Dr. Andrew Wichterman

You're Not Lazy or Immature. You Just Might Have ADHD.

Comprehensive ADHD testing, evidence-based treatment options, and practical strategies for adults, kids, and families.

No rushed checklists. No shame. Just answers.

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If This Sounds Familiar...

You're in the Right Place.

You reread the same paragraph five times and still can't tell someone what it said. You used to be able to manage everything. Now the systems that held your life together aren't working anymore, and you don't know why.

You're exhausted from working twice as hard just to look "normal," and you're terrified someone is going to notice.

Or maybe it's your kid. The school is frustrated. Your home feels like a pressure cooker. And you're quietly wondering if this is somehow your fault.

You've searched online. You've read the articles. But you still don't know if what you're dealing with is ADHD, anxiety, burnout, hormones, or something else entirely. You deserve more than a quick quiz and a prescription. You deserve clarity.

Dr. Andrew Wichterman

19 Yrs

Of clinical counseling experience

14 Yrs

Teaching as a counselor educator

15,000+

Counselors trained in his department
And now I can help you too.
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Ken P.

3 Prior Misdiagnoses

Finally got answers.

CLARITY FOUND
What makes my practice different

Thorough, not Trendy

Clarity, not Confusion

Most ADHD evaluations rely on a short checklist and a fifteen-minute conversation. That's not how the brain works, and that's not how I work.

I provide comprehensive ADHD testing that goes deeper: clinical interviews, standardized tools, collateral input from the people who know you best, and careful differential diagnosis to sort ADHD from the conditions that mimic it.

The result isn't just a label. It's a written report with a clear roadmap for what to do next.

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Andrew M.
Adult, diagnosed at 38
Misdiagnosed as:
Anxiety
Years without answers:
12
Who we help

Built for the People Who Are Tired of Guessing

Whether you found this site through a late-night search or a friend's recommendation, you're welcome here.
Adults with ADHD
Parents
Spouses and Families
Available For Free Today

My Best Resources

These two guides give you practical, research-backed strategies you can use today.
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Silence, Focus, and Mental Clarity

A simple daily practice for calming a noisy mind and training your attention in as little as 5 minutes a day. Includes a 4-week progression plan and guided journaling pages. Built for ADHD, anxiety, and anyone whose brain won't stop running.

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The ADHD Balance Protocol

A whole-body approach to improving focus and regulation through balance and coordination exercises that activate the cerebellum. Three levels, 5 to 10 minutes a day, no equipment needed to start. Based on the science behind ADHD 2.0.

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Practical ADHD Strategies That Actually Help.

Research-informed. Plainspoken. Built for real life.

"Trying to Pay Attention" is a free weekly newsletter built for adults with ADHD and parents raising kids who have it. Every email gives you one clear, research-informed takeaway and an action step you can use that day. No fluff. No jargon. Just tools that make daily life more manageable.

You'll get strategies for focus, emotional regulation, executive functioning, routines, follow-through, and more. Many emails include both an "as an adult" and "as a parent" angle so you can apply the same idea to your real life.

What you get when you subscribe:

A free copy of the ADHD Regulation Reset (delivered immediately)
One short, practical email per week
Research-backed strategies you can actually use
Updates when new videos, guides, or resources drop
Written by Dr. Adnrew Wichterman

“I appreciate practical, evidence-based strategies that work in daily life not just theory.”

Dr. David M.

“Great practical tips for people with ADHD. I’m sharing this with my clients and colleagues.”

Alicia K - LPC

“Helpful, evidence-based, and practical ADHD resources I can trust as a clinician and mom.”

Dr. Sara - LPC
ADHD Services

Need Additional Help?

The newsletter is free and always will be. But if you need something more personalized, these are the three main ways I work with people directly.
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Virtual Consulting Sessions

One-on-one virtual sessions to discuss your ADHD questions, treatment options, and next steps. Ideal for anyone who wants personalized guidance but doesn't need (or isn't ready for) a full evaluation. Sessions are scheduled and paid for upfront.

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Comprehensive ADHD Testing

Evaluation for children (ages 6+), teens, and adults. Includes clinical interview, standardized testing (including the TOVA), collateral input, differential diagnosis, and a written report. Available virtually throughout Michigan and in person at two West Michigan locations.

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Speaking Engagements

One-on-one virtual sessions to discuss your ADHD questions, treatment options, and next steps. Ideal for anyone who wants personalized guidance but doesn't need (or isn't ready for) a full evaluation. Sessions are scheduled and paid for upfront.

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Meet Dr. Andrew Wichterman

I'm a licensed counselor, professor, and ADHD specialist who has spent nearly two decades helping people understand how their brains work.

My students call me "Dr. W." I never follow a script. My clients come to me because they want someone thorough, honest, and real. I take a whole-person approach (spirit, mind, and body), and I believe clinical integrity and faith can work together without conflict.

19 Yrs

of clinical counseling experience

PhD

Counselor Education and Supervision

Dr. W on YouTube

You Don't Have to Figure This Out Alone.

Every week, I send one short, practical email to help you or your family navigate ADHD with more clarity and less chaos. It's free, it's research-backed, and it's built for real life.