ADHD, Autism & Mental Health Care in Burlington, VT | Bendavid Clinic

Mental Health & Neurodivergence

ADHD, Autism & Mental Health Care in Burlington, VT

Adult ADHD and autism evaluation, anxiety and depression care, and neurodivergent-affirming support — from licensed naturopathic doctors who look at sleep, nutrition, hormones, and nervous system health alongside your symptoms, in Burlington, Vermont.

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What’s Included

Mental Health & Neurodivergence Care We Offer in Vermont

Evaluation, treatment, and ongoing support for adult ADHD, autism, anxiety, depression, and burnout — with the physical drivers of those symptoms tested rather than assumed.

Adult ADHD Evaluation & Support

Trouble with focus, follow-through, time, and emotional regulation doesn’t stop at eighteen. We evaluate adults who suspect ADHD — including those diagnosed late, or never diagnosed at all — rule out the physical causes that mimic it, and coordinate referral for formal diagnostic testing or medication where that’s the right next step.

Autism & Neurodivergence Evaluation

Evaluation and support for adults exploring an autism, AuDHD, or broader neurodivergence question — often after years of being told they were “just anxious.” Affirming, unhurried, and free of the assumption that the goal is to appear more neurotypical. We refer on for formal diagnostic assessment when you want one.

Anxiety, Depression & Burnout Care

Whole-person treatment for anxiety, low mood, and burnout — combining nutritional, botanical, lifestyle, and conventional options based on what your labs and history actually show, not a single default protocol.

Neurodivergent-Affirming Health Coaching

One-on-one health and wellness coaching with a board-certified coach who is neurodivergent herself — built around executive function, energy, and sustainable routines that fit your brain instead of fighting it.

Sleep, Focus & Nervous System Support

Sleep disruption, sensory overload, and a nervous system stuck in overdrive make every other symptom worse. We treat them as clinical problems in their own right, not as things to work around.

Root-Cause Testing for Mood & Focus

Thyroid dysfunction, iron and B12 deficiency, blood sugar swings, and hormone shifts all produce brain fog, low mood, and poor concentration. Testing comes before conclusions — especially for patients also managing complex and chronic conditions.

Our Approach

Our Approach to ADHD, Autism & Mental Health

Naturopathic doctor providing hands-on nervous system care to an adult patient at Bendavid Clinic, Burlington VT

Bendavid Clinic is a naturopathic medical practice in Burlington, Vermont, and we start from the position that neurodivergence is a difference to understand rather than a defect to correct. That shapes the visit: we take your own account of your life seriously, we test the physical drivers — thyroid, iron, B12, blood sugar, hormones, sleep — before attributing everything to mood, and we build a plan you can actually run on a hard week. Many patients seen here also use us for primary care, so labs, referrals, and follow-up stay with one team that already knows the history.

Affirming, Not Corrective

Care is built around how your brain works, with accommodations and strategies that fit it — not around making you present as neurotypical. Our team includes a coach with lived neurodivergent experience.

Physical Causes Ruled Out First

Thyroid disease, anemia, B12 deficiency, sleep apnea, and hormone shifts mimic ADHD, anxiety, and depression. We test for them before treating symptoms as purely psychological.

Vermont Rooted

Deeply connected to our local community, serving adults across the Burlington region.

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Your Path to Mental Wellbeing

Getting started is simple. Here's what to expect from your first visit.

Schedule in-person or via telemedicine through our EHR platform. You'll provide basic personal and medical history during sign-up.

802-881-0424

Connect with a Physician

We match you with one of our experienced physicians and schedule your appointment at a time that works for you.

Diagnosis & Treatment

Your physician diagnoses your condition and prescribes medication or an integrative treatment plan tailored specifically to you.

Follow-Up & Ongoing Care

Check-in appointments keep your progress on track and allow your care plan to evolve as your health improves.

Meet the Team

Your Mental Health & Neurodivergence Team

All Bendavid Clinic providers are naturopathic doctors trained to treat the whole person — book with whoever fits your schedule.

Dr. Jackie Bendavid, ND

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Dr. Christina Covey, ND

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Dr. Adriana Berusch Gerardino, ND

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Riley Goodrich NBC-HWC, M.Ed, RYT-200

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What Our Patients Say

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Dr. Jackie’s greatest strengths as a primary care provider lie in her natural abilities to listen, to empathize without judgement or condescension, and to enthusiastically and collaboratively design an action plan with her patients. While none of these qualities should make Dr. Jackie so unique as a care provider, it’s the unfortunate reality that many of us, especially female-identifying folks, live in. In just two visits, she was able to diagnose and create an accessible, approachable treatment plan for a number of deficiencies that other providers failed to notice. The experience has been not only validating, but healing both literally and figuratively. Burlington is BEYOND lucky to call her one of our own.

— P.T.

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At the first appointment I instantly felt the warmth her office and whole self brings, it’s the most comfortable space and she offers the most inviting presence to be able to open up to and receive the kind of advice that is not only extremely helpful, but shows that she truly cares about her patients. I am so grateful I have found Dr. Jackie. Thank you so much for your inviting presence and everything you have taught me thus far!

— G.T.

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I’ve had chronic health issues for years and Dr. Jackie is everything. Never felt so heard and seen and cared for by a primary care physician as much as I do with her! Thank you for truly caring about what you do and making the world a better place.

— H.P.

Find Us

Our Location

Address 305 St. Paul St., Suite 324
Burlington, VT 05401
Corner of Kilburn St. and St. Paul

Phone / Fax 802-881-0424 · Fax 802-352-8745

Hours Mon – Fri 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Parking Instructions
Parking available in the lots located on Kilburn St. Street parking also available. Handicap parking in 2 spots near the clinic entrance.

Cost & Coverage

What to Expect with Mental Health Care

Coverage varies by plan and by service. Office visits and lab work are often billable to insurance, while evaluation appointments and health coaching may be self-pay. Call our Burlington, Vermont office at 802-881-0424 before your first visit and we’ll help you confirm what your specific plan covers and what an initial evaluation costs. We’re currently accepting new patients and welcome referrals.

We're currently accepting new patients and welcome referrals.

FAQ

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Have something on your mind that isn't covered here? Give us a call — we're always happy to chat.

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How do I get evaluated for ADHD as an adult in Vermont?

Adult ADHD evaluation starts with a structured clinical interview covering your symptom history from childhood forward, how those symptoms affect work and relationships now, and standardized rating scales. Bloodwork is usually part of it too, because thyroid disease, anemia, and sleep disorders produce the same difficulty with focus and energy. Bendavid Clinic in Burlington, Vermont evaluates adults who suspect ADHD and coordinates referral for formal diagnostic testing or medication where that’s indicated.

What is neurodivergent-affirming care?

Neurodivergent-affirming care treats conditions like ADHD and autism as differences in how the brain processes information, not as deficits to be corrected. In practice it means the goal is a life that works for you — better sleep, sustainable routines, useful accommodations — rather than appearing more neurotypical. It also means your own description of your experience is taken as evidence, not discounted.

What’s the difference between ADHD and anxiety?

ADHD and anxiety share symptoms — restlessness, poor concentration, trouble sleeping — but differ in origin. ADHD involves lifelong differences in attention regulation and executive function, present since childhood. Anxiety is driven by worry and threat response and often appears later or in response to circumstances. They frequently occur together, and adults with undiagnosed ADHD are often treated for anxiety alone for years. Distinguishing them is part of a proper evaluation.

Can physical health problems cause symptoms that look like ADHD or depression?

Yes, and this is one of the most common reasons an adult’s mental health treatment stalls. Thyroid dysfunction, iron deficiency, low B12, blood sugar instability, sleep apnea, and hormone shifts all produce brain fog, low mood, irritability, and poor concentration. Our naturopathic doctors in Burlington, Vermont test for these before concluding that symptoms are purely psychological.

Can hormone changes affect mood and focus?

Yes. Perimenopause, postpartum shifts, thyroid disease, and low testosterone all commonly present as anxiety, low mood, irritability, or brain fog — and are frequently mistaken for a primary mental health condition. Many patients with ADHD also report symptoms worsening across the menstrual cycle. When hormones are part of the picture, mental health care here is coordinated with hormone replacement therapy rather than run separately.

Does insurance cover an adult ADHD or autism evaluation?

Coverage varies by plan and by service. Office visits and lab work are often billable to insurance, while evaluation appointments and health coaching may be self-pay. Call our Burlington office at 802-881-0424 before your first visit and we’ll help you confirm what your plan covers and what an initial evaluation costs.

Are you accepting new patients for mental health and neurodivergence care?

Yes. Bendavid Clinic is currently accepting new patients for mental health and neurodivergence care and welcomes referrals from other providers. You can schedule through our online booking or call our Burlington, Vermont office at 802-881-0424 to start with an initial evaluation.

Ready to Be Taken Seriously?

Whether you’re seeking an adult ADHD or autism evaluation, treatment for anxiety or burnout, or support that finally fits how your brain works, it starts with a full evaluation at our Burlington, Vermont clinic.

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802-881-0424 · 305 St. Paul St., Suite 324, Burlington, VT