Hi, I'm Erica!
ADHD Life Coach
I’m a Certified ADHD Life Coach and Advanced Certified Coach with a degree in Psychology from the University of Central Florida. Go Knights!
My first career was in teaching kindergarten and first grade. I loved working with kids, but during that time my own mental health struggles were impossible to ignore. After years of misdiagnoses, I was finally diagnosed with ADHD at 26, and that clarity changed everything for me. It helped me understand myself in a new way and sparked my passion for supporting others who are also trying to make sense of their brains and their lives.
As a coach, my focus is on creating a space where you feel heard and understood, whether you are diagnosed with ADHD, misdiagnosed, or still figuring things out. Coaching with me is not about quick fixes or cookie-cutter strategies. It is about slowing down, getting curious, and uncovering what is really getting in the way. Together, we explore what works for your brain and build systems and routines that fit you, not the other way around.
I value honesty, empathy, and authenticity, and I believe growth happens when you feel supported and safe to experiment. My coaching helps you build self-awareness, confidence, and clarity so you can move from feeling stuck to feeling capable and in control of your life.
When I’m not coaching, you’ll find me enjoying life with my amazing husband and our four dogs and two cats. We love spending time with family and friends, going to football and hockey games, doing things outdoors, traveling, and hosting very competitive game nights.
You are not broken, and you do not need fixing. You already have the tools inside you. We’ll work together to uncover these tools and help you build a life that feels meaningful, balanced, and your own.
Credentials
B.S Psychology - University of Central Florida
Certified ADHD Life Coach - IACTcenter
Advanced Certified Coach - International Coaching Federation
Why I Coach?
I decided to become an ADHD Life coach because I understand firsthand the challenges and frustrations that come with ADHD. I understand while there are strengths with ADHD, there are also very real struggles, misconceptions, and labels that we constantly face. ADHD is often dismissed or misunderstood, which can lead to a place of feeling alone.​
My own journey taught me the importance of feeling seen, valued, and understood, and I want to offer that same sense of validation to others. My mission is to provide a safe, empowering space where you can embrace your strengths, feel heard, and access the tools you need to reach your full potential. I’m here to guide you as you navigate your unique path, helping you find the clarity and confidence to thrive.
My ADHD Journey
Looking back, I realize my ADHD had been with me my entire life, but it went unnoticed. In elementary and high school, I excelled academically, which allowed my symptoms to fly under the radar. I internalized so much, masking the forgetfulness, procrastination, and emotional dysregulation that made each day a silent battle. I was a people pleaser, a perfectionist, and I hid my struggles well. There’s still a running joke in my family about how I could never remember that potatoes were tubers, asking every dinner, “Are potatoes a vegetable?” It was just one of the many “quirks” of my ADHD that was brushed off as forgetfulness, but the reality was, I was often overwhelmed and exhausted. At the end of the day, I would retreat to my room and cry, feeling utterly defeated by the amount of effort it took to just keep up.
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It wasn’t until I was 26 that I finally received my diagnosis, after being misdiagnosed for years with anxiety and depression, and then Bipolar Disorder. However, my story doesn't start at 26.
