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Children and Teens

Every child with ADHD deserves to feel understood, supported, and capable of success. Coaching for children and teens is designed to help them build confidence, develop essential life skills, and learn how to navigate challenges in a way that works for their unique brains. Whether your child struggles with focus, organization, emotional regulation, or social skills, coaching provides personalized support in a positive, encouraging environment, empowering them to thrive at home, in school, and beyond.

Why Do Kids and Teens with ADHD Need Coaching?

Children and teens with ADHD often struggle with more than just attention, they may face challenges with planning, time management, emotional regulation, social interaction, and self-esteem. While therapy can be helpful for emotional health, ADHD coaching focuses on building practical, real-world skills in a supportive, action-oriented way.

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Coaching provides a space where young people can:

  • Understand how their ADHD brain works

  • Learn strategies that fit their learning and thinking style

  • Build confidence in their abilities

  • Feel seen, heard, and empowered — not "wrong" or "broken"

What to Expect from ADHD Coaching

Children and teens with ADHD often struggle with more than just attention — they may face challenges with planning, time management, emotional regulation, social interaction, and self-esteem. While therapy can be helpful for emotional health, ADHD coaching focuses on building practical, real-world skills in a supportive, action-oriented way.

Topics and skills we often work on:

Executive Function Skills

These are the "management" skills that help kids get things done:

  • Getting started on tasks (overcoming procrastination)

  • Staying focused and organized

  • Managing time and keeping track of responsibilities

  • Planning ahead and breaking down assignments

  • Remembering and following multi-step directions

Social and Emotional Skills

Many kids with ADHD find social situations tricky. Coaching can help them:

  • Read social cues and respond appropriately

  • Manage big emotions and impulsivity in social settings

  • Practice flexible thinking and problem-solving

  • Build stronger friendships and resolve conflicts

Self-Understanding and Confidence

This is an area that many people with ADHD struggle with and coaching can help develop that improved sense of self:

  • Identify strengths and learning preferences

  • Develop a positive mindset about ADHD

  • Set meaningful goals and track progress

  • Celebrate wins, big or small

How it works

I meet kids where they are — with humor, compassion, and a strengths-based approach. Coaching for younger children may include visual tools, games, or parent involvement. Teens often appreciate having a judgment-free space to work on their goals independently.

  •  Session Length: 30 - 45 minutes

  •  Format: Online or in-person

  • Parent Check-Ins: Depending on the age and needs of the child, parents may check in at the beginning and/or end of each session, have separate sessions, or quick check-ins over the the phone

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