Therapy for
ADHD Therapy
Focus, follow through, and stop losing the day. Systems that work with your brain, not against it.
Or call (646) 493-4007
Choose a time and send your request. It takes about 30 seconds and one short form.
4.95from 113 reviews
In-network with
- UnitedHealthcare
- Aetna
- Medicare
- Oscar Health
- Meritain Health
- Oxford Health Plans
- Cigna
- Optum
- Highmark BCBS WNY
- Univera Healthcare
- MagnaCare
- Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Industry-leading, structured care
Progress measured monthly, not guessed at
We respond within one business day
Every clinician state-licensed
Why MindView
Most therapy for ADHD has no structure. Ours has four stages and a scoreboard.
Most practices deliver therapy for ADHD however the therapist you happened to get was trained. We run one format for every client, and we measure it.
- 01
Intake
What is actually going on, rated 0 to 10 as your baseline.
- 02
Your history
Why it is happening. History, relationships, work, health.
- 03
Treatment plan
Written and collaborative, built against those causes.
- 04
Monthly review
Standardized measures, reviewed with you. You see the trend.
A license is where our training starts, not where it ends.
Every clinician is state-licensed before they see a single client. Then they train with us across every modality, and how to match one to the problem in front of them.
What clients say
4.95 averagefrom 113 reviews
- 5 out of 5 stars
MindView Therapy has great customer service and is very flexible, with good therapist availability and clear communication of any changes. Genuinely a great place for therapy with zero judgement.
Kailani M.
Verified review
- 5 out of 5 stars
The support staff was very helpful in assisting me to find the right provider. And the provider they found me is personable, a good listener, has good advice, and appears to be quite knowledgeable. I'm very happy with my decision to go with MindView.
Kevin R.
Verified review
- 5 out of 5 stars
I truly felt seen, heard and understood by my therapist. Goals and next step expectations were clearly explained for processing.
Diane S.
Verified review
- 5 out of 5 stars
I had a great onboarding experience with MindView. My therapist took the time to do a really thorough intake, which I appreciated, and the staff keeps communication clear and consistent. Plus, they handled my insurance verification hassle free.
Jennifer P.
Verified review
- 5 out of 5 stars
I'm new to this therapy place, however the couples therapist we are seeing is amazing so far. She's a great listener and I can't wait to see how much further we can get with her guidance.
Maritza M.
Verified review
- 5 out of 5 stars
Great therapists, excellent customer service.
Meta
Verified review
- 5 out of 5 stars
My therapist has been incredibly supportive and compassionate. She creates a safe, welcoming space, and I truly feel heard and understood. I'm very grateful for her guidance. Highly recommend.
Laura S.
Verified review
- 5 out of 5 stars
The clinician is helpful. I would recommend this to my friends. I can communicate better with my family members. Thanks for your cooperation.
Sharmin S.
Verified review
- 5 out of 5 stars
The process to find a therapist was very smooth and quick. The intake did take some time, but it was a very thorough process. Overall a great service and very helpful.
Jorge Z.
Verified review
- 5 out of 5 stars
Helpful, and they let you know everything in advance.
Naphtali S.
Verified review
- 5 out of 5 stars
MindView Therapy has been wonderful to work with. The team is kind, responsive, and made the entire process feel easy from the start. I always felt heard and supported, and I really appreciate the compassionate care I've received. Highly recommend.
Angela D.
Verified review
- 5 out of 5 stars
I've had a great experience with MindView. They are easy to communicate with and handle my needs quickly. I've had some great sessions with my therapist and would highly recommend checking them out.
Kylah B.
Verified review
- 5 out of 5 stars
My therapist has done a great job of teaching me how to translate my thoughts into personal feelings, as well as helpful techniques to deal with my anxiety.
Ladale N.
Verified review
- 5 out of 5 stars
I cannot say enough good things about my counselor. From the very start she made me feel heard, respected, and supported without judgement. She is a great listener and challenges me to grow in healthy ways.
Barbara D.
Verified review
- 5 out of 5 stars
She is such a great therapist. She really listens to what you are saying and helps you figure out situations.
Leah D.
Verified review
- 5 out of 5 stars
The process from start to finish is made so easy. You get assigned to someone quickly and can choose from various time slots to work around your schedule. No sitting on a phone waiting, just quick and to the point with every step.
Shannon G.
Verified review
- 5 out of 5 stars
I've had such a positive experience with MindView Therapy. The sessions have given me so much clarity and practical tools to handle life's ups and downs. I feel more equipped and confident moving forward. If you are looking for a supportive and insightful therapy experience, I highly recommend them.
Lucie L.
Verified review
- 5 out of 5 stars
She is an amazing therapist. She understands me and where I am coming from without hesitation. It is a complete judgement-free zone.
Barbie Z.
Verified review
- 5 out of 5 stars
I've had a really wonderful experience at MindView. My therapist is a great listener and always made me feel heard and understood. I've seen meaningful progress. Would recommend.
Manana D.
Verified review
- 5 out of 5 stars
Kind, helpful, and good at what they do! My therapist is truly one-of-a-kind, and has helped me so much.
Nick B.
Verified review
ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition affecting attention, impulse control, and self-management. In adults it shows up as trouble finishing tasks, staying organized, and managing time. Therapy treats it with cognitive behavioral strategies: external structure, planning systems, and skills for focus and follow-through. Many adults combine therapy with medication managed by a prescriber.
Does this sound like you?
- You have twelve tabs open and cannot remember why you opened any of them.
- You start the dishes, find a package to open, and forget the dishes.
- You miss the deadline you thought about every single day.
- You can focus for six straight hours on the wrong thing.
- You reread the same paragraph four times and take in nothing.
- You say yes before you have thought about whether you have time.
- You call yourself lazy, then work twice as hard as anyone to keep up.
You do not have to be in crisis to start. If several of these sound familiar, therapy can help.
If several of these sound familiar, that is worth talking about.
Choose a time and send your request. It takes about 30 seconds and one short form.
ADHD affects attention, impulse control, and the mental systems that manage daily life. It does not go away at eighteen. It changes shape.
For many adults, the hardest part of ADHD is the emotional intensity, especially rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD), the sudden, overwhelming pain of perceived rejection or criticism.
What does ADHD look like in adults?
The obvious signs get quieter with age. The hard part does not.
Adult ADHD usually shows up as difficulty with what clinicians call executive function: starting tasks, sequencing them, keeping track of time, holding a plan in mind while carrying it out. You know what needs doing. Getting from knowing to doing is where the system fails.
Common patterns include chronic lateness, missed deadlines you thought about constantly, forgotten appointments, a home that cycles between chaos and frantic cleaning, and the strange experience of hyperfocus, where you lose six hours to something that did not matter.
These are not motivation problems. The National Institute of Mental Health describes ADHD as a neurodevelopmental disorder, meaning the differences are in how the brain regulates attention and behavior.
Most adults with ADHD have spent years being told they are lazy, careless, or not trying. Many believed it. That belief is often the first thing therapy has to address.
Why is it so hard to follow through when I know what to do?
Because knowing and doing run on different machinery.
ADHD makes it harder to generate structure internally. A person without ADHD can often hold a plan in their head and execute it. With ADHD, the plan evaporates the moment something more immediate appears.
There is also a timing problem. ADHD brains respond to what is urgent, not what is important. A task with a deadline three weeks out registers as nothing. The same task the night before registers as an emergency, and suddenly focus is available.
Add the emotional layer. Tasks that have gone badly before now carry dread, so you avoid them, so they get worse, so the dread grows. Avoidance and ADHD reinforce each other.
What does CBT for adult ADHD involve?
MindView uses cognitive behavioral therapy adapted for ADHD. The core idea is simple: if the structure will not come from inside, you build it outside.
That means concrete systems. One calendar, not four. Tasks broken down to a size where starting is possible. Written capture for anything you need to remember, because memory is not the tool to rely on here. Timers and defined work blocks that create the urgency your brain responds to.
The systems have to fit you. A planner that works beautifully for someone else is useless if you never open it. Your therapist works with how your attention actually behaves rather than how it is supposed to behave.
The second half of the work is cognitive. Years of missed deadlines leave a mark. Most adults with ADHD carry a running self-criticism that makes every setback feel like proof of a defect. Therapy separates the symptom from the character judgment. That shift matters, because shame makes avoidance worse, and avoidance makes ADHD worse.
Sessions also cover the downstream problems: conflict with a partner who does the invisible work, difficulty at a job that assumes self-directed follow-through, and the anxiety and low mood that often build up alongside ADHD.
Does therapy replace medication?
No, and it is not meant to. They do different things.
Medication, when it works, can make attention available. It does not teach you what to do with it. Therapy builds the habits, systems, and skills that medication alone does not create.
MindView clinicians do not prescribe. If you take medication, therapy runs alongside it and your therapist can coordinate with your prescriber. If you do not, therapy still helps. Neither is a prerequisite for the other.
How long does treatment take?
ADHD is a long-term condition. Therapy is not a course you complete and then never think about again.
What we can describe is the method. Your first session is an intake. The early work then fills in your full history, and out of it you and your therapist build the treatment plan. From there sessions are weekly: you test systems, report back on what held and what fell apart, and adjust. Once a month you review standardized measures together to see whether focus, follow-through, and mood are actually changing. Progress gets measured, not assumed.
Some adults come for a focused stretch to build systems and then check in periodically. Others stay longer, especially when anxiety or depression is also present. Your therapist will be direct with you about what they see rather than promising a result.
Getting started
MindView works with adults in Jamaica and Queens, NY, and Buffalo, NY. Sessions are conducted by telehealth, which removes the commute, a common failure point for ADHD.
We are in-network with most major insurance plans and currently accepting new clients. Book a session online or call (646) 493-4007. We respond within one business day.
What does it look like?
- •Trouble focusing, finishing tasks, or following through on plans
- •Frequent distraction, forgetfulness, or losing track of details
- •Difficulty organizing time, work, or daily responsibilities
- •Restlessness, impulsivity, or acting before thinking
- •Procrastination that leads to stress at work or at home
Who is this for?
- •Adults with diagnosed ADHD who want practical coping skills
- •People who struggle with focus, organization, or follow-through
- •Anyone whose attention challenges affect work, school, or relationships
4.4%
of U.S. adults are estimated to have current ADHD
What does therapy here actually look like?
The first three sessions follow a clear structure, so you always know what is coming next.
- Getting started
Your therapist asks what brought you in, where daily life is breaking down, and what you want to change. You rate the intensity of the distraction, the missed deadlines, the restlessness, and the self-criticism, on a 0 to 10 scale. You set a recurring weekly time before you leave.
- Mapping what is behind it
Your therapist walks through your life across childhood, adolescence, and adulthood, looking at school, work, and relationships, where attention first became a problem, and the workarounds and strengths you built. You can decline any question and keep answers short.
- Setting the goals
You build the plan together. Goals target follow-through, organization, and time: one calendar, tasks broken down, written capture, defined work blocks. Each goal has concrete objectives. You also set one personal goal that matters to you.
- Ongoing
Weekly sessions work the plan. You test systems between sessions and report what held and what fell apart, and you address the self-critical thinking that builds up around ADHD. Once a month your therapist reviews standardized measures with you to see whether focus, follow-through, and mood are shifting, and the plan is adjusted from what the measures show.
Therapy here is measured, not guessed
Once a month you have a measurement-based care review. You complete standardized measures, and your therapist reviews the trend with you. If something is not working, the plan changes. Regular therapy is the work. The review is the navigation system that keeps it pointed at the right target.
Sessions are weekly for the first two months to build a foundation, then frequency is reassessed with you. You set the pace, and you share only what you are comfortable sharing.
You do not have to figure this out alone.
Choose a time and send your request. It takes about 30 seconds and one short form.
Common questions
Do you take insurance for ADHD therapy?
We are in-network with most major plans. In New York: UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Medicare, Oscar Health, Meritain Health, Oxford Health Plans, Cigna, Optum, Highmark BCBS WNY, Univera Healthcare and MagnaCare. We confirm your benefits before your first session.
What actually happens in the first session?
Your therapist asks what brought you in and where daily life is breaking down. You talk through work, school, home, and relationships, and decide together what to work on first.
How long does ADHD therapy take, and does it work?
ADHD is a long-term condition, so therapy focuses on building skills and systems you keep rather than on a finish line. Your therapist sets goals with you and reviews them regularly instead of promising a timeline.
Do I need a diagnosis before I can start?
No. A diagnosis helps guide care, but you can begin therapy while you sort that out. Your therapist can talk through your symptoms and what the next step looks like.
Can I do this by telehealth, and how soon can I be seen?
Yes. Sessions are conducted by telehealth and works well for ADHD care. We are accepting new clients. Book online or call (646) 493-4007 and we respond within one business day.
Do I have to take medication?
No. Therapy helps with or without medication. MindView clinicians do not prescribe, so if you want to explore medication your therapist can coordinate with a prescriber while therapy continues.
How do you get tested for ADHD?
ADHD testing in adults is a clinical assessment, not a single lab test. A qualified clinician reviews your history, current symptoms across settings, how long they have been present, and their impact, often using standardized questionnaires. At MindView we assess adults and can help you understand whether ADHD fits and what to do next. A prescriber is involved where medication is considered.
Is ADHD on the spectrum?
ADHD is not part of the autism spectrum; they are separate conditions, though they can co-occur and share some traits like difficulty with attention and regulation. People sometimes say ADHD exists on a spectrum, meaning symptoms range from mild to severe, but that is different from the autism spectrum. A clinician can help sort out what is actually going on.
How do you get tested for ADD and ADHD?
ADD is an older term for what is now called ADHD, so testing is the same. A clinician takes a careful history of your attention, focus, organization, and impulsivity across your life and current settings, and how they affect work and relationships, often with rating scales. There is no single test; the diagnosis is clinical, made by a qualified professional.
What is RSD in ADHD?
RSD stands for rejection sensitive dysphoria, an intense emotional reaction to perceived rejection, criticism, or failure that many people with ADHD experience. It can feel sudden and overwhelming, out of proportion to the trigger. It is not a formal diagnosis but a widely recognized feature of ADHD, and therapy can help you understand and manage the emotional intensity.
Can adults have ADHD?
Yes. ADHD is not just a childhood condition; many adults have it, and some are only diagnosed later in life after years of struggling with focus, organization, or restlessness. Symptoms can look different in adults, showing up as overwhelm, procrastination, or emotional intensity. A clinical assessment can clarify it, and treatment helps adults manage it effectively.
What are the signs of ADHD in adults?
Common signs include trouble sustaining attention, disorganization, procrastination, forgetfulness, restlessness, impulsivity, and difficulty finishing tasks, in a way that has been present for a long time and affects daily life. Emotional intensity and rejection sensitivity are common too. These overlap with other conditions, so a clinical assessment is the reliable way to know.
Does therapy help ADHD?
Yes. Therapy does not replace medication where that is needed, but it helps a great deal with the day-to-day impact of ADHD: building organizational systems, managing time and procrastination, handling emotional intensity, and easing the self-criticism that often builds up. Many adults benefit from therapy alongside or instead of medication, depending on their situation.
How is adult ADHD treated?
Adult ADHD is usually treated with a combination that can include medication, managed by a prescriber, and practical therapy that builds skills for focus, organization, time management, and emotional regulation. Treatment is tailored to you. Therapy also addresses the anxiety, low self-esteem, or overwhelm that often come with years of undiagnosed ADHD.
Your questions, answered in full
How do I get started?
- 1
Check your insurance
Most major plans are accepted, and checking takes under a minute.
See if we take your insurance - 2
- 3
Meet your therapist
Your first session is an intake. Your therapist asks what brought you in, and you set a weekly time together.
Related services
Our locations
Take the first step
You do not have to figure this out alone. Booking takes about 30 seconds.