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Nov 25, 2025
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Executive Function Coaching in Tennessee
If you are smart and capable but constantly losing track of time, plans, and priorities, you are not alone. ScienceWorks Behavioral Health offers neurodivergent affirming executive function coaching and practical day to day support across Tennessee to help you turn intentions into realistic action.
You might be a good fit for executive function coaching if:
Tasks that 'should' be simple, like answering email or starting assignments, feel impossible to begin.
You are often running late, missing deadlines, or paying late fees even when you care a lot.
Your home, backpack, inbox, or calendar feels like organized chaos (or just chaos).
You suspect ADHD, autism, or executive function challenges, and generic planners and apps have never really worked.
You want practical support and accountability, not more shame or 'just try harder' advice.
Top Statistics Related to Executive Function Coaching
Stat 1: Estimated prevalence of current adult ADHD in the U.S. was 4.4% (2006). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16585449/
Stat 2: Estimated annual incremental costs of adult ADHD were $143 to $266 billion (systematic review, 2012). https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3460490/
Stat 3: Total annual excess cost of adult ADHD was estimated at $122.8 billion in 2018 (published 2022). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35122297/
Stat 4: Workers with ADHD had an average of 8.4 excess sickness absence days per year (published 2008). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18494556/
Stat 5: In one workplace study, 33.9% of adults with ADHD were employed full-time vs 59.0% of controls (published 2006). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17074989/
Stat 6: In a coaching study for college students with ADHD, the Self-Regulation cluster increased from 81.80 to 156.08 with an effect size d = 1.10 (published 2013). https://digitalcommons.uri.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1054&context=psy_facpubs
When Executive Function Coaching Can Help
People across Tennessee often reach out for executive function coaching when life looks 'fine' on the outside but feels unmanageable on the inside. You may be keeping up just enough at work or school while burning out from constant mental juggling, procrastination, and self criticism.
Executive function coaching may be helpful if you are experiencing:
Chronic procrastination, even on things you genuinely care about.
Time blindness or difficulty estimating how long tasks will actually take.
Starting many projects but struggling to finish or follow through.
Trouble organizing tasks, notes, and digital spaces in a way you can actually use.
Difficulty shifting between tasks, getting started after breaks, or exiting hyperfocus.
Work, school, or relationships being impacted by missed deadlines, forgotten commitments, or lost items.
Feeling overwhelmed, ashamed, or 'behind' even when you are trying very hard.
You are not broken, lazy, or childish. Your brain is managing a lot, and your nervous system just needs different structures, tools, and support.
How Executive Function Coaching Works at ScienceWorks
Executive function coaching at ScienceWorks Behavioral Health blends executive function coaching, CBT, coaching psychology, and habit building and planning tools. We focus on real life challenges across work, school, and home, adapting strategies for neurodivergent brains so they work with your strengths instead of against them.
What Sessions Look Like
Collaborative Assessment and Goals
We start by mapping out your days and weeks, what is feeling stuck, and what actually matters most to you. Together we explore ADHD, autism, executive function challenges, and any co occurring conditions so we can set goals that feel doable, not overwhelming.Customized Systems and Strategies
We co create realistic routines, task breakdowns, calendars, checklists, reminders, and environmental supports. Strategies are tailored for your sensory needs, energy patterns, and demand level, with a focus on tools for work and school that you can actually see yourself using.Practice, Troubleshooting, and Accountability
Between sessions you try out small experiments. In session, we review what worked, what did not, and gently adjust. We use coaching and CBT informed tools to work with procrastination, self criticism, and avoidance while providing supportive accountability instead of pressure.Maintaining Momentum
As systems begin to fit better, we plan for upcoming semesters, projects, or life transitions. We focus on building self awareness and self compassion so routines and accountability can be sustained over time, not just during a short burst of motivation.
Coaching is collaborative and nonjudgmental. We move at a pace that respects your nervous system, focusing on small, meaningful steps rather than demanding perfection or rigid compliance.
Who We Help in Tennessee and Across the State
We provide secure online executive function coaching for neurodivergent adults, college students, and older teens who are physically located in Tennessee. Many of our clients live with ADHD, autism, executive function challenges, procrastination, and time management difficulties, often alongside anxiety, OCD, trauma, or chronic stress.
We commonly work with:
College students who are juggling classes, assignments, and campus life without much built in structure.
Neurodivergent adults in office, healthcare, tech, education, creative, or service roles who feel like they are always catching up.
Older teens preparing for college, vocational programs, or first jobs who want support building independent routines.
Adults navigating parenting or caregiving while also managing their own executive function challenges.
People returning to school or making a career change who need new systems for focus, planning, and follow through.
Sessions are offered via secure telehealth by clinicians licensed in Tennessee, so you can access coaching from anywhere in the state using a computer, tablet, or phone.
Why Choose ScienceWorks for Executive Function Coaching?
Evidence Based and Practical
Whether you are managing college deadlines, workplace expectations, parenting, or all of the above, we tailor strategies to your real context. We look at calendars, syllabi, project lists, and email together to co create systems that are realistic, sustainable, and aligned with your values.
Integrated Care with a Team
ScienceWorks Behavioral Health offers specialized therapy, psychological assessments, groups, and executive function coaching. When helpful, we can coordinate with your therapist or assessor so your care feels connected rather than fragmented.
Getting Started with Executive Function Coaching in Tennessee
Reaching out for support with organization and follow through can feel vulnerable. We keep the process simple and transparent so getting started does not add more stress to your plate.
Reach Out
Use our secure contact form to share a bit about yourself, your goals, and that you are interested in executive function coaching.We Match You
We review your information and match you with a clinician who understands ADHD, autism, and executive function challenges and offers telehealth coaching across Tennessee.Begin Coaching Sessions
In your first sessions we clarify priorities, identify quick wins, and begin building realistic routines, tools, and accountability that fit your life.
If you are in Tennessee and want practical, nonjudgmental support with organization, time management, and follow through, we would be honored to work with you. You can get started by using our contact form to request an appointment.
FAQs About Executive Function Coaching in Tennessee
Q: Is executive function coaching offered online or in person?
A: At this time, ScienceWorks Behavioral Health provides executive function coaching via secure telehealth to clients physically located in Tennessee. You can join sessions from home, campus, or work as long as you have a private space and a reliable internet connection.
Q: Do I need an ADHD or autism diagnosis to work with you?
A: No formal diagnosis is required for coaching. Many of our clients have ADHD, autism, or other neurodivergent traits, and others simply recognize that executive function is a struggle. As long as you are physically in Tennessee during sessions and are interested in building skills and supports, we can explore whether coaching is a good fit.
Q: Can I do executive function coaching if I also have anxiety, OCD, trauma history, or chronic illness?
A: Yes. It is very common for executive function challenges to show up alongside anxiety, OCD, trauma, insomnia, or health conditions. We are experienced in working with these complexities and can coordinate with your therapist or other providers. If therapy for OCD or trauma is a priority, we may recommend combining coaching with services like our OCD treatment or trauma focused therapy.
Q: How long does executive function coaching usually last, and how does payment work?
A: Length of coaching depends on your goals and how much support you want. Some people work with us for a focused 8 to 12 session period around a specific transition, while others prefer ongoing support during school years or demanding seasons at work. ScienceWorks Behavioral Health is typically an out of network provider for insurance; we can provide documentation you may use to request reimbursement if your plan includes out of network benefits.
About ScienceWorks Behavioral Health
ScienceWorks Behavioral Health is a neurodivergent affirming practice offering therapy, executive function coaching, psychological assessments, and groups for people navigating ADHD, autism, anxiety, OCD, trauma, insomnia, and other executive function challenges. Learn more about our team, including Dr. Kiesa Kelly, Catherine Cavin, Ryan Robertson, and other clinicians, at our Meet Us page and the ScienceWorks Behavioral Health website.
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Disclaimer: This page provides general educational information and is not a substitute for mental health diagnosis or treatment. Reading this page does not create a therapist–client relationship with ScienceWorks Behavioral Healthcare. Services are provided via telehealth to clients located in Tennessee (and other jurisdictions where our clinicians are authorized to practice); if you are outside Tennessee, contact us to confirm availability in your location. If you are in crisis or may be at risk of harm to yourself or others, call 911, go to your nearest emergency room, or call/text 988 (U.S.). Additional emergency support can be found here: Emergency Resources.