Unlock Your Potential with ADHD Coaching for Improved Executive Functioning
Do you ever feel like, no matter how hard you try, you’re always a step behind—at work, in school, or just in life? Maybe you catch yourself comparing your progress to others and wonder why everything seems easier for them. Or perhaps you’ve accomplished a lot, but the constant effort leaves you drained, frustrated, and questioning what’s next.
If that hits close to home, it may be your ADHD or poor executive functioning quietly—or sometimes not so quietly—shaping your experience. For some, it’s a subtle background hum, making everyday tasks slightly harder than they should be. For others, it’s a loud, relentless force that fuels self-doubt and inner tension.
Here’s the truth: ADHD isn’t laziness or lack of intelligence. It’s a neurobiological reality, and too often, adults with ADHD have faced years of misunderstanding and criticism—wearing down confidence and self-belief.
But here’s the exciting part: ADHD can also be a hidden superpower. Those with ADHD often possess an extraordinary ability to focus, create, and innovate—when they know how to channel it. With the right guidance from an executive functioning coach, challenges can become advantages, and obstacles can turn into opportunities.
How Coaching Can Help You Thrive
No two ADHD journeys are alike. Your genetics, experiences, and environment create a mix of strengths and challenges that is uniquely yours. That’s why personalized coaching is so powerful: it meets you where you are and helps you move forward with clarity, confidence, and momentum.
Some of the transformations we focus on include:
Simplify and organize. Streamline your routines and strengthen your executive functioning skills so you spend less time struggling and more time achieving.
Sharpen focus. Learn practical strategies to prioritize what matters most and get more done without burnout.
Break old patterns. Let go of habits and beliefs that drain your energy and stall growth.
Boost self-confidence. Replace self-doubt with a stronger sense of self-worth.
Manage emotions. Learn tools to navigate anxiety, overwhelm, or frustration that can come with ADHD.
Strengthen relationships. Understand how ADHD affects your interactions and cultivate more meaningful connections.
Reduce stress. Handle multiple responsibilities without feeling scattered or overloaded.
Make thoughtful decisions. Approach choices with calm, clarity, and intention rather than impulsivity.
Cultivate self-compassion. Treat yourself kindly, even when ADHD symptoms get in the way.
Coaching that Works
Living with ADHD can feel like a constant uphill climb—but it doesn’t have to. Using tools informed by Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)—one of the most studied approaches for ADHD—I guide clients to create real, lasting change.
Even a short, structured series of sessions can give you practical skills to organize, focus, and reclaim control over your attention, time, and energy. Research shows that CBT not only reduces ADHD symptoms like inattention and impulsivity but also improves emotional well-being, helping with anxiety and low mood.
With over a decade of experience as a therapist and coach in Berkeley, I combine a compassionate, human-centered approach with strategies that actually work. Together, we’ll leverage your brain’s natural strengths—creativity, passion, innovative thinking—to fuel success rather than frustration.
The goal isn’t simply to cope—it’s to thrive. Imagine reaching a place where focus flows naturally, productivity feels effortless, and your creative energy shines through. That’s the transformation ADHD coaching and executive functioning guidance can help you achieve—and it’s within reach.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Deciding about medication can feel overwhelming—and that’s completely normal. It’s a personal choice, and talking with a qualified doctor is always a smart first step.
Medication can make a real difference for many adults with ADHD. It often helps reduce symptoms and makes daily life feel more manageable. Research shows stimulant medications can lower core ADHD symptoms by 30–40%, with some people seeing even more improvement (Cortese et al., 2018). Still, medication alone rarely creates full remission. That’s why pairing it with strategies to strengthen executive functioning—planning, organizing, managing time, and prioritizing—can be a game-changer.
Here’s the bottom line: lasting transformation happens when support meets action. Therapy and coaching give you tools to improve executive functioning, build routines, sharpen focus, reduce stress, and harness the unique strengths that come with ADHD. Real change happens when what you learn translates into results in your daily life.
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Working with me is collaborative and results-focused. This isn’t just about talking—it’s about creating strategies that help you manage executive functioning challenges and make life smoother. We focus on what works for you: your brain, your routines, your goals.
I combine empathy and patience with a practical, action-oriented approach. Together, we’ll uncover your natural strengths and turn them into tangible results—whether that’s better focus, stronger executive functioning, more creativity, or greater emotional resilience.
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Absolutely. Many adults feel like ADHD—and executive functioning challenges—have defined them for years. But it doesn’t have to. Therapy and coaching aren’t about changing who you are; they’re about understanding your patterns, working with your strengths, and building practical strategies that make life smoother and more manageable.
Even if you’ve struggled for a long time, we can develop approaches that improve focus, executive functioning, and emotional balance. ADHD can be part of your life without holding you back—you can learn to navigate it in ways that help you thrive.
Ready to take the next step? The journey to managing ADHD successfully starts with guidance, practical strategies, and a coach who’s dedicated to helping you strengthen executive functioning and reach your full potential.
Free Phone Consultation for ADHD Coaching
I offer coaching services online, making it easy for you to access support no matter where you are. However, I’m based out of San Francisco and Berkeley, CA, and could occasionally meet in person, if needed.
Choosing a coach you're comfortable with is essential. Book a free 15-minute consultation through my online calendar to get a feel for how I work, and to ask any questions you have about ADHD coaching and my other coaching services.
Or, contact me directly to schedule a time: coachingwithtimholtzman@gmail.com and (415) 569-2155.