Comment by elil17
2 years ago
From their website: We’re looking for licensed coaches (ICF or NBHWC preferred) or licensed mental health professionals (e.g., PhD, PsyD, LCSW, LMFT, etc.) specializing in ADHD.
Looks like they accept people with coaching licenses (this often means less than 200 hours of training).
My understanding is that coaches are typically qualified to work with people who don't have acute mental health needs. For example a coach might help someone figure out how to eat healthier, but wouldn't be qualified to treat an eating disorder.
Yes! Thank you for that distinction. Exactly. Our coaches are not treating ADHD as a medical condition (which is why they don't diagnose or prescribe) but they are helping people with ADHD gain skills, build systems, etc. to help manage their ADHD symptoms.
The reality is there are often co-occuring conditions in the mix here so we often either refer out or ensure our clients are also working with a therapist on other mental health challenges / issues like eating disorders, OCD, anxiety, and depression.
Yes