FAQ
Just a few of your questions about ADHD coaching — answered. Serving Birmingham, Hoover, Vestavia, Homewood, Mountain Brook, Oak Mountain, and Shelby County.
What is ADHD coaching and how is it different from therapy?
ADHD coaching focuses on executive functioning skills, daily routines, school success, emotional regulation strategies, and practical tools for real‑life follow‑through.
It’s especially helpful for late‑diagnosed women, parents, college students, and teens who need support with organization, motivation, planning, and overwhelm.
Therapy focuses more on emotions, trauma, and mental health treatment, while coaching focuses on skills, structure, action and accountability.
Do you work with late‑diagnosed women with ADHD?
Yes — this is one of my specialties. Many women in Birmingham, Hoover, and surrounding areas discover their ADHD later in life and finally understand why traditional systems never worked for them.
Coaching helps with:
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emotional burnout
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masking fatigue
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routines that don’t stick
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overwhelm
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task initiation
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perfectionism
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work/life balance
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parenting with ADHD
Do you offer ADHD coaching for college students?
Absolutely. I support college students attending UAB, Samford, Birmingham‑Southern, Jeff State, Montevallo, and several other colleges in the Southeast. Virtual coaching services are available for anywhere in the U.S.
We work on:
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time management
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study strategies
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accountability
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planning and prioritizing
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reducing procrastination
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navigating academic accommodations
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balancing school, work, and social life
Do you help high school students with executive functioning?
Yes — I work with students across Shelby County, Hoover City Schools, Vestavia Hills, Homewood, Oak Mountain, and private schools in the Birmingham area.
Coaching helps with:
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homework routines
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test preparation
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organization
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sustained attention
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reducing careless mistakes
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managing overwhelm
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building confidence
Do you offer ADHD coaching for middle school students or younger?
I don’t work directly with middle‑schoolers or younger students, but I do offer parent and family coaching to help create ADHD‑friendly routines, structure, and support systems at home. This approach gives younger kids what they need while giving parents the tools to make daily life smoother and more consistent.
How do I know if an ADHD coach is certified/qualified to work with me or my student?
ADHD coaching isn’t regulated, so it’s important to look for coaches with formal training and recognized credentials. I’m an ICF‑certified ADHD coach (ACC) and a graduate of JST Coaching & Training, with additional training in executive functioning, neurodiversity, and trauma‑informed care. I also bring a clinical background as a licensed and certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, which helps me support teens, college students, and adults.