ADHD care for women who are
successful on the outside…
but overwhelmed behind the scenes.
You've been told you're fine. You've pushed through. You've built a life that looks like success.
But internally? It's exhausting. And it doesn't have to be.
Telepsychiatry for women in Oregon · Coaching available worldwide
Vanderbilt-Trained
PMHNP-BC Certified
90-Min Evaluations
Coaching Worldwide
If this is you…
You are not alone. And this is not a character flaw.
You're smart, capable, and driven — but struggle with consistency
You feel constantly overwhelmed by everything on your plate
You procrastinate even on things that matter to you
You feel like you're underperforming compared to your potential
You've learned to push through — but it's exhausting
You look together on the outside while barely holding it together inside
"You're not lazy. You're not disorganized.
You've been compensating for years — and you're running out of steam."
There's a real explanation. And there's real help.
You are not broken.
You are not lazy.
ADHD in women is often missed — especially in high-achievers. What looks like success on the outside can feel like total chaos internally. You've spent years wondering why life feels harder than it should. The answer isn't a character flaw — it's neuroscience.
You worked twice as hard to appear organized
While others seemed to manage life effortlessly, you developed elaborate systems just to keep up. The mental effort it takes to appear 'together' is invisible to everyone but you — and it is exhausting. That effort is real, and it matters.
You succeeded academically — but it cost you everything
Good grades masked the internal chaos. You pulled all-nighters, relied on last-minute adrenaline, and felt constant anxiety about forgetting something important. ADHD in women is often missed precisely because you are so capable.
Your coping strategies kept things together — at a steep price
You've built workarounds that help you function, but they require constant vigilance and drain your energy. The shame of needing these strategies while others seem fine has been quietly weighing on you for years. You deserve better.
The mental noise is real — not dramatic
Your mind never stops. The racing thoughts, emotional overwhelm, and difficulty regulating your nervous system aren't character flaws — they are ADHD. And they can be managed with the right support.
ADHD in women hides in plain sight
North Star was built specifically to find what others have missed — and to finally give you the answers you deserve.
ADHD is not a children's disorder. It does not look the same in women. And it is far more common than most people realize.
Research focused on hyperactive boys
Historically, ADHD research centered on hyperactive boys. The inattentive, internal presentation common in women was completely overlooked — leading to decades of missed diagnoses and misunderstood struggles for an entire generation.
Intelligence masks the symptoms
High-achieving women often compensate so effectively that no one — including them — recognizes what is happening. You may have succeeded academically while struggling enormously with organization, time, and emotional regulation on the inside.
Misdiagnosed as anxiety or depression
Many women are treated for anxiety or depression for years without addressing the underlying ADHD. Both conditions frequently coexist — but treating the surface without treating the ADHD rarely brings lasting relief.
This is not a 10-minute med check.
This is care that goes deeper.
Most ADHD practices rush through appointments, prescribe, and move on. North Star was built to be fundamentally different — because women with ADHD deserve more than the bare minimum.
No rushed appointments
90-minute evaluations and thoughtful follow-ups designed to actually understand what you are experiencing — not just check boxes.
Expertise in women with ADHD
Deep, specialized understanding of how ADHD actually presents in high-achieving women — not textbook symptoms written for hyperactive boys.
Optimization, not just management
The goal isn't just symptom control. It's helping you thrive — with medication, systems, and lifestyle strategies working together.
Integrative approach
Medication is one tool. Coaching, executive function strategies, and nervous system support are equally important parts of a complete treatment plan.
Truly personalized care
Your brain is unique. Your treatment plan should be too. Everything here is tailored to your life, your goals, and how your ADHD actually shows up.
Focused on the whole picture
ADHD often travels with anxiety, burnout, and emotional dysregulation. We address everything — not just the diagnosis on paper.
This is where your
life actually changes.
"Medication supports your brain. Coaching supports your life."
Understanding your ADHD is the first step. But knowing about it and actually living differently — that gap is where most women get stuck.
Coaching bridges the space between knowing and doing. It's where you build the systems, habits, and structures that finally let your life catch up with your potential.
Build executive function systems that actually stick
Stop the cycle of burnout, reset, repeat
Create routines that work with your brain — not against it
Available worldwide — not just Oregon
Open to women everywhere · No Oregon requirement
Before
Knowing I should start the project
After
Actually starting — and finishing it
Before
Constant overwhelm and mental clutter
After
Clear priorities and calm structure
Before
Relying on last-minute panic to function
After
Consistent momentum without the crash
Before
Feeling behind in your own life
After
Living at a pace that actually fits you
Your path forward starts here.
Most women find real answers within their first appointment. Here's how the journey unfolds.
ADHD Clarity Evaluation
A comprehensive 90-minute evaluation to finally understand your brain, receive a real diagnosis, and build a personalized treatment plan.
Begin Your Evaluation →Ongoing Care & Support
Regular follow-up visits to optimize your treatment, adjust medication, and ensure your care keeps pace with your evolving life.
Learn About Membership →Life Transformation
ADHD coaching builds the real-world systems medication alone can't create. Available worldwide — not just Oregon.
Explore Coaching →This is not a quick
15-minute appointment.
The ADHD Clarity Evaluation is a comprehensive, 90-minute experience designed to give you real answers and a clear path forward — not a checklist and a prescription.
You've spent years wondering what's wrong. This evaluation is where you finally find out.
Depth
A thorough exploration of your history, patterns, and daily challenges
Personalization
Every recommendation tailored to your life, not a generic protocol
Clarity
Leave knowing exactly what is happening and why
A real path forward
A specific treatment plan designed to help you move forward with confidence
$575
90-minute comprehensive evaluation
Full psychiatric ADHD evaluation
Assessment of co-occurring conditions
Medication consultation if appropriate
Executive function strategies
Personalized treatment plan
Oregon telepsychiatry
Superbills provided for insurance reimbursement
Comprehensive support
designed for women with ADHD
ADHD Clarity Evaluation
90 minutes · Oregon only
A deep, comprehensive evaluation — not a quick checklist. Real answers and a personalized treatment plan.
$575
- Full ADHD & psychiatric assessment
- Personalized treatment plan
- Medication recommendations
Follow-Up Visits
30 minutes · Oregon only
Thoughtful medication optimization and ongoing ADHD care adjusted to your real life and goals.
$225
- Medication adjustments
- Symptom monitoring
- Ongoing support
North Star Membership
Monthly · Oregon only
Concierge ADHD support with priority scheduling, messaging access, and faster medication coordination.
$95/mo
- Priority scheduling
- Direct messaging access
- ADHD tools & resources
ADHD Coaching
3-month program · Worldwide
This is where your life actually changes. Build systems, structure, and momentum. Open to women everywhere.
- Available worldwide
- Executive function systems
- Real-world implementation
Board Certified
PMHNP-BC
Lauren Brown,
PMHNP-BC
Vanderbilt-Trained · Board Certified · ADHD Specialist
Lauren is a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner trained at Vanderbilt University. She specializes in ADHD in women — particularly the high-achievers who were told for years that they were "fine," only to discover that what they'd been experiencing had a name all along.
She founded North Star because she kept seeing the same story: brilliant women misdiagnosed with anxiety or depression, rushed through 15-minute visits, and left without real answers. They deserved something better.
Lauren combines clinical expertise with genuine understanding of what it is like to navigate an ADHD brain as a high-achieving woman. She is both a highly trained clinician and a guide who truly gets it.
What women say after working
with North Star
Names changed for privacy. These are real experiences from real women.
"I finally feel like I understand myself."
I spent 35 years wondering what was wrong with me. Brilliant on paper, constantly drowning in real life. The evaluation with Lauren was the first time everything actually made sense. I left with clarity I didn't know was possible.
Amanda
Attorney, Oregon
"I stopped blaming myself."
I always thought I was too high-functioning. Lauren took my history seriously and found what others had missed. The relief of finally having an answer is indescribable.
Rachel
Graduate Student, Oregon
"Coaching was the piece I was missing."
Medication helped my brain. But coaching helped my life. I had the diagnosis for two years before working with Lauren — and it wasn't until coaching that things actually started to shift.
Sarah
Small Business Owner, Texas
"Everything finally makes sense."
I was told I had anxiety for years. Lauren was the first provider who actually looked deeper. She found what others had missed — and for the first time in my adult life, I feel like I'm not constantly fighting myself.
Kayla
Registered Nurse, Oregon
"I stopped compensating."
For years I was 'fine' on paper but constantly failing in real life. The evaluation helped me understand that I wasn't failing — I was just working with a brain that needed different tools. Now I use those tools, and I'm thriving.
Melissa
Marketing Director, California
Ongoing support between
appointments
$95 / month
Priority Scheduling
First access to appointment slots and faster follow-up booking.
Direct Messaging
Secure messaging access to Lauren for questions between appointments.
Faster Refills
Streamlined prescription refill coordination and pharmacy communication.
ADHD Resources
Exclusive access to curated tools, guides, and strategies for managing ADHD.
Cancel anytime · No long-term commitment
Not in Oregon?
ADHD evaluations and medication management are available to women in Oregon.
ADHD coaching is available worldwide.
If you are outside Oregon, coaching is a powerful option that can create real, lasting change in how you live and function with ADHD — no prescription required.
Explore ADHD CoachingCommon questions
Everything you need to know before getting started.
Do I have to be in Oregon?
How long is the evaluation and what does it include?
Is this covered by insurance?
What if I don't actually have ADHD?
How is this different from seeing my regular doctor?
Do I need to be on medication to benefit from coaching?
Have more questions? Get in touch →
You deserve to finally
understand your brain.
You've been compensating, pushing through, and wondering for long enough.
At North Star, we specialize in finding what others have missed — and giving you the clarity, confidence, and care that you deserve.