Personalized ADHD Diagnosis and Treatment with Nationally-Recognized Psychiatrist Dr. Aaron Winkler
For the best ADHD treatment and diagnosis in Redwood City, you can trust your care to Dr. Aaron Winkler, board-certified psychiatrist and founder of the Stanford Adult ADHD Clinic. Nationally recognized for his expertise in high-functioning adult ADHD, Dr. Winkler works with professionals, creatives, and students who seem to have it together on the outside, but feel overwhelmed and mentally exhausted behind the scenes.
If you’ve spent years masking your struggles and powering your way through with caffeine and late-night catchup sessions, it’s time for something different. Dr. Winkler offers clear, evidence-based answers and a treatment plan built around your specific needs. Whether you’re leading product sprints downtown or juggling remote work with parenting in Woodside Plaza, his personalized approach helps you get back in control and feeling like yourself again.
ADHD Treatment for High-Functioning Adults in Redwood City
Dr. Winkler specializes in working with high-functioning adults whose ADHD symptoms may have gone unnoticed for years, often hiding beneath intelligence, ambition, perfectionism, and the pressure to “hold it all together.” Others might see you as organized or successful, but deep down, you’re plagued with the sense that you’ll never be able to catch up.
In a place like Redwood City, startup culture and academic pressure can make functioning with ADHD even more challenging. If you’re a grad student commuting to Stanford or UCSF, you might find yourself constantly battling procrastination and imposter syndrome. Or maybe you’ve already climbed the ladder in Silicon Valley, but now you’re struggling to keep up as your responsibilities grow and the deadlines pile up.
Whatever your experience has been with ADHD, Dr. Winkler created his approach with you in mind.
| The Stressed-Out Startup Founder | You’re the visionary behind your Redwood City startup: fast-moving and always “on” at work, but inside, you’re exhausted. You can’t focus and it’s starting to cost you. Productivity apps and self-help books have been underwhelming. You need real-world, practical solutions. |
| The Grad Student Who Can’t Keep Up | You’ve always been a top performer, but now your commute to Stanford feels like a countdown to panic. Reading takes forever and deadlines loom, increasing your anxiety by the day. You’re overwhelmed and ready for some real help. |
| The Remote Worker Stuck in a Rut | Working from home in Edgewood Park was supposed to give you freedom, but now you get stuck in task paralysis because you have no structure. Days are beginning to blur together and you’re not sure where to go from here. |
| The Creative Leader Who’s Overcompensating | You run a team and hit your goals each quarter, but you’re hiding your mid-day meltdowns and late-night workload. You’ve always made it work, but old coping skills no longer seem like enough. There has to be a better way. |
| The Parent Whose Child Was Recently Diagnosed | When your child recently got diagnosed with ADHD, it dawned on you that this might be what you’ve been experiencing. Now you’re seeing life through a new lens and realizing you don’t have to manage this alone. |
Why Choose Dr. Winkler as Your ADHD Psychiatrist in Redwood City
Dr. Aaron Winkler focuses his practice on helping adults like you: capable and high-functioning, but crumbling under the pressure to do it all. As a board-certified psychiatrist and the founder of the Stanford Adult ADHD Clinic, Dr. Winkler specializes in helping high-achieving adults finally get answers that make sense. His approach is practical and deeply personal, helping you connect the dots from how your brain works to what you need to truly thrive.
Here is how Dr. Winkler’s care compares to other ADHD providers in the area:
| What Matters to You | Dr. Winkler’s Clinic | Other ADHD Providers in Redwood City |
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| A Specialist Who Understands Adult ADHD | You’ll work with Dr. Winkler, a board-certified psychiatrist whose specialization is diagnosing and treating adults who have ADHD. | Many providers don’t specialize in adult ADHD, and may miss the signs if you’ve been high-functioning for years. |
| An In-Depth, Credible Evaluation | Your diagnosis will be based on in-depth, evidence-based methods that provide a comprehensive picture of your experience. | Most practices rely on quick screeners or outdated tools that leave you with more questions than answers. |
| Treatment That Works in Real Life | With Dr. Winkler, your care will encompass therapy, medication, and personalized strategies that support your actual day-to-day challenges. | Others typically offer medication or therapy, but not both, and use a generalized approach that may not work for your specific needs. |
| A Diagnosis You Can Use with Confidence | You’ll receive clear, well-documented results you can share with HR, schools, or other medical providers, so you’re supported wherever you go. | Diagnoses from generalist providers or telehealth websites may be too vague or informal to help with accommodations or future care. |
| Practical Support that Digs Deep | You’ll get practical tools to manage your current stress, along with long-term strategies that grow with your goals. Dr. Winkler helps you create real change that lasts. | Many providers offer short-term symptom relief, but don’t provide a roadmap for achieving true emotional growth in the long-term. |
Specialized ADHD Diagnosis and Treatment Services in Redwood City
Dr. Winkler offers evidence-based treatment that goes beyond surface-level symptom control because he tailors every part of your care to your personal strengths and long-term goals. Whether you’re balancing client meetings from a coworking space near Sequoia Station or juggling remote work and graduate studies in Palm Park, the mental load of untreated ADHD can feel relentless. With Dr. Winkler’s support, you can start making genuine progress where it counts: your work, your relationships, and your everyday life.
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Your Redwood City ADHD Treatment Provider
Dr. Winkler provides adult ADHD diagnosis and treatment for patients throughout the Redwood City area, including:
| Redwood Shores | Edgewood Park |
| Mount Carmel | Woodside Plaza |
| Emerald Hills | Roosevelt |
| Downtown Redwood City | Redwood Oaks |
Appointments are available in person or via telehealth across Redwood City and San Mateo County.
Is Private ADHD Evaluation Right for You?
You might benefit from a private evaluation ifL
- You've always felt mentally scattered, despite strong intelligence or drive.
- You feel like other people got a textbook for life that you just didn’t get.
- You’re successful on the outside, but struggle with focus, organization, or follow-through.
- You often feel emotionally drained due to constant overwhelm and reactive moods.
- You’ve been told you might have ADHD, but you were never formally assessed.
- You’re tired of overcompensating with extra effort or productivity hacks.
- You’re constantly catching up and always worried that you’ll let your friends, family, or colleagues down.
- You want clarity and answers without months of waiting or generic care.
- You prefer discreet, personalized support over a one-size-fits-all system.
About Dr. Aaron Winkler
Dr. Aaron Winkler is a board-certified psychiatrist and nationally recognized expert in adult ADHD. He founded and directed the Stanford Adult ADHD Clinic and serves on the APSARD National Guidelines Taskforce, helping to shape the future of adult ADHD diagnosis and treatment. His clinical care combines the latest research with a clear understanding of how ADHD impacts high-functioning adults.
At his practice, Dr. Winkler provides thoughtful, individualized care that goes beyond managing symptoms. He is dedicated to helping patients move from merely coping to experiencing real growth, true resilience, and emotional freedom. Every step of treatment reflects his belief that meaningful change happens when care respects both your struggles and your strengths.
Expert ADHD Care Designed for You
- Private ADHD evaluations for adults, professionals, and students
- Personalized treatment plans with medication, therapy, or both
- No insurance restrictions, no long waitlists
- In-person appointments in Sunnyvale and telehealth throughout California
- Discreet, judgment-free care designed for high-functioning adults
- Expert-led by Stanford-affiliated psychiatrist Dr. Aaron Winkler
You deserve real answers and real solutions. Request an appointment today to start your journey with Dr. Winkler in Santa Clara. .
Frequently Asked Questions
Still have questions? Contact our Team via info@aaronwinklermd.com
High-functioning ADHD often shows up in adults who have built strong academic or professional lives but have struggled privately with focus, organization, or emotional overwhelm. Many patients have been working harder than others for years without realizing why.
As an out-of-network provider, this practice does not bill insurance directly, but documentation will be provided so you can submit for potential reimbursement. Staff can walk you through the process during your first visit.
Yes. Once your treatment is stable, you can transition your ADHD medication management to your primary care doctor.
Currently, Dr. Winkler only sees patients who reside in California.