DEIRDRE DONCHIAN
LIFE IN ACTION
ADHD COACH
...Moving You Forward
Be Brave
Embrace Possibility
Find Purpose
Grow Into You
What is your story?
If I could be a time traveler and talk with my younger self, she would never believe what my older self was able to accomplish.
My younger self was an undiagnosed ADHD Dyslexic who struggled with the most basic of educational requirements.
So, of course, off I went to art school, a challenging endeavor
in its own right.
My deep rooted self-doubt struggle to find peace and confidence with my imagination and ambition made me feel incomplete.
I never felt like my whole self.
Would my younger self believe, that as a mature adult, I was able to attend graduate school? Graduating with an MSW and beginning my journey into my third or is this my fourth business? Yes, I have that ADHD entrepreneurial spirit too.
The field of ADHD and I were meant for each other. When working with my clients
I can draw upon all my training and personal experiences.
I often wonder what life would have been like for me if I had found a kind, committed, supportive, passionate, coach? I
would have understood my ADHD brain sooner and embrace
my strengths.
I celebrate my hard won accomplishment in becoming my
whole self.
Now…. I would like to hear from you.
What is your story?
Who would you like to be?
Are you living your whole-life self?
~ Deirdre Donchian, MSW, LCSW, ADHD Coach PCAC
INDIVIDUAL & GROUP COACHING SESSIONS
Get the Most out of your Life
Have you ever wondered why you feel things are easier for other people but feel harder for you?
I specialize in supporting people with ADHD and Executive Function challenges, rooted in neurodiversity.
Discover how to best access the power, imagination and creativity of your brain, thereby developing your talents and building your confidence.
The great news is the brain can be retrained and can improve through your lifespan!
Together my clients and I evaluate their strengths and personal goals. Using empathy and understanding, a strong bond of trust develops. This safety creates a launching pad for my clients to achieve their goals.
I am an active member of the greater ADHD community, working closely with the Professional Association for ADHD Coaches (PAAC).
A complementary session is a great way to
TEST THE WATERS.
Testimonials
“Courage is resistance and mastery of fear,
not absence of fear”
"Working with Deirdre has been amazing because she is so multifaceted and comprehensive in her approach. Whether we are unpacking remnants of past trauma, navigating difficult situations/ relationships, or simply working towards a better version of me, Deirdre gently guides each session to a point where answers can become clear. Moreover, she does so with regular reminders of self compassion, something we all (especially myself) could very much benefit from. Outside our regular sessions, Deirdre works hard to be available to provide support throughout the week and is constantly creating/ improving on useful material that directly applies to my goals. Ultimately, working with Deirdre takes the pretentiousness out of traditional therapy and provides the tools to enact and track your goals, rather than just talking about them once a week. 12/10 would recommend!" ~ Abby D.
"After 72 years, you’d think I’d have figured some of this out, especially in therapy. But working with Deirdre has been a revelation. Through the lens of ADHD, so much now makes sense!” ~ LG
"Working with Deirdre has given me the right tools to create order when there seemingly is none. She has coached me to find my own way back to calm. Deirdre taught me how to plan better, which afforded me time to enjoy the 'doing' part of life, especially weekends and vacations with my family." ~ CM
“When I started a graduate program in my early forties I found myself struggling with assignments even though I was excited to be there. Deirdre helped me with tools and resources to stay organized and motivated, as well as coaching support that boosted my confidence and resulted in a highly successful grad school experience. I couldn’t have achieved what I did without her!”
~ KY
“Deirdre has been a phenomenal resource in helping me understand and work around the barriers I hit with ADHD, specifically with organizing my space which has, in turn, helped me organize my thoughts. Folks with ADHD often have SO many good ideas and interests that it’s hard to focus on the mundane tasks at hand, but Deirdre has helped me implement systems and practices to keep things running smoothly in a compassionate, judgement free way, and I’m very grateful to have found her!” ~ HM
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