Hi, I am Meaghan Divocky!
Meaghan is a military veteran who is studying to become a registered nurse, passionate about improving mental healthcare availability and delivery for all.
We invited her to review our ADHD platform adhdadvisor.org in comparison to other options available in the industry. We hope you find this useful.
The best ADHD Telehealth services in 2023: What worked for me.
After researching and evaluating six services against a set of criteria, I'm pleased to share the results with you. I hope this information will be helpful to you as you continue your ADHD journey.
The results
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The results
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How did I try and test all of these ADHD Services?
- I conducted a thorough review of the top Telehealth services for ADHD to ensure I was making an informed decision.
- I attempted to schedule a diagnostic appointment with each provider to gain a comprehensive understanding of my needs. Diagnostics are a crucial part of creating an effective treatment plan, and I wanted to ensure that each provider would provide a thorough assessment.
- After receiving their diagnosis, I promptly scheduled follow-up appointments to implement the recommended treatment plan.
- I asked about the types of insurance they accept, the availability of appointments, the professionalism of their staff, the cost of their services, and the personalisation of their diagnosis and treatment plans.
When evaluating these services, I prioritized several key factors.
- Absorbency
- Elemental Chlorine-free
- Dye-free (inside)
- Fragrance-free
- Latex-free
- Lotion-free
- Responsibly sourced material
- Manufactured with renewable energy
- Certifications
- Wetness indicator
I graded each service on the following criteria out of 10:
📈 Cost
ℹ️ Flexibility with Insurance
📅 Availability
🤓 Expertise
📚 Depth of Diagnosis
🧑 Personalization
The best ADHD Telehealth service: ADHD Advisor
Truly life-changing!
What I love:
Covered by 100% Money-back
Treatment plan within 7 days
Personalized diagnosis and treatment plan
Friendly staff
Offers wellness plans
There to help you thrive in life
What could be better:
Does not accept insurance
⭐ Overall Rating ️
ADHDAdvisor.org is the best service for treating ADHD. Their approach is empowering individuals rather than simply providing a treatment plan. They are interested in patients' life goals, building a diagnosis that identifies the most issues that need to be addressed, and building a personalized treatment plan around what the patient considers success.
❤ What I love ️
Unlike all other Telehealth services, they did not push therapy or medication right away. The first step to the treatment plan was an 'ADHD Success Plan', where they gave me a list of habits to introduce into my life and improve my daily performance.
This was a huge help and allowed me to keep in touch with them beyond just when I needed therapy or medication.
Secondly, you are only charged after the appointment and are covered by a 100% refund if you are not happy with the service provided. The fee is a $20 deposit and a $130 charge within 48 hours of the appointment.
Finally, the speed of booking an appointment and receiving the final treatment plan is truly remarkable, as it was concluded within seven days.
🙈 What could be better
They do not accept insurance themselves, but they can provide a Superbill which you can submit to your insurance for out of network reimbursement.
📄 Description
The process took seven days. I booked the initial diagnosis within 24 hours of visiting the website, which was awesome. I met Ashley (Psychiatric practitioner) for the initial diagnosis and instantly felt there was a genuine interest in understanding who I am as a person and why I was struggling.
I was given a detailed diagnosis along with an ADHD success plan and booked an appointment to build a treatment plan a week later. Within seven days, I had a diagnosis, a week to implement the new habits in my life with the ADHD success plan, and then was given a personalized treatment which focused on cognitive behavioural therapy, as I was not keen on medication.
The service has changed my life, and I look forward to progressing further with the support of ADHDAdvisor.org.
Runner up:
What I love:
Price
Appointment within 24 hours
Choose the clinician you want
Individualism
What could be better:
Insurance
Depth of diagnosis
⭐ Overall Rating ️
Very easy to book an appointment, and I really liked reading about the providers before selecting the right one for me! This is a great option for those looking for mental health care as well as primary care; it keeps it all on one platform. Offering gender-affirming appointments and encouraging individualism is something Circle Medical seems to do as well. So refreshing!
📈 Cost
Pay by appointment; costs are up-front. Appointment costs vary depending on the type of appointment and insurance coverage
ℹ️ Flexibility with Insurance
Not contracted with Medicaid/Medicare or other federal payers. Accepts PPOs.
📅 Availability
Same-day appointments were available. In-person or virtual options are available depending on location.
🤓 Expertise
Appointments specific to each condition!
📚 Depth of Diagnosis
Mental health and family history used for diagnosis appointment.
🧑 Personalization
Personalization was one of their strongest aspect with the freedom to select my provider, diverse provider options available and being LGBTQ+ friendly and aware.
3rd Place
What I love:
Quality of staff
Personalization
Great user interface to manage services.
What could be better:
Depth of Diagnosis
Subscription is only option.
Not contracted with Medicaid
⭐ Overall Rating
Very easy to book an appointment, and I really liked reading about the providers before selecting the right one for me! This is a great option for those looking for mental health care from the comfort of their own home.
📈 Cost
Only subscription plans are available. Costs without discounts difficult to find, specifically regarding medication.
ℹ️ Flexibility with Insurance
Not contracted with Medicaid/Medicare or other federal payers.
📅 Availability
Lots of availability that include same-day appointments.
🤓 Expertise
Familiar with ADHD though most providers listed did not specialize with ADHD, also it has limited medication options for ADHD.
📚 Depth of Diagnosis
Mental health and family history are used for diagnosis appointments.
🧑 Personalization
It was great that I was given the freedom to select my provider, and their provider options are really diverse. They also offered me face-to-face or phone call appointment options.
4th Place
What I love:
Affordability
Accepts Insurance
Great customer support
What could be better:
Limited Diagnosis
Limited availability
Personalization
⭐ Overall Rating
Cost and subscription information were up-front and easy to find, with appointments readily available. I love the 24/7 support provided and that medications can be shipped directly to me! So convenient.
📈 Cost
Only monthly subscriptions are available; costs are up-front. The initial appointment cost was more than other providers. Medications may not be covered by insurance; they might be an extra cost. 24/7 support is included in the price!
ℹ️ Flexibility with Insurance
Accepts some insurance carriers. Does not specify if federal payers are accepted.
📅 Availability
Same day appointments available. Very challenging to reschedule should you desire another provider or need to make date/time modifications. Medications can be shipped directly to your door.
🤓 Expertise
Specializes with Mental Health and ADHD.
📚 Depth of Diagnosis
Mental health and family history used for diagnosis.
🧑 Personalization
Cannot pick you provider; website auto-assigns one to you. Gender preference for provider was not taken into account for provider assignment.
5th Place
What I love:
Expertise
Depth of Diagnosis
Professional Staff
What could be better:
Vague pricing
Vague on insurance
Availability
⭐ Overall Rating
Treatment options were abundant; offering service and therapy animals letters is amazing! Medvidi also has a wide range of medication options though the treatment is limited to the states they are operational in. My appointment was so pleasant once I got it booked. I would consider using this service if I was using my insurance coverage because of the medication options.
📈 Cost ️
Costs were vague; wide range of cost for care ranging from $25-$195 per appointment. Does not specify when cost will be determined during booking process. Initial appointment costs more than some.
ℹ️ Flexibility with insurance
Accepts some insurance carriers though does not specify which ones. Does not specify if federal payers are accepted.
📅 Availability
Appointments available within 48 hours. Appointment is not booked immediately, website confirms the appointment after you request it. Not available in every state.
🤓 Expertise
Specializes in mental health and ADHD.
📚 Depth of Diagnosis
Offers wide range of treatment options once mental health history is reviewed. Offers service and therapy animal letters
Personalization
You select your provider based off of name only; you cannot see pictures or gender of provider. Wide range of medication options.
6th Place
What I love:
Price
Accepts Insurance
How quickly you can book an appointment.
What could be better:
Impersonal Diagnosis
Impersonal Treatment plan
Asks for unnecessary personal details before booking.
⭐ Overall Rating
My appointment was very pleasant and I felt that it was a standard ADHD evaluation. It wasn’t as personal as I had hoped but I appreciated the rapport the provider and I worked to develop. For the cost, it seems to be a bit pricey for what is offered.
📈 Cost
Costs were a bit vague, $179-$199. Initial appointment cost more than some. Subscription was not required. Prescriptions are out-of-pocket.
ℹ️ Flexibility with Insurance
Does not accept insurance. Out-of-pocket pay only
📅 Availability
Appointment was confirmed via text message after paying and requesting the appointment. Limited pharmacy options, does not work with all major pharmacies.
🤓 Expertise
Specializes with ADHD and Mental Health.
📚 Depth of Diagnosis
Mental health and family history used for diagnosis.
🧑 Personalization
Treatment can be therapy, medication, or a combination of both. Website does not discuss therapy option much.
Why I Chose ADHD Advisor
So to recap, it was surprising to me that the less popular ADHD services were actually the better ones. They charge less than the market leaders and go the extra mile to make sure you're satisfied as a patient.
ADHDAdvisor.org is a game-changer for anyone with ADHD. They're focused on increasing your quality of life and productivity, and their structure allows them not to be fully incentivised to push you onto medication like most services. They keep in touch with you about your life goals rather than your medication management. The initial diagnosis and the depth that they go into is really what makes this possible.
Overall, I'm thrilled with having ADHDAdvisor.org as my ADHD service to rely on and hold me accountable to crush my daily goals. 10/10 recommend!
- Absorbency
- Elemental Chlorine-free
- Dye-free (inside)
- Fragrance-free
- Latex-free
- Lotion-free
- Responsibly sourced material
- Manufactured with renewable energy
- Certifications
- Wetness indicator
Thanks for reading!