Meet Michelle
ADHD coach for adults and college students
Empowering you with a strengths-based approach
to executive function challenges
My brain
Understands
your brain
In my life, I embody a variety of roles that deeply influence who I am today:
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Dedicated coach to clients who constantly inspire me
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Loving daughter to two of the most generous people I know
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Collaborative partner to a man whose heart touches mine
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Proud mom to two incredible kids, each with their unique gifts — and their unique challenges
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Imperfect human being often humbled by her own executive function challenges
I’m intimately familiar with the frustration and stress caused by procrastination, disorganization and self-doubt. I have felt the toll that being critical of yourself takes.
But I also recognize the transformative power of slowing down, reconnecting with my inner wisdom and making choices that truly serve me.
Buoyed by compassion, empathy and a deep belief that those of us with ADHD can turn our struggles into strengths, I’m here in support as you shed old beliefs and discover the true, fabulous you.
A sure-fire way to thrive?
Treat yourself with kindness and compassion
If you're ready to take a new approach to ADHD, I'll be right here with you
I Changed Careers to Help Change Lives
What seems like a lifetime ago, I spent a decade as a news editor, where constant deadlines gave me built-in structure, direction and focus. Ultimately, though, I craved a career that gave me the chance to have a tangible, personal, positive impact on people's lives.
Enter coaching.
But then life threw me a huge curveball: Completely unexpectedly, my first child was born with disabilities. (Stemming from an extremely rare gene anomaly that science would not even know about until well into his teens.) Suddenly, I was thrust into a whole new realm of finding strength in the midst of struggle.
As the focus of my coaching shifted toward fellow caregivers, I began leading support groups, including one for parents of children with ADHD. That experience inspired me to dive deep into specialized ADHD coach training.
There was no doubt. I’d found my calling.
For more than a decade now, I've been committed to helping adults and students face their executive function challenges head-on. Each success story reinforces my belief that, with the right guidance, people with ADHD can leverage their strengths, mitigate their challenges and transform their lives.
Core Values
My mission is to offer compassionate support and guidance to people navigating ADHD and executive function challenges.
I am dedicated to providing a safe, nonjudgmental space where people of all races, cultures, identities, abilities, ages and orientations feel welcome and understood.
Exploration
I believe in the power of exploration. Curiosity and an open mind allow us to uncover approaches that truly resonate with you. By tapping into your creativity and flexibility, we find unique ways to make life work with your ADHD.
Empathy
Empathy is at the heart of my coaching practice. By understanding your struggles and emotions, we can create a supportive environment where you feel heard, valued and empowered to overcome any obstacles.
Continuous Learning
I am committed to continuous learning. My dedication to studying new coaching methods and staying up to date with the latest ADHD research ensures that you have access to the most effective strategies, tailored to help you thrive.
What Clients Are Saying
Expertise you can trust
I became a certified coach way back in 2003, and, since 2013, I’ve worked exclusively with clients experiencing the executive function challenges that come with ADHD, anxiety and other manifestations of neurodivergence.
I never stop learning. My work draws on extensive training in ADHD Coaching, Somatic Experiencing, Internal Family Systems, Positive Intelligence, the Neuroscience of Coaching and many other methods designed to help my clients clear away old beliefs so they can implement new strategies.
Qualifications
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Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with the International Coach Federation
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Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC) through The Co-Active Training Institute
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Graduate of JST Coaching & Training, where I got my initial ADHD-specific training
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Certified Grief Coach through the Grief Coach Academy
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Graduate of Georgetown University's Organization Development program
At the news service that brought me to Washington, DC, I helped lead an award-winning staff and earned company recognition for managing change. I earned my degree in journalism from Northwestern University.
Presentations
Annual International Conference on ADHD
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Unlocking Secrets to Self-Regulation: Discover the Power of a Body-Oriented Approach to ADHD, 2020
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Shaking the Shoulds: A Framework for Quieting Those Limiting Beliefs, 2024
Involvement
ADHD Coaches Organization
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Programming Committee member
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Key in developing, presenting monthly webinars
ICF Metro DC Chapter
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6 years on board of directors
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President’s Award for community-building efforts
Adas Israel Congregation
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Former member engagement vice president
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6 years on board of directors, multiple committee appointments
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Founding member of Mindfulness Center of Washington
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Honored for community-building efforts