ABOUT MINDWISE SUCCESS COACHING

We believe in your potential even when you struggle to do so yourself.

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MEET THE FOUNDER

I’m Joanna: coach, clinician and educator — passionate about helping people move forward in life.

My journey to becoming an executive function coach specializing in ADHD started when I was in college — struggling.


As an ADHD’er myself, I know first-hand what it’s like to face a mountain of challenges. Much of my young adulthood was spent “figuring things out”, which is a nice way of saying I made a ton of mistakes and learned from them the hard way. As I struggled to find my place in the world, I watched as my friends navigated life with relative ease and wondered why my experience was so drastically different.

Gaining awareness about my ADHD provided invaluable insights into my thought processes enabling me to navigate life more effectively. Instead of trying to fit into a world that wasn't designed for my neurodiverse brain, I've learned to embrace my strengths and adapt my environment to better suit my needs.

Looking back, having someone who truly understood neurodivergence and its complexities would have been a game changer, especially during times of transition. I founded Mindwise Success Coaching to help anyone looking to enhance their executive functioning skills and achieve success in their personal and professional lives.

While I can’t fix your problems, I can teach you how to tackle them. I’ll work with you to identify your strengths and turn them into skills so you can achieve your goals and do the amazing work you were meant to do.

Looking forward to connecting with you soon.

OFFICIAL STUFF

Throughout my career, I’ve held both clinical and leadership positions in mental healthcare and higher education. For the past decade I’ve provided academic, career and executive functioning coaching to individuals in early, middle and late adulthood.

My formal education includes a B.S. in Family Science; an M.S. in Nutrition and Integrative Health; a speciality certification in career coaching; and 250+ hours of intensive training on managing and treating executive functioning challenges.

FUN STUFF

When I’m not working, I enjoy being outdoors — whether it’s cycling, hiking or gardening. I've explored 13 national parks and am on a mission to visit them all. As a scuba diver, I’ve explored some pretty amazing sites around the world. To date, my favorite is diving with reef sharks in Costa Rica.

Of course, nothing beats spending time with my family and friends. An introverted extrovert, I’m happiest at home with my husband, two kiddos and pups.

What Sets Us Apart

  • We believe that clients are the experts of their lives and hold the key to unlocking their full potential.

    Our role is to support and guide you on your journey, rather than dictate your path.

  • With over a decade of experience in mental health, we understand human behavior, motivation, and resilience.

    We facilitate meaningful and lasting change in your life because we understand your needs and challenges.

  • We emphasize self-reliance and provide you with the tools needed to navigate life's challenges independently.

    Our evidence-based techniques help you to develop the skills required to sustain your success long after our work together is complete.

WHO WE WORK WITH

Our Clients

We work with individuals (18+ years*) who are committed to investing the time and effort to accomplish their goals to bring about meaningful change in their lives.

While a formal diagnosis is not a requirement to work together, many of our clients have been diagnosed with ADHD, learning differences or are “twice-exceptional” (2e) learners.

*While our coaching services are primarily geared toward college students and adults, we do work with high school seniors, considering each case on its individual merits to ensure we meet their unique needs.

WHAT WE SUPPORT

Challenge Areas

Through executive function coaching, productivity coaching and targeted ADHD support, we help people struggling with:

Time Management

Organization

Motivation & Task Initiation

Planning & Prioritization

Academics

Jobs/Career

“Adulting”

Health & Wellness

HOW IT WORKS

Intake Process for New Clients

Our individualized support and customized plans are designed to get you moving forward and feeling better as soon as possible.

  1. Comprehensive Initial Appointment: Designed to evaluate an individual's executive functioning skills and learn about current goals, we engage in a thorough discussion about a client’s strengths, abilities and what they hope to achieve with EF coaching.

  2. Assessment Review: As part of the intake process, we review any existing assessments, IEPs, 504 plans, and academic accommodations. This gives us a comprehensive understanding of the client's history and present circumstances.

  3. Consultation with Other Professionals: If needed, we consult with mental health providers or other relevant professionals. This ensures that we are equipped with all the necessary insights to provide the most effective coaching.

  4. Creation of Personalized Coaching Plan: Based on all the collected data and insights, we create a personalized coaching plan of service. This plan is designed to cater specifically to the client's unique needs and aims to help them achieve their desired goals.

Getting Started

Interested in Coaching Services?

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