Personalized ADHD Diagnosis and Treatment with Nationally-Recognized Psychiatrist Dr. Aaron Winkler
Dr. Aaron Winkler is a board-certified psychiatrist providing comprehensive ADHD evaluation and treatment for adults in Fremont and the surrounding Tri-City area. He works with engineers, parents, professionals, and graduate students who are ready to stop guessing and start understanding why daily tasks feel harder than they should. His approach is thoughtful and designed for adults juggling complex lives, not a quick diagnosis or one-size-fits-all plan.
Maybe you’re managing remote teams from your home in Mission San Jose or commuting to the Tesla campus from Warm Springs and juggling family activities on the weekends. No matter what challenges you are experiencing, Dr. Winkler can help high-functioning adults get clear answers and move forward with the kind of practical support that respects you as an individual.
Fremont Areas Served: ADHD Evaluation & Treatment
Dr. Winkler provides adult ADHD diagnosis and treatment for patients throughout the Fremont area, including:
| Mission San Jose | Warm Springs |
| Irvington | Centerville |
| Niles | Ardenwood |
ADHD Treatment for High-Functioning Adults in Fremont
Dr. Winkler works with adults across Fremont who are ready for ADHD treatment targeted to their specific needs. Whether you’re in a demanding tech job in Ardenwood or finishing a degree at Ohlone College, his evaluation and treatment process is designed to meet you where you are.
If you’ve been silently wondering why focus, follow-through, or motivation feel harder than they should, you’re not alone. Dr. Winkler provides a thoughtful, personalized path forward for people who have struggled with unfinished tasks and emotional burnout from handling it all.
| Professionals Struggling to Keep Up | You work in tech or data, and though you’re sharp and driven, staying on top of everything feels impossible no matter how many hours you put in. Your ADHD is hiding behind intense effort and high standards. |
| Creatives and Entrepreneurs Who Can’t Stay Focused | You might run a small business out of Niles or freelance from home. While you’re full of ideas, you can’t seem to finish what you start. Projects stall, and you end up blaming yourself for a cycle you can’t quite break. |
| Remote Workers Struggling with Structure | You work from home and without the structure of an office, everything feels harder to manage. Time disappears and priorities blur, so by the end of the day, you’re not sure what you actually got done. |
| High-Achieving Students | You’re in a demanding program at Ohlone or San Jose State. You get the big ideas, but turning them into finished work is slow and the stress drains your energy. You’re tired of wondering if you’re just lazy or “not trying hard enough.” |
Why Choose Dr. Winkler as Your ADHD Psychiatrist in Fremont
Dr. Aaron Winkler is a board-certified psychiatrist who works with adults across Fremont who are successful and capable, but still struggle silently with focus and emotional fatigue. What makes Dr. Winkler different is his ability to connect the dots with expertise and empathy. He doesn’t rush the process or treat ADHD as a one-size-fits-all diagnosis.
If you’ve been dismissed or misdiagnosed, this is your chance to get the kind of personalized care that meets you where you are and helps you move forward with confidence.
| Category | Dr. Winkler’s Clinic | Other ADHD Providers in Fremont |
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| Experience & Training | Dr. Winkler is a board-certified psychiatrist with specialized training in adult ADHD and years of experience treating high-functioning adults in professional, academic, and caregiving roles. | Many practices offer general mental health care or focus primarily on children. |
| Focus on High-Functioning Adults | Dr. Winkler works almost exclusively with adults who need care that matches their reality, which often includes juggling demanding careers, parenting, or difficult life transitions. | Other providers may take a broader, more generic approach, without much specialized knowledge of how ADHD affects high-performing adults. |
| Diagnosis Process | Evaluations are thoughtful, multi-session conversations. Patients are guided through a clear diagnostic process with time to ask questions and reflect. | Many clinics rely on brief intake forms that don’t tell the whole story, or overuse complicated neurological testing that simply isn’t necessary for most patients. |
| Medication + Therapy Integration | Dr. Winkler offers both medication management and therapy in one place, so you always have a coordinated, personalized treatment plan. | You might have to juggle having one provider for medication management and another for therapy, leaving room for important insights to fall through the gaps. |
| Emotional Growth Approach | Therapy explores deeper emotional patterns like shame and burnout, helping patients build lasting change rather than just surface-level symptom management. | Many practices focus only on short-term symptom relief or behavioral tools, without addressing the emotional toll ADHD can take. |
Specialized ADHD Evaluation & Treatment Services in Fremont
Living in a city like Fremont means balancing a lot: demanding careers, family expectations, community roles, and often, very high standards. You might be performing well on paper, but inside, the effort feels exhausting and unsustainable. Dr. Winkler offers thoughtful, in-depth ADHD evaluation and treatment for adults who are ready for more than quick fixes. You deserve care that reflects how ADHD shows up in real life.
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| Intensive Psychotherapy |
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Is Private ADHD Evaluation Right for You?
You might benefit from a private evaluation ifL
- You know you’re smart and capable, but your focus slips more than you’d like to admit.
- You manage to keep things together on the surface, but behind the scenes, tasks get dropped and projects stay unfinished.
- You're often stretched thin, mentally and emotionally, trying to meet the demands of both work and personal life.
- You’ve started to suspect ADHD might be part of the picture, but you’ve never gone through a full evaluation.
- You’ve tried to fix it with organizational strategies or productivity apps, but nothing seems to hold up over time.
- You’re ready for real answers and real solutions—not waitlists, rushed visits, or confusing insurance hurdles.
- You want personalized care that takes you seriously and respects your experience.
Your First Visit: What to Expect
If you’ve never had a formal ADHD evaluation, it’s normal to feel unsure. Many adults walk in wondering if their struggles will be taken seriously, or worry that they’ll be rushed or dismissed. That’s not how things work here. Your first visit is designed to be calm and centered around you.
| Discussion | This isn’t a quick intake. It’s a chance to talk openly about what’s been challenging, whether that’s keeping up at work, managing emotions, or just staying organized day to day. |
| Priorities & Goals | You’ll get time to share what you hope to gain from treatment, like more consistent focus or less mental fatigue. |
| Evaluation Process | Dr. Winkler will walk you through how the diagnostic process unfolds and what to expect every step of the way. |
| Treatment Options | If treatment is appropriate, you’ll learn about which options are available and what might work best for your situation. |
| Questions | There’s no rush. You’ll be able to ask about anything on your mind, whether it’s diagnosis, medication, therapy, or how this fits into your daily life. |
| Clear Plan | You’ll leave with next steps laid out in plain language and a clear path forward. |
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. He delivers award-winning clinical care with the latest research and a thorough 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 and emotional freedom. Every step of treatment reflects his belief that meaningful change happens when care respects both your struggles and your strengths.
Serving Fremont and the Greater Tri-City Area
Dr. Aaron Winkler provides ADHD psychiatric care to adults across Fremont, including Mission San Jose, Warm Springs, Irvington, Centerville, Niles, and Ardenwood. He also works with clients in surrounding communities such as Newark, Union City, Milpitas, and North San Jose, from professionals in the tech and engineering fields to graduate students at Ohlone College, as well as parents balancing full schedules and high expectations.
Telehealth appointments are available to adults throughout the East Bay and anywhere in California.
ADHD Services in Fremont
- Private ADHD evaluations for professionals and adult students
- Personalized treatment plans with medication, therapy, or both
- No insurance restrictions, no long waitlists
- Local in-person appointments 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 San Jose.
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. We’re happy to walk you through the process during your first visit.
Yes. Once your treatment is stable, we can coordinate a transition so your primary care doctor can continue your ADHD medication management if you prefer.
Currently, Dr. Winkler only sees patients who reside in California.