Meet Bear Clark, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC
ADHD Provider. ADHD Lived Experience. Celebrating Minds Like Yours.
Bear Clark is a Nurse Practitioner specializing in ADHD care for children, teens, and adults across Washington and Idaho. He doesn’t just know ADHD from a textbook — he lives it. Diagnosed with both ADHD and dyslexia, Bear has experienced firsthand how a differently-wired brain can be a source of creativity, drive, and deep empathy. That lived perspective shapes every appointment he keeps.
Previously at a Previous Clinic? You Found the Right Place.
If James “Bear” Clark was your provider at a prior ADHD clinic, you don’t have to start over. Bear has moved on from his previous clinic and now leads Resilient ADHD Clinic — a new practice built to continue serving the community he’s been part of for years. You’ve already built something with Bear, and that relationship doesn’t end because the clinic changed. Same provider. Same care. New home.
A Provider Who Gets It — Because He Lives It Too
Bear grew up knowing his brain worked differently — and that turned out to be one of his greatest assets. School wasn’t always easy, not because he wasn’t capable, but because traditional environments weren’t designed for minds that think in color and move fast. When he was diagnosed with ADHD and dyslexia, everything clicked. Those diagnoses weren’t a limitation — they were a lens that helped him understand himself, and eventually, others.
He pursued nursing and advanced practice driven by a simple mission: to be the kind of provider he wished he’d had. Someone who leads with curiosity, not judgment. Who sees ADHD for what it truly is — a complex neurological difference that brings real strengths alongside real challenges. Who knows that medication is one powerful tool in a much bigger picture.
Today, Bear brings that clarity and compassion to every patient. Whether you’re a child whose creativity and energy have been labeled “too much,” an adult woman who spent years wondering why everything felt harder than it should, or a teen who’s been quietly carrying more than anyone knew — you’ll find a provider here who truly gets it.
Clinical Credentials & Training
- Nurse Practitioner (NP) — licensed in Washington and Idaho
- Family Nurse Practitioner with a hyperfocus on ADHD assessment, treatment, and medication management
- ADHD assessment and diagnostic evaluation for children, teens, and adults
- Medication management: stimulants and non-stimulants, including norepinephrine-targeted medications
- Evidence-based behavioral strategies and psychoeducation
- Experience serving underdiagnosed populations — including women, girls, late-diagnosed adults, and minority populations
- Formerly at a previous ADHD clinic, continuing to serve the Spokane-area community
Bear's Approach: Your Brain Is an Asset. Let's Build Around It.
ADHD is rooted in how your brain regulates dopamine and norepinephrine — the neurotransmitters that power focus, motivation, and emotional balance. Understanding this is the foundation of Bear’s clinical approach. He addresses both systems in treatment, because a complete picture leads to better outcomes.
But neuroscience is only the starting point. Bear believes great ADHD care should fit your life, your goals, and your strengths:
- Care plans built around what matters to you — not a template
- Real conversations about medication, lifestyle, and what the evidence actually shows
- Deep respect for how ADHD shows up differently in everyone — especially women, girls, and adults who’ve spent years navigating a world not built for them
- Full telehealth access, so quality care is never limited by geography
Ready to Take the First Step?
Getting started is straightforward. Book your intake and Bear will take the time to understand your history, your strengths, and your goals — then build a care plan designed to work with your brain, not against it. Same-week appointments are often available.