Coaching with Spark ADHD
After an initial session to identify current strengths, challenges and areas for focus, client goals are defined and prioritized. We then meet weekly by video call at a specific day/time for 45 minutes to develop customized systems, client tool boxes and weekly action plans. Gentle accountability and guidance are provided between sessions through text/email support. The average amount of time needed for most clients to build effective habits, routines and skills is three to six months with consistent coping and automatic skill use often requiring a year or more. My aim is for clients to graduate from coaching with greater self-awareness, competence and confidence.
ADHD Consultations
ADHD Consultations are for more immediate issues and are scheduled by clients as needed. These 55-minute remote meetings are for answering questions, providing practical guidance, and helping clients map out a plan towards a specific goal for themself or their child. I also support clients with: navigating an ADHD diagnosis, accessing vetted resources, connecting with other providers and specialists, self-advocating for academic or workplace accommodations, and problem solving around a particular behavior or concern.
Rates and Payment
All Spark ADHD Coaching & Consulting services are private pay. Insurance does not cover ADHD coaching and consulting fees. However, some clients have been reimbursed through their HSA/FSAs or professional development benefits. Rates vary depending on services provided and duration. See Services page for pricing. Spark ADHD also offers skills and support groups at a reduced rate.
ADHD Coaching vs. Therapy
Coaching is not psychotherapy and does not substitute for therapy if needed, and does not prevent, cure, or treat any mental illness. Similarly, psychotherapy is not ADHD coaching and does not substitute for coaching if needed. Many clients with ADHD work with both a certified ADHD coach (for practical support managing daily ADHD symptoms and challenges) and a licensed psychotherapist (for emotional processing and treating mental health illnesses).
AI & Recording Policy
All Spark ADHD services are provided remotely through video call or phone. To preserve human dignity, connection and creativity and to protect client and coach privacy, confidentiality, and intellectual property, coach and client(s) are prohibited from: audio and video recording, screen capturing, using AI "notetakers" (e.g. Otter.ai) to record, transcribe, or summarize any and all coaching sessions, consultation sessions, group sessions and workshops.
Cancellation Policy
Except in cases of emergency, if a client fails to give 48 hours' notice to cancel an appointment, client will be responsible for the full fee incurred. If client provides 48-hour notice before cancelling, coach and client will try to reschedule appointment for the same week. If a client cancels frequently, they may forfeit their regular session day/time.
Refund Policy
After signing up for coaching or consultations, any unused sessions will not be refunded, but may be rescheduled for up to 12 months after the initial payment.
After an initial session to identify current strengths, challenges and areas for focus, client goals are defined and prioritized. We then meet weekly by video call at a specific day/time for 45 minutes to develop customized systems, client tool boxes and weekly action plans. Gentle accountability and guidance are provided between sessions through text/email support. The average amount of time needed for most clients to build effective habits, routines and skills is three to six months with consistent coping and automatic skill use often requiring a year or more. My aim is for clients to graduate from coaching with greater self-awareness, competence and confidence.
ADHD Consultations
ADHD Consultations are for more immediate issues and are scheduled by clients as needed. These 55-minute remote meetings are for answering questions, providing practical guidance, and helping clients map out a plan towards a specific goal for themself or their child. I also support clients with: navigating an ADHD diagnosis, accessing vetted resources, connecting with other providers and specialists, self-advocating for academic or workplace accommodations, and problem solving around a particular behavior or concern.
Rates and Payment
All Spark ADHD Coaching & Consulting services are private pay. Insurance does not cover ADHD coaching and consulting fees. However, some clients have been reimbursed through their HSA/FSAs or professional development benefits. Rates vary depending on services provided and duration. See Services page for pricing. Spark ADHD also offers skills and support groups at a reduced rate.
ADHD Coaching vs. Therapy
Coaching is not psychotherapy and does not substitute for therapy if needed, and does not prevent, cure, or treat any mental illness. Similarly, psychotherapy is not ADHD coaching and does not substitute for coaching if needed. Many clients with ADHD work with both a certified ADHD coach (for practical support managing daily ADHD symptoms and challenges) and a licensed psychotherapist (for emotional processing and treating mental health illnesses).
AI & Recording Policy
All Spark ADHD services are provided remotely through video call or phone. To preserve human dignity, connection and creativity and to protect client and coach privacy, confidentiality, and intellectual property, coach and client(s) are prohibited from: audio and video recording, screen capturing, using AI "notetakers" (e.g. Otter.ai) to record, transcribe, or summarize any and all coaching sessions, consultation sessions, group sessions and workshops.
Cancellation Policy
Except in cases of emergency, if a client fails to give 48 hours' notice to cancel an appointment, client will be responsible for the full fee incurred. If client provides 48-hour notice before cancelling, coach and client will try to reschedule appointment for the same week. If a client cancels frequently, they may forfeit their regular session day/time.
Refund Policy
After signing up for coaching or consultations, any unused sessions will not be refunded, but may be rescheduled for up to 12 months after the initial payment.