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Having a diagnosis officially opens up some doors for the world to wait for you. That's one of the major helpful parts of having the diagnosis. It means that you are officially diagnosed with a disability, and that certain allowances would be made for you under the law (if you live in a country with such provisions).
Even without medication, that can make a world of difference and is an important factor in getting an official diagnosis.
Extra time for college or work assignments, a more flexible schedule, a private work space, noise canceling headphones, etc can be beneficial along with the coping mechanisms he's trying to get you to develope in order to facilitate a better management of your condition.
That's probably the conversation you should be having with this therapist. Because if he can't legally give you a diagnosis he should put in a referral for a doctor who can. And if he can give you a diagnosis, I think he should be doing the job you pay him for.