Executive Function/ADHD Coaching

Collaboratively working with individual students to discover new routines, bespoke strategies, and study habits that work best for them.

Helping each student understand the neuroscience behind how they learn and developing self-awareness, self-advocacy and emotional coping skills.

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Simply Essex - Holly

About Holly

I am a certified executive function/ADHD coach and speech language pathologist with over 25 years of experience in the public schools and various private clinic settings. I work collaboratively with individuals to discover what new routines, strategies and study habits work best for them. I believe in empowerment through increased self-awareness, self-advocacy and emotional coping skills.

I take pride in making connections with students and assessing their strengths and areas for growth. Together, students and their families work with me to create a plan for success using systematic strategies and consistent practice. Communication among the team is key, as well as helping students to learn how to advocate for their needs beyond my support.

 

Services

Executive function/ADHD coaching

Provides individual support to develop self-awareness and form new habits, helping individuals to become more independent while enhancing their lives.

  • Skill Development
  • Strategy Planning
  • Team Collaboration
  • Emotional Support
  • Advocacy Skills
  • Academic support
  • Routine establishment
  • ADHD awareness
  • Positive Reinforcement

Speech and Language therapy

Improves communication skills such as enhancing speech clarity, improving language abilities, and facilitation of fluent speech.

I utilize various techniques and strategies tailored to the specific needs of each individual, which may include exercises and/or activities that improve speech production, comprehension, expression and overall communication effectiveness.

I collaborate with other healthcare professionals, educators and family members to provide comprehensive care and support.

We have worked with Holly for the past three years, and we absolutely adore her. She has built such a wonderful rapport with our daughter, Cate, and has supported her tremendously with organization, time management, homework, and overall executive functioning skills.

Over the years, Cate has made meaningful strides in her confidence and independence, and Holly has played such an important role in that growth. She is warm, kind, patient, and truly excellent at what she does. She has a gift for making the work feel approachable, and even fun. We feel so grateful to have had her support.  We cannot recommend Holly highly enough!

– Erin, Parent-

“THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!!! You have been an integral part of my daughter’s success. I have seen tremendous growth and maturity in her this year. I feel like she is finally beginning to get her confidence and find her place at school. She is so much better able to see the big picture and really think about what helps make her successful and what she wants and that is so encouraging.”

-Jessica, Parent-

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What Is Executive Functioning/ADHD Coaching?

EF/ADHD coaching can help students, parents and individuals of all ages develop skills to manage their schoolwork, plan, and problem solve. EF/ADHD coaching can be especially helpful for students with executive dysfunction, who may struggle with assignments, communication, and overall school management. EF coaches can also help students with ADHD, traumatic brain injury, anxiety, depression, and other conditions.

How Do You Work With Me?
Sessions are typically provided online and in person. If you would like to work with me, here’s the process:

  • I do not take health insurance at this time. Feel free to schedule a free 15 minute consultation or purchase an initial 60-minute video or phone consultation session.
  • If the potential client has had previous evaluations, receives school-based services, etc., I will ask you to email me these records prior to our initial appointment for review.
  • During our first appointment I will meet with a client if older or parents/primary caregiver with or without potential client present to gather detailed background information. I will then provide you with recommendations and share how I would proceed therapeutically if we choose to work together.
  • After this initial consult, you can hire me hourly.
What Age Ranges Do I Work With?

Age range: elementary, upper middle school, high school, college, young adult/adult

What Is Your Cancellation Policy?

I require 48 hours notice for cancellation or rescheduling of appointments. I allow one cancellation per semester and one rescheduled appointment per month as long as there is an open spot to reschedule to within the week.

“Holly has been my biggest support in transitioning to college. Often when I am overwhelmed by school work, she takes time to focus on my well-being and other social factors that may affect my stress levels. She always remembers past challenges that I have worked on, which makes me feel known and heard. We work together to set more realistic goals based on the realities of my life. I feel more positive about scheduling and planning out my weeks as a result of Holly’s cheerful manner, creative tips and strategies.”

-Elsie, Student-