Dr. Laura Hall

Many families come to me because they know their child is bright, capable, and full of potential, but something seems to be getting in the way. I specialize in evaluating and treating ADHD, autism, anxiety, and related concerns in children, adolescents, and young adults.

I have a particular passion for working with neurodivergent young people and helping families better understand how their child's brain works. Many of the patients I see are struggling with focus, emotional regulation, social relationships, confidence, or school demands despite having tremendous strengths and abilities. I enjoy helping families make sense of complex or overlapping symptoms and creating treatment plans that support growth, well-being, and long-term success.

In addition to ADHD and autism, I have experience evaluating and treating anxiety disorders, depression, OCD, panic disorder, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and other mood or behavioral concerns. My approach is neurodiversity-affirming, collaborative, and individualized, with treatment decisions guided by each patient's goals, preferences, and unique circumstances.

I view treatment as a collaborative partnership with patients and families. My role is not only to evaluate symptoms and prescribe medication when appropriate, but also to help patients better understand themselves and the factors affecting their daily lives.

I take a neurodiversity-affirming approach that recognizes each person's unique strengths, challenges, and way of experiencing the world. Together, we'll explore concerns such as attention, emotional regulation, anxiety, social relationships, sleep, school or work performance, and overall functioning to develop a treatment plan that feels both effective and realistic.

When medication is part of treatment, I approach it thoughtfully and as one tool among many. I also provide education, practical strategies, and guidance to help patients and families make informed decisions that align with their goals and values. My goal is for patients to feel understood, supported, and empowered as we work toward meaningful improvements in their daily lives.

During our first appointment, my goal is to understand the whole picture—not just a list of symptoms. We'll talk about what has been challenging, what is going well, and how concerns such as attention difficulties, anxiety, emotional regulation, mood changes, social relationships, sleep, eating habits, and school or work demands may be affecting daily life.

I take a thorough approach to evaluation because many mental health and neurodevelopmental conditions can overlap. Sometimes symptoms that appear to be ADHD may be influenced by anxiety, trauma, sleep difficulties, or other factors. Together, we'll explore your history, current concerns, strengths, and goals so we can develop the clearest understanding possible of what is contributing to the challenges you're facing.

At the end of the appointment, you'll have a clearer understanding of my clinical impressions and recommendations. Depending on your needs, this may include diagnostic clarification, medication options, supportive strategies, therapy recommendations, additional assessments, or follow-up care.

My goal is for patients and families to leave feeling heard, understood, and optimistic about the path forward, with a clear understanding of the next steps in their care.