When it comes to adult ADHD alternative solutions and info on the Internet, there’s a lot of crap — BS, frankly — out there. These ADHD coaches and partners are Crusher™ approved — listed by state/province/country alphabetically…
CA Amy Atwell, MPP, AACC
A late-diagnosed ADHDer herself, Amy Atwell coaches ADHD Adults; career-changers, C-suite leaders, and retirees — to stop conforming and start strategizing. She blends psychoeducation, executive function skill-building, and affirmative coaching so clients release shame, request accommodations, and build sustainable lives. Humor mandatory. Email her at amy@amyatwellcoaching.com or visit her website: www.amyatwellcoaching.com/
CA Laurie Dupar, PMHNP, RN, PCC, CPCC
This dynamic woman has done so much to benefit so many others. A star ADHD coach, business coach, entrepreneur, author, mentor, and all-around fabulous human being. Oh, and she’s got a bunch of titles, too: PMHNP, RN, PCC, CPCC, and others. When you’re ready to fly, contact support@coachingforadhd.com
CA Focus For Effectiveness
Roxanne Fouché is an award-winning coach with decades of experience in helping people whose lives are touched by ADHD. She coaches anyone over 20, on the phone or in person, to close the gaps between intention, action, achievement, and success. Contact Info@FocusForEffectiveness.com.
CA Regina Lark
Regina is a trained Organizer Coach, combining traditional coaching with hands-on (or Skype) organizing solutions so clients feel empowered to maintain their cleared and organized spaces. Clients can learn better follow-through, strategies for productivity, developing alternate relationships to stuff & space. Coach Regina is your cheerleader and accountability partner for projects to complete and goals to meet. Contact her at regina@aclearpath.net.
CT Kim Pereira, Ed.D., CALC, ACC
Dr. Kim Pereira is a Certified ADHD Coach offering virtual one-on-one and group coaching for Adults with ADHD and Parents of Children with ADHD. As an ADHD Coach, Kim listens without judgment and guides you to develop strategies and workarounds that actually work for the unique ADHD brain. Reach her at adhdcoachct@gmail.com
FL Milestones in the Making
School psychology & intervention practice working with children, adolescents & families. The mother/daughter team of Lisa and Brianna Schiavoni provides children, teens & young adults with the skills necessary for social, emotional & academic success. Outstanding and caring. Contact Milestones.mainoffice@gmail.com.
GA ImpactParents
Diane Dempster & Elaine Taylor-Klaus have a great resource with 3 levels of coaching: Online, where parents interact on Forums & Blogs hosted by certified coaches; Group, weekly with each other & their coach; and One on One, on a personalized basis. They are awesome people! Contact diane@impactparents.com.
GA Keith Griffin, PCAC, ACC – ADHD and Productivity Coach
Keith helps STEM/IT professionals and high school and college students pursuing STEM get their lives back on track. Drawing on his own ADHD diagnosis and 20+ year IT career, he offers strengths-based, neurodiversity-affirming 1:1 and group coaching in productivity, career transitions, relationships, and finances. Contact Keith at coaching@thisadhdlife.com or visit his site at https://thisadhdlife.com to learn more.
IL Carlene Bauwens
About-FACE Life Coaching for ADHD was founded by Carlene — an ADHD Parent, Certified Mental Health First Aid Responder and ADHD Life Coach. She specializes in social skills, time management, and organization. Strength-based coaching to parents, students, and adults is offered through Individual, Group and Virtual Coaching Programs. Contact Carlene at support@coachcarlene.com.
IL Dale Davison, MEd., PCC, BCC
Dale loves coaching, and believes it’s great to have meaningful conversations that lead to positive behavioral changes. It takes courage and capacity to act on your choices. Coaching conversations focus on empowering you to make choices on what you value most. You have the assets you need within you. Contact Dale at dale@dale-davison.com.
KS Dr. Wes Crenshaw
Family Psychological Services is the premier provider in the greater Kansas City metro of reliable evaluation and therapy services for children, teens, adults and families with ADHD. Dr. Wes Crenshaw is often featured in print, on radio, and on TV discussing ADHD, parenting, sexuality, and relationships. Learn more at www.dr-wes.com.
MA Tara McGillicuddy
A one-woman symphony orchestra is one way to describe Tara. She is an ADHD coach and consultant, but has created or is closely involved with a remarkable family of ADHD-related resources, a list of which wouldn’t come close to fitting in this space. Google her, you’ll see. Or contact her at tara@youraddcoach.com.
MD Liz Ahmann, ScD, RN, ACC
This experienced ADHD coach supports college students, young adults, and adults with individualized plans building on strengths, addressing challenges, and leading to success in achieving goals. Special interests: gifted/ highly gifted individuals; evidence-based approaches; and mindfulness. In-person, phone or Zoom. Also offering mindfulness classes for ADHD by convenient teleconference! lizahmann@gmail.com
NC Rudy Rodriguez, LCSW
At the ADHD Center for Success, coach, psychotherapist, and diagnosed ADHD adult, CoachRudy has been working with ADHD since 1981. He’s passionate about helping his clients create breakthroughs and successful experiences. His ADHD Clinic serves teens to adults and offers telephone coaching, ADHD groups, workshops and seminars. coachrudy@adhdcenterforsuccess.com
NL Martina Schneider
UP Coaching helps you get your life back on track and achieve your goals. Specializing in ADD/ADHD, highly gifted and highly sensitive (HSP) adults, ASD and more, UP Coaching will help you gain powerful insights into yourself – to understand your own “user manual” better – and open up powerful new possibilities. Dutch and English. Contact Martina at info@upcoaching.nl.
NL Joop Stroes
Empathie Plus was founded by Joop, a certified ADHD coach and experience-based expert. As an adult with ADD with two ADHD sons, he focuses on the strengths and qualities of ADHD to improve your self-esteem. From there he works on the challenges ADHD can bring. Dutch and English. Contact Joop at info@empathieplus.nl.
NY Dr. Ira Bergman
New York City-based ADHD expert is my ADD guy. Board Certified Pediatric and Adolescent Psychiatrist, also works with adults of all ages. For medical consultation, reach out via contact info found at ibergmanmd.com.
NY Jennifer Daily, LCSW
For over 15 years Jen’s been working with ADHD, Aspergers, Learning Differences, and Executive Dysfunction. A true specialist in these areas, she boasts a unique combo as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a highly trained coach. Wherever you are on life’s journey, learn more at jendailylicsw.com.
NY Susan Lasky, MA, BCC, SCAC
Overcome overwhelm with strategies that work with the way YOU think! A master ADHD and productivity coach, professional organizer and ADDult, Susan’s been helping clients get out of their own way and get things done for 25 years. Take charge of your time, priorities, projects, space and stuff, to live a life you love! Susan@SusanLasky.com.
NY Jackie Waldman, MS. ED, ACC, CACP
As a certified ADHD/Executive Function coach and retired teacher, Jackie helps students, adults, parents, and teachers build executive function skills like planning, time management, and task initiation. Drawing on her ADHD experience, she offers practical, judgment-free strategies that fit real brains and real lives, helping clients thrive, not just survive. For more info, click here www.jackiewaldmancoaching.com or email Jackie at jwaldmancoaching@gmail.com
ON Diane Délina
After years of struggling, Diane discovered she and three of her four children had ADHD. Ten years later, she is thriving as an ADHD counselor/coach, raising awareness of and providing coaching to individuals and small groups of all ages, and advocating on behalf of her clients. Diane says, “Je parle FRANÇAIS!” and to contact her at info@dianedelina.com
OR Sue Day
Sue Day is an ADHD coach who works 1:1 with women ready to understand their brains instead of fighting them. Using her Strengths-Based ADHD Brilliance method, rooted in curiosity and nature, she creates a nonjudgmental space for growth – helping clients uncover the brilliance that’s been there all along. Contact her at sue@pathwaysforwardcoaching.com or learn more at www.pathwaysforwardcoaching.com.
PA Beth Main, CAC
Her practice, ADHD Solutions, provides coaching for adults, kids, and families via phone and Skype. Helping clients overcome attention-related challenges and achieve their goals, whether they’re professional, academic, or personal. Also has a very good newsletter worth subscribing to. Contact beth@adhdsolutions.net.
RI Dr. Pamela S. Shervanick, DO
A board-certified psychiatrist specializing in adult ADHD, Dr. Shervanick uses a strengths-based approach to help people re-frame their view of the brain and teach them how to thrive. Her Integrative Psychiatry model combines functional medicine and nutritional biochemistry to enhance ADHD gifts and eradicate the “dysfunction”. drshervanick@cox.net
SC Ally Martin, MS
It doesn’t have to be this hard! Ally knows what it’s like to struggle with ADHD, and she knows what it’s like to raise an ADHD child. Learn how to manage your time, get organized, and overcome ADHD-related obstacles so you can reach your goals and unlock your full potential. Contact her at Ally@attention-solutions.com
TX Shell Mendelson, MS
At Your Passion to Career, Shell offers essential career direction for ADD/ADHD adults and young adults. She offers an inside-out approach in the style of her mentor, Richard Bolles, author of What Color Is Your Parachute? Her experience in career counseling and coaching spans over 20 years. Contact her at shell@passiontocareer.com
WA Amy Voros, CPC
Amy of Creative Catapult Coaching works with divergent thinkers to identify where your actions fit your goals and values. She shifts perspectives to open new possibilities and map a customized path with ongoing support to get you there. She’s an ICF-certified coach who’s worked with dozens of smart, zany, entrepreneurial, ADHD, and creative people just like…her! amy@creativecatapultcoach.com
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