If you’ve recently been diagnosed with ADHD as an adult, there’s a very specific spiral you’ve probably found yourself in:

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You’re not doing it wrong. This is genuinely hard. And there are reasons for that.

Let’s talk about why finding an ADHD therapist in Salt Lake City who takes insurance feels impossible, and what actually helps.

Why ADHD Specialists Are Harder to Find

ADHD in adults (especially women) has been wildly misunderstood for decades. Many therapists were trained when ADHD was still seen as a “hyper little boy” issue, and that gap in education still shows up in clinical practice.

An ADHD specialist isn’t just someone who knows what ADHD is. They understand:

Executive dysfunction (and why “just try harder” doesn’t work)
Emotional regulation, rejection sensitivity, and burnout
How anxiety, depression, perfectionism, and ADHD overlap
Why coping skills often need to be adapted, not assigned

On top of that, many ADHD-informed therapists:

Are in high demand
Limit insurance panels due to burnout and low reimbursement
Run small practices that fill quickly

So if you’re feeling like the options are slim, it’s not in your head.

**What Insurance Actually Covers for ADHD Therapy**

Here’s the good news:
ADHD treatment in Utah is covered by insurance in many cases.

Here’s what insurance typically looks for:

A billable mental health diagnosis (ADHD, anxiety, depression, etc.)
A licensed mental health provider (LCSW, LMFT, Psychologist, etc.)
Medical necessity for treatment

What insurance doesn’t require:

That your therapist be labeled an “ADHD specialist”
That ADHD be your only diagnosis
That therapy look one specific way

This is why many ADHD therapists bill under anxiety, depression, or adjustment-related diagnoses, because ADHD rarely shows up alone.

If you’re searching, use phrases like:

“ADHD therapist Salt Lake City insurance”
“ADHD treatment Utah covered by insurance”

And then dig deeper than the headline.

How to Check If a Therapist Is Actually ADHD-Trained

This part matters more than most people realize.

A few green flags to look for:

They explicitly mention adult ADHD (not just kids)
They talk about executive function, nervous system regulation, or burnout
They acknowledge how ADHD presents differently in women
They don’t frame treatment as “fixing productivity”

Questions you’re allowed to ask (seriously):

“What’s your experience working with adults with ADHD?”
“How do you adapt therapy for executive dysfunction?”
“Do you work with late-diagnosed ADHD?”

If a therapist can’t answer those clearly, that’s useful information.

How Our Practice Supports Adults With ADHD

At Rivercourse Counseling, ADHD isn’t treated like a side note or a character flaw.

We work with adults who are:

High-functioning on the outside, exhausted on the inside
Newly diagnosed and grieving years of misunderstanding
Managing ADHD and anxiety, perfectionism, sleep issues, or burnout

Our therapists are trained to:

Adapt therapy so it actually works with ADHD brains
Focus on nervous system regulation, not just coping skills
Support clients who want depth, insight, and practical change
Accept insurance when possible and help clients understand their options

If you’ve felt dismissed, overwhelmed, or like therapy “should’ve worked by now”, you’re not broken. You probably just haven’t had ADHD-informed care.