Verbatim response from ChatGPT
Are you asking for options for an adult or a child, and do you prefer a coach (skills & accountability) or a therapist (psychotherapy like CBT)? That will help me tailor recommendations. Meanwhile, here are strong non‑medication options and specific places to find them.
Top evidence‑based approaches (non‑medication)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for ADHD (CBT‑ADHD): best evidence for adults who want symptom management, coping skills, and relapse prevention. Look for therapists trained in “CBT for adult ADHD” (Safren method).
- ADHD coaching / executive‑function coaching: skills‑and-accountability focused — time management, planning, routines, workplace/school strategies. Coaching is practical and action‑oriented rather than psychotherapy.
- Parent training & behavioral interventions: for children, parent/teacher behavior‑management training and classroom accommodations are effective.
- FDA‑cleared digital therapeutic (kids): EndeavorRx (by Akili Interactive) — a prescription video‑game therapy cleared for children 8–12 as a non‑drug option.
Where to find reputable clinicians and coaches
- CHADD (chadd.org): National org with local chapters, evidence‑based resources, and a professional directory for clinicians and parent programs. Why: large, reputable ADHD nonprofit with vetted resources and local support groups.
- ADHD Coaches Organization (ADHD Coaches Organization — ACO) directory: Why: directory of credentialed ADHD coaches and standards specific to ADHD coaching.
- Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA — add.org): Why: adult‑focused nonprofit with webinars, coaching resources, and peer support.
- ADDitude (additudemag.com): Why: practical, evidence‑based articles, webinar lists, and frequent directories of clinicians and coaches.
- Psychology Today / GoodTherapy: Why: filterable therapist directories — search for “CBT for ADHD,” “adult ADHD,” or “executive function coaching” and read clinician descriptions and specialties.
Specific services/platforms (for coaching or therapy access)
- BetterHelp and Talkspace: Why: easy online access to therapists; check therapist profiles for ADHD/CBT experience. (Quality varies; request clinicians experienced in adult ADHD.)
- EndeavorRx (Akili Interactive) — prescription digital therapeutic: Why: FDA‑cleared non‑drug intervention for kids 8–12 that targets attentional control through a game‑based program.
- Coach.me: Why: affordable habit and executive‑function coaching with on‑demand coaches (good for goal tracking and habit formation).
- ADD Coach Academy (ADDCA) — training organization: Why: many experienced ADHD coaches train here; you can look for graduates if you want a coach with that specific training.
How to choose a good coach or therapist
- For therapists: look for CBT experience specifically for adult ADHD (Safren’s CBT model), licensure (LPC, LCSW, LMFT, PhD/PsyD), and willingness to use structured skill teaching and homework.
- For coaches: check credentials (ICF training or ACO membership), years working with ADHD clients, sample plan for executive‑function goals, and client references or testimonials.
- Ask for a free consult, goals and metrics, session frequency, cancellations, and whether they coordinate with schools/employers if needed.
- Consider group skills programs (often cheaper) for organization/time management training.
If you tell me: adult vs child, online vs local, budget/insurance, and whether you want coaching or therapy, I’ll give 3–5 specific providers or clinicians near you (or online) and scripts to use when you contact them.