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ADHD Support for Real Brains

You've been trying
hard your whole life.

It's not a willpower problem. It's not a character flaw.
It's a brain wiring problem — and there's a science to addressing it.

I'm Ryan Baker-Barrett, BCBA. Diagnosed at 37. I work with kids, teens, and adults who are done waiting for things to click on their own.

20+ yrs ABA experience BCBA® certified Diagnosed at 37 — lived it Parent of kids with ADHD
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Which describes you best?

// for parents

Behavioral parent training gives you tools for the mornings, the meltdowns, and the homework battles — backed by 20+ years of behavior science, not another app.

Book Your Free Call →
// for teens

You're not behind — you're different, and that matters. Coaching helps you find what actually works for your brain so you can finish what you start.

Book Your Free Call →
// for adults

Executive function coaching for adults done trying to out-willpower their own brain. Build systems that actually fit — not ones you abandon in a week.

Book Your Free Call →
// for behavior analysts

Breakthrough ADHD Training for Behavior Analysts™ — BACB-approved CEUs built from 20+ years in the field, including the Executive Function Roadmap™ and a stackable microcredential.

See the CE Training →
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You're not lazy.
You're not broken.
You're running different software.

You have the ideas, the intentions, the drive.
But between the intention and the follow-through, there's a gap that planners and apps just can't close.

And the advice you keep getting?
"Just focus. Try harder. Make a list."
You've been making lists since middle school.

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Most ADHD support
comes from one angle.
Mine comes from three.

Ryan Baker-Barrett, MS, BCBA

Ryan Baker-Barrett, MS, BCBA

A clinician who knows the research. A coach who's been there. A parent who gets it from the inside.

I'm all three.

I've been in the field since 2005 and a Board Certified Behavior Analyst since 2012. I was diagnosed with ADHD at 37 — and suddenly my whole life made sense. And I'm raising kids with ADHD, which means I debug these strategies at home before I bring them to clients.

My approach blends ABA and ACT, not to make you compliant, but to help you build a life that actually fits your brain and your values.

The Clinician
The ClinicianIn the field since 2005; BCBA® since 2012. Developed an executive function assessment tool. Graduate of Utah State University, summa cum laude.
Person with ADHD
The Person with ADHDDiagnosed at 37. Spent decades wondering why everything felt harder than it should. Uses that lived experience to meet clients exactly where they are.
The Parent
The ParentRaising kids with ADHD. These strategies are tested at home before they ever reach a session — because real life is messier than theory.
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Here's what the next two weeks look like

No cookie-cutter advice. Tap any step for the details.

1

Book your free call

Day 0 · 2 min

Pick a time on the calendar — no forms, no intake paperwork yet. Just grab a slot that works.

2

Free consult call

Within 48 hrs

15–30 minutes to talk through what's going on and figure out together whether this is the right fit. No pressure, no pitch.

3

Executive Function Assessment

Within 1–2 wks

Three 30-minute trial sessions that map your (or your child's) strengths and friction points across 16 domains — not a checklist, a real picture.

4

Begin coaching

Ongoing

We apply your PINCH motivation profile and start building real-world momentum — weekly or biweekly, adjusted as we go.

ACT — Acceptance & Commitment ABA — Applied Behavior Analysis

// timelines are typical estimates for a current caseload, not a guarantee

// who_we_help

Whether you're a parent, a teen, or an adult —
there's a path for you.

Real support for real ADHD brains, at every stage.

Parent and child For Parents

Stop surviving the mornings. Start connecting in the evenings.

You love your kid. You're also exhausted by your kid. Behavioral parent training gives you the tools to do both — set clear limits, reduce the blowups, and finally feel like you have a plan.

Teen with ADHD For Teens

You're not behind. You're different. That matters.

Coaching helps you figure out what works for your brain so you can actually use it — finish what you start, manage the overwhelm, and feel proud of what you accomplish.

Adult with ADHD For Adults

The "why can't I just do the thing" spiral ends here.

Executive function coaching for adults who are done trying to out-willpower their own brain. Meet deadlines. Build systems. Stop losing your keys and your focus in the same morning.

// what_changes

What this actually looks like, day to day

Illustrative scenarios built from common patterns we see — swipe to see all three.

For Parents

Before

Every morning is a fight. Every evening ends in tears — yours and theirs. You're guessing at consequences and second-guessing every one of them.

After

Mornings still aren't perfect. But you have a plan, the blow-ups are fewer, and you're not winging it anymore.

Behavioral parent training works by giving you a small number of clear, consistent moves — not a 40-page behavior plan. Most families notice the first shift in how arguments end, not how often they start.

// illustrative scenario, not an actual client
For Teens

Before

Started a hundred things. Finished none of them. Everyone keeps saying "just try harder" like that's new information.

After

Found the systems that actually fit how my brain works — and turned in the project. On time. For once.

Coaching for teens starts by figuring out what actually motivates them, not a generic planner. The PINCH framework helps find the angle (passion, interest, novelty, challenge, or urgency) that makes a task stick.

// illustrative scenario, not an actual client
For Adults

Before

Out-willpowering my own brain every single day — and losing. Another app downloaded, another planner abandoned.

After

Built a system that works with my brain instead of against it. The keys are still by the door.

Adult coaching starts with assessment of executive function — mapping which are actually the friction points so the systems we build target the real gap, not a generic productivity hack.

// illustrative scenario, not an actual client

// swipe or scroll →

ADHD doesn't go away. But it doesn't have to run your life either.

The longer executive function challenges go unaddressed, the more they compound. Missed deadlines become missed opportunities. Frustration becomes shame. Another year of "I'll get it together soon." You don't have to keep waiting for things to click.

// the_investment

What this actually costs

Assessment starts at $179.99 (three 30-minute trial sessions). Ongoing coaching packages start at $299.99/month. Here's how the cost conversation usually goes.

This applies to behavioral parent training and behavioral therapy for kids — the service types insurance plans typically recognize. Adult ADHD coaching isn't a covered service category, so it isn't eligible for out-of-network reimbursement through Mentaya.

We're not credentialed with insurance plans, but we partner with Mentaya to file out-of-network reimbursement claims on your behalf for a small service fee — no paperwork for you. Estimate what that could mean below.

Estimated outcome
$150.00/mo reimbursed
Estimated net cost after reimbursement: $149.99/mo

// this is a rough estimate, not a quote. Your actual reimbursement rate depends on your specific plan and is determined by Mentaya, not us. Mentaya's service fee is deducted from what they help you recover.

A sliding scale is available through Open Path Collective for clients who qualify financially — for any service, parent training, teen coaching, or adult coaching alike.

Learn about Open Path Collective →
// faq

Frequently asked questions

"ABA therapy" has become synonymous with autism compliance work — and that's not what we do here. We use a values-based approach grounded in the science of applied behavior analysis (ABA) and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). The goal is never compliance. It's capability.
Yes — adults are a core part of this practice. Roughly 50–75% of clients are adults with ADHD. Executive function coaching is available for teens and adults. Behavioral parent training is available for caregivers of children with ADHD.
Assessment starts at $179.99 (three 30-minute trial sessions); ongoing coaching packages start at $299.99/month. We're not currently credentialed with insurance providers. For parent training and behavioral therapy for kids, we partner with Mentaya to help pursue out-of-network reimbursement — adult coaching isn't an insurance-billable service category. A sliding scale is available through Open Path Collective.
Yes. A free 15-minute or 30-minute consultation is available for parents, adults with ADHD, and professionals seeking case consultation or supervision.
No problem. Most services are offered virtually. Some limitations apply based on service type and location — but distance is rarely a barrier.
Sessions are collaborative, built around what motivates your teen specifically — not a lecture. Most teens engage more once they feel like a partner in the process, not a project to fix.
Coaching focuses on building day-to-day systems — calendars, routines, motivation structures — rather than processing emotions in a session or managing medication. Many adults use it alongside therapy or a prescriber, not instead of either.
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Before you go — the questions everyone asks

No. We don't prescribe or manage medication — this is behavioral coaching and parent training grounded in ACT and ABA. If you're working with a prescriber, we work alongside them, not instead of them.
Generally, no. But for parent training and behavioral therapy for kids, Mentaya can help pursue out-of-network reimbursement and handles the paperwork for a small fee.
If you're paying out-of-pocket, no — a diagnosis isn't necessary. For insurance reimbursement, you're subject to your plan's terms, which almost always require a formal diagnosis.
Yes — through Open Path Collective for clients who qualify financially.
Often, yes — though it varies by plan, so we can't promise it. It typically requires a letter from a medical provider showing medical necessity, and usually an official ADHD diagnosis.
// free · 30 minutes · no_commitment

The first conversation is free.
And it might change everything.

No pressure. No sales pitch. Just 30 minutes to talk about what's going on and whether this feels like the right fit. Most people leave with at least one new idea — even if we don't end up working together.

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