Meet Dr Steve Hawley

PsyD HSPP

Patients served: Children (6-12), Teens (13-17), Adults (18+)
States served: Indiana

My approach is dedicated to providing a welcoming, secure, open, and accepting environment where people feel acknowledged, heard, and understood. I adopt a collaborative and strengths-based approach to assessment, considering each person within the context of their individual story, development, and surroundings. I approach concerns with curiosity and compassion, aiming to deliver clear, personalized insights that can guide support at home, school, and within the community and emphasis the critical roll that belonging, justice, and variety play in our world

Clinical Expertise

I have had the privilege of working in a diverse array of clinical settings, including community mental health, correctional, inpatient psychiatric hospitals, residential treatment programs, and university counseling centers. These experiences have provided me with a comprehensive understanding of the variety of factors which influence mental health across the spectrum. I have engaged with individuals and families dealing with acute crises, chronic mental health conditions, trauma, and systemic barriers to care, bringing this broad, real-world perspective to each assessment and therapeutic encounter. Prior roles have been focused on multi-disciplinary treatment delivery emphasizing the whole person. I have been a licensed psychologist for almost six years and have worked in the mental health field for 14 years. During this time I have held leadership positions managing a multi-disciplinary team as well as independent work.

Education & Degrees

I hold a Masters and Doctorate (PsyD) in Clinical Psychology from the University of Hartford in Connecticut. I earned my Bachelors degree from the University of Utah with a major in Psychology and a minor in Political Science.

What made you want to join the ADHD Online team?

I believe that accurate diagnosis is critical for helping a person to understand their strengths and challenges, as well as to guide future treatment.

My doctoral dissertation looked at the ways in which media portrayals of mental health conditions lead to stigmatizing and negative ideas. Helping people to acknowledge their individual challenges while celebrating their uniqueness and strengths helps me to assist my patients in living their best life.

Tele-mental health care plays a vital role in removing barriers that have prevented people from accessing diagnosis, treatment, and understanding about themselves. The more a person can know about themselves, the better their quality of life will be.

Curious about stimulant or non-stimulant approaches?

If you’re navigating ADHD or other mental health challenges, you have options. At Mentavi Health / ADHD Online, we assess what works for you. 
Some may start with non-medicated approaches like coaching or therapy.  In other cases, patients may explore medication treatment paths when warranted by diagnosis. For some diagnosed with ADHD, the treatment clinician may work with the patient to determine if stimulant approaches work best for them. Stimulant approaches are certain medications under medical treatment that are generally Class II controlled substances. Non-stimulant options are another approach that can work for many.  Medication approaches can be used in tandem with coaching or therapy. 
 
The key is starting with our diagnostic evaluation, which is reviewed by a qualified healthcare professional. Getting clarity on what you’re experiencing is the first step toward feeling more in control. From there, you and your treatment team can determine the best path—whether that’s coaching, therapy, medication, or a combination that works for your life. 
 
If you’re not feeling right, let us walk alongside you by starting with the diagnostic evaluation.
There may be a brief delay in service today between 12:30 PM and 1:30 PM ET. Thank you for your patience — we look forward to assisting you shortly.
 
The ADHD Online Team

Join Our ADHD Research Study

Mentavi Health is conducting ADHD research and is accepting a limited number of participants. Participants in our clinical study will get an ADHD Assessment at no cost. 

Who can join?
  • Age 19+
  • Primary language is English
  • Not previously diagnosed with ADHD
  • Not a current patient of ADHD Online or Mentavi Health
  • A resident of any of the 50 US states or DC (not including Puerto Rico or other territories)
 
Why participate?
Your involvement will help improve mental health care for everyone.
 
Looking to take our assessment? That’s available all day, every day, whenever and wherever is best for you!

ADHD Online will be closed on Monday, May 26, 2025, in observance of the Memorial Day holiday.

Live support will be unavailable on Monday, May 26. Send us an email or leave a message, and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible when we return on Tuesday, May 27.

Please note that each clinician sets their holiday hours and may be processing your requests during this time or may also be out.

Live support will be unavailable during regular business hours on Monday, January 20. You can always submit a request or leave a voice message. We’ll get back to you when we return.

Please note: Our clinicians have individual holiday schedules. Check with yours for their availability during the holidays.

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ADHD Online will be closed on Thursday, November 27 and Friday, November 28 in observance of Thanksgiving.

Live support will be unavailable during this time, but you can always submit a request or leave a voice message. We’ll get back to you when we return on Monday, December 1.

Each of our clinicians sets their own holiday hours. Check with your doctor for availability.

Are you looking to take our Assessment? It’s available all day, every day, whenever and wherever is best for you! 

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