Coaching Areas
Manage Professional and Personal Needs.
Complete Tasks.
Achieve Goals.
ADHD & Executive Function Coaching – Frequently Asked Questions
What exactly is executive function / ADHD coaching?
Executive function and ADHD coaching is process that focuses on the sustainable development of skills and processes to reduce challenges that are caused by executive function deficits. Coaching is a goal-oriented process that seeks to utilize an individual’s strengths to help them succeed in overcoming their challenges.
I have not been diagnosed with ADHD, can you help me?
Everyone has their own individual strengths and challenges with executive function. Coaching can be helpful irrespective of whether you have been officially diagnosed, suspect you may experience ADHD (or another condition that is associated with executive function deficits), or merely want to engage in a goal directed process of self-improvement.
What does a session look like?
Sessions are typically held weekly, but depending on the needs of the individual can be more or less frequent. The fee for service also includes text message/email support to help stay on track and monitor progress between sessions. The early sessions focus on developing a deep understanding of the challenge and creating mutually agreed upon goals. Subsequent sessions will focus on the development, utilization and maintenance of specifically tailored techniques to achieve goals. Joe meets with clients at his office in Evanston, Illinois or via video chat.
What are the fees?
The fee for a 50 minute session is $175. Half hour sessions are also available for a fee of $90.
How long does a coaching engagement last?
Coaching is generally considered to be a short and medium term effort. While there are situations where indefinite or long-term coaching is advisable, we expect to start seeing sustainable and meaningful change in as little as 8 sessions.
How are your coaching services different than therapy?
Even though ADHD and Executive Function coaching address challenges related to mental disorders, the process is distinct from psychotherapy. Psychotherapy often focuses on questions surrounding “why we are the way we are,” leading to the development of coping skills to manage emotional and relational issues in our lives. The goal in coaching is to focus on developing skills and habitual changes that alter one’s patterns and behaviors.
Both coaching and therapy are valuable processes which can occur concurrently. If you have concerns or questions regarding the differences between therapy and coaching, and which might be a good fit for you, please feel free to reach out!
Do you work with children or teens?
At this point in time, services are not available to minors. Adult ADHD and Executive Function challenges require unique expertise, particularly with regard to rapidly changing business and corporate standards that are often an important backdrop in people’s lives.