Welcome to Riverrun ADHD Coaching
You are not the problem. ADHD is the problem.
The challenge for all of us with ADHD is living in a neurotypical world. LIke the left-handed, we need to adapt. I lived with undiagnosed ADHD for 60 miserable years. I thought I was broken, lazy, stupid. If only I could work harder, focus more, apply myself, I would be able to do what everyone around me seemed to have no problem doing. But it wasn’t about effort. It was about wiring. I was trying and failing to be a different person. A “normal” person. A neurotypical person.
This is not about fixing you. You’re not broken. This is about finding a way forward that feels true to who you are.
Let’s work together to make sense of your world, reclaim your self-worth, and move toward a life that fits you. My approach is built on finding things in your life that are working and adapting those techniques to other problems. Fighting our nature is always going to fail. Let’s figure out how to work with your brain and not against it.
My Coaching Philosophy
My coaching works on 3 parallel tracks:
- Accept who you are and how your brain works.
- Different, not broken
- Affirm your strengths, your struggles, and your lived experience.
- Understanding what we do well.
- Adapt with tools and strategies to live in the neurotypical world.
- Doing things our way.
We’ll work together to build systems that support your brain, not fight against it. We’ll find what actually works for you, step by step. Whether you’re looking for practical strategies, mindset shifts, or simply someone who understands, I’m here.
I offer one-on-one coaching for adults with ADHD, especially those who’ve come to a diagnosis later in life, or who also identify as Autistic, queer, trans, or gender non-conforming. I bring 60+ years of lived experience to our conversations. I know the hidden emotional landscapes beneath the words and jargon .
What coaching looks like:
- 1:1 sessions (Zoom or phone)
- Gentle accountability and affirming feedback
- Personalized strategies that reflect who you are
This is not a productivity boot camp. This is a partnership. We start with what’s already working—even if you can’t see it yet.
Rates
After a free 20 minute consultation to make sure we have the right chemistry. I charge $70 for 50 minute sessions. There’s no set number of sessions, it depends on your needs.
My fees are not covered by insurance at this time.
Hours
I live in Toronto and practice over the Internet. My hours are 11AM to 7PM Eastern Time Sunday to Thursday. I’m happy to work with anybody anywhere who can fit into that time window.
Contact Joan
joan@riverrunadhd.com
