ADHD Treatment
in Minnesota for children, teens, and adults seeking therapy, medication management, or a coordinated combination of both. BHSI Clinics offers personalized ADHD counseling focused on organization, time management, emotional regulation, and self-esteem, alongside medication management for improved focus and impulse control, available at five Twin Cities locations and via secure telehealth statewide.
Quick Facts:
- Who it’s for: Children, teens, and adults in Minnesota experiencing ADHD symptoms that are affecting focus, organization, time management, emotional regulation, relationships, school, or work performance; family counseling also available for loved ones of those with ADHD
- Symptoms addressed: Difficulty staying focused, frequently losing items, restlessness, procrastination, distractibility, forgetting appointments and responsibilities, poor time management and organization, and frequent mood swings or frustration
- Outcomes: Improved focus and task completion, enhanced time management skills, boosted self-esteem and confidence, better emotional regulation and mood stability, reduced impulsive behaviors, and increased productivity at work or school
- Services offered: Individual ADHD counseling, family counseling, and medication management including both stimulant and non-stimulant options tailored to each individual’s needs and medical history
- Sessions: Individual and family therapy; first appointment is 50 to 60 minutes; ongoing frequency flexible based on client needs; regular medication follow-ups available
- Telehealth: Available statewide across all of Minnesota via secure telehealth platform
- Locations: Brooklyn Center, Golden Valley, North St. Paul, Eagan, and Shakopee
- Insurance: Aetna, BHP, Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Cigna, Health Partners, Humana, Medica, Medicaid, Medicare, MinnesotaCare, Tricare and Triwest, United Health Care, UBH, UCare, Value Options, AmericasPPO, HealthEZ, SolarteHealth, Hennepin Health, and South Country Health Alliance; call 651-769-6565 to verify your specific plan
How does therapy help with ADHD alongside or instead of medication?
ADHD counseling at BHSI focuses on building the practical skills that ADHD makes difficult, including organization, time management, problem-solving, and emotional regulation, while also addressing the self-esteem concerns that commonly accompany the condition. For children and teens, therapy provides strategies for navigating school and social settings more effectively. For adults, it offers insights into how ADHD is affecting work, relationships, and daily responsibilities. When combined with medication, therapy helps clients apply new strategies more effectively and sustain progress over the long term.
Comprehensive ADHD Treatment
Counseling for ADHD offers individuals and families the tools to better understand and manage the unique challenges associated with this condition. Therapy focuses on building essential skills, such as organization, time management, and problem-solving, while also addressing emotional regulation and self-esteem issues that often accompany ADHD.
Medication can be a powerful tool in the treatment of ADHD, helping to regulate the brain’s neurotransmitters to improve focus, impulse control, and overall functioning. Common medications include stimulants, as well as non-stimulant options for individuals who may not respond well to or prefer alternatives to stimulants. Medication is tailored to each individual’s needs, taking into account their unique symptoms, medical history, and daily demands.
Are you experiencing any of the following ADHD signs or symptoms?
Difficulty staying focused on tasks or conversations.
Frequently losing or misplacing items
Feeling restless or unable to sit still.
Procrastinating on tasks, even important ones.
Becoming easily distracted by sounds or surroundings.
Forgetting appointments, deadlines, or daily responsibilities.
Struggling with time management and organization.
Experiencing frequent mood swings or frustration.
How ADHD Treatment Works at BHSI Clinics
1. Reach Out: Call BHSI at 651-769-6565 or visit the “contact us” page to get started, and ask any questions about the treatment process before making any commitment.
2. Intake and Paperwork: Complete intake forms before your first appointment, either at home by downloading them from the BHSI website or in the clinic on the day of your visit.
3. First Appointment (50 to 60 Minutes): Meet with a licensed clinician who will get to know you, learn about how ADHD is showing up in your daily life, and begin developing a personalized treatment plan that considers your unique symptoms, goals, medical history, and daily demands.
4. Identifying Your Challenges: Your clinician works with you to understand the specific ways ADHD is affecting your focus, organization, time management, emotional regulation, relationships, and performance at school or work, building a clear picture of what treatment needs to address.
5. Active Counseling: Using personalized, evidence-based strategies, sessions build essential skills including organization, time management, problem-solving, and emotional regulation, while also addressing the self-esteem and confidence concerns that commonly accompany ADHD.
6. Medication Management if Needed: Where medication is appropriate, BHSI prescribers tailor a medication plan to your individual needs using stimulant or non-stimulant options, with regular follow-up appointments to ensure the plan remains effective and responsive to your evolving needs.
7. Ongoing Support: Session frequency is adjusted as you progress, with family counseling available where helpful and flexible scheduling across all five BHSI clinic locations and via telehealth statewide throughout your treatment journey.
Transform Into The Most Productive Version of Yourself
Improved focus and task completion
Enhanced time management skills
Boosted self-esteem and confidence
Better emotional regulation and mood stability
Reduced impulsive behaviors and distractions
Increased productivity at work or school
Pursue Personalized ADHD Therapy, Medication, Or Both in Minnesota
For children and teens, counseling can provide strategies for navigating school and social settings more effectively, while adults can gain insights into how ADHD impacts work, relationships, and daily responsibilities.
Family counseling may also be beneficial, helping loved ones develop a supportive and cohesive approach to managing ADHD together. Through personalized therapy, individuals with ADHD can gain greater control over their lives and foster a sense of accomplishment and well-being.
Combined with counseling, ADHD medication often serves as a foundational support, enabling individuals to apply therapeutic strategies more effectively and achieve their goals by significantly reducing hyperactivity and inattention.
Regular follow-ups with a healthcare provider ensure that the treatment plan remains effective and responsive to the individual’s evolving needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can ADHD be treated without medication?
Yes. Many individuals manage ADHD very effectively through therapy alone, developing practical skills for organization, time management, emotional regulation, and focus without the use of medication. Your clinician will work with you to determine the most appropriate approach based on your symptoms, preferences, and medical history.
What is the difference between stimulant and non-stimulant ADHD medication?
Stimulant medications are the most commonly prescribed treatment for ADHD and work by increasing dopamine and norepinephrine activity in the brain to improve focus and impulse control. Non-stimulant options are available for individuals who do not respond well to stimulants, prefer to avoid them, or have a medical history that makes stimulants unsuitable. BHSI prescribers will work with you to find the right fit based on your individual needs.
Is ADHD treatment available for both children and adults?
Yes. BHSI provides ADHD treatment for children, teens, and adults. For younger clients, therapy focuses on navigating school and social settings more effectively. For adults, counseling addresses how ADHD is impacting work, relationships, and daily responsibilities. Family counseling is also available to help loved ones develop a supportive and cohesive approach to managing ADHD together.
