covers your evaluation, prescription, follow-ups, dose changes, doctor’s notes for school or work, and lab orders. Medication is separate and filled at your pharmacy. Total monthly cost (subscription + generic medication with a discount coupon) usually runs $25–$90, depending on the medication. With insurance applied at the pharmacy, the total drops to about $25–$50.
When should I see a doctor in person for ADHD instead of online?
See an in-person provider if you have a history of cardiac arrhythmia or structural heart disease, active substance use that complicates stimulant prescribing, or if you need neuropsychological testing for a complex differential diagnosis (such as ADHD with autism, learning disability, or significant trauma). Your provider will refer you to a local specialist if any of these apply.
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