Vaden Danielson, PA-C, has practiced medicine for more than 25 years across primary care, general and vascular surgery, bariatric surgery, neurosurgery, and ultimately psychiatry. She earned her undergraduate degree in Biology from Oklahoma Christian University and completed her Physician Assistant training at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center.
Since 2015, she has focused on child, adolescent, and adult psychiatry, with particular interest in ADHD and mood disorders. Vaden is the founder and owner of Vaden LLC, a private psychiatric practice in Edmond, OK. She is known for her practical, highly relational approach to care and for helping patients and families better understand complex psychiatric concerns in real-world ways. Her approach combines medication management with cognitive behavioral strategies, emphasizing individualized treatment and the lowest effective medication dose whenever possible.
Much of her practice is built through referrals from pediatricians, therapists, psychologists specializing in psychological testing, and other healthcare professionals who value her thoughtful and collaborative approach to care.
Outside of medicine, Vaden enjoys music, competitive ballroom dancing, and spending time with her children and family.
When ADHD isn’t Straightforward What to Treat, What to Refer,
and What Not to Miss
Obectives:
- Differentiate straightforward ADHD from more complex presentations by recognizing common comorbidities, alternative diagnoses, and clinical red flags.
- Apply practical strategies for the evaluation and management of ADHD, including the use of validated screening tools, medication management, and behavioral interventions.
- Identify when referral, additional evaluation, or reassessment of the diagnosis is warranted in patients with ADHD symptoms.