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Journey Well
Support for Adults with ADHD
With Devin Dierks, LCSW
"ADHD separates what you know...
Lived Experience Provider
Neurodiversity
Affirming
All Identities Celebrated Here
from what you're able to do."
-Dr. Russell Barkley
Living in a world built for neurotypical brains can create a chaotic reality, but you don’t have to navigate alone!
Welcome to Journey Well Therapy and Task Bandit Coaching. We have programs to support you in learning how to live well with the brain you have.
LCSW | Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Devin Dierks is the owner and therapist. A licensed, clinical social worker provides assessment and diagnosis, support, and strategies for prevention of mental and emotional distress. Rather than focusing on inner pathologies, a social worker emphasizes strengths in both the person and their environment.
Neurodiversity Affirming
Devin practices with the belief that ADHD is a valuable expression of human neurodiversity. The ADHD neurotype is a collection of traits that everyone has, but are experienced at a high level of intensity. Poorly named, ADHD is not a disorder, but due to lack of understanding, tools, strategies, and support, it can be disabling.
ADHD-CCSP | Certified Clinical Services Provider
Devin is trained to provide ADHD support utilizing current research. She engages in training with experts such as Hallowell and Barkley, drawing upon academic and scientific resources without pathologizing ADHD.
the adhd neurotype
Spontaneous
Persistent
Creative
Can engage more easily in boring, repetitive work when there is a deadline approaching
Does well with a routine or flow, but hates needing one
Time blindness, will run late without alarms and prompts
Runs into things with your body, your car, or whatever you’re holding
Random “mystery” bruises
Monotropism, special interests, hyper-focus
Commonly also Autistic
Support is needed for care tasks like hygiene, chores, cleaning, and other multi-step tasks
Inconsistent patterns of eating, sleeping, and body movement
The feeling that you're different somehow
Passionate about justice and fairness
Spend a lot of time in your head daydreaming, or thinking of the past or the future
Many projects going at once
Clutter and piles, though you swear you never lose anything
Sharing similar stories in conversation to show that you understand
Preference for deep conversation over small talk
*These are common experiences that you may or may not identify with. These examples do not constitute an ADHD diagnosis. ADHD is experienced in many ways.
RISKS OF UNSUPPORTED ADHD
Inconsistent flashes of brilliance, creativity, interest
Relationship conflict
Substance Use
Increased severity of symptoms of co-occurring disorders such as depression and anxiety
Low self-esteem
Shortened life span due to impulsivity and risk-taking
Poorer health outcomes than neurotypical peers
Isolation from community and belonging
Dissatisfaction, restlessness
CLIENT
REVIEWS
"You've introduced me to a version of myself I didn't know existed..."
"A lot of people have a bad first experience with therapy. I'm so glad you were my first therapist!"
"I actually know how to step back and think before I decide what to do now."
"It's a crazy relief to finally hear that I'm not just being lazy."
"I can't believe how much easier it is now."
Devin will provide an assessment to affirm your ADHD neurotype and diagnose any other concerns as appropriate. Therapy may involve:
Treatment of co-occurring disorders such as depression, anxiety, or bipolar disorder
Support in reclaiming neuro-divergent identity
Engagement and shaping in environment to increase support
Challenging learned guilt, shame, and Ableism
Skills for soothing intense emotions
Practical strategies for accommodating executive functioning differences
Task Bandit Coaching
Coaching will aim to support your daily functioning and well-being through the implementation of new skills and mindsets. Coaching is available to any English speaking person worldwide. A coaching program with Devin consists of six, sixty-minute sessions during which you will be challenged to reflect deeply, try new things, and reach your target goal. Coaching is time limited and focused on finding solutions you can utilize immediately.
Examples of Target Goals
- Arrive on-time to commitments
- Prioritize tasks effectively
- Cope well with unexpected changes
- Share needs and feelings with confidence
- Start and finish projects with on designated timeline
Why should I consider working with a professional who is also part of the Neurodivergent Community?
In the mental health field, there exists a power dynamic between the provider and the patient. The provider is seen as the “expert” while the patient is seen as the one who must make changes in order to be “fixed”. In some cases, this dynamic leads to vulnerable people making care decisions because of perceived authority, rather than their own needs. Devin believes that you are the expert in what you need and how you would be best supported. As a clinically trained professional and someone who also lives with ADHD, Devin is able to support you by drawing upon lived experience, science, training, and collective knowledge. Your experience is so much more than an arbitrary list of “symptoms”.
Money Matters
You will be responsible for the full cost of your session(s) at the time of service.
If you would like to utilize your Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance policy for therapy, please be aware of your coverage and if you have a deductible to meet, a co-pay, etc. If you aren’t sure, call the member services line, which should be listed on the back of your card.
Many seeking services choose not to bill their health insurance because doing so would require them to be diagnosed with a mental disorder. To provide even partial coverage, insurance plans dictate how often we can meet, for how long, and what we are able to do in session. Additionally, if your plan is billed for appointments, the plan has access to details about your treatment and your diagnosis will be on your medical record. Paying privately provides the benefit of privacy as well as the opportunity to work with Devin without these constraints, ensuring that you receive the frequency and type of support that you need.
If you will be paying privately, I can accept: HSA/FSA cards, credit/debit cards, check, Venmo, Paypal, or Cash App. Devin does not participate in out-of-network billing.
What About Meds?
Stimulant medication can be a helpful tool for those living with ADHD. Thousands of studies over many years demonstrate that these medications are safe to use. I do not prescribe medication; that role belongs to doctors, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners who work in the mental health field. If you are interested in trying medication as an additional support, I can help you find a provider. This is a personal choice that should be discussed collaboratively between you and your care team. Medication is not necessary in order to participate in my programs, nor is it required for living well with ADHD. You will not be pressured by me to try medication, but we can discuss the potential benefits if you’d like to explore this option further.
Good Faith Estimate Disclosure
If you are uninsured and/or choosing to pay privately, you have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your mental health care will cost. Under the law, providers need to provide patients an estimate of the total expected charges for psychotherapy and any other services provided. You can ask your provider for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule a service.
If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill.
Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate. For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises.
Comprehensive ADHD and/or ASD Assessment
$250/hour
Includes testing and assessment, report, feedback, and support recommendations
- For private-pay individuals or those seeking a diagnosis without participating in on-going therapy
- Requires three hours at minimum, though additional time may be needed
- Can be scheduled at once or on different days
- Will not be billed to health insurance
Diagnostic Assessment for Therapy Clients
$230/60 to 90 minute session
Can be billed to BC/BS health insurance plans
55-Minute On-Going Therapy Session
$190/hour
Can be billed to BC/BS health insurance plans
(6) Session Coaching Package
$1,200
Can be paid in weekly installments
ADHD Education Workshops for Community Members and Organizations
Contact for Availability and Costs
Coaching for Therapists with ADHD
Contact for Availability and Costs
Services and Investment
Journey Well Therapy and Task Bandit Coaching services are highly specialized to support adults with ADHD, many of whom are also Autistic. Devin maintains a relatively small case load in order to provide personalized and adaptive services to each client. Devin, a clinical social worker, does not provide the following services:
Court-Mandated
Anger Management
Parenting Classes
DUI
Forensic Evaluation
Family Therapy
DOT Evaluation
Play Therapy
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Case Management
Offender Treatment
Substance Use Counseling
Marriage Counseling
Counseling of Minors
Medication Management
EAP Sessions
Faith-Based Work
EMDR
Dissociative Disorders
Schizophrenia
Interpersonal Violence
Military Trauma
About Devin
Are we a good fit?
Identity
Communication
Sarcasm
Cursing
Movie references in abundance
Texting or email preferred
Educational Background
Neurodivergent
She/Her/Hers
Cis-Het Female
Invested in human rights and social justice; votes accordingly
Highly sensitive
Consumes some animal products
Sex Positive
Religious practices: generosity and kindness
Interests
and Hobbies
Doctorate of Social Work (DSW)
Clinical Specialization
University of Alabama
2027 - Anticipated Graduation
Master of Social Work (MSW)
Mental Health Specialization
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
2016
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Major: Psychology
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
2014
Horror Stories - On the page or the screen
Lord of the Rings - This is an entire category of its own
High Fantasy
Creative Writing
Spoken Word
Music - Listening throughout the day, sometimes plays, enjoys live shows
Scores and soundtracks for the screen
Musical Theatre
Remodeling on Zillow
Cookies - Baking and promptly eating
Ice cream, desserts, treats of any variety
Suddenly speaking in sing-song
My dog, King Xerxes Michael Dierks
Outdoor activities - hiking, camping, canoeing
Water fitness
Ziplining, high ropes courses, skydiving, jumping off things
Creative pursuits
Halloween
Are you ready to receive support from a therapist who actually understands what life with ADHD is like?
Enroll Now!
Direct Contact:
Devin Dierks
Client Portal
devin@journeywellwithdevin.com
(563) 321-7650
