What We Work On
The gap between knowing and doing.
Most teens with ADHD I work with aren't failing because they don't care. They care. They know what's due. They have every intention of starting. The problem is that the standard advice — just try harder, just write it down, just use a planner — doesn't account for how an ADHD brain processes motivation, time, and task initiation. Coaching starts there.
- Homework and assignment management — actually starting, not just planning to
- Time blindness — why an hour feels like ten minutes, and what to do about it
- Getting unstuck — the paralysis before a big project or test
- Self-advocacy — knowing what you need and being able to ask for it
- Parent-teen conflict — reducing the daily friction around ADHD struggles at home
- College prep — applications, essays, and the transition to managing everything yourself
- Building self-awareness about how your brain works and what it needs
How We Work Together
Two ways to start.
Pack of 4
Four sessions to use flexibly. Good for working through a specific challenge — a stressful semester, college app season, a rough transition.
- 4 x 50-minute virtual sessions
- Use them at your own pace
- Strategy notes after each session
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Most Effective
Monthly
Ongoing sessions on a regular cadence — the best structure for building real habits and having support as school demands shift.
- Regular virtual sessions each month
- Parent check-ins as needed
- Strategy pivots as the school year evolves
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Rates are discussed on the intro call.
A Note for Teens
This isn't another adult telling you what to do.
I know you've probably heard a lot of advice about ADHD that didn't work. Planners. Color-coding. "Just try harder." None of it stuck, and it probably made you feel like the problem was you.
It wasn't. The strategies were wrong for your brain. Coaching is about figuring out what actually works for how you think — not a generic system designed for people whose brains work completely differently than yours.
I was that kid. I know what it's like to be smart and still fall behind, to know exactly what you're supposed to do and still not be able to make yourself do it. That's not a character flaw. It's ADHD. And it's something we can actually work with.
About Jordan
Jordan Schatz, LMHC-LP
I'm a licensed mental health counselor and ADHD coach based in Brooklyn. I've spent years working with teens who are bright, capable, and struggling in ways that confuse everyone around them — including themselves. I built this practice because I kept seeing the same pattern: kids doing everything they were told and still falling behind, because the system they were given wasn't built for how their brain works.
I was that kid. The name isn't a brand — it's a description.
LMHC-LP, New York
ADHD Family Consultant
Brooklyn, NY
Virtual Nationwide
Ages 13+
Questions
Before you reach out.
How is teen ADHD coaching different from therapy?
Therapy is designed to treat the emotional and psychological effects of ADHD — anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and the cumulative weight of years of struggling in systems that weren't designed for your teen's brain. Coaching is forward-focused and practical: we work on executive function skills like starting tasks, managing time, organizing schoolwork, and building routines that actually hold. Both are valuable and often work well together. Because Jordan is a licensed therapist and ADHD Family Consultant, he can help your family figure out which approach fits where your teen is right now.
Read the full breakdown here.
What do you actually work on with teens?
The work is driven by what's actually getting in the way for your teen right now. Common areas: homework and assignment management, getting started on tasks they've been avoiding, understanding and managing time, reducing conflict with parents around ADHD-related struggles, building self-awareness about how their brain works, preparing for college applications, and developing the self-advocacy skills that make a real difference in high school and beyond. The goal isn't to turn your teen into a different person — it's to help them figure out how to work with their brain instead of against it.
What if my teen refuses to see anyone?
This is one of the most common things parents bring to the intro call. A few things worth knowing: teen coaching works best when the teen has some ownership over the decision, so the intro call can be just for parents first. If your teen is resistant, parent coaching is often the highest-leverage starting point — when parents shift how they communicate and respond, the dynamic at home often shifts significantly, even without the teen sitting across from a coach. Also, many teens who are resistant to therapy are more open to coaching because it's explicitly not about feelings — it's practical.
My teen already sees a therapist. Would coaching also help?
Often yes — they address different things. Therapy helps your teen process the emotional experience of ADHD: the frustration, the shame, the impact on how they see themselves. Coaching is skill-building: we work on the systems and strategies that help them function better day to day. Many teens benefit from both running simultaneously, with the therapist and coach occasionally communicating (with your teen's permission) to make sure the approaches are aligned.
At what age do teens benefit most from ADHD coaching?
Jordan works directly with teens ages 13 and up. Middle schoolers can benefit, though younger teens often need more parental involvement in the process. High school is when the stakes rise sharply — more independence, more self-management required, and college on the horizon — making it one of the highest-value times to invest in coaching. For kids under 13,
parent coaching is usually more effective than working directly with the child.
Do parents sit in on sessions?
Generally no. Teen sessions are one-on-one, which is important for building trust and giving your teen a space that feels like theirs rather than something being done to them. Jordan checks in with parents periodically and can adjust the communication structure based on your teen's age and what you both agree on at the start. Parent involvement is encouraged — just usually through separate check-ins rather than sitting in on sessions.
Is ADHD coaching for teens covered by insurance?
Coaching is not covered by insurance — it's a private-pay service. Jordan's therapy practice at
jordanschatz.work accepts out-of-network benefits for therapy services if that applies to your family. If cost is a concern, it's worth raising on the intro call so you can make a clear-eyed decision before committing.
How do I know if my teen is ready for coaching?
Readiness matters more than age. A teen who is open to the idea — even reluctantly — will get far more out of coaching than one who feels fully coerced. The best signal is whether your teen can acknowledge that something isn't working: homework is a constant battle, they feel behind, their grades don't reflect how smart they are, mornings are a daily crisis. They don't have to be enthusiastic. They just have to be willing to try. The intro call is a good place to figure that out together.
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30 minutes. Let's figure out if this is a fit.
We'll talk about what's going on for your teen, what you've already tried, and whether coaching makes sense for where they are right now. Parents can call first — no teen required on the first call.
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Or email Jordan at jordan@beenthatkid.com
