Hello! Thanks for visiting my website about ADD coaching. I work with teens and college students who are struggling in school (or in life) because of the symptoms of attention deficit disorder.

My coaching has two purposes. The first is to teach young people about attention issues and executive functioning so they can understand themselves better. And the second is to help them learn strategies, skills, and new habits so they are able to experience success, reach their goals, and take charge of their own lives.

ADD is both a gift and a struggle. Although everyone is different, many people are:

• Creative thinkers - great at coming up with new ideas

• Capable of giving undivided and sustained attention to things they enjoy

• Very intuitive and able to get to the gist of things right away

• Willing to take risks and think “outside the box”

• Friendly and talkative

• Imaginative and good at fantasizing

• Great in situations that require quick thinking

• Often funny and witty – without even trying

• Naturally curious with a love of learning (As long as they aren’t bored or frustrated!)

• Forgiving and compassionate

And many people struggle with:

• Clutter – in their environment and their minds

• Being chronically late

• Feeling overwhelmed

• Jumping from thing to thing and having difficulty finishing tasks or projects

• Making impulsive decisions that aren’t always the best

• Constantly procrastinating

• Not knowing how to plan for the future, prioritize, or keep track of commitments

• Misplacing or losing things

• Blanking out or losing focus during a conversation

• Difficulties with memory and learning

• Feeling like a loser – like they don’t fit in

If you or a loved one are feeling discouraged, frustrated, or stuck - and are ready to change your life for the better, please contact me. I offer a no-charge consultation for parents and students to explore how ADD coaching could help. With guidance, information, and support, life can get easier!

I’m located in Seattle, Washington and coach college students with ADHD in-person or all over the country by phone. I coach teenagers in my northeast Seattle office. Please browse the site for more information about how I work with students and support parents.

The most important thing to realize is that attention deficit disorder isn’t anything to be ashamed of. As a matter of fact, plenty of creative and successful people grew up with AD/HD and/or learning disabilities. They struggled in school, but eventually figured out how manage their symptoms so they could express their talents and creativity. Here are some of the most famous:

Tommy Hilfiger – Internationally famous fashion designer

Vince Vaughn – Actor

Ty Pennington - Host of TV show Extreme Makeover: Home Edition

Paul Orfalea - Founder of Kinko

Gavin Newsom – Youngest mayor of San Francisco

William Hewlett – Founder of Hewlett Packard, 2nd largest computer company in the world

Anderson Cooper – Anchor for CNN News

David Neeleman, Founder of Jet Blue Airways

Terry Bradshaw – Former NFL quarterback

Jewel – Singer

Charlize Theron – Actress

Richard Branson – Entrepreneur and founder of the Virgin companies.
 

“Do not worry about your difficulties in mathematics. I can assure you mine are still greater.”
Albert Einstein

“You’re only given a little spark of madness. You mustn’t lose it.”
Robin Williams

“Nothing is particularly hard if you divide it into small jobs.”
Henry Ford

"I was trying to daydream, but my mind kept wandering."
Steven Wright

"It's a damn poor mind that can think of only one way to spell a word!"
Andrew Jackson