Henderson has quietly become one of the largest cities in Nevada, and most people outside the Las Vegas Valley have no idea. Over 337,000 people live here. The economy used to lean heavily on gaming and hospitality spillover from the Strip, but that picture has changed significantly. Advanced manufacturing companies are expanding across the city. Haz Automation recently announced over 1,400 new jobs. Logistics and distribution centers have been building out along the major corridors. Tech companies are moving in. Construction and skilled trades are booming to keep pace with a population that is projected to push past 350,000 within the next few years. If you work in any of these industries and you have ADHD, the daily demands are real. Manufacturing roles require sustained focus and precision across long shifts. Logistics work involves tracking dozens of moving pieces at once. Tech positions reward consistent output and the ability to manage complex projects without dropping details. These are environments where inconsistency has consequences.

So you decide to look for support, and the options feel unclear. Henderson is not a small town, but it is not a standalone metro either. It sits inside the Las Vegas Valley, which means a search for ADHD coaching pulls in results from Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Boulder City, and every practice marketing to the broader metro. Some of those listings are therapists who mention coaching on the side. Some are life coaches who added ADHD to their website recently. A handful might be genuinely specialized, but there is no obvious way to tell from a directory listing or a brief website bio. You have a few tabs open, you have been meaning to call one of them, and three weeks later the tabs are still sitting there untouched. Committing to one of a handful of unclear options feels like a gamble, and gambling is supposed to stay on the Strip.

This guide breaks down what ADHD coaching actually is, which credentials matter, how to evaluate coaching methodology, and how to make this decision without letting it turn into another research project that never reaches a conclusion.

What makes ADHD coaching different from therapy or psychiatry

Henderson's healthcare infrastructure has been expanding alongside the city's population growth, with new facilities and professional services opening to keep up with demand. That is a positive trend. But coaching, therapy, and psychiatry serve fundamentally different purposes, and understanding the distinctions matters before you invest your time and money in the wrong type of support.

ADHD coaching focuses on the present and the future. It is a collaborative partnership where you and your coach develop practical strategies, systems, and habits for reaching your goals. Coaching is about action. You identify what you want to accomplish, figure out what keeps getting in the way, and build personalized tools for challenges like time management, prioritization, task initiation, and follow-through. A good ADHD coach works with the way your brain actually functions rather than expecting you to force yourself into systems designed for neurotypical people. Neurotypical is a term that simply means someone whose brain processes attention and information in the way considered standard or typical.

Therapy addresses the emotional and psychological layers underneath. A therapist helps you process past experiences, work through anxiety or depression (both of which show up alongside ADHD at high rates), and understand emotional patterns that may be driving behavior. In a city where a lot of professionals have relocated for work opportunities in manufacturing, logistics, or tech, there can be an added layer of adjustment stress on top of existing ADHD challenges. Therapy is the right space for that deeper emotional work. But therapy on its own does not always give you the concrete, tactical systems for managing your workday or breaking out of the cycle of missed deadlines and forgotten commitments.

Psychiatry handles the medical side. A psychiatrist can formally diagnose ADHD, prescribe medication, and manage your treatment plan over time. If you are exploring whether medication might help or need an official diagnosis, that is the clinical starting point.

These three types of support work alongside each other, not in competition. Many adults with ADHD benefit from a combination. You might see a psychiatrist for medication management, a therapist for processing the emotional weight of living undiagnosed for years, and a coach for building the daily systems that hold your professional and personal life together. In Nevada, therapy and psychiatry are often at least partially covered by insurance depending on your plan, while coaching generally is not. We will get into cost and workarounds later in this guide.

The essential thing to understand about coaching is that it is forward-looking and tactical. You are not unpacking your past. You are building a concrete plan for how to manage your energy, stop losing track of projects, and follow through on the things that matter to you.

What credentials should an ADHD coach actually have

Before you start evaluating anyone, there is one critical thing to know: the title "ADHD coach" is completely unregulated. Nevada has no licensing requirement for coaches, no state board, no required exam, and no minimum training hours. Anyone can set up a website, list ADHD coaching as a service, and start charging for sessions tomorrow. In a metro area that is growing as fast as the Las Vegas Valley, where wellness and personal development services are expanding alongside the population, that means the range in quality is wide. And from the outside, it is nearly impossible to tell who has genuine expertise and who completed a brief online course and started marketing the next day.

So how do you protect yourself?

PAAC certification is one of the most reliable signals. PAAC stands for the Professional Association of ADHD Coaches. Coaches who hold PAAC certification have completed rigorous ADHD-specific training programs, logged supervised coaching hours, and demonstrated genuine competency in working with ADHD-related challenges. This is not a weekend workshop or a quick online module. It represents a serious commitment to specialized education in how ADHD actually affects daily functioning.

ICF credentials are another strong indicator. The ICF, or International Coaching Federation, is the most widely recognized credentialing body in the coaching profession overall. An ICF-credentialed coach has completed extensive training hours, accumulated a required number of client coaching hours, and passed a formal evaluation process. ICF credentials alone do not guarantee ADHD expertise, but when you see them paired with ADHD-specific training, you are looking at someone who takes professional development seriously.

NBC-HWC certification is also worth knowing about. NBC-HWC stands for National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach. This board certification indicates training in evidence-based coaching techniques, and when combined with ADHD specialization, it adds another layer of verified competence.

Lived experience with ADHD can make a coach more intuitive and empathetic. Many excellent coaches have ADHD themselves and bring personal understanding of the challenges you face. But lived experience without professional training and a structured methodology is not sufficient on its own. You want someone who brings both personal understanding and evidence-based frameworks to the work.

Red flags to watch for:

• No specific credentials or training programs listed on their website

• The only stated qualification is personal experience with ADHD

• Promises of guaranteed outcomes like eliminating procrastination or curing distractibility

• No mention of continuing education, supervision, or a defined methodology

• A vague approach that sounds more like friendly conversation than structured support

Questions to ask any coach you are considering:

• What ADHD-specific training have you completed, and through which program?

• Are you certified through PAAC, ICF, or another recognized body?

• Do you receive regular supervision or participate in peer consultation?

• What methodology or framework guides your coaching sessions?

• How do you track and measure client progress?

• What does support look like between sessions?

A qualified coach will welcome every one of these questions. They have invested significant time and money in building their expertise and will be happy to walk you through it. If someone gets evasive or uncomfortable when you ask about their training, that tells you something important.

Why does virtual coaching work well for ADHD in Henderson

Henderson is a spread-out city, and it sits inside a metro area that sprawls even further. While commute times within Henderson are generally more manageable than in some larger metros, filtering coaches by geographic proximity still limits you significantly. The pool of ADHD-specialized coaches with offices in Henderson itself is small. Expanding your search to include Las Vegas proper adds options, but it also adds drive time, and for someone with ADHD, every additional logistical step between you and your session becomes one more opportunity to reschedule or cancel.

Virtual coaching removes location from the equation entirely. You can work with your coach from your living room in Green Valley, your home office in Anthem, your desk at a manufacturing facility near the Henderson Executive Airport, or a quiet room at a logistics campus off the 215 Beltway. Sessions fit into the natural rhythm of your day rather than requiring you to build extra time around travel.

But the more meaningful benefit is about quality of match, not convenience. When you are no longer limited to coaches who happen to have an office within a reasonable drive, you can match based on what actually matters: their experience with your specific type of challenge, their coaching style, their understanding of your industry or life stage. A coach who specializes in working with manufacturing professionals managing cognitive demands across detail-intensive shifts might be a dramatically better fit than a generalist who happens to have an office in the Henderson area. Someone with deep experience supporting tech workers or entrepreneurs dealing with executive function challenges might understand your daily pressures in a way a general life coach cannot.

Virtual coaching also helps with consistency, which is one of the hardest things to maintain when you have ADHD. Every logistical barrier becomes one more reason to push a session back. When your appointment is a video call you can take from wherever you happen to be, the friction drops significantly. You show up more often. The coaching relationship builds momentum. Progress compounds over time instead of stalling out every time your schedule gets complicated.

And if a coaching match turns out not to be the right fit, pivoting is straightforward. You are not restarting a geographic search or sticking with someone just because they are the most convenient option nearby. You match with a different coach and keep moving forward.

What does a strong ADHD coaching methodology look like

Methodology is the invisible difference between coaching that creates lasting change and coaching that feels like a pleasant conversation you forget about by the next morning. Two coaches can have similar websites, similar pricing, and similar professional bios, but their approaches might be completely different underneath. This is where the real quality gap lives.

Evidence-based frameworks form the backbone of effective coaching. One widely used model is the COM-B framework, which breaks behavior change into three components: Capability, Opportunity, and Motivation. Rather than offering generic advice like "just use a planner" or "set more reminders," a coach using COM-B helps you identify whether a particular challenge comes from a skill gap (capability), an environmental barrier (opportunity), or a drive issue (motivation), and then addresses the actual root cause. Another evidence-based tool is implementation intentions, which are specific if/then plans designed to bridge the gap between wanting to do something and actually doing it. Instead of "I will work on my project this week," an implementation intention sounds like "When I finish my Monday morning meeting and sit back down at my desk, I will open the project document and write for 25 minutes before checking email."

Structured sessions versus open conversation is one of the biggest dividing lines between effective coaching and everything else. In a structured approach, each session follows a framework. Your coach prepares. Goals carry forward from previous conversations. Progress is tracked over time. You are building on a foundation week after week rather than starting from scratch each session. Open-ended conversation can feel supportive in the moment, but without structure, it rarely produces consistent behavior change. For someone working in a detail-oriented field like manufacturing or logistics, where sustained attention and systematic execution are the daily expectation, that structure matters even more.

Between-session support matters more than most people realize when they first start exploring coaching. ADHD does not pause between your weekly calls. New habits are fragile. Motivation fluctuates constantly. Quality coaching includes some form of ongoing connection between sessions, whether that is messaging, quick accountability check-ins, or access to a community of people working through similar challenges. That continuity between calls is often what determines whether a new strategy actually sticks and becomes part of your routine.

Executive dysfunction-specific design is non-negotiable for ADHD coaching. Executive dysfunction refers to difficulties with the brain's management system: working memory, planning, task initiation, emotional regulation, and time awareness. Generic coaching techniques often assume a baseline level of executive function that people with ADHD do not consistently have. A methodology built specifically for ADHD accounts for these realities and designs systems around them rather than pretending they do not exist.

Peer community and shared learning add something that isolated one-on-one sessions cannot replicate. Connecting with other adults who face similar challenges creates accountability, normalizes the experience, and generates practical strategies you might not discover on your own. Hearing that someone in a similar professional situation found a particular approach helpful carries a different weight than hearing it from a coach alone.

Ongoing coach supervision is something most people never think to ask about, but it is a significant quality indicator. Coaches who practice in isolation with no external oversight can develop blind spots or drift into outdated approaches over time. Regular supervision means a qualified professional is reviewing their work, providing feedback, and keeping them accountable to a consistent standard.

The frustrating reality is that none of these methodological differences are visible from a website or directory listing. Two coach profiles can look nearly identical while representing very different levels of rigor underneath. The only way to distinguish them is to ask the right questions, and now you know what those questions are.

How much does ADHD coaching typically cost

Cost matters, and it is better to go in with clear expectations than to be surprised during a consultation call.

Nationally, individual ADHD coaching sessions range from about $150 to $300 per session. Monthly coaching packages, which typically include regular sessions plus some level of between-session support, tend to fall between $300 and $600 per month. Those ranges vary based on coach experience, credentials, session length, and how much support is included between calls.

The instinct to look for the cheapest option is understandable. Henderson and the Las Vegas Valley generally offer a moderate cost of living compared to coastal metros, which is part of what has been attracting new residents and employers to the area. But cost and credential depth tend to go together. Coaches who have invested thousands of dollars in ADHD-specific training, ICF certification, supervised hours, and continuing education charge more because their overhead is higher and their expertise runs deeper. That does not mean the most expensive coach is automatically the best fit. But consistently choosing the lowest price point increases your odds of ending up with someone who has minimal specialized training.

Insurance generally does not cover ADHD coaching. Coaching is not classified as therapy or a medical service under most plans, and Nevada does not currently mandate coaching coverage.

FSA and HSA accounts can often be used for coaching. If your employer offers a Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account, ADHD coaching may qualify as an eligible expense. This lets you pay with pre-tax dollars, effectively reducing your real cost by 20 to 30 percent depending on your tax bracket. With the number of manufacturing, logistics, and tech employers in Henderson that offer competitive benefits packages, this is absolutely worth checking with your HR department.

When evaluating cost, it helps to weigh it against the cost of not getting support. Stalled career momentum because you cannot consistently deliver on complex projects. Strained relationships from forgotten commitments. The mental and emotional weight of feeling like you are underperforming despite knowing you are capable of more. Effective coaching pays for itself when it helps you show up reliably in the areas that matter most to you.

How do you find and evaluate coaches in Henderson

With a solid understanding of what coaching is, which credentials matter, and what strong methodology looks like, the practical search can begin. Henderson's specific situation creates a few distinct challenges worth being aware of before you start.

Where to look:

The PAAC directory (Professional Association of ADHD Coaches) is the most targeted starting point. Every coach listed there has met specific ADHD training requirements. The ICF directory is broader but useful for independently verifying credentials. There is no dedicated CHADD chapter in Henderson. CHADD stands for Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. The nearest chapters are likely in Las Vegas proper or through Nevada's statewide CHADD organization, and virtual CHADD meetings are available nationally. While CHADD does not provide coaching directly, connecting with a local support group or attending virtual meetings can be a useful way to get firsthand recommendations from people who have worked with coaches in the area.

The Henderson-specific challenge:

Henderson sits inside the Las Vegas Valley, which means any search for ADHD coaching pulls results from across the entire metro. Las Vegas listings, North Las Vegas listings, and coaches marketing to the whole region all appear alongside anything Henderson-specific. The pool of results is a mixed bag. Some are credentialed ADHD specialists. Others are life coaches, wellness practitioners, or productivity consultants who use similar language on their profiles without the specialized training behind it. The wellness and personal development market in the Las Vegas metro has been growing alongside the population, and not all of that growth has been in depth of expertise. Sorting through the noise takes sustained effort, which is exactly the kind of task that ADHD makes exhausting.

The vetting process:

Once you have a shortlist, go beyond what their website says. Verify credentials independently through the PAAC and ICF directories. Schedule consultation calls, which most coaches offer for free or at a reduced rate. Use that conversation to ask the credential and methodology questions outlined earlier in this guide.

During a consultation, pay attention to:

• Whether they ask about your specific challenges or move straight into selling a package

• How clearly they explain their methodology and approach

• Whether they mention supervision, continuing education, or structured frameworks

• How natural and comfortable the conversation feels

• Whether pricing, session structure, and expectations are transparent from the start

When a match does not work out:

This happens more often than anyone talks about. You go through the entire search, commit to a coach, and after a few sessions, you realize the fit is not right. Maybe their approach does not match how you process things. Maybe they lack depth in the specific area where you need the most help. Now you are back at the beginning. New search. New vetting calls. New financial risk. New decision fatigue. For someone with ADHD, restarting that kind of open-ended research project can feel nearly impossible.

Even with the right directories and a thoughtful approach, the full weight of research, vetting, and risk sits on your shoulders. That is a heavy lift for anyone, and it is an especially difficult one when the executive function challenges you are trying to get help with are the exact same ones making the sustained research feel exhausting.

Why a Shimmer ADHD coach might be the better option

Every frustration described above is exactly what Shimmer was designed to solve. The process of finding a qualified ADHD coach should not itself require the executive function skills you are trying to develop. That contradiction is at the heart of why the traditional search model fails so many people with ADHD.

The vetting is done before you ever show up. Shimmer coaches go through a selection process with a 4% acceptance rate. Every coach holds ADHD-specific credentials, whether that is PAAC certification or equivalent specialized training. They are not hired and left on their own. Shimmer coaches receive ongoing supervision and continuing education, which means their practice is consistently held to a high standard. The methodology is grounded in behavioral science frameworks designed specifically for how ADHD brains work, and it is consistent across the entire platform. You do not need to spend hours verifying credentials or asking screening questions because that work has already been done at a level most individuals cannot replicate on their own.

Matching is built into the system. Instead of spending weeks scrolling through directories and hoping for the best, Shimmer matches you with a coach based on your specific needs, preferences, and goals. If the match is not right, you switch. No awkward conversation. No penalty. No restarting the whole search from scratch. You match with someone new and keep building momentum. This alone changes the experience fundamentally compared to the traditional model, where a bad fit means going back to square one and repeating the entire draining process.

The methodology extends beyond your weekly session. Shimmer's coaching approach is rooted in science-backed frameworks for behavior change and executive function support. Sessions are structured, goal-oriented, and connected from one to the next. But the support does not disappear between calls. Shimmer includes community access where you connect with other members working through similar challenges. That combination of expert one-on-one coaching and peer community creates a layer of accountability and shared learning that a single weekly session on its own cannot provide. For professionals in Henderson's growing manufacturing and logistics sectors, where the stakes of inconsistency are high, that ongoing support structure can make a meaningful difference.

The financial risk is minimal. Shimmer offers a 30-day money-back guarantee. Pricing is transparent and published upfront, so you know exactly what you are committing to before you begin. Compare that to the traditional path where you might spend $300 on a first session with a coach you found through a directory, only to realize after two or three sessions that their approach does not work for your brain, and then face the prospect of spending more money to try again with someone else.

Virtual-first means all of Henderson is covered equally. Whether you live in Green Valley, work at a manufacturing campus near Henderson Executive Airport, are based in a home office in Anthem, or commute to a tech company off the 215 Beltway, you get the same quality of coaching without geography being a factor. No driving across the Valley to a coach's office in Las Vegas. No rearranging your afternoon around a cross-metro commute. Just consistent, expert support that fits into your life where it already is.

Shimmer's coaches work with professionals across the kinds of industries that define Henderson's evolving economy. Manufacturing workers managing cognitive demands across detail-intensive shifts. Logistics professionals tracking complex operations with dozens of moving parts. Tech workers navigating fast-paced project cycles and competing priorities. Skilled tradespeople balancing physical work with administrative and planning responsibilities. The matching process takes these differences into account so you work with someone who understands your professional and personal context.

Members consistently describe the difference as significant compared to previous coaching experiences. The structured methodology, the ongoing accountability between sessions, and the ability to switch coaches without friction combine to create something that works with ADHD instead of asking you to power through a broken process to get help.

How do you get started with ADHD coaching

Taking the first step can feel like a big decision, especially if you have been researching ADHD coaching for weeks or months without actually committing. That kind of decision paralysis is one of the most common ADHD patterns, and there is a real irony in the fact that the challenges you need help with are the same ones making it hard to seek help in the first place.

Getting started is simpler than the research process makes it seem. You sign up, get matched with a coach, and have your first session. That initial conversation is about your coach getting to know you: your goals, your challenges, what you have already tried, and where you want to focus first. You do not need to arrive with a polished list of objectives or a detailed history of your ADHD journey. Your coach is trained to guide that conversation and help you figure out where to begin.

The first few sessions are about building a foundation. You and your coach will identify what matters most to you right now and start developing strategies tailored to how your brain works. Expect it to feel exploratory at first. You are testing approaches, finding out what sticks, and building trust with someone who is going to be in your corner consistently.

Set realistic expectations. Coaching is not an overnight fix. You will not leave your first session with every executive function challenge resolved. What you will have is a structured starting point, a knowledgeable partner who understands ADHD deeply, and a framework for making steady, compounding progress. Most members start noticing meaningful shifts within the first few weeks as new strategies take hold and small wins begin to build on each other.

If you have been going back and forth on this decision, consider that the research phase has already done its job. You know what to look for. You understand what separates quality coaching from everything else. The next step is simply to start.