Objective testing
The TOVA provides measurable information about attention and inhibitory control.
Adult ADHD Testing in Tempe, Arizona
Schedule a Free 20-Minute ADHD Test in Tempe
Start with a free, in-office TOVA® test that measures attention and inhibitory control. Then meet with a licensed Alevea psychiatric provider for a complete ADHD evaluation and individualized treatment recommendations.
Adults 18+ • In-office testing • Tempe, Arizona
20Minutes
One connected path
Objective testing, complete evaluation, and individualized treatment
- FDA-cleared objective testing
- Approximately 20 minutes
- Most major commercial insurance accepted
- In-person testing with follow-up options
Cost disclosure: The TOVA test is provided at no cost when a follow-up psychiatric evaluation is scheduled with an Alevea provider. The evaluation is billed to insurance and may be subject to eligibility, copays, deductibles, coinsurance, network requirements, and plan benefits.
Actual Alevea Testing Room
Complete Your TOVA Test at Our Tempe Clinic
Your test takes place in a private testing room at Alevea Mental Health in Tempe. The TOVA is completed on a computer and takes approximately 20 minutes.
No studying or special preparation is required. You will receive simple instructions before beginning, and an Alevea team member will be available if you have questions.
What to Expect
From ADHD Testing to Clear Next Steps
The TOVA provides useful attention data, but it is only one part of determining whether ADHD or another condition may explain the concerns being evaluated.
Free TOVA test with scheduled follow-up evaluation. Insurance benefits may apply to the evaluation.
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Choose an available test time
View available appointments online and reserve a free, in-office TOVA test at Alevea’s Tempe clinic.
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Complete the 20-minute TOVA test
The computerized test measures aspects of attention and inhibitory control, including response time, response consistency, and impulsive responding.
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Meet with a licensed psychiatric provider
After testing, complete a psychiatric evaluation with an Alevea provider. Depending on availability and clinical requirements, the appointment may be offered in person or through telemedicine for eligible Arizona patients.
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Review your results and complete history
Your provider will review the TOVA findings alongside your symptoms, medical and psychiatric history, medications, sleep, functioning, and other relevant information.
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Discuss diagnosis and treatment
If a diagnosis is appropriate, your provider will explain the findings and discuss individualized treatment options. Treatment may include medication, behavioral strategies, counseling, lifestyle changes, additional testing, or other recommendations.
Medication is never guaranteed and is prescribed only when clinically appropriate.
Objective Attention Data
What Is a TOVA ADHD Test?
TOVA stands for Test of Variables of Attention. It is an FDA-cleared computerized medical device used by healthcare professionals to aid in the assessment of attention deficits, including ADHD.
Unlike a symptom questionnaire, the TOVA measures performance during a structured attention task. It can provide objective information that helps a qualified clinician understand patterns involving attention and inhibitory control.
Learn more about the Test of Variables of Attention from The TOVA Company- Sustained attention
- Inhibitory control
- Response time
- Response-time consistency
- Missed responses
- Impulsive responses
- Changes in performance throughout the test
Clinical clarification: The TOVA does not diagnose ADHD by itself. A diagnosis requires interpretation by a qualified clinician as part of a complete evaluation.
Adult ADHD Can Look Different Than Expected
Some adults reach college, enter demanding careers, become parents, or take on greater responsibilities before recognizing persistent difficulties with attention or executive functioning.
Adults seeking an ADHD evaluation may report concerns involving:
- Starting tasks but struggling to complete them
- Chronic procrastination
- Losing track of appointments or responsibilities
- Difficulty organizing work, school, or household tasks
- Becoming distracted during conversations
- Forgetting instructions or deadlines
See more ways adult ADHD may appear
- Impulsive decisions or interruptions
- Restlessness or difficulty slowing down
- Frequently misplacing important items
- Feeling overwhelmed by multistep projects
- Inconsistent performance despite significant effort
Experiencing some of these difficulties does not automatically mean someone has ADHD. A complete evaluation helps determine whether ADHD, another condition, or a combination of factors may be contributing.
ADHD Is More Than a Test Score
Difficulty with attention, organization, memory, task completion, or impulsivity can have several possible causes. ADHD is one possibility, but similar concerns can also be associated with other psychiatric, medical, sleep-related, or situational factors.
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Trauma-related symptoms
- Sleep problems
Other concerns a provider may consider
- Medication effects
- Substance use
- Medical conditions
- Learning differences
- High levels of stress
- Other psychiatric conditions
That is why Alevea combines objective TOVA results with a complete psychiatric evaluation. The goal is not simply to produce a score—it is to understand the full clinical picture and recommend appropriate next steps.
More Than a Screening—A Complete Path to Care
Alevea’s process connects objective testing, clinical evaluation, diagnosis, and ongoing treatment within one psychiatric practice.
Licensed psychiatric providers
Your results are reviewed in the context of a complete evaluation by a licensed Alevea provider.
Testing in Tempe
The TOVA is completed in person at Alevea Mental Health’s Tempe clinic.
Insurance-based evaluation
Alevea accepts most major commercial insurance plans for the psychiatric evaluation.
Personalized treatment options
When clinically appropriate, recommendations may include medication management, behavioral strategies, counseling, lifestyle changes, or additional evaluation.
Continued psychiatric care
Patients who begin treatment can continue follow-up care with Alevea rather than receiving a test score without ongoing support.
Is the ADHD Test Really Free?
Yes. Alevea provides the in-office TOVA test at no cost when you schedule a follow-up psychiatric evaluation with an Alevea provider.
The follow-up evaluation is a separate clinical service billed to your insurance. Normal insurance benefits may apply.
- Copay
- Coinsurance
- Deductible
- Eligibility requirements
- Network requirements
- Prior authorization when applicable
Alevea accepts many major commercial insurance plans, including:
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- Humana
- Optum
- Tricare
- UHC Student Resources
- UnitedHealthcare
- UMR
Participation and benefits vary by plan. Acceptance of an insurance company does not guarantee that every product or plan is in network or that a service will be covered.
AHCCCS and Medicaid plans are not currently accepted for this service.
Questions about benefits? Alevea can help verify your insurance before the evaluation.
Read Alevea’s health insurance and healthcare costs guideWhat Happens During the ADHD Evaluation?
During the follow-up consultation, an Alevea psychiatric provider may review:
What your provider may review
- Current attention and executive-functioning concerns
- When the difficulties began
- Childhood and school history
- Work, college, and relationship functioning
- Previous diagnoses and treatment
- Current and previous medications
- Medical and psychiatric history
- Sleep quality
- Anxiety, depression, trauma, or mood symptoms
- Substance-use considerations
- TOVA results
- Additional questionnaires or collateral information when appropriate
The provider will determine whether the available information supports an ADHD diagnosis or whether additional information or testing is needed.
ADHD Treatment Is Individualized
If ADHD is diagnosed, your provider will discuss treatment options based on your symptoms, health history, risks, preferences, and functional goals.
Explore possible treatment options
- Nonstimulant medication
- Stimulant medication when clinically appropriate
- Behavioral strategies
- Organizational and executive-functioning tools
- Sleep and lifestyle recommendations
- Counseling or therapy
- ADHD coaching
- Treatment of co-occurring conditions
- Additional medical or psychological evaluation
Completing the TOVA or psychiatric evaluation does not guarantee an ADHD diagnosis or a medication prescription. Controlled medications are prescribed only after an appropriate clinical assessment and when medically indicated.
Adult ADHD Testing for Tempe and the Phoenix Area
Alevea Mental Health provides in-office TOVA testing for Arizona adults at our Tempe mental health clinic.
Our Tempe clinic is convenient for adults traveling from Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, Ahwatukee, and surrounding East Valley communities.
Alevea Mental Health
2034 East Southern Avenue, Units D, E and F
Tempe, Arizona 85282
Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions About Adult ADHD Testing
Clear answers about the free TOVA test, complete psychiatric evaluation, insurance, diagnosis, and treatment.
Yes. The in-office TOVA test is provided at no cost when you schedule a follow-up psychiatric evaluation with an Alevea provider. The evaluation is billed to insurance and may be subject to your plan’s copay, deductible, coinsurance, eligibility, network requirements, and other benefits.
No single test can diagnose ADHD by itself. TOVA provides objective information about attention and inhibitory control. An Alevea provider interprets the results together with your history, symptoms, functioning, and other clinical information.
The accurate term is FDA-cleared. TOVA is an FDA-cleared medical device used to aid healthcare professionals in assessing attention deficits, including ADHD.
The TOVA test takes approximately 20 minutes. Allow additional time for check-in and instructions.
The TOVA is completed in person at Alevea Mental Health, located at 2034 East Southern Avenue in Tempe, Arizona.
The TOVA must be completed in person. Depending on clinical requirements, provider availability, and patient eligibility, the follow-up psychiatric evaluation may be completed in person or through telemedicine within Arizona.
Alevea will help arrange a consultation with a licensed psychiatric provider. The provider will review the TOVA results, gather a complete history, assess possible explanations for the concerns being evaluated, discuss diagnosis, and recommend treatment when appropriate.
Alevea accepts most major commercial insurance plans. Coverage varies by policy, and copays, deductibles, coinsurance, eligibility, and network rules may apply. Acceptance of an insurer does not guarantee coverage or payment.
Yes. Several psychiatric, medical, sleep-related, and situational factors can cause concerns that resemble ADHD. A complete evaluation helps the provider consider other explanations and identify possible co-occurring conditions.
Medication may be discussed when clinically appropriate, but an appointment does not guarantee an ADHD diagnosis or prescription. Treatment decisions are based on the complete evaluation, medical considerations, risks, benefits, and professional judgment.
No studying is required. Follow any instructions Alevea provides regarding sleep, caffeine, medications, glasses, or hearing assistance. Do not change prescribed medication unless instructed by a qualified healthcare professional.
Yes. Alevea evaluates Arizona adults age 18 and older, including people seeking an initial ADHD evaluation and those requesting reevaluation of a previous diagnosis.
Yes. Adults attending ASU or another Arizona college may schedule the in-office TOVA test at Alevea’s Tempe clinic. Alevea accepts several commercial and student insurance plans, subject to individual eligibility and benefits.
No. Alevea provides a psychiatric evaluation supported by objective TOVA testing. This is not necessarily equivalent to comprehensive psychological or neuropsychological testing that may be required for certain academic, disability, legal, or standardized-testing accommodations.
Stop Wondering. Start Getting Clear Answers.
If attention, procrastination, impulsivity, forgetfulness, or disorganization are interfering with work, school, relationships, or daily responsibilities, objective testing and a complete psychiatric evaluation can help clarify the next step.
Begin with a free, 20-minute TOVA test at Alevea Mental Health in Tempe. Then meet with a licensed psychiatric provider to review the results, complete your evaluation, and discuss treatment when appropriate.
Adults 18+ • In-office testing in Tempe • Follow-up evaluation billed to insurance
The TOVA test is free when a follow-up psychiatric evaluation is scheduled with Alevea. Testing does not guarantee an ADHD diagnosis, treatment recommendation, medication prescription, or insurance coverage.
Clinical review and references
Medically reviewed by Christopher “Topher” Bradshaw, PA-C
Medical Director, Alevea Mental Health
Alevea reviews clinical content for accuracy and patient clarity. Published July 23, 2026; last reviewed July 27, 2026.