Executive Functioning Coach Cost (2026 Data)
Most executive functioning coaches charge $88 to $175 an hour, based on 257 executive functioning coaches. Four sessions a month cost $352 to $700. The bottom 10% charge $59 or less, and the top 10% charge $228 or more. Most of these coaches also offer ADHD coaching.
Key numbers
- Most executive functioning coaches: $88 to $175 an hour (257 coaches).
- Bottom 10% to top 10%: $59 to $228 an hour.
- US coaches: $95 to $186 an hour (186 coaches). Canadian coaches: $64 to $125 (21 coaches).
- Four sessions a month: $352 to $700.
- Only 18 of the 257 coaches list a coaching credential.
Executive functioning coach cost per hour
| Range | Hourly rate | n |
|---|---|---|
| Most (middle half) | $88 to $175 | 257 |
| Bottom 10% to top 10% | $59 to $228 | 257 |
A quote above $175 an hour puts a coach in the top quarter of the market. A quote above $228 puts them in the top 10%.
Life coaches charge $80 to $175 an hour. A narrow specialty like executive functioning does not come with a higher price tag.
Rates by country
| Country | Hourly rate range | Top end (top 10%) | n |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $95 to $186 | $241 | 186 |
| Canada | $64 to $125 | $175 | 21 |
Canadian coaches charge less at every level. A quarter of US coaches charge $186 or more, while in Canada that line sits at $125. The Canadian top 10% start at $175, the same as the US upper quarter.
ADHD coaching cost per month
How often you meet changes the bill as much as the hourly rate does.
| Range | 2 sessions a month | 4 sessions a month | 12 sessions (3 months) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Most (middle half) | $176 to $350 | $352 to $700 | $1,056 to $2,100 |
CHADD, the national ADHD group, notes that check ins happen in person, online, by phone, by email, or by text. Many coaches mix short check ins with full sessions. Ask each coach how they bill before you compare them.
What drives the price
- Country. US coaches charge $95 to $186 an hour. Canadian coaches charge $64 to $125.
- Credentials are rare. 239 of the 257 coaches list no coaching credential. In this field, a higher price reflects experience and demand, not certificates.
- Scope. 86% of these coaches quote a price range. Ask what puts you at the top or bottom of it.
- The top end. The top 10% charge $228 or more an hour. In the US, the top 10% start at $241.
Who does this work
CHADD says coaching has no licensing requirement and that anyone can start a coaching practice. Use the table below to check what a coach is trained to do.
| ADHD or executive functioning coach | Licensed mental health professional | |
|---|---|---|
| Focus | Problems in everyday living: What, when, and how | Diagnosing and treating mental health issues |
| License needed | No | Yes |
| Trained for psychiatric or emotional problems | No, unless also licensed | Yes |
| ADHD coaching credential | Optional; offered by ADHD coaching groups, not the ICF | Not the same thing |
CHADD notes that the International Coaching Federation (ICF) recognizes ADHD coaching as a specialty but does not offer an ADHD certification. Two other groups, the Institute for the Advancement of ADHD Coaching and the Professional Association of ADHD Coaches, do offer ADHD coaching certifications.
Is ADHD coaching worth it?
CHADD points to a growing body of research showing that coaching works for adults with ADHD.
Worth it if: You know what you need to do but have trouble starting, planning, or following through. That is the gap this kind of coaching targets.
Worth it if: You will show up for the check ins. Four sessions a month cost $352 to $700, and the value comes from steady use.
Worth it if: You already work with a doctor or therapist and want help with daily systems. CHADD says a coach and a licensed professional can work together.
Not worth it if: Anxiety, depression, or another untreated condition is the main problem. CHADD says coaches are not trained to address psychiatric or emotional problems unless they are also licensed mental health professionals.
Not worth it if: You need tutoring or study skills lessons. CHADD separates the two: A tutor teaches content, while a coach helps you build your own approach.
Not worth it if: You are not ready to put in the time. CHADD says clients need to want to change and be willing to spend time building new strategies and sticking to them.
Before you commit, CHADD advises asking about the coach's ADHD training, their fees, and whether they offer a trial session.
CoachVouch. "Executive Functioning Coach Cost." September 2026. https://coachvouch.com/research/executive-functioning-coach-cost/Common questions
How much does an executive functioning coach cost per hour? Most executive functioning coaches charge $88 to $175 an hour.
How much does ADHD coaching cost per month? Four one hour sessions a month cost $352 to $700. Two sessions a month cost $176 to $350.
Is ADHD coaching the same as therapy? No. CHADD says coaches work on problems in everyday living and are not trained to address psychiatric or emotional problems unless they are also licensed.
Do executive functioning coaches need a license? No. CHADD notes that coaching has no licensing requirement. Only 18 of the 257 coaches list a coaching credential.
Do US coaches charge more than Canadian coaches? Yes. US executive functioning coaches charge $95 to $186 an hour. Canadian coaches charge $64 to $125.
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Sources
- CHADD, "Coaching": https://chadd.org/about-adhd/coaching/