ADHD Coaching · Ages 9–35

ADHD Coaching for Teens & Young Adults

Brilliant at midnight, stuck by Tuesday. ADHD coaching is the practical, day-to-day support that turns your teen’s scattered potential into follow-through, working alongside their doctor or therapist, never replacing them.

Serving Lafayette, Boulder, Denver & surrounding Colorado communities, in person and virtually.

ADHD Coaching for Teens & Young Adults

15

Years mentoring young people

300+

Families served

20+

Experienced mentors

7 Days

Or less, from your call to a first session

★★★★★  Rated 5.0 on Google by Colorado families

You’ve Treated the ADHD. Daily Life Is Still Hard.

Many families searching for treatment for ADHD in teens discover the same gap: medication and therapy help, but nobody is teaching the daily skills. That’s the coaching layer.

Focus without follow-through

Medication may help them concentrate, but starting, organizing, and finishing still fall apart without support.

“I know, I know”, then nothing

They can recite exactly what they should do. The bridge from knowing to doing is what’s missing.

Consequences don’t stick

Groundings and lost privileges produce remorse, not change, because the issue is skills, not willpower.

Hyperfocus on everything but school

Six hours deep in a game or project they love; six minutes on homework. Interest-driven attention is real.

Self-esteem is eroding

Years of “you’re not trying” are hardening into “I’m just bad at life.” That story is the most dangerous symptom.

You’ve become the frontal lobe

You track every deadline and manage every morning. It’s exhausting, and it can’t continue into adulthood.

ADHD coaching for teens exists precisely for this gap, the daily-life layer that treatment alone doesn’t reach.

Coaching That Works With the ADHD Brain, Not Against It

Our mentors are trained to coach ADHD the way it actually works, interest-first, relationship-driven, and built on wins:

Motivation through interest

We start from what lights them up, and use that engine to pull school, work, and life skills along behind it.

Systems that fit their brain

Externalized reminders, visual planning, body-doubling, ADHD-friendly structures built with them, not imposed on them.

Accountability that feels like support

A mentor’s check-in lands completely differently than a parent’s reminder. Same goal, zero conflict.

Wins that rebuild identity

Each finished task is evidence against the “bad at life” story. Confidence returns the same way it left: through experience.

Emotional regulation skills

Frustration, rejection sensitivity, overwhelm, practiced in real situations with a calm guide beside them.

Parents get their role back

We coach you too, how to hand off the reminding to us so home stops being a supervision battleground.

What ADHD Coaching Covers

Alongside whatever treatment for ADHD your teen already receives, coaching builds the daily skills:

Follow-through & task initiationPlanning systems that get usedHomework & school communicationTime awarenessEmotional regulationSleep & morning routinesScreens & gaming balanceSelf-advocacy at schoolStrengths discoveryIndependence skills

Why ADHD Families Stick With Us

Mentors, trained and supervised

Every mentor is trained by our founder and clinically overseen by our Clinical Director, Joseph DeNicholas, LCSW. Skilled, vetted, and supported, never winging it.

20+ five-star Google reviews

Colorado families consistently rate us 5.0, because we measure success by real change, not sessions completed.

A proven 7-stage framework

Our mentoring follows a clear arc from first connection to lasting independence, so you always know where things stand and what comes next.

Truly personalized matching

We match on personality, interests, and needs, not availability. The right fit is why our clients actually engage.

Real life, not an office

Sessions happen where life happens, over coffee, on a trail, at the gym, at the kitchen table, so skills stick in the real world.

Fast, local, flexible

Based in Lafayette and serving the Boulder–Denver corridor in person (and virtually anywhere), with first sessions within the week.

Talk Through Your Teen’s Situation

One free call, we’ll listen, tell you honestly whether ADHD coaching fits, and describe the exact mentor we’d match with your teen.

Free 40-minute call · No pressure, no obligation · Talk directly with our team

Who This Is For, and Who It Isn’t

A great fit if…

  • Your teen or young adult (9–35) has ADHD, diagnosed or strongly suspected
  • Treatment is in place (or in progress) but daily follow-through is still a struggle
  • They’re bright and capable, and losing confidence from constant friction
  • You want practical support that coordinates with therapy and school

Not the right fit if…

  • You’re seeking medical treatment for ADHD in teens, coaching complements care from your child’s doctor or therapist, it never replaces it
  • Your child is in acute crisis, that needs clinical care first
  • You want someone to do the work for them, we build capability, not dependence
James Farmer, founder of Noble Mentors

James Farmer

Founder · 15 years of mentoring · 300+ families

The People Behind the Work

Mentors Your Child Will Actually Connect With

Many of our mentors have lived experience with ADHD and neurodivergence, they know the midnight brilliance and the Tuesday wall from the inside. That credibility is why teens let them in.

Every mentor is personally trained by our founder, James Farmer, and the whole team works under the clinical oversight of our Clinical Director, Joseph DeNicholas, LCSW, a licensed clinician who consults on every case. Mentoring is not therapy; it’s the practical, relational layer that helps everything else work.

How matching works: we match by personality and interests, and for ADHD clients, energy match matters most. You and your teen approve the mentor before anything starts.

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What Parents and Young People Say

★★★★★

“Having someone to encourage me and walk along side me made a massive difference when talk therapy appointments felt so separated from daily life. A mentor was there to push (and drag) me towards the actions I needed to take.”

Casey G. · Google review

★★★★★

“They’ve been a steady, positive support. They meet them where they are and helped us with emotional support, academics, and practical life skills, especially when we needed it most.”

Dawn M. · Google review

★★★★★

“I often still use things I learned from him today that help me through interviews when needed or with jobs I had or have. I can’t put into words how appreciative I am to his help as a mentor.”

August G. · Google review

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Will Strohbusch
41 days ago
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James approach and commitment to mentorship is admirable. He’s aided many prospective mentors, families and clients alike in evolving and working towards healthy and fulfilling lives. His dynamic mentorship approach is seemingly endless and he’s a real pro at working with people from all different backgrounds with the outmost respect, professionalism and dedication on their path towards wellness. James’ North Star Vision of being more whole in his own life, working towards his calling while also serving others has made him an exceptional mentor. He has facilitated and challenged me to evolve in my relationships and the same could be said for many others. He really demonstrates his gentle wisdom through his actions. Thank you James for all of your hard work and commitment to excellence in Noble Mentorship! The results simply speak for themselves.
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Casey Guay
135 days ago
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Noble mentors helped me greatly as a young adult. Living multiple states away from immediate family and struggling with mental health was a dangerous recipe. Having someone to encourage me and walk along side me made a massive difference when talk therapy appointments felt so separated from daily life. A mentor was there to push (and drag) me towards the actions I needed to take. 10 years later I still stay in touch with my mentor and think of him as a friend and ally.
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Bren Frisch
149 days ago
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My husband and I hired James Farmer to mentor our 18 year old son after he was sent away for a year in wilderness camp and then residential rehab. We were apprehensive about his return. James was the only support we had in place to help our son integrate back into the life he was forced to leave behind a year earlier. Upon his return, they met twice weekly for a period of three months. Our son had no choice, as this was a condition we had set before he came home. So much was at stake. It would be great to say they hit it off and became great friends. But that was not the case. Still? They respected each other. Both were good listeners. Both attentive to the other. James was professional, kind and compassionate, but he didn't over-function the way you might expect (or want) a life-coach to perform. He had great boundaries. He had a way of making my son accountable…to himself, more than anyone else. From afar, it seemed like James did so little, but somehow he consistently brought out the best in our son. It was clear right at the beginning..my son would either show up or not. (eeek?). As parents we stepped back, forcing ourselves to trust the process. It wasn’t linear. James would let our son fail, but he always had this ability (without judging) to get him back to the table. (How can a person do this? I have no clue.) Something was happening. As a mother, after every interaction between the two of them, I could actually see it. It was tangible. Something was evolving. I knew their connection had to do with respect, accountability, being seen and some degree of surrender. In the beginning, I was doubtful that my son was capable or ready for such growth. I will forever be grateful to James and the work he does with these young adults. And btw??? My son graduates from UCCS later this year!! Woohoo! Go figure. Thank you, James. You are amazing!
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Evan Metz
150 days ago
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I took the noble Mentours course with James. He taught us all his wisdom to be a better mentour. To be a better person, and just be more present in life. The lessons I learned there will stay with me forever. James is a man of utmost respect, honesty, integrity, and he knows what he was put on this earth to do. He lives according to his values and shares this with everyone that can benefit. A life of unattachment, value, and love. I respect, admire, and love James and am grateful to call him a mentour and a friend. Cheers to life. Whoever is reading this sending you so much love on your journey. Take the step forward here…you will thank yourself for doing so
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August Grier
150 days ago
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James was very helpful to me for many years. Was very reasonable to accommodate and I often still use things I learned from him today that help me through interviews when needed or with jobs I had or have. I can’t put into words how appreciative I am to his help as a mentor and how easy and fun he is to talk to.
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Jesse L-S
154 days ago
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I wrote a much more detailed review about my work with James in the Google Reviews for his 'Deeper Current Coaching & Darkness Retreats' page which I strongly encourage you to read. I'm unable to post the link. It’s difficult to fully express what James means to me, and the impact he has had on my life. Working with him has been the most meaningful experience I've ever had. He understands me in a way no one ever has, and from the very beginning he has challenged me in ways that stretched my capacity and helped me grow far beyond what I thought possible. His guidance has helped me develop deeper self-trust, resilience, and a stronger sense of purpose rooted in connection. James is so uniquely special and I highly recommend reading that full review. What also makes Noble Mentors so powerful is the incredible team James has built. I’ve had the privilege of working closely with several of them. Andrew has been a live-in mentor for me, staying at my house several nights a week. Our primary focus has been intensive ERP work for my OCD, and I've made significant progress. Andrew has also helped me cultivate invaluable life skills that I previously lacked. He has taught me how to cook and I now feel confident in the kitchen, able to prepare several delicious meals. He is teaching me Qi Gong, new mindfulness modalities, and has helped me cultivate a consistent journaling practice. He has helped me improve my executive functioning in my home, develop logistical adult life skills, learn new handy skills, and build healthier morning and evening routines, improving my sleep hygiene and overall well-being. He has also been a steady emotional presence during difficult moments — attuned, thoughtful, and always offering grounded perspective and wise advice. Together, we are turning my life around and I feel much more confident about my future Jake has also been an amazing presence in my life. I’ve gone to him during moments of struggle, adversity, sadness, and during challenging opportunities where deep integration has occurred, resulting in profound growth. He specifically works with me on Circling-related skills and practices, as I’m currently finishing a course to become a Circling facilitator and he is involved in that program. Jake is such a special and unique human being. He possesses deep wisdom, a grounded presence, empathy, and warmth that most people decades older would aspire to possess. He consistently meets me where I am with deep understanding, patience, and insight. Lastly, there is Isaiah. Isaiah is simply the man. He is an inspiration for me and embodies everything I want to be as a man and as a father. He has a brilliant future ahead of him as a therapist. He is very smart, creative, and I always have the best time with him. In my most immobilizing depressions, he has been a rock I leaned on, getting me out of the house, pushing me in necessary ways, and showing up empathetically when I was isolated. He was there for me in a patient, present way, meeting me where I was. Isaiah is also very musically talented (as is Jake), and we’ve had great times jamming. Playing music together has been a joy and a gift. He has helped me with many practical and logistical life skills, and I’ve learned a lot from him simply by spending time together and asking questions. When I have been overwhelmed with a lot on my plate, he has helped me get organized and we've knocked things off my list together and then on my own, reminding me and reinforcing that I am capable in those moments. He is not only one of my mentors — he is a true friend. Watching him balance being an incredible father and husband to his beautiful family while doing this meaningful work makes him even more inspiring. He represents the kind of man I aspire to be. Noble Mentors has changed my life. The level of care, presence, wisdom, and genuine human connection that James and his team provide goes far beyond anything I’ve experienced. If you’re looking for mentorship that is deeply personal, growth-oriented, and truly transformative. I cannot recommend them
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Dawn Mack
216 days ago
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We’ve worked with this mentoring company for several years, and they’ve been a steady, positive support. They meet them where they are and helped us with emotional support, academics, and practical life skills—especially when we needed it most. I’m truly grateful and would absolutely recommend them.
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Lynn Kohlmeier Nisco
293 days ago
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My parents and I are deeply grateful for the profound impact James has had on my brother’s life. My brother lives with schizophrenia and substance use disorder, and has needed more support than our family could provide alone. As many know, this population can be difficult to reach and support effectively. James stepped into that space with compassion and consistency. He communicated thoughtfully with our family, offering steady guidance during crises and reassurance in moments of uncertainty. James built a genuine relationship with my brother. He knew when to guide, when to challenge, and when to simply be present. In every interaction, James met my brother where he was. With time he became a trusted companion to my brother and at times like family to us. Despite the many hardships and barriers mental illness can bring, through James’s dedication, my brother has made real invaluable progress. With complete confidence, I recommend James to anyone seeking a skilled mentor for a loved one navigating mental illness. Through his leadership I have no doubt that he will also be exceptional at training other mentors who hope to make a difference the way he has. We can’t thank him enough as a family.
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Jon Banashek
294 days ago
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James and his team provided connective and nurturing mentorship at a critical juncture for a family member. We will be forever grateful for their support!
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wendy poulin
315 days ago
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I have been working with James for over a year now. It started out as mentorship to guide me in better parenting my son. It quickly became more than that and he became my main support while going through the toughest period of my life. He is so kind and warm and was able to hold space for me through all of the difficulties I was facing. He has a way of making you feel safe and heard even over zoom. I truly felt he was in the room with me when we met. His insight, encouragement and guidance has given me a new way to move through and look at the world. I will be forever grateful for the work I have done and continue to do with him
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lasharona
316 days ago
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If everyone had a James in their life, we would all be healthy, emotionally intelligent, resilient people who could handle any life stressor with grace. His ability to understand the breadth and depth of a family system is unparalleled. James has a gift for meeting each person exactly where they are, without judgment, and holding space with such clarity and intention that even the most difficult situations begin to feel manageable. He becomes the rudder in your life, helping you focus less on the turbulence of daily emotions and more on finding balance and direction through it all. I am profoundly grateful to James for the way he has supported our entire family showing each of us how to become our own source of resilience and grounding. Working with him is not just about getting through a hard time, it’s about learning how to thrive long after. I’m thrilled to hear about his mentoring program and the ripple effect it will have, helping other mentors transform countless lives.
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Beth Strohbusch
316 days ago
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James is an amazing person and very skilled in mentoring and helping to shape mentors. He's extremely approachable, thoughtful and wise. Our family is so very appreciative of all he'd done to help us.

 

Getting Started Is Simple

1

A free 40-minute call

Tell us what’s going on. We’ll listen, answer your questions, and be honest about whether we can help.

2

We match the right mentor

We hand-pick a mentor whose energy and interests fit your teen, often one with lived ADHD experience. You approve the match before anything begins.

3

First session, often within days

Most families go from first call to first session within the first week, often in just a few days. No waitlists, no lengthy intake process.

4

A steady weekly rhythm

Your mentor keeps you in the loop as trust builds and momentum grows, with goals you can actually see progress on.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ADHD coaching a replacement for treatment?

No. Coaching is not medical treatment for ADHD in teens, it’s the practical skills layer that works alongside your child’s doctor, therapist, or school supports. Our Clinical Director, a licensed clinical social worker, provides clinical oversight and coordinates with your providers when helpful.

Does my teen need a formal diagnosis first?

No diagnosis required. If your child struggles with focus, follow-through, and organization, coaching helps, and we’re happy to coordinate with any evaluation process you pursue.

What do sessions actually look like?

Real life, real tasks: building the week’s plan together, tackling an application side by side, a workout, then systems practice. Active, engaging, and matched to how ADHD attention works.

What does it cost?

$125 per hour with monthly packages at a reduced rate. Most ADHD clients meet 1–2× weekly plus brief check-ins between sessions.

How fast can we start?

Typically within a week of your call, often sooner, helpful when a semester is slipping and every week counts.

Their Brain Isn’t Broken. It Just Needs the Right Support.

With the right coach, the same intensity that fuels 3 a.m. hyperfocus starts fueling real life. Let’s find your teen that coach.

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