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College Students

Helping students stay focused, organized, and confident in college and beyond
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Why ADHD Coaching in College?

College students with ADHD often face new challenges that weren't as intense in high school: more freedom, less structure, and greater expectations for independence. Without support, these demands can lead to missed deadlines, poor grades, anxiety, and burnout.  ADHD coaching helps students develop the tools and habits they need to succeed both academically and personally.

Common struggles ADHD students face in college:

  • Procrastination and poor time management

  • Disorganization and missed assignments

  • Trouble focusing during lectures or studying

  • Social anxiety or difficulty with peer relationships

  • Difficulty balancing academics, social life, and self-care

How Coaching Helps

Coaching is not tutoring or therapy. It’s a goal-oriented, skills-based partnership focused on helping students stay on track, build confidence, and use strategies that work for their unique brains.

Coaching Can Help If:

  • You’re always behind on assignments or overwhelmed by deadlines

  • You know what you should do but struggle to follow through

  • Your grades don’t reflect your effort or potential

  • You want to feel more in control and less stressed

  • You’re ready to build skills that work for college and for life

Topics and skills we often work on:

Executive Function Skills

These are the brain’s self-management skills, essential for handling the demands of college life.

  • Time management and using calendars effectively

  • Planning ahead and prioritizing assignments

  • Starting tasks without procrastination

  • Staying organized with notes, materials, and deadlines

  • Managing distractions and improving focus during study sessions

Social and Emotional Skills

College isn’t just about academics. Strong social and emotional skills are key to thriving.

  • Navigating roommate and peer relationships with confidence

  • Managing emotions like frustration, overwhelm, and anxiety

  • Setting boundaries and communicating clearly with others

  • Advocating for academic accommodations or support when needed

  • Handling group projects, presentations, and social pressures

Self-Awareness and Confidence

Understanding themselves helps students take ownership of their growth and success.

  • Recognizing personal strengths and challenges

  • Building routines that work with (not against) their ADHD

  • Learning to stay motivated, even when things feel hard

  • Reflecting on progress and adjusting strategies

  • Developing a positive, empowered mindset around ADHD

How it works

ADHD coaching for college students is flexible, supportive, and focused on real-life application. Students work with a coach to build awareness, set goals, and implement small, manageable changes that create lasting results.

Coaching may include:

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  • Weekly or biweekly virtual or in-person sessions

  • Action plans and accountability check-ins

  • Tools like planners, apps, and time-blocking systems

  • Regular reflection on what’s working — and what’s not

  • Encouragement, support, and zero judgment

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