ADHD Therapy for Children, Teens, and Young Adults
Skills-based ADHD therapy that strengthens focus, executive functioning, and emotional regulation.
Therapy support for mild to moderate ADHD symptoms. Testing and medication evaluation available if clinically appropriate.
Insurance accepted. Appointments often available within days.
ADHD, at a glance
ADHD, at a glance
1 in 10
About 1 in 10 children are diagnosed with ADHD in the U.S.
Symptoms persists
Symptoms often continue into adolescence and young adulthood.
Therapy works
Structured, skills-based therapy improves daily functioning.
Understanding ADHD
What ADHD looks like and how it affects daily life.
ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects attention, impulse control, and executive functioning. Symptoms must persist over time and impact multiple areas of life, such as school, work, or relationships.
A licensed clinician evaluates patterns across settings and considers overlapping conditions such as anxiety or learning differences.
Inattentive Type
Difficulty sustaining attention, disorganization, forgetfulness, incomplete tasks.
Hyperactive-Impulsive Type
Restlessness, interrupting, emotional reactivity, acting without thinking.
Combined Type
Features of both inattentive and hyperactive-impulsive symptoms.
Common ADHD signs by age
Symptoms look different at every stage of development.
Young Children (4-7)
- Constant movement
- Big emotional reactions
- Difficulty waiting
- Trouble following routines
School-Age (8-12)
- Disorganization
- Incomplete homework
- Peer conflict
- Low self-esteem
Teens (13-17)
- Procrastination
- Emotional overwhelm
- Academic inconsistency
- Risk-taking
Young Adults (18-25)
- Time blindness
- Missed deadlines
- Burnout from masking
- Struggles with independence
How ADHD therapy helps
Evidence-based strategies for focus, regulation, and daily functioning.
- Builds executive functioning skills
- Improves emotional regulation
- Reduces family conflict
- Strengthens planning and follow-through
- Supports school and workplace functioning
When additional support may be needed:
- Medication evaluation for severe or impairing symptoms
- ADHD testing if diagnosis is unclear
- Autism or learning evaluation when clinically indicated
Why families choose Emora
Specialized pediatric ADHD care vs. general providers.
Other providers
Licensed pediatric and young adult clinicians
Generalist providers
Evidence-based ADHD therapy
Programs not tailored to developmental stages
Parent-inclusive model
Limited parent involvement
Coordinated therapy, medication, and testing
Therapy, medication, and testing delivered separately
Insurance accepted
Insurance not always accepted
Virtual care that fits your schedule
Longer wait times and less scheduling flexibility
Get started in minutes
Three simple steps to connect with the right clinician.
- 1
Share what’s going on
Answer a few questions about symptoms and goals.
- 2
Verify coverage
See insurance estimates and available times.
- 3
Begin care
Start therapy with a plan tailored to your child or young adult.
Most families begin within days of booking.
Frequently asked questions
What parents and young adults ask most about ADHD therapy.
A clinician evaluates symptom patterns across time and settings. ADHD testing may be recommended if diagnosis is unclear.
Many children and teens improve with therapy alone. Medication may be considered when symptoms are more severe.
Some improvements appear within weeks. Meaningful executive functioning gains often take several months.
Yes. Parent coaching improves consistency and outcomes, especially for younger children.
Yes. Many teens and young adults continue to benefit from structured support.
Real stories of growth
Every session is rated by parents. Our therapists maintain a 4.9+ average, because results matter.
Stefanie has helped me immensely in both my professional and personal life
An Adult client
9 hours ago
Stefanie Luttrell, LPC, NCC, C-DBT
Assurance that there is no judgment.
Parent of a 12 year old
10 hours ago
Monica Valentine, LCSW-A
It went really well, my son felt really good after his call and he even said that he picked a really good therapist.
Parent of a 12 year old
10 hours ago
Blanca Orellana, LPC-A
Leah was very professional, easy to talk to and gave me all the feedback I was looking for. Thank you for all your help!
An Adult client
10 hours ago
Leah Medina, PMHNP, FNP
Kept my son engaged for 60mins and he felt comfortable right away to share. Great experience!
Parent of a 9 year old
11 hours ago
Anita Plank, LCSW
Today was. A hard day that Tara stepped right into with us and was amazing.
Parent of a 12 year old
12 hours ago
Tara Devlin, LCSW
It felt like Kourtney has a good idea of what our family is needing
Parent of a 13 year old
16 hours ago
Kourtney Raven, LPC
Liliana seemed very positive after, was happy to return to school and is excited for her next session!
Parent of an 8 year old
17 hours ago
Mary Barahona, RMHCI
The person listened to me attentively.
An Adult client
20 hours ago
Chiedza Nwakudu, PMHNP
What I thought was helpful was receiving positive self talk and being more aware of my negative thoughts
An Adult client
1 day ago
Katrease Matthews, LPC
She seems like a great fit for my daughter. She is very patient and understanding..
Parent of an 11 year old
1 day ago
Shalena Mosley, LPC
She was amazing and sweet and kind I really loved her
Parent of a 6 year old
1 day ago
Dr. Apree Clicque, PsyD
Loved the activity and work done within the session!
Parent of a 10 year old
1 day ago
Yari Reyes, RMHCI
Jennifer was so amazing and kind she walked us through some tough decision-making and emotions
Parent of an 8 year old
1 day ago
Jennifer Guzman, LPC
She was very helpful. Wish we could move forward with her but I appreciate her help navigating our next steps!
Parent of a 13 year old
1 day ago
Kayla Kimes, PMHNP
She made me comfortable and heard. I am really happy I scheduled my first therapy session with her.
An Adult client
1 day ago
Shanice Watson, LPC-A
My daughter feels comfortable sharing with Ericka and is enjoying her sessions.
Parent of a 12 year old
1 day ago
Ericka Jarvis, LCMHC-A
Was very attentive and caring
An Adult client
1 day ago
Kourtney Raven, LPC
ADHD does not define your child
Structured, developmentally informed therapy can help build skills that last.
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