1930 Marlton Pike East, Suite O-75, Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
Jersey Behavioral Health 856-856-4499

Conditions we treat

ADHD treatment in Cherry Hill, NJ

When focus, follow-through and everyday routines feel harder than they should, you deserve understanding and a plan built around your life.

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Understanding adhd

More than distraction. More than a matter of effort.

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is a developmental condition involving persistent inattention, hyperactivity, impulsivity or a combination of these. In adulthood, it can affect keeping appointments, finishing tasks, managing responsibilities and navigating relationships. It is not a measure of intelligence or how much someone cares.

A careful assessment looks at your current difficulties and childhood history, including whether symptoms were present before age 12 and affect more than one setting. Sleep problems, anxiety, depression, substance use and other conditions can produce similar difficulties or occur alongside ADHD. A questionnaire alone does not establish a diagnosis.

For adults balancing work in Cherry Hill, a commute along Route 70 or responsibilities at home in Marlton or Haddonfield, useful goals are concrete: remembering the next appointment, beginning a task and building a routine you can return to. Our team can discuss your wider mental health needs and whether structured outpatient care or a specialist referral makes sense.

These facts are educational, not diagnostic. ADHD does not automatically require PHP or IOP. Ask about clinician availability and specialist assessment. Medication is considered only within a comprehensive, individualized treatment plan, never as a standalone service.

ADHD by the numbers

6.0%
Estimated share of U.S. adults reporting a current ADHD diagnosis in a 2023 CDC survey, not a New Jersey estimate. [1]
15.5 million
Estimated U.S. adults with a current ADHD diagnosis in that same survey. This describes population prevalence, not treatment outcomes. [1]
3 presentations
Predominantly inattentive, predominantly hyperactive-impulsive and combined. Presentations may change over time. [2]

Signs that support may help

  • Tasks that stay unfinished

    Starting several things, losing track of the next step or struggling to finish even when the task matters to you.

  • Time and organization difficulties

    Missing deadlines, underestimating how long something takes or frequently misplacing essential items.

  • Attention that is hard to direct

    Difficulty sustaining attention in conversations, paperwork or routine tasks, especially without an immediate reward.

  • Restlessness

    Feeling driven to move, fidgeting or finding it uncomfortable to settle into quiet activities.

  • Acting before pausing

    Interrupting, making quick decisions or struggling to wait, with consequences for work or relationships.

  • Strain across daily life

    Repeated difficulties at home and work that bring frustration, shame or conflict. These experiences warrant assessment, not self-blame.

  • Every plan is personal.

    You'll build coping skills, emotional regulation and relapse prevention strategies.

Your path to care

A personalized plan that treats both the mind and the body.

  1. Start with what is getting in the way

    Describe the tasks, relationships and routines that are most affected, along with your goals for support.

  2. Explore the full history

    A qualified clinician considers childhood symptoms, functioning across settings, sleep, medical history and overlapping mental health concerns. Earlier records or information from someone who knows you may help, with your permission.

  3. Choose the right setting

    ADHD alone does not automatically mean PHP or IOP is needed. Program fit depends on your overall symptoms, safety and daily functioning; specialist assessment or less intensive care may be more appropriate.

  4. Build tools and discuss treatment

    Practice realistic planning, task breakdown and coping skills. When appropriate, discuss medication benefits, risks and monitoring as one part of your comprehensive, individualized treatment plan, never as a standalone service.

  5. Review progress in everyday terms

    Track whether routines, follow-through and relationships are improving. Adjust the plan and coordinate ongoing or specialist care when needed.

Clinical review

  • Prepared for review by Mark Sigmund, MA, LPC, CCDP, Clinical Director
  • Clinical review is pending
  • Informed by the sources listed below
  • Educational information, not a diagnosis

Find the right level of support

Our team can assess whether PHP, IOP or Virtual IOP fits your needs. When specialist or more intensive treatment is needed, ask about referral options. Program fit and availability are confirmed during assessment.

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Conditions we treat

The three presentations of ADHD

  • Predominantly inattentive

    Difficulties with sustained attention, organization, following instructions and completing tasks predominate. Hyperactivity may be less noticeable.

  • Predominantly hyperactive-impulsive

    Restlessness, excessive talking, interrupting and acting without pausing predominate. Adult hyperactivity can feel like internal restlessness.

  • Combined presentation

    Both inattentive and hyperactive-impulsive symptom patterns are present. The most visible symptoms can change as demands and circumstances change.

Treatment approaches to discuss

Your clinician can explain which approaches fit your needs and which may require specialist care.

  • CBT and coping skills

    Discuss strategies for unhelpful thought patterns, frustration and everyday challenges. Therapy can support functioning without promising to eliminate ADHD.

  • Practical organization strategies

    Break larger tasks into smaller actions, use reminders and build routines around realistic expectations rather than willpower alone.

  • Integrated psychiatric care

    Medication may be considered when clinically appropriate, with monitoring. JBH prescribes and manages it only within a comprehensive, individualized treatment plan, never on its own.

  • Co-occurring mental health care

    Address anxiety, depression, sleep concerns or substance use alongside attention difficulties. Specialist referral may be needed for diagnostic clarification or additional care.

Insurance we work with

We work with most major plans, including Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Horizon BCBSNJ, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and Optum. We'll verify your benefits for free, usually the same day.

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  • Magellan
  • Beacon
  • Compsych
  • Health Net
  • Independence Administrators
  • Carefirst

Getting started

  1. 1

    Reach out

    Contact our Admissions Team 24/7 or fill out a brief online form to verify insurance and begin the process.

  2. 2

    Complete a pre-screen

    We'll assess your needs and match you with a personalized treatment plan developed by licensed professionals.

  3. 3

    Start healing

    Schedule your initial intake evaluation and meet your treatment team, often within 24 hours of reaching out.

Frequently asked questions

Can ADHD be diagnosed for the first time in adulthood?

Yes. Some people were not identified in childhood and seek assessment as adults. Diagnosis still considers evidence that symptoms began before age 12, occur in more than one setting and interfere with functioning. New attention difficulties alone do not establish ADHD.

How is ADHD different from anxiety or depression?

All can affect concentration and follow-through. A clinician looks at timing, childhood history, mood, worry, sleep and how symptoms appear across settings. They can also occur together, so assessment should not assume there is only one explanation.

Does ADHD automatically qualify me for PHP or IOP?

No. The recommended level of care depends on your wider mental health needs, safety and functioning. Some people need individual outpatient treatment or an ADHD specialist rather than a structured program. Admissions can discuss fit and referral options.

Can I book a medication-only ADHD appointment?

No. Jersey Behavioral Health prescribes and manages medication only as part of a comprehensive, individualized treatment plan. We do not offer standalone medication appointments or refill-only services. A specific medication or prescription is never guaranteed.

Is a self-test enough to diagnose ADHD?

No. Screening tools may help organize a conversation, but diagnosis requires assessment by a qualified clinician, a developmental history and consideration of other explanations for symptoms.

Can adults from nearby South Jersey towns ask about support?

Yes. Our office is in Cherry Hill, and adults from Marlton, Haddonfield, Voorhees and other nearby communities can contact admissions. Ask about current clinician availability, assessment options and whether in-person care, Virtual IOP or a specialist referral is appropriate.

Sources

  1. [1] CDC. Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Diagnosis, Treatment, and Telehealth Use in Adults, National Center for Health Statistics Rapid Surveys System, United States, October–November 2023. MMWR, 2024. https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/73/wr/mm7340a1.htm
  2. [2] CDC. Symptoms of ADHD and diagnostic presentations. https://www.cdc.gov/adhd/signs-symptoms/index.html
  3. [3] National Institute of Mental Health. Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: What You Need to Know. https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-what-you-need-to-know
  4. [4] National Institute of Mental Health. ADHD in Adults: 4 Things to Know. https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/adhd-what-you-need-to-know

Treatment can be life changing. Reach out today.

We'll verify your benefits for free and schedule a confidential assessment.

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In crisis? Call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or dial 911.

Prepared for clinical review by Mark Sigmund, MA, LPC, CCDP, Clinical Director. Review pending. This page is for information only and is not medical advice.

Jersey Behavioral Health · 1930 Marlton Pike East, Suite O-75, Cherry Hill, NJ 08003

Serving Cherry Hill and South Jersey

Our Cherry Hill office is an easy drive from towns across Camden, Burlington and Gloucester counties, and our virtual IOP is open to adults anywhere in New Jersey. Clients come to us from: