Executive functioning and life-skills coaching

What is executive functioning/ADHD and life-skills Coaching?

Executive functioning/ADHD coaching is a type of intervention that builds executive functioning (EF) skills, which help people manage their everyday responsibilities. As EF skills improve, clients learn to self-regulate so they can work independently to achieve their goals. Life skills coaching helps teens, young adults and adults improve their day-to-day functioning in their practical tasks and developing independence.

At Heights Psychology Collective, our coaches support clients who struggle with organization in their school, work, and/or personal lives. Our coaches help their clients understand their particular executive functioning profile and provide targeted interventions. Coaches can also help clients remain accountable to complete specific tasks or work and offer support along the way.

If you are interested, please reach out to coaching@heightspsychologycollective.com. We are happy to schedule a complimentary, twenty-minute phone consultation followed by an intake session that will help us match you with a coach. We will determine a treatment plan to best fit your needs.

We are currently accepting new teen and adult clients!

Our coaching team: Lori Schwartz, BA, Priya Patel, MA, Oormi Sivapatham, BA, Ivy Long, BA,

Ellie Safran, BA, Justine Oswiecimski, MA, Kieran Huang, BA, Nicole Repishti, BA, Sofia Sakopoulos, MA,

Nicolas Susac, BA.

I hold a BA in Film Studies from Barnard College, Columbia University, where I focused on screenwriting. I was a (mostly TV) actor for ten years, and I’ve explored other roles in the arts too. I co-founded a non-profit theater company, where I directed multiple plays in downtown Manhattan while also writing short films. I still write, and I’ve also turned my attention to the intersection of personal narrative and mental health. I run Seed Collaborative, a company that provides business administration for therapists and psychiatrists. I oversee a team of administrators and I consult and coach mental health practitioners in their professional growth. I love to listen and to pay close attention to the unique needs and personality of each individual. A target area of interest is working with professionals to assist them in meeting daily goals that are typically burdened by their busy lives and extensive responsibilities. 

As an Executive Functioning Coach here at HPC, I provide adjunctive support to therapy by assisting with skills such as organization, processing, time management, scheduling, and reasoning. I’m a Certified Professional Life Coach and I also particularly enjoy helping clients with their own writing, whether for work, school, or fun!

I assist in emotional regulation during strenuous tasks and provide a solution-focused model to help clients achieve their goals. My strengths-based approach allows me to collaboratively break down goals into small, manageable tasks. I work with students and professionals who experience Depression, Anxiety and Trauma and also individuals who have ADHD and/or are Autistic. 

I am currently pursuing my PsyD in School-Clinical Psychology at Robert Wesleyan University and I hope to work with children who have learning disabilities after graduating. I received my BS from Saint Francis College, where I was a student athlete in the honors program and majored in Psychology with a minor in Biology. 

I’m also an executive functioning coach at HPC and help children and adolescents to strengthen their executive functioning skills, including time management, task initiation, organization, and more. My long standing passion for working with children started in my teen years, when I was a soccer coach, tutor, and babysitter! I strive to create a comfortable environment for my clients to collaborate on a plan in order to achieve their goals.

I hold my Masters in Psychology from The New School For Social Research. I am currently pursuing my doctorate in School-Community Psychology at Hofstra University.

I currently serve as HPC’s executive functioning program administrative assistant and also work with children, adolescents, and adults as an executive functioning coach. In this role, I help my clients manage executive functioning skills such as organization, time management, planning, and more. 

I collaborate with clients to create a model that works for them when it comes to achieving their goals, whether those goals are school or skill focused (e.g. taking the subway independently). My work includes helping clients navigate the subway, complete personal tasks such as grocery shopping or going to the pharmacy, and supporting phone and computer digital organization. I have expertise in motivational interviewing and incorporate it in my sessions as needed. I have a particular passion for working with individuals with ASD.

I graduated from John Jay College of Criminal Justice where I majored in human services and community justice. I am currently pursuing a Masters in Social Work at Hunter College with a focus on clinical practice with individuals, families and groups. I have experience working with adults and teenagers with ADHD, autism, learning disabilities, anxiety, and depression. 

My educational background in social justice informs my approach to coaching. In addition to understanding the unique circumstances of each individual client, I utilize the systems theory to acknowledge environmental factors that may impact the client. Through a strengths based perspective, I work collaboratively with my clients and tailor my EF coaching sessions to their particular needs. 

I’m currently earning my Master’s in Psychology at The New School for Social Research. At their Center for Attachment Research, I contribute to projects that explore parent-child relationships and emotional growth. I’m particularly interested in the idea that empowering children to learn about themselves and parents to learn about their children ultimately supports healthy development. I also work at the National Alliance on Mental Illness of New York City (NAMI-NYC), a nonprofit that provides free mental health programs and advocacy for both individuals and families.

This background helps me understand how relationships and emotional awareness influence skills that are central to executive functioning, like learning, attention, and self-regulation. In my coaching, I aim to help kids, teens, and young adults build personalized tools for organization, time management, and emotional regulation in ways that feel realistic and supportive.

As a neurodivergent peer, I bring both professional insight and personal understanding to my work. I’m originally from Louisville, Kentucky, so I have firsthand experience learning to navigate NYC from scratch, and I enjoy working with New Yorkers to help them find their own footing in this city. I’m passionate about helping people recognize their strengths to build confidence and foster resilience so they can grow and thrive. 

As a coach at HPC, I work with students on their emotional, organizational and personal management skills. My coaching sessions can take many different forms, from meeting virtually to going out into the world and putting the skills into practice. I’ve found that creating a non-judgmental, connected space, allows clients to feel free to be themselves and embrace growth. I believe that it's from this place that my clients can strive towards meeting their academic, developmental and emotional goals.    

I was recruited to play Division III soccer at the University of Redlands, and after a year there, transferred to the University of San Francisco to pursue a BA in Philosophy. I was the Assistant Manager of the men’s house at the Camden Center, a transitional living residence also in San Francisco. I offered day to day emotional support to residents and coordinated care with their therapists and doctors. I also have experience in school settings, having worked at Mill Valley Middle School where I provided coaching and counseling to students. I facilitated kinesthetic de-escalation techniques, supported students academically and helped them develop executive functioning skills. I currently offer similar assistance to students virtually across the country through a non-profit organization, Openseat.   

In addition to coaching, I plan to pursue my Masters in Clinical Psychology starting in Fall 2026, emphasizing my desire to work with children and adolescents. I also enjoy surfing, running, listening to music and eating good food.       

I’m currently a third-year doctoral student in Clinical Psychology at The New School for Social Research. My clinical and research interests center around integrative, mind-body approaches to mental health and lifestyle management, with a particular focus on the role of sports, physical activity, and overall well-being. I’m especially passionate about helping individuals develop sustainable, strengths-based strategies for navigating life's challenges and am pursuing long-term specialization in neuropsychology. 

I bring a wide range of relevant experiences to my work, both in and outside of clinical settings. I’ve coached tennis to children and adolescents across Brooklyn and Manhattan, where I emphasize the connection between physical movement, emotional regulation, and self-confidence. My coaching philosophy integrates principles of mental and physical health, making me attuned to diverse ways individuals learn, grow, and thrive. I value collaborative, supportive relationships and I’m excited to extend my clinical skills into the coaching space, working with individuals to help them identify their goals, build on their strengths, and develop tools for navigating everyday life with greater clarity and self-compassion.