My ADHD coaching services focus on education and providing peer support with difficulties around executive functioning skills like planning, prioritization, memory, organization, time management, etc. We identify really specific goals and focus on identifying the current barriers and actively problem solve to find solutions and build strategies. It can also include the coach providing direct support while you complete a specific task in real time.

Therapy has much broader scope and while it could include goals to around executive functioning, it can also include processing and resolving past hurts and trauma, processing emotions, and can treat any co-occurring concerns that may be present. A therapist is limited to provide services to individuals physically located in the state or country they are licensed in.

Embrace the Muchness LLC does not provide psychotherapy, nor clinical assessment nor diagnostic services. If it is determined therapy would be a better fit for a client, a recommendation to seek those services will be made.

Some individuals choose to participate in psychotherapy, and concurrently work with a separate ADHD coach. Many individuals benefit from both practical daily support in daily functioning and specific emotional/inner work or addressing co-occurring mental health concerns.

No, I’m available for in person appointments 2 days per week in Decorah, Iowa. For individuals who are not local, I offer services via videoconference.

If interested in professional development trainings, I am willing to offer those virtually or to travel for in person trainings, particularly to someplace with a beautiful view.

While I’d love to give a concrete answer, this really depends on the individual and the amount of and types of goals you set. To get the most out of coaching it’s best to plan to meet for at least a couple months, to be able to initiate new strategies and work on maintaining them.

I offer a choice of purchasing a discounted monthly package of sessions, or paying per session to accommodate your individual needs.

An ADHD coach typically has received specific education about ADHD and executive functioning skills and what strategies work best for ADHDers. ADHD brains work differently, so may not respond as well to general coaching strategies.

Life coaches vary significantly in how they practice and their scope. Some help with any areas of concern in your life and some have specific niche areas they focus on.

My ADHD coaching services focus specifically on helping to improve executive functioning skills and completion of daily tasks. Because ADHD is a difference in how we process information and experience the world, within ADHD coaching we may discuss varying parts of your life, but the core focus will be on getting things done, identifying accommodations, and education about the impact of ADHD on that area of your life.

General life coaches may not have any training in understanding or working with ADHD brains.

Unfortunately, Insurance plans generally will not cover ADHD coaching.

ADD or Attention Deficit Disorder is previously used diagnosis category. It was changed to ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder) decades ago. The current diagnosis of ADHD includes 3 presentations: hyperactive presentation, inattentive presentation, and combined presentation. Anyone previously diagnosed with ADD would now fall under the diagnosis of ADHD. Even though this change has occurred nearly 40 years ago, individuals who were diagnosed before that time, and some professionals may still use the previous language.

I use current terminology, but I work with individuals of all ADHD presentations.

It’s important to me that services be accessible. I am able to provide a limited number of sliding fee slots for those who are unable to afford the full fee.

When inquiring, you can ask about current availability for sliding scale. When spaces are available, the process is that I will ask you to share what amount you are able to afford. I operate on a process of trust and mutual respect, I do not require verification of income or expenses, as I believe that circumstances are so individualized that no predefined formula can accurately reflect your circumstances. I do not have any special funds available to make up the difference in a reduced fee, so I respectfully ask that you reflect on your financial situation with our mutual needs in mind. If I am able to provide services at the rate you can afford, then we will agree to that and move forward. I ask that if your financial situation improves that we would re-negotiate the fee rate.

If I do not have any reduced fee spots available or we are not able to find a mutually agreeable fee, then I will refer you to other coaching resources.