ADHD Counseling in Dallas for People Who Are Tired of Working Twice as Hard
If focus slips just when it matters, if simple tasks turn into mountains, or if you're sick of feeling like you're failing at things that look easy for everyone else, you're in the right place. I'm Andy Sibley, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor in Dallas. ADHD counseling here is about practical structure, less shame, and follow-through that actually sticks.
LMFT & LPC, licensed in Texas & Louisiana. 20+ years of experience. Accepting new clients.
What is ADHD counseling?
ADHD counseling is talk therapy that helps you manage attention, organization, emotional ups and downs, and the daily friction ADHD creates at work, home, and in relationships. You and a licensed therapist map what gets in the way, build systems that fit how your brain works, and reduce the shame that builds when ordinary days feel harder than they should. The goal is not a perfect calendar. It is more follow-through and less fighting yourself.
Does this sound like your week?
Maybe you start strong and lose the thread by mid-afternoon. Maybe bills, messages, and half-finished projects stack up while you tell yourself you'll get to them later. Some people come in after a late ADHD diagnosis and finally have a name for years of friction. Others still aren't sure about the label but know something keeps tripping them up.
You try new planners, apps, and morning routines. They work for a week. Then the system collapses, and you're back to white-knuckling it, frustrated with yourself and short with the people you love.
None of that means you're lazy or broken. It usually means your brain needs a different kind of support, and that can change with the right help.
How I help with ADHD in Dallas
I keep the work practical. My job is to help you understand how ADHD shows up in your week and give you tools you can use the same week, not just insight that sits on a shelf.
- Adult ADHD and focus. We figure out where attention breaks and what actually helps you stay with a task. You get strategies that match your life, not a generic productivity lecture.
- Follow-through and structure. Starting is one problem. Finishing is another. We build simple systems for priorities, routines, and the stuff that keeps falling through the cracks.
- Shame reduction. Years of missed deadlines and "why can't you just…" leave a mark. We separate who you are from the hard parts of ADHD so guilt stops running the show.
- ADHD and parenting. If mornings, homework, or transitions turn into the same fight every day, we work on that. ADHD and parenting is one of my specialties, whether the ADHD is yours, your child's, or both.
- Mood, stress, and relationships. ADHD often sits next to anxiety, irritability, and friction with partners. If the relationship piece is loud, couples counseling can sit alongside individual work when it helps.
What makes my approach different
A lot of ADHD help is either pure productivity coaching or pure emotional processing. I do both. We build structure you can use, and we deal with the frustration, self-doubt, and family stress that come with it. Holding both an LMFT and an LPC license means I'm trained for what's going on inside you and between you and the people closest to you.
I've done this work for more than 20 years, licensed in Texas and Louisiana, with a background teaching psychology at Louisiana Tech University. You get someone who has sat with a lot of people in a lot of hard moments and knows life can get easier without promising a perfect outcome.
I don't prescribe medication. If meds are part of your care with another provider, we can talk about how therapy fits alongside that. My lane is counseling: habits, emotions, relationships, and systems that fit how you actually live.
What to expect
- Reach out. Call (214) 227-6651 or request an appointment through the client portal. Tell me a little about what's going on. It takes a few minutes.
- First session. We meet and map how ADHD shows up: focus, follow-through, home, work, and what you've already tried. No pop quiz, no judgment.
- We build skills. Over the next sessions you get tools for structure and for the emotional load, plus a clearer sense of what keeps getting in the way.
- We check in. We keep asking whether the work is helping. This is your life, and you set the direction.
Fees and insurance
Individual sessions are $200 for 50 minutes, or $300 for an extended 80-minute session. I accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Optum, UMR, and United Healthcare. Coverage varies by plan, so it's worth calling the number on your card to confirm your benefits. If that feels like a hassle, reach out and I'll help you sort it out. See the full fees and insurance details.
My office is in East Dallas near Uptown and Knox-Henderson, right on Central Expressway. If you're looking for a therapist close by, read about my Uptown Dallas practice. Online therapy is available across Texas when coming in isn't realistic.
Questions people ask about ADHD counseling
How much does ADHD counseling cost in Dallas?
A 50-minute individual session with me is $200 self-pay. Extended 80-minute sessions are $300 if you want more time. I accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Optum, UMR, and United Healthcare, so your out-of-pocket cost may be lower with insurance.
Can therapy help with ADHD if I'm not on medication?
Yes. Counseling can help with structure, habits, emotional regulation, and the shame that often comes with ADHD, with or without medication. I'm a therapist, not a psychiatrist, so I don't prescribe. If you already work with a medication provider or want a referral conversation, we can coordinate care when that fits your plan.
What's the difference between ADHD counseling and ADHD coaching?
Coaching usually focuses on productivity systems and accountability. Counseling covers that practical side and also the emotional load: frustration, low self-worth, relationship strain, and anxiety that often travel with ADHD. Many people use both. Therapy is the right fit when your feelings, habits, and relationships all need room in the work.
How long does ADHD therapy take?
It varies. Some people feel more steady within a few months of consistent work and clear systems. Others need longer if ADHD has shaped years of work, school, or family stress, or sits next to anxiety or depression. We'll check in regularly so you're not guessing whether it's helping.
Do you offer online ADHD therapy in Texas?
Yes. I see clients in person at my Dallas office and online by secure video anywhere in Texas. Video works well when traffic, a hard morning, or a full schedule makes coming in tough. Many people mix both.
What happens in the first ADHD counseling session?
Mostly we talk. You tell me how ADHD shows up in your week, where focus and follow-through break down, and what you've already tried. I'll ask about work, home, sleep, and relationships so we have the full picture. By the end we'll have a clear place to start. You don't need a diagnosis letter or a perfect story.
Does insurance cover ADHD counseling?
Often yes, when mental health services are covered on your plan. I accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Optum, UMR, and United Healthcare. Benefits differ by plan, so call the number on your card or reach out and I'll help you sort out what to expect.
Can ADHD counseling help with parenting stress?
Yes. ADHD and parenting is one of my specialties. We work on the daily fights over mornings, homework, and transitions, and on the guilt parents carry when nothing seems to stick. Whether the ADHD is yours, your child's, or both, we build approaches that fit real family life instead of one more system that falls apart by Wednesday.
Ready to talk?
You can ask questions first. There's no pressure and no commitment. If you're willing to try, that's usually enough to start.