Hallowell Centers

What Hallowell Centers does

Hallowell Centers (legally Dr. Edward Hallowell, M.D.) is a privately held, multi-location mental health practice specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD and commonly co-occurring conditions (anxiety, depression, autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia, OCD, PTSD) across the lifespan. Founded by Dr. Edward "Ned" Hallowell in 1994 (firmographics records 1996; the company's own history and website copyright indicate 1994 as founding year) following publication of the field-defining book 'Driven to Distraction,' the practice operates five owned clinics across the United States in Sudbury MA (regional HQ), New York City, Seattle (Hallowell Todaro Center), Jacksonville FL (Hallowell Brain Health & Wellness), and Mountain View CA (Hallowell Todaro Center), supplemented by telehealth delivery.

The service portfolio spans comprehensive clinical evaluation and diagnosis, 6-8 hour neuropsychological testing, multi-modal therapy (CBT, DBT, couples, family, child, adult), psychiatric medication management, certified executive function and academic coaching, parenting support, adult support groups, workplace services, and psychoeducational workshops. The underlying clinical technology is described as standard assessment instruments and neuropsychological tools, with the proprietary differentiator being Dr. Hallowell's strength-based treatment philosophy that reframes ADHD around gifts and connectedness rather than deficits. Around the clinical core, the practice operates a sizable content and media engine: 20 New York Times bestselling books, a weekly podcast ('Dr. Hallowell's Wonderful World of Different'), a monthly newsletter ('Notes from Ned'), a TikTok channel (#NedTalks), YouTube/webinars, bi-weekly Facebook Live Q&As with ADDitude Magazine, and paid speaking engagements, functioning as a top-of-funnel demand source for clinical services.

The business model is direct-to-consumer professional services on a cash-pay basis; the practice does not accept insurance, Medicare, or Medicaid directly but issues invoices with diagnostic codes that patients can submit for out-of-network reimbursement. Group session pricing ranges from $10 (mindfulness) to $600 (parenting support groups), while neuropsychological testing and individual clinical fees are quoted individually rather than published. Customers are primarily individual patients segmented into children/adolescents, adults, couples, and families, with an emerging corporate/enterprise segment for workplace keynotes and ADHD awareness training. The headcount is reported at 51-100, organized across the five locations with a multi-disciplinary team of psychiatrists, psychologists, licensed clinical social workers, nurse practitioners, coaches, and administrative staff.

Name

Hallowell Centers

Legal name

Dr. Edward Hallowell, M.D.

Website

https://drhallowell.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Hallowell Centers is a multi-location mental health practice focused on ADHD diagnosis and treatment. Founded in 1994 by Dr. Edward Hallowell, it operates five US clinics and telehealth, delivering evaluation, therapy, coaching, and medication management to children, adults, couples, and families.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Clinical Services: Per-session fees for evaluation, diagnosis, therapy, coaching, medication management and support groups. Services provided at multiple center locations and via telehealth. Payment due at time of service; does not accept insurance directly but provides invoices with diagnostic codes for patient reimbursement.
2. Neuropsychological Testing: Comprehensive neuropsychological assessment services priced at premium tier due to extended 6-8 hour testing duration. Requires deposit and has specific cancellation policy.
3. Workshops and Support Groups: Group programming including psychoeducation groups, mindfulness groups, parenting support groups, and college student parent support groups with per-person fees
4. Speaking Engagements: Dr. Hallowell booked for workplace keynotes, workshops, and conference appearances targeting leaders, educators, healthcare professionals, and parents

Pricing tiers

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Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Hallowell Centers operates multi-location clinics delivering ADHD diagnosis and multidisciplinary treatment across the lifespan, including clinical evaluation, neuropsychological testing, therapy, medication management, executive function coaching, support groups and workplace services. The practice supplements clinical care with educational products such as Dr. Hallowell's book series, podcast, newsletter and workshops, delivered both in-person and via telehealth.

Product overview

Hallowell Centers is a multi-location healthcare practice specializing in ADHD diagnosis and treatment. The offering is not a unified software product but rather a collection of clinical services including Clinical Evaluation and Diagnosis, Neuropsychological Testing, Therapy (CBT, DBT, Couples, Family), Medication Management, ADHD Coaching (Executive Function, Academic, Adult, College, Mindfulness, Parent), Support Groups, Workplace Services, and Parenting Support. The practice also produces educational products including Dr. Hallowell's bestselling book series (Driven to Distraction, ADHD 2.0, Delivered from Distraction), the 'Dr. Hallowell's Wonderful World of Different' podcast, monthly 'Notes from Ned' newsletter, and various workshops and support groups. Treatment is available in-person and via telehealth across Massachusetts, New York, California, Washington State, and Florida locations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hallowell ADHD Centers Clinical Evaluation and Diagnosis Comprehensive multi-disciplinary clinical evaluation for ADHD diagnosis in children, teens, adults, couples and seniors using clinical interviews, behavioral observations, cognitive testing and rating scales.
• Neuropsychological Testing Comprehensive 6-8 hour assessment of cognitive and behavioral functions administered by Ph.D. psychologists using standardized tests to identify areas of suspected impairment, with deposit and one-week cancellation policy.
• Therapy Services Multi-modal therapy including Adult Therapy, Child Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Couples Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Family Therapy delivered by licensed clinicians.
• Medication Management Psychiatric medication management for ADHD and associated conditions covering stimulants (Adderall, Ritalin, Concerta) and non-stimulants (Wellbutrin, Strattera, Amantadine) with ongoing monitoring.
• ADHD Coaching Services Certified professional coaching including Executive Function and Academic Coaching for children/adolescents, Adult Coaching, College Student Coaching, Mindfulness Coaching, and Parent Coaching to develop structure and strategies.
• Treatment for Accompanying Conditions Treatment services for conditions commonly accompanying ADHD including Autism Spectrum Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Clinical Depression, Dysthymia, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, OCD, Panic Disorder, Phobias, and PTSD.
• Parenting Support Services Parent coaching and support services helping parents understand and respond constructively to children with ADHD, with strategies for behavior management, problem-solving, and family connection.
• Support Groups Adult ADHD support groups (age 20+) providing peer connection, strategy sharing, mindfulness integration, and discussions on organization, prioritization, and interpersonal challenges.
• Workplace Services ADHD workplace services including keynote presentations and workshops by Dr. Hallowell, workplace coaching, and ADHD diagnosis for professionals.
• Dr. Hallowell's Book Series Published books by Dr. Edward Hallowell including the 'Driven to Distraction' series co-authored with Dr. John Ratey, 'Delivered from Distraction', 'ADHD 2.0', 'Married to Distraction' and other titles on ADHD, parenting, and wellness.
• Dr. Hallowell's Wonderful World of Different Podcast Weekly podcast celebrating neurodiversity and ADHD, featuring interviews and practical tips on managing ADHD symptoms and living well.
• Notes from Ned Newsletter Monthly email newsletter featuring Dr. Hallowell's blog posts, practical ADHD tips, and updates from Hallowell Centers.
• Groups and Workshops Calendar of events including Weekly Mindfulness Groups ($10), ADHD Men's Psychoeducation Groups, Dial-in Get Stuff Done sessions, Parent Support Groups ($600) and educational seminars such as 'Unwrapping the Gifts: A Strength-Based Approach to ADHD'.

Quantifiable outcome

• 80% of people with ADHD respond positively to stimulant medication when part of comprehensive treatment plan

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Amen Clinics: Amen Clinics is the closest direct competitor: a multi-location private practice group specializing in brain health, ADHD diagnosis, and treatment using proprietary imaging-informed protocols. Like Hallowell, Amen sells premium, cash-pay, multi-disciplinary care anchored by a celebrity founder brand, and operates clinics across multiple US metros.
• ADHD Online: ADHD Online is a digital-native ADHD assessment and treatment provider offering telehealth evaluations, prescriptions, and ongoing care nationwide. It competes directly with Hallowell's telehealth ADHD services and similar patient population, but at lower price points and with greater geographic convenience.
• Done (Done.): Done is a telehealth ADHD treatment platform providing online evaluation, stimulant prescribing, and ongoing medication management. It competes directly for the same adult ADHD patient seeking convenient access to stimulants, challenging Hallowell's cash-pay, in-person prescribing model on convenience and price.
• Cerebral: Cerebral is a telehealth mental health provider treating ADHD, anxiety, and depression with medication management and therapy. It overlaps with Hallowell's adult ADHD and accompanying-condition services, particularly via its online prescribing and subscription pricing model.

Emerging players

• Talkspace: Talkspace is an online therapy platform providing licensed therapist and psychiatrist access via subscription. It competes with Hallowell's therapy and medication services on convenience and price, though it is broader in scope and less ADHD-specialized.
• BetterHelp: BetterHelp is a large online counseling platform offering subscription-based therapy. While not ADHD-specialized, it competes for therapy-seeking ADHD patients and represents the broader digital mental health category against which Hallowell's premium in-person therapy is benchmarked.
• LearningRx: LearningRx is a national cognitive skills training franchise serving children and adults with ADHD and learning differences. It overlaps with Hallowell's executive function and academic coaching services, but with a brain-training (rather than psychiatric) model and broader franchise footprint.

Others

• ADDitude Magazine: ADDitude is the leading consumer ADHD media brand and a key content/publishing channel in the ADHD category. While not a treatment provider, it is a peer in the ADHD information ecosystem, hosting Dr. Hallowell's Facebook Live sessions and shaping patient demand that flows into specialist clinics like Hallowell.
• CHADD (Children and Adults with ADHD): CHADD is the largest US nonprofit advocacy and education organization for ADHD. While it does not deliver clinical care, it is a peer in the ADHD ecosystem that drives patient awareness, education, and referral pipelines for specialty practices like Hallowell.
• Dr. Daniel Amen and Amen University / BrainMD: BrainMD is Dr. Amen's supplement and content brand adjacent to Amen Clinics. It is a peer to Hallowell's adjacent media/content IP (books, podcast, supplements-adjacent content) as a model for monetizing ADHD authority beyond clinical services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel
• TikToktiktok.com/@drhallowell
• Xx.com/drhallowell
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/earlytreatmentcenter

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Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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