I once saw a social media post that said getting support when you have untreated attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is like completing an obstacle course that’s been created specifically to be impossible. As a psychologist who has ADHD, I can tell you that it’s true: You have to reach out, sometimes to several providers, wait months for an appointment, remember to go to your appointment, possibly keep track of your records, and if you get connected with the correct support, track your treatment. And it doesn’t end there — there may be more appointments, medications to keep track of, and so much more.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that about 80 percent of people with ADHD have at least one co-occurring neurodevelopmental or mental health diagnosis.
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Plus, ADHD can increase the risk of substance dependence, injuries from accidents, and adverse health outcomes, including increased risk of diabetes and high blood pressure. However, appropriate treatment and support can reduce the risk of these outcomes.
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The good news is that telehealth services can help decrease the wait times for diagnosis and treatment for people with ADHD and make it easier to follow up with treatment, because you can be seen at home.
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ADHDAdvisor.org is a telehealth company that provides assessments for ADHD, as well as medication management, individual therapy, and coaching. As a psychotherapist with ADHD, I’ve tried more than 10 online therapy services. I was curious to see how well ADHD.org was able to deliver virtual care, so I tested it out for one month. Here’s my experience.
ADHDAdvisor.org at a Glance
ADHDAdvisor.org
Pros
- Provides an assessment to diagnose ADHD, unlike competitors
- Short wait times for your diagnostic appointment
- Therapy, coaching, medication management available
- Extensive, free information available on ADHD.org blog
- Medication and therapy for ADHD, post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, and anxiety available
- Subscription or pay-as-you-go options for treatment
Cons
- Diagnostic intake is only 30 minutes; industry standard is 60 minutes
- Doesn’t accept health insurance
- Can’t choose your provider
- Unable to view information about provider you’re matched with
- Prescription stimulants only available in California
How Much Does ADHDAdvisor.org Cost?
Before you start with ADHDAdvisor.org, you must complete the assessment process to determine if you meet the diagnostic criteria for ADHD, which costs $150. You can pay a $20 deposit to book your appointment and pay the remaining $130 after the assessment.
Once you’ve been assessed, you can then sign up for one of three treatment options:
- Talk therapy sessions: $140 per session
- Success coaching sessions: $75 per session
- Medication management treatment plan: $100 per month for one session with a clinician, unlimited messaging, and assistance getting your prescription filled at a local pharmacy
You can purchase therapy or coaching sessions one at a time or set up a subscription for monthly or weekly appointments with a therapist or coach.
ADHDAdvisor.org accepts health savings account and flexible spending account payments, but it does not accept insurance. After I signed up, I received a coupon code for 30 percent off the cost of one session.
ADHDAdvisor.org requires 24-hour notice to cancel or reschedule a session, and late cancellations incur a fee of $50. You can reschedule on the website portal very easily by selecting a new time. If you cancel your appointment less than 24 hours before the appointment time, you will owe the full session fee.
If you choose a subscription, you can change or modify it any time on the portal as well. If you want to end your treatment with ADHD.org, simply stop scheduling appointments.
