Executive function coach for adults

[Anonymous]

I think I may have ADHD and have been trying to find an adhd focused psychologist who accepts insurance and can actually see me within two months to no avail. I think I will switch to looking for an executive function coach who can help me get my life in order. Does anyone have any recommendations?

[Anonymous]

I'm sorry you're going through this. I spent a couple of years trying to find help of this kind, without spending thousands of dollars each month, and finally gave up. Now I'm on medication prescribed by my GP, even though it's not really the right medicine for me and has a ton of side effects, because that's the only thing insurance will pay for. Sorry that probably doesn't help much, your post just triggered my outrage at the system again...

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm sorry you're going through this. I spent a couple of years trying to find help of this kind, without spending thousands of dollars each month, and finally gave up. Now I'm on medication prescribed by my GP, even though it's not really the right medicine for me and has a ton of side effects, because that's the only thing insurance will pay for. Sorry that probably doesn't help much, your post just triggered my outrage at the system again...

It's nearly impossible to find a sane psychologist who accepts insurance and is taking new patients. I keep going in circles.

[Anonymous]

Bumping this thread in case any other can suggest a coach or program (online, dare I hope) for a young adult with Exec Function issues.

[Anonymous]

I would do a search on the International
coaching Federation (ICF) website for a coach who does exactly this - ADHD and teens (or college-aged or young professionals or whatever age.)

Coaching is not technically regulated. Anyone can call themselves a “coach”. But ICF is the main organization for the profession. Rigorous organization with real standards for training, competency etc.

Being a member of ICF and gaining certification according to their standards doesn’t guarantee someone is a great coach or the right coach for a particular client. But it’s one way to screen and an automated way to search for someone with specialized experience (ADHD). Good luck!!

[Anonymous]

Also, Georgetown has a great Leadership Coaching program (certificate, not B.A.) and a huge community of alumni going back 20+ years. I’m sure there are some in the alumni network who focus on adults with ADHD.

Maybe Google the Georgetown program and reach out to them with a request they can share on their alumni listserv?

[Anonymous]

There is a very good executive function coaching nonprofit based in New York, but they have coaches that do virtual sessions so it might work. My DD started using them in college. It is called New Frontiers for Learning. If you contact them, you will get a conversation with an intake person fairly quickly.

[Anonymous]

What are some other DC local versions of this?