Welcome!

I love to help my neurodivergent clients explore and find clarity in who they are as a person. I will be by your side as you learn about yourself and your strengths so you start living as the real you, and not the person others expect you to be.

I primarily coach and guide people with ADHD, Autism, AuDHD and Bipolar to help them recognize their strengths, break negative patterns, and build a toolbox of skills & resources. Clients can launch into the next phase of their life with clarity, confidence, and knowledge so they can achieve their goals.

Being AuDHD and Bipolar myself, I have personal experience of living with, and accepting, these parts of myself. Combining this with my professional training, I can give you a safe space where you can explore these parts of yourself with understanding, and compassion, and zero judgement.

There are many people just like us with our own unique challenges who are walking similar paths.

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This meeting is free and will last about 45 minutes.

Discovery Meeting

If you are curious about ADHD/AuDHD/Life Coaching, this is where we start.

If you want to get to know me or ask questions about my approach to ADHD/AuDHD/Life Coaching, please book an appointment.

What we will do during our chat:

  • Spend 10 or 15 minutes getting to know each other.

  • Have a 15 (or so) minute mini session.

  • Spend the rest of the time on Q&A. If you think of questions later, I will be happy to answer them via email.

My goal is to help you decide if coaching with me will benefit you.

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A Little about Me

My name is Laurie. 

I started having migraines and struggling with depression in my teens; I was diagnosed with chronic depression a few years later. 20 years, 5 therapists, 2 psychiatrists, and many medications later, my diagnosis was updated to Bipolar Spectrum Disorder in 2001.

A few years ago, a close family member was given an informal diagnosis of ADHD and Autism (AuDHD), which triggered me into doing research into both  and neurodiversity in general. I listened to several different podcasts, read books, and searched the web for reputable information. All of this helped me realize that I was AuDHD also.

To me, the podcast I liked the best is Tracy Otsuka’s “ADHD for Smart Ass Women”. Her message is ADHD is a strength, not a weakness. She encourages us to find our strengths and use them to our advantage so that we are living to our fullest potential. Two years ago, I went through Tracy’s AOK program which helped me find my own passion for helping others like me.

I did get my formal ADHD diagnoses in 2024 but getting evaluated and diagnosed is a personal decision and absolutely not necessary.

Being an ADHD coach is a vast difference from my degrees in physics, (plasma, optics, & lasers) but it’s far more fulfilling than any other job I have ever had.

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Areas of Interest

  • Late Diagnosed Women

    Hormonal changes often lead to changes in how our ADHD traits appear in our daily lives. Many women who have been managing their lives are now having trouble staying “on top of it”.

  • Co-occurring Conditions

    Many neurodivergent people have other diagnoses that make their ADHD path unique.

  • Parents Navigating Education

    Schools currently teach for tests which simply does not work for the ADHD brain. Individual Education Plans (IEPs) are supposed to help but the system is confusing and often has roadblocks. Advocates can help parents through this rather frustrating process.

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FAQ

  • No. ADHD Coaching, and Life Coaching in general, helps anyone who wants to take control of their life.

    • While it lasts as long as a typical coaching session, only 15 minutes will be dedicated to coaching.

    • The focus is on getting to know if we are good coach/client match. It is important that we both feel we will work well together.

  • Absolutely not.

    If you decide you want to proceed, you can contact me or schedule through the website when you are ready.

  • For new clients, I typically recommend committing to 4 sessions. This gives us enough time to get to know each other and for you to start experiencing the benefits. Similarly to working out or going to the gym, you get out of coaching what you put into it.

  • No, I do not. I can help you find a provider in your area if you want.

  • No. My training does not include prescribing or recommending medications.