Life coaching and workshops for women with autism and / or ADHD.
Helping neurodivergent women thrive in a neurotypical world.
Embrace Your Neurodivergence
ADHD and autism describe types of cognitive functioning (“neurotypes”) that differ from what psychology defines as normative, or “neurotypical,” so women with ADHD and / or autism are “neurodivergent.”
ADHD and autism present differently in women and girls than in men and boys, which leads to under/mis-diagnosis and under/mis-treatment. This misunderstanding is exacerbated by the stereotypical portrayals of ADHD and autism in media, and by limited scientific research about neurodivergence in women.
No two neurodivergent women are impacted the same way. There is diversity both in which elements of cognitive functioning are impacted, and how greatly they are impacted.
Neurodivergent women are at elevated risk for eating disorders, alcoholism, drug addiction, impulsive behavior, self-harm, anxiety and depression.
Through self-diagnosis, understanding and community, we can together heal ourselves and embrace the gifts of neurodivergence.
The first step in the path forward is the liberating work of uncovering who we really are: what do we value? what do we believe? what do we need?
Once we know ourselves, we can begin the rewarding work of redesigning our lives to thrive.
“Neurodiversity isn’t actually about having a specific, catalogued “defect” that the psychiatric establishment has an explanation for. It’s about being different in a way others struggle to understand or refuse to accept.” (As observed by the sociologist Judy Singer, and noted by Dr. Devon Price in Unmasking Autism.)
I’m a Coach Who Understands You
Hey, there. I know you. You’ve spent decades trying to stuff your unique neurodivergent self into a tiny neurotypical box. Denying your needs, withholding your thoughts, hiding your interests. You study “normal” people intensely, you little Wallflower you, and show yourself to others as a copy, not an original. Outwardly, fake you has done okay for herself—she a job, a partner, kids maybe, a friend or two. But inwardly you are dying. Living inauthentically leaves you burned-out, misunderstood even by those closest to you, and chronically falling short of your own untapped potential. You doubt you’ll ever feel like you belong.
But you can, and will. There is a future where you can have it all—vitality, connection, success—and be yourself. But to do that, you have to first know who you are, the woman behind the mask. And your values form the foundation of your identity.
Our values are the principles we hold as essential to living a life of purpose and meaning. Uncovering your values—and your true identity—are where I come in.
And I am Trained to Support You
Hello! I’m Kirsten and I am a trained life coach who works exclusively with neurodivergent women (said with great pride). That wasn’t always the plan! I trained first as a health and wellness coach in December 2023 with the intention of focusing on weight management. Indeed, I even went as far as to design and print a series of marketing postcards promoting wellness. But in the spring of 2024, thankfully before I’d had a chance to drop those postcards in the mail, a series of serendipitous events led me to Heather Morgan’s Values Integration coach training. Once I experienced for myself the transformative power of uncovering my values and therefore my true self, I knew I had to change the focus of my coaching practice to make this work available to more women. Through workshops and life coaching, I help neurodivergent women uncover their values and put those values into practice in their every day lives. As I’ve experienced over the last year, the more we can live in alignment with our values, the more energy and joy (and less burn-out, anxiety and depression) we feel.
Ready to thrive in your neurodivergent life? There are 3 different ways you can work with me.
Let’s Work Together
A 3-hour 1:1 intensive to uncover your true self. During this transformative workshop, we’ll uncover the core values that define who you are. Your personalized values list will become the foundation of your new life, guiding every decision you make including those about your career, relationships, friendships, money, parenting, goals, hobbies and more. It’s truly some of the most profound work you’ll ever do. Thank you to Heather Morgan for pioneering this work, and to Dr. Devon Price for their work on unmasking.
Values Integration Workshop
The total investment for the workshop is $350 USD.
2. 1:1 Coaching
Personalized coaching sessions to design the life you want.
What is coaching? It’s not advice-giving or therapy. It’s a partnership that helps you build a clear vision for your future; gain the tools and skills to make it real; stay motivated, supported, and held accountable along the way.
Isn’t that what friends and partners are for? Friends and partners mean well, but they have their own agendas. As your coach, I focus solely on your goals. No judgment, no pressure to do things a certain way. Just compassionate, intelligent support to help you thrive in your neurodivergent life the way you envision your life to be.
How is coaching different than therapy? Therapists address mental health, but coaching focuses on forward-looking action and growth.
Why is it important to hire a coach who specializes in coaching neurodivergent women? Because women with autism and ADHD have special needs (and strengths, let’s be clear) that benefit from specialized help. As a neurodivergent coach with first-hand experience, I know how the unique and powerful strengths of the autistic and ADHD minds—strengths that include excitement, deep focus, innovation, planning and creativity—can get overshadowed by unaddressed burnout and overwhelm. When this happens, you miss out on realizing your full potential, and those around you miss out on seeing what incredible things you’re capable of. A neurodivergent coach understands a successful coaching plan will help you manage both.
New to individual coaching? Sign up for a free 20-minute strategy session.
Ready to work with me? One-time investment of $400 for 3 x 45-minute sessions.
3. Group Coaching
Bi-weekly group coaching sessions facilitate healing and personal transformation within a supportive community.
What is group coaching? Group coaching is a way to tackle relevant issues within a supportive community. Hearing the experience of others can bring clarity and comfort to our own lives, and sharing our experience in return builds connection and trust with others.
How is group coaching different than individual coaching? A group coaching session is focused on a particular topic, and group members are invited to share their thoughts and experiences related to that topic.
Ready to join our group? Our groups meet every other Wednesday at 7 p.m. pacific time for Autists, and 8 p.m. Pacific time for women w/ ADHD. If you have both, not only do you get to use the cool acronym AuDHD, you can attend the session that fits you best.