James Kennedy
APRN, PMHNP-BC, ADHD-CCSP
ADHD Specialist | Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
✓ Accepting New Patients
✓ Specialization: ADHD Assessment, Diagnosis, and Treatment
About James Kennedy
James Kennedy is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with specialized expertise in ADHD assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. With extensive training in neurocognitive testing and ADHD diagnostics, James offers comprehensive care for individuals struggling with attention, focus, and executive functioning challenges.
As a Certified Clinical ADHD Specialist Practitioner (ADHD-CCSP), James has advanced qualifications in identifying and treating Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder across the lifespan. His specialized training allows him to provide thorough neurocognitive assessments that accurately identify ADHD and differentiate it from other conditions with similar symptoms.
James is dedicated to transforming the lives of individuals with ADHD through evidence-based interventions, personalized treatment planning, and ongoing support. He combines his extensive knowledge of ADHD neurobiology with practical strategies to help patients overcome challenges and leverage their unique strengths.
Specialized ADHD Services
Comprehensive ADHD Assessment
Thorough evaluations that include detailed clinical interviews, standardized assessment tools, neurocognitive testing, and functional analysis to provide accurate diagnosis and identify co-existing conditions.
Neurocognitive Testing
Advanced testing protocols that assess executive functioning, attention, processing speed, working memory, and other cognitive domains affected by ADHD, providing objective data to inform diagnosis and treatment.
ADHD Medication Management
Expert prescribing and ongoing management of ADHD medications with careful monitoring for optimal effectiveness, minimal side effects, and improved functioning in daily life.
Executive Function Coaching
Practical strategies and tools to improve organization, time management, planning, prioritization, and other executive function skills impacted by ADHD.
ADHD Assessment Process
Initial Consultation
Comprehensive review of symptoms, history, and concerns to establish assessment needs
Neurocognitive Testing
Objective assessment of attention, executive function, processing speed, and working memory
Diagnostic Evaluation
Integration of test results, clinical interview, and functional assessment to determine diagnosis
Treatment Planning
Collaborative development of personalized ADHD management strategies and interventions
ADHD Expertise
James Kennedy brings specialized knowledge and clinical expertise in addressing the full spectrum of ADHD challenges:
Adult ADHD
- Late diagnosis identification
- Career and workplace accommodations
- Relationship impact management
- Executive functioning support
Adolescent ADHD
- Academic performance strategies
- Social skills development
- Transition planning
- Self-advocacy skills
Complex ADHD
- Co-occurring anxiety and depression
- Executive function disorders
- Learning disabilities
- Treatment-resistant ADHD
Approach to ADHD Care
James takes a comprehensive, brain-based approach to ADHD management that addresses the neurobiological foundations of attention and executive function challenges. His treatment philosophy includes:
Neuroscience-Based
Applying current understanding of ADHD neurobiology to inform effective interventions
Personalized Treatment
Recognizing that ADHD presents differently in each person and requires individualized approaches
Strength-Focused
Identifying and leveraging unique ADHD-related strengths alongside managing challenges
Education & ADHD Credentials
Specialized ADHD Training
- Certified Clinical ADHD Specialist Practitioner (ADHD-CCSP)
- Advanced Certification in Neurocognitive Testing
- Specialized Training in ADHD Assessment and Diagnosis
