Last updated: February 1st, 2026

 

The Agave Health App offers both ADHD coaching services and psychotherapy services by way of its professional affiliates. You have chosen to receive ADHD coaching services at Agave Health Inc. (“Agave Health”), and it is important to understand the scope and purpose of ADHD coaching as it differs from psychotherapy.  While these services may appear similar in some respects, they are distinct in purpose, scope, provider credentials, and regulation. This document explains those distinctions so that you may make an informed decision about services you are receiving. 

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Psychotherapy Services

Psychotherapy is a health care service provided by licensed mental health professionals and regulated under the applicable state and federal laws.
 

Psychotherapy services may include:
- Assessment and diagnosis of mental health conditions
- Treatment of emotional, psychological, or psychiatric concerns
- Evidence-based therapeutic interventions
- Treatment planning and ongoing clinical care
- Care related to anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, and other mental health conditions

Psychotherapy is appropriate when an individual is seeking evaluation or treatment of a mental health condition, emotional distress, or psychological symptoms.

 

ADHD Coaching Services

ADHD coaching is a non-clinical, non-medical service intended to enhance life functioning, personal effectiveness, and self-directed growth.  ADHD coaching at Agave Health is provided by coaches who do not hold mental health licenses.

ADHD coaching may focus on:
- Creating structure and direction in work, school, and daily life
- Improving focus, organization, planning, and follow-through
- Developing time-management and task-initiation skills
- Enhancing motivation, accountability, and self-confidence
- Improving communication and effectiveness in personal or professional relationships
- Identifying and changing patterns that limit success or personal fulfillment
- Supporting empowerment, personal growth, and self-actualization

Coaching sessions may be provided by audio and/or videoconference.  In addition, Agave Health provides asynchronous coaching and education tools.  

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Important Limitations of ADHD Coaching

ADHD coaching is not psychotherapy, mental health counseling, or a medical or health care service.

ADHD coaching does not include:
- Diagnosis of ADHD or any other mental health condition
- Treatment of mental health disorders
- Psychological or psychiatric assessment
- Medical, psychological, or mental health advice

ADHD coaching cannot substitute for psychotherapy, psychiatric care, or other medical or mental health treatment when such treatment is indicated. Clients are encouraged to seek evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment from licensed health or mental health professionals when appropriate.

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When ADHD Coaching May Not Be Appropriate

ADHD coaching is intended for non-clinical, skill-building and life-enhancement support and is not designed to address untreated or undertreated mental health conditions.

Under certain circumstances, ADHD coaching may not be appropriate to continue, including when a client appears to be experiencing symptoms that may require evaluation or treatment by a licensed mental health or medical professional and the client declines to seek or engage in such evaluation or treatment.

In such situations, the coach does not provide diagnosis, treatment, or crisis intervention. A recommendation may be made to seek appropriate clinical care, and Agave Health may determine that it is not appropriate to continue coaching services, consistent with the scope and limitations of coaching.

Any decision to pause or discontinue coaching services will be made with consideration of the client’s well-being and is not punitive in nature. General referral information may be provided when appropriate.

A coach’s determination that coaching services are not appropriate is not a diagnosis and does not constitute a clinical judgment, but reflects professional boundaries regarding the scope of coaching services.

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Choosing the Appropriate Service

Some individuals may benefit from ADHD coaching, and others from psychotherapy, and some may engage in both services separately and distinctly, with a clear understanding of the role and limitations of each.

Agave Health may provide general information about available services; however, the decision regarding which service to engage in remains voluntary and client-directed.

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Client Acknowledgment of Understanding

Please review the information contained in this document regarding the distinctions between psychotherapy services and ADHD coaching services offered by Agave Health.

By checking the box relating to the Coaching Agreements in the Agave Health app, you acknowledge that you have read and understand the information provided, including the differences in scope, purpose, and provider credentials between psychotherapy and ADHD coaching. You thereby acknowledge that you have read and understand the information contained in this document, including:
- the distinction between psychotherapy and ADHD coaching;
- that psychotherapy is a mental health service by a licensed professional;
- that ADHD coaching is a non-clinical service provided by coaches who do not hold mental health licenses; and
- that ADHD coaching is not a substitute for mental health or medical treatment.
You understand that this acknowledgment is for coaching serves only provided by an Agave Health coach, and does not constitute consent to treatment, nor does not create a therapeutic or clinical relationship with a coach.