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Journey Well
Support for Adults with ADHD
With Devin Dierks, LCSW
"ADHD separates what you know...
Lived Experience Provider
Neurodiversity
Affirming
All Identities Celebrated Here
from what you're able to do."
-Dr. Russell Barkley
Living in a world built for neurotypical brains can create a chaotic reality, but you don’t have to navigate alone!
Welcome to Journey Well Therapy and Task Bandit Coaching. We have programs to support you in learning how to live well with the brain you have.
LCSW | Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Devin Dierks is the owner and sole therapist. A licensed, clinical social worker provides assessment and diagnosis, support, and strategies for prevention of mental and emotional distress. Rather than focusing on inner pathologies, a social worker emphasizes strengths in both the person and their environment.
Neurodiversity Affirming
Devin practices with the belief that ADHD is a valuable expression of human neurodiversity. The ADHD neurotype is a collection of traits that everyone has, but are experienced at a high level of intensity. Poorly named, ADHD is not a disorder, but due to lack of understanding, tools, strategies, and support, it can be disabling.
ADHD-CCSP | Certified Clinical Services Provider
Devin is trained to provide ADHD support utilizing current research. She engages in training with experts such as Hallowell and Barkley, seeking knowledge from many sources and utilizing what can be applied without overly pathologizing ADHD.
sound familiar?
Unsure of how you feel until you REALLY feel it
Persistent
Creative
Need “deadline adrenaline” to get boring, repetitive, or time-consuming tasks started and/or finished
Do well with a schedule and/or routine but hate having one
Poor awareness of how much time is passing, chronically running late
Running into things with your body, your car, your stuff Random bruises
Frequent changes in interests, hobbies, and sometimes even jobs/careers
Already diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Struggle to do care tasks such as laundry, cleaning, dishes, etc.
Inconsistent patterns of eating, sleeping, body movement/exercise
The feeling that you're different somehow
Passionate about justice and fairness
Spend a lot of time in your head daydreaming, or thinking of the past or the future
Many projects going at once
Clutter and piles, though you swear you never lose anything
Sharing similar stories in conversation to show that you understand
Preference for deep conversation over small talk
*These are common experiences that you may or may not identify with. These examples do not constitute an ADHD diagnosis. ADHD is experienced in many ways.
RISKS OF UNSUPPORTED ADHD
Inconsistent performance at school or work
Disconnect in relationships
Substance Use
Increased severity of symptoms of co-occurring disorders such as depression and anxiety
Low self-esteem
Shortened life span due to impulsivity and risk-taking
Poorer health outcomes due to inconsistent self-care
Separation from community and belonging
CLIENT
REVIEWS
"You've introduced me to a version of myself I didn't know existed..."
"A lot of people have a bad first experience with therapy. I'm so glad you were my first therapist!"
"I actually know how to step back and think before I decide what to do now."
"It's a crazy relief to finally hear that I'm not just being lazy."
"I can't believe how much easier it is now."
Devin can provide an assessment to affirm your ADHD diagnosis and any others as appropriate. Therapy may involve:
Treatment of co-occurring disorders such as depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder
Support in reclaiming neuro-divergent identity
Engagement and shaping in environment to increase support
Challenging learned guilt and shame
Skills for soothing intense emotions
Practical strategies for managing executive functioning impairments
Task Bandit Coaching
Coaching will aim to support your daily functioning and well-being through the implementation of new skills and mindsets. Coaching is available to any English speaking person worldwide. A coaching program with Devin consists of six, sixty-minute sessions during which you will be challenged to reflect deeply, try new things, and reach your target goal. Coaching is time limited and targeted toward finding solutions you can utilize immediately.
Examples of Target Goals
- Arrive on-time to commitments
- Prioritize tasks effectively
- Cope well with unexpected changes
- Share needs and feelings with confidence
- Start and finish projects with greater ease
Why should I consider working with a professional who is also part of the Neurodivergent Community?
In the mental health field, there exists a power dynamic between the provider and the patient. The provider is seen as the “expert” while the patient is seen as the one who must make changes in order to be “fixed”. In some cases, this dynamic leads to vulnerable people making care decisions because of perceived authority, rather than their own needs. Devin believes that you are the expert in what you need and how you would be best supported. As a clinically trained professional and someone who also lives with ADHD, Devin is able to support you utilizing both science and collective knowledge, the latter of which must not be undervalued. Your experience is so much more than an arbitrary list of “symptoms”.
Money Matters
You will be responsible for the full cost of your session(s) at the time of service.
If you would like to utilize your Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance policy for therapy, please be aware of your coverage and if you have a deductible to meet, a co-pay, etc. If you aren’t sure, call the member services line, which should be listed on the back of your card.
Many seeking services choose not to bill their health insurance because doing so would require them to be diagnosed with a mental disorder. To provide even partial coverage, insurance plans dictate how often we can meet, for how long, and what we are able to do in session. Additionally, if your plan is billed for appointments, the plan has access to details about your treatment and your diagnosis will be on your medical record. Paying privately provides the benefit of privacy as well as the opportunity to work with Devin without these constraints, ensuring that you receive the frequency and type of support that you need.
If you will pay privately, I can accept: HSA/FSA cards, credit/debit cards, check, Venmo, Paypal, or Cash App.
If you have a different insurance plan but would like to use out-of-network benefits, I can provide you with a Superbill, which is a special receipt that includes necessary information for potential reimbursement. You can ask your plan about your out-of-network benefits. You may have some, you may not have any. You will still be responsible for the cost of your session, but your insurance may reimburse you at a later time.
What About Meds?
Stimulant medication can be a helpful tool for those living with ADHD. Thousands of studies over many years demonstrate that these medications are safe to use. I do not prescribe medication; that role belongs to doctors, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners who work in the mental health field. If you are interested in trying medication as an additional support, I can help you find a provider. This is a personal choice that should be discussed collaboratively between you and your care network. Medication is not necessary in order to participate in my programs, nor is it required for living well with ADHD. You will not be pressured by me to try medication, but we can discuss the potential benefits if you have any questions.
Good Faith Estimate Disclosure
If you are uninsured and/or choosing to pay privately, you have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your mental health care will cost.
Under the law, providers need to provide patients an estimate of the total expected charges for psychotherapy.
You can ask your provider for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule a service.
If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill.
Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate. For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises.
Comprehensive ADHD Assessment
$250/hour
Includes testing, feedback, and recommendations
Requires two hours at minimum, can be scheduled at once or on different days
Will not be billed to health insurance plans
May be required to secure school and workplace accommodations
Services and Investment
General Diagnostic Assessment
$230/90 minute session
Can be billed to BC/BS health insurance plans
55-Minute Therapy Session
$190/hour
Can be billed to BC/BS health insurance plans
(6) Session Coaching Package
$1,200
Can be paid in weekly installments
Advocacy and Support Consultation for Parents of Young Adults with ADHD
$145/hour
ADHD Education Workshops for Community Members, Professionals, and Organizations
Contact for Availability and Costs
Journey Well Therapy and Task Bandit Coaching services are highly specialized to support adults with ADHD. Devin maintains a relatively small case load in order to provide personalized and adaptive services to each client. She is a clinical social worker offering therapy and coaching. As such, Devin does not provide the following services and does not treat the following diagnoses:
Substance Use Counseling
Marriage Counseling
Counseling of Minors
Medication Management
EAP Sessions
Faith-Based Work
EMDR
Dissociative Disorders
Schizophrenia Spectrum
Interpersonal Violence
Military Trauma
Are you ready to receive ADHD support from a therapist who actually gets it?
Enroll Now!
Direct Contact:
Devin Dierks
Client Portal
devin@journeywellwithdevin.com
(563) 321-7650
