What to Ask Before You Hire an ADHD Therapist or Coach
If you have ADHD, finding the right support can feel overwhelming.
You don’t need someone who tells you to “try harder,” use a better planner, or fix yourself. You need support that understands your brain, your nervous system, your lived experience—and the full context of your life.
The difference between the right provider and the wrong one is real. One can help your life feel lighter and more doable. The other can leave you feeling like you’re the problem.
This guide helps you avoid that.
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Who This Is For
This guide is for you if:
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You’re considering therapy or coaching for ADHD and want clarity
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You’ve had past experiences where support felt invalidating or unhelpful
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You want ADHD-informed care—not generic productivity advice
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You value compassion, cultural awareness, and nervous-system-informed support
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You want to feel more confident and grounded in your decision-making
What This Free Guide Will Help You Do
This guide is designed to help you have informed, confident conversations with potential ADHD therapists or coaches, so you can make a grounded choice instead of guessing.
Inside, you’ll find:
- A clear breakdown of therapist vs. coach (and how to know which you actually need)
- Thoughtful, ADHD-specific questions to ask any provider
- Red flags that signal poor fitÂ
- Green flags that indicate competence, compassion, and alignment
- Space to check in with your intuition and compare providers side by side
This isn’t about proving you deserve support.
It’s about choosing support that deserves you.
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Created by Dr. Adwoa Akhu, a licensed psychologist with decades of experience helping people find the right therapeutic fit.
If this guide was helpful, you may appreciate the way I think and write about ADHD more broadly. I share reflections, research, and practical insight about ADHD, executive function, and nervous system support as part of my ongoing work.
You can also find more of my work on my website and on LinkedIn, where I share weekly ADHD insights alongside my writing on inner peace and all things therapy
