Adult ADHD Treatments

Opening up to someone new can be daunting. Before booking a session, a consultation gives you a chance to tell me a bit about what’s bringing you in, get a sense of what it feels like speaking with me, and ask any questions you have about me and my practice.

Finding a therapist that works for you can be a lot like dating, we sometimes have to date around before we find someone we click with. The first time we chat is like that, making sure that we’re a good fit for each other.
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→ I want the clients I’m working with to feel confident that I’m a good match for them.
→ I also want to make sure I feel I have the skills that could be the most helpful for the people I’m working with.

If we click, we can schedule a session together.

Prior to your first session, it’s important for you to complete the documents and intake forms in your client portal. You will receive an email with a link to your client portal after booking your appointment. This will provide me with relevant background information and current concerns so I can make the best use of our time together and identify strategies and a plan to reach your goals.

We’re going to talk. It’s totally understandable if you’re feeling a bit nervous about your first session. The specific layout of the first session may differ depending on your needs. Generally, the first part of the session is reserved for me to ask any follow-up questions about the information you placed in your intake forms. The second part of the session is reserved for you to talk about what brings you to therapy or whatever is on your mind.

In my experience, people are able to get the most out of therapy when they take the time to apply the concepts they’re learning into their daily lives. Therapy is an investment in yourself.

Meeting less often than every other week can end up delaying the emotional relief and behavioral changes you’re looking for.

I ask for regularly scheduled appointments that are weekly or bi-weekly. There are a couple of reasons for this. The first is the overwhelming amount of evidence that shows those who meet for therapy weekly have better outcomes than those who meet at a lesser frequency. The second is having a consistent appointment scheduled will increase the likelihood of attendance as it becomes a part of your regular routine, which is very important for those with ADHD.

Most of my clients start off making weekly appointments.

Due to high demand for services, my current availability varies, but my usual working days are Mondays thru Thursdays.

I am an out-of-network provider for many insurance companies.

If you have a private insurance provider, there is a really good chance that your insurance will provide some compensation for out-of-network providers.

If you want to use your out-of-network benefits, I’d be happy to provide you with a monthly statement (i.e., a superbill), that you can submit to your insurance company to seek reimbursement of fees already paid.

I highly recommend contacting your insurance company to determine your coverage for out-of-network reimbursement.

Many of my clients use their Health Savings Accounts and/or out-of-network reimbursement to pay for therapy.

Therapy is a common HSA expense and may be permitted by your health insurance program. I highly encourage you to consult with your benefits provider prior to beginning sessions to explore this option.

Being an out-of-network therapist means that I do not work directly with insurance companies, so I am not in-network with them. This means that you pay for services on the day that we meet, and I can provide you with a monthly statement (i.e., a superbill) to provide to your insurance company for reimbursement.

It’s possible. Most private insurance plans include out-of-network benefits. Every insurance provider is different, plus every insurance plan, so the only way to know what your specific insurance plan will cover is by calling your insurance provider to ask.

When you call your insurance provider to ask about your out-of-network benefits, I recommend asking:

→ What is my out-of-network deductible for mental health services?
→ What percentage of out-of-network mental health services is covered by my insurance plan?
→ Is online therapy (e.g., telehealth) covered?
→ Are there specific forms that have to be filled out for reimbursement?
→ My provider will send me a monthly superbill, how long do I have to submit that?

When we’re working together, on the 10th of every month, you’ll get a statement (i.e., a superbill) that lists all the technical information your insurance company would need to know for out-of-network benefit reimbursement.

You’ll submit that superbill to your insurance company, and they’ll reimburse you (according to your insurance plan) for the sessions that you’ve already paid for.

Weekly sessions are generally 53 minutes. More frequent sessions, longer sessions, and email check-ins are sometimes warranted, all of which can be discussed.

My standard rate is 53-minute sessions for $235. I only meet with people for online therapy. All clients have a credit card on file, which is billed within 24 hours of each session.

My session fee accounts for my graduate degrees, thousands of hours in training and supervision, and my specialty in working with Adults with ADHD.

Working with me is an investment in you and your future. It’s my goal for you to experience lasting results—I want you to reap the rewards of your investment for the rest of your life.

All the work that I do is online (I don’t even have an office we could meet at). This means you can live anywhere in California, and we can work together.

I work Monday thru Thursday. Because of the high demand for services, we would touch base on my current availability and if that works for your schedule during our initial phone consultation.

I do what I can to respond to emails within 48 hours.

Because of the high demand for services, I am unable to respond to phone calls. I do what I can to respond to emails within 48 hours.

You can email me at: gina@therapyforadulting.com

Current clients may call and leave a voicemail at (818) 564-6911, and I’ll do what I can to address your concerns via email within 48 hours.