Executive Functioning Coaching for ADHD and Autism
At Accord Psychology, we offer executive functioning coaching to support you in learning practical skills and reaching concrete goals.
The following clinicians offer executive functioning coaching: Mariana Profka, Dr. Alyssa MacDonald
Availability: Availability changes often. Our Online Booking Page shows current availability for coaching.
Rates: $180-$275 per clinical hour (each clinician’s current rate is listed on our Team page)
Format: In-Person in Toronto (Bathurst subway) and virtually across Ontario.
What Is Executive Functioning Coaching
Knowing what you need to do does not always make it possible to do it.
You may understand the importance of a task, genuinely want to complete it, and still find yourself unable to begin. You may create detailed systems that work briefly and then fall apart. Everyday responsibilities may require so much effort that there is little energy left for the things that matter to you.
Executive functioning coaching offers practical, collaborative support for turning intentions into actions in ways that are realistic and sustainable. It is a service designed to help you find new ways to work with your executive functioning differences.
What Are Executive Functions?
Executive functions are the mental processes involved in directing attention and behaviour toward a goal. They include:
Starting tasks
Planning, organizing and prioritizing
Managing time
Remembering what needs to be done
Shifting between activities
Regulating attention and effort
Monitoring progress
Completing and following up on tasks
Executive functioning differences are commonly associated with ADHD and autism, but many people experience them during periods of stress, burnout, illness, trauma, or major life change. Differences in the way a person’s executive functions work can lead to significant challenges in their work, academic and home life.
Session Length: Generally, initial sessions last 50-60 minutes. As you integrate the tools and habits discussed in session, you may feel able to move toward shorter sessions (e.g. 25 or 30 minutes).
Frequency: The recommended session frequency is once per week in the beginning. Some people prefer to move to less frequent sessions as they move closer to their goals and enter a maintenance phase.
What Coaching Can Help With
Coaching may focus on areas such as:
Creating routines that are flexible enough to maintain
Beginning tasks that feel overwhelming or unrewarding
Managing appointments, deadlines, and administrative work
Organizing physical or digital spaces
Planning projects and breaking them into smaller steps
Developing strategies for transitions and task switching
Reducing reliance on memory
Balancing competing responsibilities
Recognizing unrealistic expectations
The goal is not to create a perfectly optimized life. It is to reduce unnecessary friction and develop supports that reflect how you actually function. Ultimately, the goal is to help you find ways to work with your unique brain rather than against it.
How Is Coaching Different From Therapy?
Coaching is generally more practical, present focused, and action oriented than psychotherapy.
Sessions often centre on a specific difficulty, goal, routine, or project. You and your coach may develop a plan, test strategies, review what happened, and make adjustments.
Therapy may be more appropriate when the primary concern involves trauma, significant emotional distress, mental health symptoms, relationship patterns, or a desire for deeper psychological exploration.
There can be overlap between the two services. During an initial consultation, we can help you consider which type of support best matches what you are seeking. In some circumstances, a person may participate in both therapy and coaching with separate providers and clearly defined goals.
Questions & Next Steps
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Ready To Get Started? Book your free introduction call directly via our Online Booking Page, or reach out to our team help.