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Virtual Therapy and OT for ADHD- Any Advice?

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I’m a 29-year-old female who’s been dealing with ADHD since 2015. I’ve tried a bunch of treatments and strategies, but I’m still having trouble with focus and prioritizing tasks, which affects both my work and personal life.

Recently, I started a demanding job that makes it tough to fit in-person appointments with my psychiatrist into my schedule. So, I’m thinking about trying virtual consultations/telemedicine for more flexibility. A friend also suggested that I try occupational therapy.

Any experience on virtual therapy platforms and occupational therapists? Do these services usually accept insurance? I’m really concerned about costs😔

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Mamamichl

I actually prefer online therapies. It is a lot easier to fit them into my schedule. I know my students sometimes benefit from OT, but I only know it is good for handwriting and small motor movement. I would love to learn more about OT.

I did start DBT, though it is more intensive. I have to go 1-2 times a week in the evenings. It is helping with emotional regulation and social skills… living in the moment and accepting where I am as well as looking for ways to improve.

Are you by chance on medication? It may help with focus. It took me 3 meds of failure before I found one that works better for me.

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CloudsAreLovely in reply toMamamichl

Does your insurance pay for the therapy?

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Mamamichl in reply toCloudsAreLovely

I have Michigan Medicaid so everything is covered, but until the end of the month, I also have a work insurance that covers most of it anyway. I haven’t found adhd coaching covered by insurance, but this is. I did have to get referral from my pcp first though.

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CloudsAreLovely in reply toMamamichl

Ok thank you!!!!

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GreenGrass24 in reply toMamamichl

I'm not on any medication currenlty. Where did you find the online therapies?

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Mamamichl in reply toGreenGrass24

Usually through my work or insurance group

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GreenGrass24 in reply toMamamichl

Got it. Thank you!

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KarlaJo

I have just started using virtual therapy. Insurance covers it just as they do in person.

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GreenGrass24 in reply toKarlaJo

Do you feel it is effective as in-person sessions?

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Mamamichl in reply toGreenGrass24

I get less anxious because it fees less personable and I don’t feel judged as much. But there’s nothing wrong with trying it both ways before you decide. Some places/therapists do both. It was unsafe to drive because of a storm today so my usual physical DBT session went virtual.

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KarlaJo in reply toGreenGrass24

I like the therapist that I’m seeing virtually. I met her in person for my first session. That was at my request. I get just as much from my session with the therapist. Was very surprised that it works out so nicely.

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Queen_of_Tara

My provider has online video therapy. I used to see her in person. Now I see her online only. She uses doxy.

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GreenGrass24 in reply toQueen_of_Tara

Does doxy confirm insurance?

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Queen_of_Tara in reply toGreenGrass24

I have only used doxy to talk online with my established therapist.

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GreenGrass24 in reply toQueen_of_Tara

I see. Thank you !!

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GreenGrass24

Do they take insurance?

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