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Coaching & support

Support that works with the brain you have.

Practical, compassionate support for neurodivergent adults and parents of neurodivergent kids.

For neurodivergent adults

Find strategies that fit your life.

Coaching for adults with ADHD and other neurodivergent experiences, grounded in the idea that support should work with your brain rather than against it. Explore routines, challenges, and practical adjustments at your own pace.

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For parents & caregivers

Understand your child. Advocate with confidence.

Learn more about how your child’s brain works, consider what might be behind difficult moments, and build your understanding as an advocate for their needs at school and beyond.

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In their words

What clients say about working with Melissa.

“What I appreciated most was that Melissa didn't give me another checklist of things I was supposed to be doing. She listened, helped me understand what was happening, and worked with me to find something that fit our family instead of trying to make our family fit a system.”
Parent coaching client
“Before coaching, I was constantly second-guessing myself and wondering if I was doing enough to support my child. Now I feel more confident understanding what my child needs and knowing what to try when things get difficult.”
Parent coaching client
“Before working with Melissa, I was struggling with things that seemed so easy for everyone else. Starting simple tasks felt impossible, I was having panic attacks at work, and I was constantly overwhelmed by everyday responsibilities. I felt like I was always falling behind, no matter how hard I tried. Melissa helped me understand how my neurodivergent brain works and why pushing myself harder wasn't always the answer. Instead of giving me another productivity system I couldn't keep up with, she helped me find small, realistic strategies that worked with my brain. I still have difficult days, but now I have tools to help me through them, and I'm learning to stop measuring myself against what everyone else seems able to do.”
Neurodivergent adult coaching client

Coaching and educational resources are not a substitute for medical care, diagnosis, or treatment.

A partnership, not a pep talk

What is ADHD coaching, really?

ADHD coaching is a practical, collaborative space to work on the things that are difficult in your actual life. You bring what’s happening; together, you look for patterns, clarify what matters, and choose realistic next steps that fit your brain and circumstances.

It isn’t about being told to try harder or handed a one-size-fits-all system. It’s support for understanding yourself, testing strategies, and adjusting them when real life gets in the way.

Private ADHD coaching

Personal support, built around your real life.

Private ADHD and neurodivergent coaching is $397 per month. It includes two one-to-one sessions each month, unlimited messaging with Melissa by email or text, resources chosen or made for your situation, and time to review your Chaos to Clues tracker together.

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What to expect

How private coaching works.

  1. 01 · Get oriented

    Start with a real conversation

    We talk about what’s feeling hard, what you want support with, and whether private coaching feels like a good fit.

  2. 02 · Build a foundation

    Complete client onboarding

    Before coaching begins, we work through intake, the coaching agreement, consent, and privacy paperwork.

  3. 03 · Work together

    Two sessions each month

    We use your goals and Chaos to Clues tracker to guide our sessions. You can message between sessions, and Melissa responds with support and resources tailored to you.

The current minimum commitment is three months ($1,191 total). Six months is typical for many clients, and some stay longer. You decide when you’re ready to finish.

A few common questions

ADHD coaching FAQ

ADHD coaching is a collaborative, practical partnership. You bring the real-life challenges and goals you want to work on; Melissa helps you notice patterns, understand what may be getting in the way, and choose next steps that fit your brain and circumstances. It’s not about being told to try harder or handed a one-size-fits-all system.

What is ADHD coaching, really?+

ADHD coaching is a practical, collaborative partnership. You bring the real-life challenges and goals you want to work on; Melissa helps you notice patterns, understand what may be getting in the way, and choose next steps that fit your brain and circumstances. It isn’t about being told to try harder or handed a one-size-fits-all system.

Do I need an ADHD diagnosis to ask about coaching?+

No diagnosis is needed to get in touch. We can talk about the challenges you’re facing and whether coaching is a good fit. Coaching does not diagnose ADHD or replace medical care.

How is coaching different from therapy?+

Coaching focuses on your current goals, everyday challenges, and practical next steps. Therapy is a separate mental-health service. Coaching isn’t therapy or medical treatment, though some people choose to use both.

What happens in a coaching session?+

We focus on what’s happening in your life right now. Melissa reviews your Chaos to Clues tracker with you, helps identify patterns and priorities, and works with you on practical next steps. Resources are chosen or created for your situation.

What support do I get between sessions?+

You can message Melissa without a set message limit by email or text, and she responds between sessions. The coaching also includes resources selected or made for your needs and a review of your Chaos to Clues tracker together.

How long do clients usually work with Melissa?+

Private coaching currently starts with a three-month minimum. Six months is typical, and some clients stay for a year or more. You decide when you’re ready to finish.

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