Care provided by Dr. Ronald Lee, MD, a board-certified adult psychiatrist who is Harvard-trained (psychiatry residency). Private pay / out-of-network. Serving adults 18 and older across Massachusetts by secure video.
Who This Page Is For
If you are an adult in Massachusetts who suspects you may have ADHD and you want a real psychiatrist to look closely, this page is for you. Many of the people we see were never identified as children. ADHD often goes unrecognized in adults, and especially in women, where it can look more like chronic overwhelm than hyperactivity.
You might relate to:
- Trouble starting or finishing tasks, even ones that matter to you
- A mind that races, drifts, or loses the thread mid-sentence
- Chronic lateness, missed deadlines, or a sense of running on fumes
- Years of being called “lazy” or “scattered” when you were trying hard
- Anxiety or low mood that hasn’t fully responded to treatment, where ADHD sometimes coexists with, or is mistaken for, these conditions
To learn more about why this is so commonly overlooked, see our guide on adult ADHD and why it is often missed.
What We Do (and Do Not Do)
Luminous Vitality Behavioral Health provides psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and ongoing ADHD treatment for adults. We do not provide therapy or counseling in-house. When talk therapy would support your care, we coordinate with and refer you to qualified therapists.
A diagnosis cannot be made through a website, a quiz, or an intake form. Any screening references on our site are educational only. Our PHQ-9 and GAD-7 score interpreter can help you reflect before a visit, but it is not diagnostic and is not a substitute for a clinical evaluation.
What the Evaluation Involves
Adult ADHD is diagnosed through a comprehensive clinical interview, not a single questionnaire or a costly multi-hour test battery. During your initial evaluation, Dr. Lee personally reviews:
- Your current symptoms and how they affect daily life
- Your developmental and personal history
- Standardized screening tools where helpful, such as the ASRS
- Other conditions that can mimic or coexist with ADHD, including anxiety and depression
ADHD frequently co-occurs with anxiety and depression, and these can mask or complicate the picture. That is one reason a careful evaluation matters.
Medication Management
If medication is appropriate, treatment selection follows individualized clinical judgment. There is no predetermined outcome, and not everyone is an appropriate candidate for any one medication. Both stimulant and non-stimulant options may be considered:
- Stimulants (amphetamine-based and methylphenidate-based classes)
- Non-stimulants such as atomoxetine, viloxazine, and alpha-2 agonists like guanfacine
To understand the landscape, you can review our ADHD medication options guide and the side-by-side ADHD medication comparison chart.
ADHD medication management is ongoing care, not a one-time script. It involves follow-up visits, monitoring, and adjustment over time. Stimulant medications are controlled substances. Federal and Massachusetts telehealth and controlled-substance rules continue to evolve; whether and how a controlled substance can be prescribed by telehealth, including any requirement for an in-person visit, is determined case by case and discussed during your evaluation. Depending on clinical judgment and applicable rules, this may include arrangements such as a single prescriber and pharmacy and periodic check-ins. For more on the ongoing process, see our overview of ADHD medication management in Massachusetts and our broader online medication management in Massachusetts page.
How Telehealth Works in Massachusetts
Visits happen by secure, HIPAA-compliant video. Dr. Lee is licensed in Massachusetts and works with adults located in the state at the time of the visit. You must be physically located in Massachusetts at the time of each visit. Telepsychiatry suits many adults well, though the psychiatrist determines appropriateness case by case.
Pricing and Private Pay
Luminous Vitality Behavioral Health is a private-pay, out-of-network practice.
- $400 initial evaluation
- $250 follow-up
Many patients with PPO or EPO plans may be reimbursed for a portion of out-of-network care. We provide superbills (itemized receipts) on request that you can submit to your plan. Reimbursement varies by plan and is not guaranteed. Private pay supports longer visits and continuity with the same psychiatrist over time.
About Dr. Ronald Lee, MD
Dr. Lee is a board-certified adult psychiatrist who is Harvard-trained in residency (PGY-2 through PGY-4). He personally conducts every evaluation and manages ongoing care himself, rather than rotating you through a pool of providers. NPI 1841443470.
How to Get Started
- Book a free 15-minute consult to confirm fit.
- Complete your comprehensive initial evaluation by secure video.
- Discuss options collaboratively, which may or may not include medication.
- Continue with ongoing medication management and monitoring as appropriate.
Schedule your consult or call 617-841-3620.
If you are in crisis or thinking about harming yourself, this page is not for emergencies. See our Massachusetts mental health crisis resources, or call or text 988. In a medical emergency, call 911.