At NVCS, I coach older teens and young adults with ADHD or executive function challenges. I blend academic and life coaching with an understanding of neurodiversity. Through coaching, individuals can develop life skills that are part of adulting, strengthen written expression and study strategies necessary for academic success, as well as reflect on well-being and life balance. I meet each individual client where they are, and together we build and practice skills to advance client goals.

Why A Coach?

Why Coaching for Adolescents/Young Adults with ADHD?

Coaching done right is both enlightening and empowering for young people who need to develop resiliency, explore life with curiosity, discover their confident selves and find what brings them joy and happiness.

Teens and young adults have many wonderful resources to help them succeed. Tutors can provide invaluable instruction and therapists provide expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders and learning differences. Coaches also provide a unique type of service, working with kids to support them as they learn to take charge and lead their own journey.  Coaches build confidence, resilience and creativity - replacing fear of failure with anticipation to try new things and curiosity to learn from any setbacks. ​

Coaching is a particularly useful platform for those impacted by the effects of ADHD. Many people with ADHD have become used to, and frustrated by, receiving a large amount of instruction. Their parents (or partners) may also be exhausted by their own efforts to provide timely reminders and oversee day-to-day routines. A coach can step in both to work with the client to create his/her/their own structures, and help identify opportunities for greater self-reliance. 

Find out more ... 
NY Times Article
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/10/22/well/mind/adhd-coaching.html
ADDitude Magazine Article
https://www.additudemag.com/shopping-for-a-coach/
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In addition to 1-on-1 coaching, you can find me as part of ...  

JST Coaching & Training - An ICF accredited coach training organization focused on providing education about coaching neurodivergent students; a pioneer in the field. I received my initial coach training there, learning to blend disciplined coaching skills with a whole child approach that understands the challenges inherent in ADHD and other neurodivergencies. Now I'm working as a Trainer and Enrollment Coordinator to train both private individuals as well as educators. www.jstcoachtraining.com/jst-team/

ADDA's College Student Work Group - A group created for college students which meets for live sessions every other week. It is facilitated by a few ADHD college coaches, including myself, and we present a tips for succeeding in college with ADHD, encouraging questions and discussion among students. ADDA membership is required to attend, and it also provides access to resources and an online discussion forum. Find Information about the College Student Work Group here. Find out how to join ADDA here. (note, not running Fall 2024)

GSD Collaborative - A joint venture with another experienced ADHD student coach. We offer group coaching and/or group work sessions, taking advantage of the effectiveness of co-working to help students Get Stuff Done! Check out the GSD website for updates at the beginning of each semester to see what we are currently offering. gsdcollaborative.com.

In one mindset, effort is a bad thing ... If [you were smart]  you wouldn't need effort. In the other, effort is what makes you smart or talented. You have a choice. Mindsets are just beliefs. They're powerful beliefs, but they're just in your mind, and you can change your mind.
-Carol S. Dweck, Ph.D. Mindset