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ADHD vs. Anxiety: How to Tell the Difference?
Difficulty focusing, feeling overwhelmed, forgetting tasks, or struggling to stay organized are often assumed to be signs of ADHD. However, anxiety can produce many of the same symptoms. Because the two conditions overlap, it is common for adults and parents to wonder: Is this ADHD, anxiety, or both?

Understanding the differences matters. ADHD and anxiety require different treatment approaches, and misidentifying the cause of attention problems can lead to ineffective care. A careful evaluation helps clarify what is driving the difficulties and what will actually help.

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We are excited to welcome Bennett Higginbotham to the team! Bennett is a native of Madison, MS, and a graduate of Germantown High School. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Business from the University of Mississippi, where he was recognized on both the Chancellor's and Dean's Honor Rolls. He went on to obtain his Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Mississippi State University with honors and was selected as the Fall 2025 Outstanding Graduate Student Award recipient for the Division of Education at Mississippi State University–Meridian. Bennett completed his clinical internship at the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) through its Magnolia Scholars Program, gaining specialized experience in integrated behavioral health and pediatric care while receiving training and certification in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT).

Bennett acts as a Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor (P-LPC) in Mississippi. He is experienced in treating children, adolescents, young adults, and families using evidence-based practices. His clinical focus includes using PCIT to address disruptive behaviors in young children and working with adolescents on the autism spectrum to enhance coping and social skills. He also utilizes an Existential-Humanistic perspective to treat anxiety and depressive symptoms, employing a biopsychosocial approach that supports both physical and mental well-being.

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LeFleur Behavioral Health Offering gold standard psychological services to the people of Mississippi. Please call or visit our website to learn more about our practice.

Many people associate ADHD with childhood, but attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder often continues into adulthood. In fact, many adults do not realize they have ADHD until years of ongoing struggles with focus, organization, or productivity begin to affect work, relationships, or daily life.

Adult ADHD often looks different than it does in children. Rather than obvious hyperactivity, symptoms typically show up as chronic overwhelm, inconsistent performance, or difficulty managing everyday responsibilities. Understanding the signs can help you decide whether a professional evaluation may be helpful.

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If you’re considering a psychological evaluation, you may be wondering what the process involves and what you will gain from it. A comprehensive psychological evaluation is designed to provide clear answers about attention, learning, emotional functioning, or other concerns that are affecting daily life. The goal is not simply to administer tests, but to understand the full picture and provide practical recommendations for moving forward.

to learn more about the psychological evaluation process, or the services we offer, please visit our website or click the link in our bio.

ADHD is more than difficulty paying attention. It affects organization, time management, task initiation, and follow-through — often in ways that impact school, work, and daily functioning.

A comprehensive ADHD evaluation goes beyond a checklist. It includes a clinical interview, standardized cognitive and attention testing, and an integrated diagnostic report with individualized recommendations.

The goal is clarity — understanding strengths, identifying challenges, and developing a plan for effective treatment, academic or workplace support, and long-term success.

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In addition to chronic pain therapy services, our clinical psychologists also offer complete pre-surgical assessments for pain procedures such as spinal cord stimulation implantation.

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LeFleur Behavioral Health: Gold Standard Behavioral Health LeFleur provides individual and group psychotherapy, assessment, and professional consulting services by experienced clinical psychologists and licensed counselors. Clinics are located in Jackson and Madison, MS. Telehealth options are available for MS residents.

How can the power of gratitude affect our lives? Recent research has pointed to gratitude’s myriad positive health effects, including greater emotional and social well-being, better sleep quality, lower depression risks, and favorable markers of cardiovascular health. Now, new data suggests that it may even extend our lives.

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Dr. Clifton S. Mixon received his undergraduate and master’s degrees in psychology from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond, Louisiana, respectively. He received a doctoral degree in clinical psychology with a specialization in child and adolescent psychology from Ohio University in Athens, Ohio. His residency and fellowship, both specializing in pediatric (clinical health) psychology, were completed at the Children's Hospital of Orange County in California.

He is licensed by the Louisiana State Board of Examiners of Psychologists and Mississippi Board of Psychology. In addition to his private practice work, Dr. Mixon works as a pediatric health psychologist in New Orleans.

Dr. Mixon is committed to evidence-based evaluation and treatment. He conducts comprehensive evaluations for ADHD and related concerns in children and adolescents. He is trained in multiple cognitive and behavioral modalities including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Behavioral Parent Training, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).

Dr. Mixon is accepting new patients, and all appointments are provided via telehealth.

LeFleur Behavioral Health Offering gold standard psychological services to the people of Mississippi. Please call or visit our website to learn more about our practice.