What is Neuro Coaching?
Neuro Coaching is individualized support designed to help neurodivergent individuals develop practical strategies, build confidence, strengthen executive functioning skills, and navigate everyday life in ways that work for them.

Who do you work with?
I work with neurodivergent individuals (primarily ADHD, and Autism) and the families who support them.

What ages do you support?
Services are available for children, teens, and adults depending on individual needs and goals. 

Do you work with the parents of neurodivergent children?
Yes, absolutely. Parents and caregivers can receive coaching support on their own or alongside their child. We can work together to better understand what may be behind challenging moments, develop practical strategies, support regulation, and find approaches that work for your family in everyday life.

What kinds of challenges can coaching help with?
Coaching may help with organization, routines, emotional regulation, overwhelm, motivation, planning, transitions, school-related struggles, accountability, confidence, and making everyday life feel more manageable.

What are executive functioning skills?
Executive functioning skills are the mental processes that help us plan, organize, manage time, regulate emotions, stay focused, remember information, and complete tasks.

How is coaching different from therapy or counseling?
Coaching focuses on practical strategies, skill building, goal setting, and support for navigating everyday life. Unlike therapy or counseling, coaching does not diagnose or treat mental health conditions. It can complement therapy, but it is not a replacement for clinical care when that support is needed.

Do I need a formal diagnosis to receive coaching?
No. A formal diagnosis is not required. Coaching is available whether you have a formal diagnosis, are exploring neurodivergence, or simply recognize areas where support could be helpful.

What does a typical coaching session look like?
Sessions are personalized to each individual’s needs and may include discussing challenges, creating strategies, building routines, practicing skills, reviewing goals, and problem-solving everyday situations.

How long are sessions?
Standard coaching sessions are approximately 60 minutes. Other support options may vary depending on the service.

Are sessions offered virtually or in person?
Yes. Coaching is available virtually or in person, depending on the service, location, and availability.

What areas do you serve for in-home coaching?
In Your Space coaching is available in Vancouver, Battle Ground, Hockinson, and surrounding areas, depending on location and availability. Reach out through the Contact page to see if your location is within my current service area.

What happens during the Free 30-Minute Starting Point Session?
The Starting Point Session is a free 30-minute conversation where we’ll talk about what’s going on, what kind of support you’re looking for, and whether Next Step Neuro Coach feels like a good fit for you or your family.

How do I know if coaching is a good fit for me or my child?
Coaching may be a good fit if you’re looking for practical support, personalized strategies, accountability, or help navigating everyday challenges. You don’t have to know for sure before reaching out. The Starting Point Session gives us a chance to talk about what you’re looking for and decide together whether coaching feels like the right fit.

Do parents participate in sessions?
Parent and caregiver involvement varies depending on the client’s age, needs, and goals. They may participate in sessions, receive support separately, or be involved in other ways that help carry strategies into everyday life.

What kinds of goals can coaching focus on?
Goals are individualized and may include routines, organization, emotional regulation, school success, independence, motivation, self-advocacy, or life transitions.

What are visual supports and how are they used?
Visual supports are tools that make information easier to process, remember, and use in everyday life. They might include schedules, checklists, cue cards, routines, or step-by-step guides and can support organization, communication, independence, and regulation.

Are visual schedules and cue cards included in services?
Yes. Personalized visual supports and practical tools may be created as part of coaching when they support the client’s individual needs and goals.

How often do clients typically meet with you?
Session frequency varies based on individual needs, goals, and schedules. Some clients meet with me weekly, while others choose biweekly, monthly, or occasional sessions as needed.

Is support available between sessions?
Yes. Optional between-session support is available through Next Step Connect™, giving established clients a way to reach out for brief guidance, problem-solving, or support between scheduled coaching sessions.

What experience or background do you have?
I have I bring years of experience supporting neurodivergent children and families, along with a background in elementary and special education and personal lived experience with neurodivergence.

Are you a licensed teacher or educator?
Yes. I hold a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and Special Education and am a licensed Washington State teacher with endorsements in both areas.

What inspired you to start Next Step Neuro Coach?
Next Step Neuro Coach grew from both my professional and lived experience with neurodivergence. I wanted to create the kind of practical, individualized support I saw families searching for and the kind of understanding I know can make a meaningful difference in everyday life.

Do you have lived experience with neurodivergence?
Yes. My own lived experience with neurodivergence gives me a personal understanding of both the challenges and strengths that can come with navigating a world that doesn’t always work the way your brain does. It shapes the empathy, flexibility, and judgment-free approach I bring to coaching.

Does Next Step Neuro Coach LLC. accept insurance benefits? No. Next Step Neuro Coach does not bill or accept insurance. Coaching is a non-clinical, non-medical service, and payment for services is made directly by the client.

How much do coaching services cost? Services are personalized, and rates vary depending on the type of support you choose. During your free 30-minute Starting Point Session, we’ll talk about what you’re looking for, answer your questions, and review the service options and rates that best fit your needs.

How do I get started or schedule a session? Getting started is simple. Use the Contact page or Get Started button below to schedule your free 30-minute Starting Point Session. We’ll begin there and figure out the next step together.