From Overwhelm to Organization: Executive Function Coaching
Do you or your teen struggle with procrastination, forgetfulness, or difficulty staying focused? These challenges may stem from executive function difficulties—essential cognitive skills that help us plan, organize, and complete tasks. At Get Centered Wellness, our executive function coaching program helps adults and teens move from overwhelmed to organization, creating meaningful shifts in productivity, mental clarity, and emotional well-being.
What is Executive Function?Â
Executive function refers to a set of mental skills that allow individuals to manage time, focus attention, regulate emotions, and achieve goals. These skills are crucial for success in school, work, and daily life. When executive function is impaired, individuals may experience difficulty starting or completing tasks, poor time management, chronic disorganization, forgetting important deadlines or appointments, struggles with emotional regulation, and trouble prioritizing tasks effectively.
How Executive Function Coaching Can Help
Unlike traditional tutoring or therapy, executive function coaching is a structured, personalized approach to building practical skills. Our coaches help clients develop personalized strategies for organization and time management, improve task initiation and follow-through, enhance emotional regulation and stress management, strengthen focus and reduce distractions, and build routines that support long-term success.
For example, Sarah, a high school junior, was overwhelmed with schoolwork, missing deadlines, and struggling to stay on top of assignments. With coaching, she learned to actually use her planner, set realistic goals, and break tasks into manageable steps. Now, she feels more in control of her coursework and less anxious about school.
Another client, Emily, was a college freshman when she started working with us. She was struggling to adjust to managing her schedule without parental oversight. Through coaching, she learned to set priorities, create a structured daily routine, and develop strategies to stay focused. Now, she feels more confident handling her coursework and social commitments.
Jeff, a professional in his 40s, found himself forgetting meetings, struggling to complete projects on time, and struggling with procrastination. With executive function coaching, he established structured daily routines, developed strategies for prioritizing tasks, and improved his ability to manage stress. As a result, he became more productive at work and experienced greater job satisfaction. After a few more months of consistency, he got the promotion he’d been aiming for!
Executive Function Coaching vs. Therapy
While therapy can address underlying mental health conditions such as ADHD, anxiety, or depression, executive function coaching focuses on actionable strategies for daily success. At Get Centered Wellness, we offer both mental health counseling and executive function coaching depending on your goals and can integrate them as needed to provide a comprehensive approach to mental well-being.Â
Who Can Benefit from Executive Function Coaching?
Our executive function coaching program is focused, structured, and intended to be short-term. It is designed for:Â
â—Ź Teens struggling with academic performance, time management, or motivation
â—Ź College students facing new academic and personal responsibilities
â—Ź Working professionals looking to improve productivity and organization
â—Ź Anyone with ADHD or executive function challenges who wants better structure in daily life
Why Choose Get Centered Wellness?
Unlike generic coaching programs, our executive function coaching is led by an experienced mental health professional with over 17 years of experience and advanced certification. LeeAnn Johnson, LCSW-C, understands the cognitive and emotional factors behind executive dysfunction. As part of Get Centered Wellness’s team, she takes a holistic, evidence-based approach, integrating proven behavioral strategies and wellness practices to create lasting change.
Take the First Step Toward Greater Organization and Success
If you’re searching for "executive function coaching near me" or "therapy near me" and want a practical, results-driven approach, Get Centered Wellness is here to help. Contact us today to learn more about our coaching program and schedule a consultation.