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ADHD coaching for students

Practical, tactical strategies to help you navigate college and grad school with
confidence and calm

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Don't let ADHD be the boss of you

BE THE BOSS OF YOUR ADHD

YOU CAN Take Control
of Your College Experience

Yes, ADHD can make college harder. You might be pulling all-nighters to meet deadlines, not sleeping or eating very well, struggling to build routines, or just generally feeling like you can't get it together when it seems like everyone else has it all figured out.

Here's what I know: Your ADHD doesn't mean you can't succeed at school. You just need to find strategies that work WITH your brain, not against it—and more clarity about what success actually looks like for YOU.

imagine a COLLEGE life where ...

  • Procrastination isn't tanking your GPA. (You break the cycle of shame and last-minute scrambling.)

  • Perfectionism stops holding you back. (You submit "good enough" work on time instead of perfect work never.)

  • Your emotions don't hijack your day. (Small setbacks don't send you into a tailspin.)

  • Your dorm room isn't a total disaster zone. (You can actually find your stuff.)

  • You have time for studying AND a social life. (College is supposed to be fun, too.)

  • You don't put self-care last on the list. (You feed your body and brain with decent food and more sleep.)​​​

 

There's no magic wand that can make all this happen overnight, but you can start to implement ADHD-friendly strategies to reduce the stress and overwhelm that's been making you miserable.

Ready to create a saner college life? 

YOUR BRAIN WORKS DIFFERENTLY

AND YOU CAN LEARN TO WORK WITH IT

ADHD isn't a character flaw. It's a neurobiological difference that affects how you process information, manage time, and regulate emotions.

Most "college success tips" are designed for neurotypical brains. No wonder they don't work for you. You don't need to "try harder." You need strategies that work WITH your ADHD, not against it.

Time Management That Actually Makes Sense

Organization Without the Overwhelm

Emotional Regulation

& Stress Management

  • Breaking big projects into bite-sized tasks that don't feel overwhelming

  • Studying for an exam over several days rather than cramming the night before

  • Figuring out when your brain actually works best and planning accordingly so you work smarter, not harder

  • Creating systems that are simple enough to actually maintain

  • Discovering digital tools and analog hacks that keep things from falling through the cracks

  • Decluttering your space (and your mind) so you can focus

  • Calming your nervous system when anxiety spikes before exams

  • Breaking the perfectionism-procrastination cycle

  • Starting tasks even when they feel boring or hard

  • Dealing with rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD) and imposter syndrome

What to expect When we work together

No cookie-cutter plans. No judgment.

Just realistic strategies tailored to YOUR brain, YOUR schedule, and YOUR goals. This is a collaboration where your voice really matters. 

Getting Started

In our 2-hour kickoff meeting, we'll:

  • Get to know each other and build trust

  • Identify your biggest challenges (both academic and personal)

  • Uncover what's worked for you in the past (and what hasn't)

  • Map out your next action steps

     

Weekly 1-HOUR Sessions

Each week, we’ll meet for an hour to: 

  • Review your wins, because celebrating progress matters!

  • Troubleshoot current challenges 

  • Adjust strategies based on what's working and what's not

  • Plan your week ahead so you feel proactive, not reactive

 

Between sessions, you'll have text/email support for quick questions or when you need a pep talk.

Structure With Flexibility

 

​Many college students with ADHD don't like to be told what to do — even by themselves! We'll create routines that you adapt as circumstances change. 

Tried-and-true techniques

YOUR ACTIVE PARTICIPATION

This is a total collaboration. We have to work together to brainstorm and develop tools so you can feel confident and capable on your own. That means:

  • You'll try new strategies (even when they feel uncomfortable).

  • You'll give me honest feedback about what's working (and what's not).

  • You'll show up ready to engage and experiment (and grow).

 

The students who see the biggest transformations? The ones who commit to the process and stay curious about what's possible.

HOW this works

   Evidence-Based Strategies

+ Nervous System Regulation

= Real Results

Somatic Techniques

For Your Body & Your Brain

Learn to recognize stress signals in your body BEFORE you hit overwhelm. Release the fight-flight-freeze response so you can actually think clearly during high-pressure moments (like exams or presentations).

Mindfulness Practices

Centering Yourself

Create a calm internal space where you can shift out of negative thought spirals. Build new, positive patterns that support your success instead of sabotaging it.

Parts

Work

Internal Family Systems & More

Quiet the harsh inner critic that says "you're lazy" or "you'll never get it together." Make space for the supportive internal voices that help you move forward with compassion and confidence.

Practical ADHD Strategies

Taking Action

Time-blocking, body doubling, Pomodoro technique, external brain systems, accountability structures—all the tactical tools that make daily life more manageable.

What Clients Are Saying

I am a recently diagnosed law student, and have already found school and work more manageable as a result of the skills and attitudes I have learned from Michelle. She balances teaching self-acceptance with encouraging realistic changes to help you work with your brain. I would encourage anyone who wants to live better with ADHD to meet with Michelle!

- Lauren E.

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Optimize your academic success and overall

well-being

The struggle is real

Fortunately, so are the solutions

College with ADHD is hard—but it doesn't have to feel impossible. You can do hard things. That's how you grow.

With the right support and strategies, you can:

  • Stop the stress-procrastination-shame cycle

  • Build habits that actually stick

  • Feel confident in your ability to handle whatever college throws at you

  • Actually enjoy your time in school (yes, really!)

By transforming chaos into clarity, you’ll boost your focus, productivity, and overall well-being.

I work via Zoom or phone with a limited number of students each semester to ensure everyone gets personalized attention and support.

Book your free introductory call today, and let's figure out how to make your college experience work for YOU.

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