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Edited and reviewed:
June 10, 2026
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ADHD TESTING IN MIDLIFE
ADHD Testing for Women in Perimenopause & Menopause, Chattanooga
ADHD testing for women navigating perimenopause and menopause in Chattanooga — clear answers about brain fog and focus, by secure telehealth in Tennessee.
Brain fog and forgetfulness have ramped up lately
WHAT TESTING LOOKS LIKE
How ADHD testing works with us
A focused ADHD evaluation that accounts for hormonal and midlife changes
Online testing by secure telehealth with Dr. Kelly, a psychologist who knows adult ADHD
Clear written results and practical next steps you can act on
Licensed Providers
Telehealth Nationwide*
Neuro-affirming
Private & Secure
WHY MIDLIFE, WHY NOW
Why ADHD often surfaces in perimenopause and menopause
For many women, ADHD goes unnamed for decades. You build careful systems, work harder than the people around you, and hold it all together — until perimenopause changes the math. As estrogen falls, so does its support for dopamine, the brain chemical most tied to attention and motivation, and the coping strategies that used to paper over ADHD start to fail.
That is why so many women first wonder about ADHD in their forties and fifties. A good evaluation untangles what is ADHD, what is hormonal, and what is the two amplifying each other — using a structured clinical interview, standardized rating scales, and your own history. The goal is not a label but clarity: an accurate picture and a plan that fits the season of life you are actually in.
KEY STATISTICS ABOUT ADHD IN WOMEN
1 in 16
U.S. adults have a current ADHD diagnosis
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1 in 2
adults with ADHD have used telehealth for care
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1.9×
more boys than girls are diagnosed with ADHD as kids
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WHAT TO EXPECT
Simple to start, clear by the end
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Free 15-minute consult.
We talk through what you’re noticing and answer questions — no pressure.
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Standardized testing by secure video, then results and a plan you can use.
Dr. Kelly, who understands ADHD in women and midlife, completes your testing.
Testing with Dr. Kiesa Kelly.
Testing, then clear answers.
Payment options
As a specialty practice, we're out-of-network so we can offer the most effective, customized services.
Our payment options are transparent and flexible:
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Self-Pay: All major credit cards; FSA/HSA eligible
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Payment Plans: 6-months interest-free for approved clients via CareCredit
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Superbills Provided
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Out-of-Network: Up to 90% reimbursement for qualifying plans
WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH
Your ADHD testing, completed by Dr. Kiesa Kelly
Dr. Kiesa Kelly, PhD, a licensed clinical psychologist, completes your ADHD testing herself by secure telehealth, with expertise in ADHD in adult women, including through perimenopause and menopause. She sees clients across Tennessee and in other PSYPACT states (the 42 states and DC that authorize psychologists to see clients by telehealth across state lines).
Dr. Kiesa Kelly (she/her)
Owner & Psychologist
Ryan Burns (he/him)
Practice Director
WHY CLIENTS CHOOSE SCIENCEWORKS
Independent, affirming, made for women
Out-of-network and independent means your testing follows the evidence and your real questions, not a billing code or a six-session cap.
Dr. Kelly understands how ADHD shows up in women’s lives and shifts with hormones — not a one-size checklist.
Everything is delivered by secure telehealth, so women across the Chattanooga area get specialized testing without a commute.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Common questions
Is this ADHD or just menopause?
Often it’s both. Perimenopause can unmask or worsen ADHD that was always there, and the symptoms overlap. A proper evaluation tells them apart — looking at your whole history, not just how you feel this year — so you get answers instead of guesses.
What if I’m not in Tennessee during testing?
Yes, if you’ll be in another PSYPACT state during sessions: Dr. Kiesa Kelly completes your ADHD testing herself, entirely by secure telehealth. Where you are during sessions is what counts.
What will the results tell me, and what does it cost?
You get clear written results, a diagnostic answer, and recommendations you can use for treatment, work, or accommodations. We review fees and any out-of-network reimbursement before you commit to testing.
*Therapy and assessments available in the following states (coaching available worldwide):
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