Frequently Asked Questions
Reaching out can feel like a lot. Here’s what to expect.
General Questions
Coaching focuses on where you are now, where you want to be, and the practical steps to get there.
No. Coaching and therapy are complementary, but they do different jobs. Therapy often focuses on processing past experiences, understanding the “why,” and emotional healing. Coaching focuses on understanding how your brain works now and building the skills and habits that lead to individualized results and long-term change.
Can they be used together? Yes. Many people find that coaching and therapy work well alongside each other.
I provide specialized executive function coaching, tailored to each person I support. My approach uses evidence-based behaviour change strategies adapted for neurodivergent brains. Each week, you’ll leave with a strategy targeted to your goals. Over time, we’ll build systems that work with your brain to help reduce emotional flooding, impulsivity, and procrastination, so you can reach your goals.
I’m also neurodivergent myself. I differ from traditional coaches because I’m a regulated health professional in Ontario. In addition to holding a master’s degree, I completed 2,000 hours of supervised fieldwork and passed the 4-hour BCBA certification exam. To keep my credential, I complete ongoing continuing education. My college also runs a Quality Assurance Program, and I may be selected for a peer-assisted review. In a review, a trained fellow behaviour analyst looks at how I practise, including my practice files, and interviews me to confirm that I’m meeting professional standards. It’s one of the ways my college helps make sure clients receive safe, high-quality care. You can read more under “What are your qualifications?” below.
Coaching works best for people who want to put strategies into practice in real life, right away. It helps to be open to trying something different to reach your goals. My services are designed specifically around executive function needs, and I break strategies down into achievable steps to help you succeed.
It’s a fair concern, and one I take seriously. The goal isn’t to add more to your plate; it’s to make what’s already there easier. Each session, you’ll leave with one targeted strategy broken into achievable steps, designed to fit into the routines you already have. If something isn’t working, we adjust it together.
Discovery Session
The consult is free, and it’s a short, low-pressure conversation rather than a session. It usually runs about 15–20 minutes. It’s typically a phone call, but I’m happy to set up a video call if you’d prefer.
We’ll talk about what’s bringing you here, I’ll tell you a little about myself and my approach, and I’ll answer any questions you have. Together, we’ll figure out whether this is the right fit. There’s no obligation to book anything afterward.
If it feels like a good fit, we’ll talk through which program makes sense for your situation and get your first session booked. If it’s not the right fit, that’s okay too. I’m happy to point you toward other resources.
Whenever you’re ready to try something different. There’s no wrong time, and you don’t need to be struggling in a particular way or to a particular degree. Many people reach out after a rough school year, a new diagnosis, or a big life change. Others simply notice the same patterns repeating and want a different approach. The free consult is a low-pressure way to find out if now is the right time.
Who this is for
No. Many clients come in newly diagnosed, self-identifying, or simply noticing patterns they want support with. You don’t need a formal diagnosis to begin.
That’s very common, and it doesn’t stand in the way of working together. Many people I support are also navigating things like anxiety, learning differences, sleep difficulties, or other diagnoses alongside ADHD or autism.
My work focuses on executive functioning and practical behaviour support: routines, planning, follow-through, and the strategies that fit your life. We’ll look at the whole picture in the consult and assessment so the support reflects what you’re actually dealing with.
I don’t provide therapy or medical treatment, so if something would be better supported by another professional, I’ll tell you and help you work out who might be a good fit. I’m also happy to work alongside your existing providers, with your permission.
Parent Foundations is for parents, grandparents, and other caregivers supporting a younger child’s executive functioning. I don’t work directly with the child. Instead, I coach you so you can put strategies in place and support your child at home.
Family Foundations is for teens and their chosen family members, working together. The adults have their own coaching space, and the teen has their own space too. Each session ends with a brief group check-in.
Adult Foundations is for neurodivergent adults: diagnosed, newly diagnosed, or suspecting. It’s open to anyone 18 and older, with no upper age limit. I also have extensive training in providing coaching support to older adults.
Full details are on the Services page.
Yes. Many children are raised by grandparents and other relatives. Parent Foundations and Family Foundations are built for whoever is doing the day-to-day work of supporting the child.
Practical Details
All sessions, including the consult, are virtual, held over Zoom or by phone. It’s up to you.
Then we’ll build the session around how you work best. Sessions are 50 minutes, but they don’t have to be spent sitting still, and many people think and talk more easily when their body is moving. All of this is welcome:
- Fidgets, doodling, or anything else that helps you focus.
- Breaks whenever you need one, with no explanation needed.
- Standing, pacing, or walking while we talk. Phone sessions work especially well for this.
- Doing a task alongside me, like folding laundry, tidying, or cooking. Some people call this body doubling. We can also use the time to work through something you’ve been putting off.
- Turning your camera off if that helps you concentrate.
Tell me what helps and we’ll plan the session around it. The only thing I ask is that you don’t join while driving
Sessions are not covered by OHIP, but many clients access funding through extended health benefits, Health and Lifestyle Spending Accounts (HSAs), through the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO), or the Ontario Autism Program (OAP). A receipt is provided after each session.
Learn about your options here.
Yes. Sessions are confidential and handled in compliance with Ontario’s health privacy legislation (PHIPA).
I’m a Registered Behaviour Analyst (RBA) and Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), practising autonomously under the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario. I hold an Honours Bachelor of Applied Science in Psychology, a Graduate Diploma in Behavioural Science Technology, and a Master of Applied Disability Studies with an emphasis in Applied Behaviour Analysis.
I also have specific training in geriatrics, trauma-informed care, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT), and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). These inform how I coach, though I don’t provide therapy
That’s completely okay. Reaching out can feel like a lot, and you don’t need to have it all figured out first. The free consult is a short, low-pressure conversation where you can ask anything, and we’ll work out together whether this is the right fit. There’s no obligation to book anything afterward.