Meet James “Bear” Clark, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC
Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, ADHD Specialist, and Fellow ADHDer
James “Bear” Clark is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner (Doctor of Nursing Practice, University of Wyoming) and ADHD specialist serving children, adolescents, and adults across Washington and Idaho. As a provider who personally has ADHD and dyslexia, Bear built Resilient ADHD Clinic around a simple belief: Where seeing the world differently is a strength.
What to Expect at Resilient ADHD Clinic:
- Comprehensive 90-Minute Diagnostic Evaluations: Utilizing the gold-standard DIVA-5 (for adults) and Young DIVA-5 (for children and adolescents) structured diagnostic interviews, multi-informant collateral review, and a 7-point differential screening battery. Available by telehealth or in person in Mountlake Terrace.
- Thoughtful, Collaborative Medication Management: 30- to 45-minute follow-up visits tailored to your goals, metabolism, and daily life.
(Note: Resilient ADHD LLC dba Resilient ADHD Clinic is an independent medical practice and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the Winston Center or Virginia Mason.)
Why “Bear”?
Clients often wonder where the name Bear comes from, so here is the story so you don’t have to wonder during your visit. When I was a baby, I used to crawl around growling like a little bear cub and would “hibernate” under the furniture, only crawling out when I got hungry. My parents started calling me Bear, and it stuck for life. In fact, family and lifelong friends often forget my legal first name is James.
More than a decade ago, my parents even suggested I legally change my first name to Bear (they felt fine about it since they gave me both names). In true ADHD fashion, just looking at the mountain of government paperwork required made me say “hell no.” Plus, James is a family name, and I appreciate the history that comes with it. If you knew me formally as James at my prior practice, please call me Bear now that you are at Resilient ADHD.
Continuity of Care with James “Bear” Clark, DNP
Same Provider. Uninterrupted Care. Credentialed With Premera Blue Cross & Regence BlueShield.
If you or your child were cared for by James “Bear” Clark, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, during his tenure at the Winston Center (serving Spokane, Bellevue, and Idaho), you do not have to start over. (And if you knew me formally as James at my prior practice, I go by my preferred name, Bear, at Resilient ADHD.)
You have already built a clinical foundation together, and transitioning your care to Resilient ADHD Clinic is straightforward:
- Former Patients of Bear Clark (30-Minute Continuity Follow-Up): Re-establish your chart, review your current treatment plan, and maintain uninterrupted medication management via telehealth (statewide across WA & ID) or in person in Mountlake Terrace, with no repeat diagnostic evaluation required.
- Diagnosed Elsewhere & Need Medication Management? (60-Minute Transfer Intake): If you recently completed an ADHD diagnostic evaluation at an outside clinic and need a dedicated medical provider to take over ongoing prescribing and care management, we review your existing diagnostic report so you never pay to re-test.
- Insurance & Possible Lower Copays: Bear is officially credentialed with Premera Blue Cross and Regence BlueShield (and its subsidiaries), with direct in-network billing launching as soon as final contract activation is complete. We do not charge mandatory monthly cash retainer fees to insured patients. Once active, because Dr. Clark is board-certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC), some insurance plans may process visits at a lower Primary Care (PCP) copay tier rather than a higher Specialist copay (copay tiers vary by plan; lower copays are not guaranteed). Transparent self-pay rates are also available.
A Provider Who Gets It, Because He’s Lived It
School wasn’t easy for me. My parents started searching for answers when I was 5 years old, yet I wasn’t properly diagnosed with ADHD and dyslexia until age 14. Along the way, I was tested and assessed multiple times where my ADHD and dyslexia were completely overlooked. Being treated like “the slow kid” or “the problem” for nearly a decade hurts a kid’s self-esteem deeply. That lived experience is why I care so much about making sure every child, teen, and adult who walks through my door feels understood from day one.
Today, I genuinely see my ADHD and dyslexia as a gift that comes with challenges. I tend to think in pictures and movies rather than words, and my dyslexia allows me to see problems spatially. Having both ADHD and dyslexia gives me the ability to see the world two different ways. My goal is to welcome you into a space where you never have to apologize for how your brain is wired, and help you build a life that lets your strengths shine.
Clinical Experience Rooted in Whole-Person Care
Prior to founding Resilient ADHD Clinic in 2026, Bear practiced at the Winston Center (serving patients and families across Spokane, Bellevue, and Idaho) and at Virginia Mason. He earned his Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) and is board-certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC), licensed in both Washington and Idaho.
Because of his background in family medicine and specialized ADHD care, Bear looks at the whole person: how sleep, nutrition, stress, hormones, and neurochemistry all work together. Our current understanding of ADHD is that it is rooted in how your brain regulates dopamine and norepinephrine, with emerging studies also highlighting the role of serotonin. When we build a treatment plan together, we look at how all of these systems interact so you can feel steady, clear, and fully yourself.
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 during clinical visits, plus warm referrals to trusted ADHD coaches for patients seeking dedicated ongoing coaching.
- Experience serving underdiagnosed populations, including women, girls, late-diagnosed adults, and minority populations
- Formerly practicing at the Winston Center, continuing to serve patients in person (Mountlake Terrace) and via telehealth across Spokane, Bellevue, Seattle, and all of Washington and Idaho.
Bear's Approach: Your Brain Is an Asset. Let's Build Around It.
- 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
- Telehealth access statewide plus in-person visits in Mountlake Terrace, so quality care is never limited by geography