ADHD care for teens
For teens ages 15–17.
Attention difficulties can affect schoolwork, routines at home, friendships, and confidence. A careful evaluation helps clarify what is contributing and what support may help.
I’m John Lee, a psychiatrist double board-certified in psychiatry and child and adolescent psychiatry. I evaluate and treat teens ages 15–17 through California telehealth.
How I approach the evaluation
The evaluation starts with your teen’s experience. The assessment considers symptoms over time, how they appear in different settings, developmental and school history, sleep, mood, anxiety, and relevant medical factors.
Parents or guardians contribute important history. I also make room for the teen’s own perspective. When appropriate, information from school or prior clinicians can help clarify the picture.
If the diagnosis is uncertain, we discuss what else is needed before deciding on treatment.
What treatment involves
1. Discussing the options
We discuss treatment options, expected benefits, possible side effects, and questions from you and your teen.
2. Monitoring carefully
When medication is appropriate, I monitor the response and tolerability, including sleep, appetite, mood, and relevant physical measures. Decisions about dose or medication changes are individualized.
3. Following progress over time
Follow-up considers functioning at school and at home, as well as the teen’s experience. Parents or guardians participate as appropriate. If another explanation fits better, that guides the next steps.
How the practice works
Appointments are by secure video for patients in California. This is a self-pay practice for families seeking ongoing psychiatric care, rather than an isolated assessment or school testing report.
Your teen sees the same psychiatrist for the evaluation and follow-up. Sunnyvale is the administrative business base, not an in-person patient clinic.
Teen evaluation and follow-up fees · About Dr. Lee · Start with screening
Palo Alto ADHD is an independent private practice and is not operated by Stanford Medicine.