What if the problem isn’t you?
1:1 ADHD coaching with Gabrielle Swanson, LCSW.
“Neurodivergent? Come sit, you’re safe here 💜”
- The piles of laundry that never get folded.
- The food in the fridge that never got cooked.
- The to-do list that never got started (or written, for that matter…).
What if the problem isn’t you—and never was? What if it’s the fact that you’ve spent your life trying to force yourself to function in a way your brain simply wasn’t built for?
What if the problem isn’t you… it’s your approach?
Let’s talk about your ADHD
When I post on TikTok, my goal is simple: to help you realize there is nothing wrong with you. Once we understand how ADHD actually impacts our brains and start viewing everything through that lens instead of a neurotypical one, things start to click.
From there, we can build tools and systems that actually work for you—instead of forcing routines that were never built for us in the first place.
You probably found me on TikTok because a video made you think: “Wait… is she in my head?” I love hearing that. It shows my content hits home, and it motivates me to help you bring that same sense of clarity into your daily life.
Us ADHDers don’t benefit from saving another random productivity tip only for it to sit in a bookmarked folder forever (trust me, I’m guilty of this too!). That’s where coaching comes in.
If you’ve ever found yourself asking…
- “Why can’t I just be consistent?”
- “Why can’t I just stick to a routine?”
- “Why does everyone else make life look easy while I’m struggling?”
- “Am I just lazy?”
- Or hearing people say: “Just try harder!”
…coaching with someone who gets your brain from the inside out could be the shift you need.
A note on diagnosis
A formal ADHD diagnosis is not required. You don’t need official paperwork or a formal assessment to work with me. If my videos describe how your brain operates, that is more than enough.
What are we doing?
We are taking the conversations from my TikTok videos and applying them directly to your life. When you watch a clip and ask, “Why do I do that?!” and “What can I do about it?”—this is where we answer those questions.
First, we unpack how your brain functions without the shame. Then, we shift to real-world strategies.
You’ll leave your session with actionable, personalized steps. You’ll walk away thinking: “Okay, I’m going to test out this timer setup we built, see if I can handle my laundry this week, and report back to Gab.”
We build practical, low-barrier experiments to test out between sessions. No dry worksheets to read, no rigid homework assignments—just real-world strategies tailored to your life.
Choose your session format
60-Minute Strategy Session
Best for a targeted, focused dive into one specific struggle or habit.
90-Minute Deep-Dive Intensive
Best if you have multiple areas to cover, or if your brain needs extra room to process thoughts into words. If you deal with anxiety, cognitive fatigue, or slower processing speeds, this format ensures we map things out without feeling rushed.
Who this is for
I know my craft inside and out, and when I work with the right people, we make massive progress. But I’m not standing on a pedestal pretending to have everything figured out—I’m navigating an ADHD brain right alongside you. My goal isn’t to “fix” you; it’s to combine my background and personal experience so we can figure your brain out together.
We’ll be a great match if you…
- Are self-aware, curious, and open to looking at your patterns without judgment.
- Want practical ADHD education, genuine perspective shifts, and honest feedback from someone who gets it.
- Are in a stable, secure place in your life right now—ready to build momentum.
- Have a sense of humor, can laugh at the chaos, and are ready to stop fighting your brain.
- Understand this is a targeted, collaborative coaching session—not a magic wand or therapy (if I had a magic wand, my own laundry would actually be folded!).
This is not for you if you…
- Are currently experiencing a mental health crisis, active trauma processing, severe emotional distress, or require clinical treatment.
- Want rigid, perfectionist templates or expect me to tell you how to live your life.
- Want someone to fix things for you while you stay stuck in “yes, but…” loops.
- Expect ongoing text messaging, email support between sessions, or homework tracking.
A note on how I work
If you follow me on TikTok, you know how transparent I am about never wanting anyone to feel sold to. I regularly turn down brand deals (even when tempted, lol!) because maintaining trust with my audience matters more to me than anything else. I run these coaching sessions the exact same way.
I am confident in the value I provide and know the right clients will find me, but I also know I’m not the right fit for everyone—and that’s ok!! Part of doing this work ethically means honoring when a working relationship makes sense and when it doesn’t.
I don’t do hard sales or back-and-forth email convincing. You know your brain, you know my style from TikTok, and you know if you’re ready to collaborate.
If you’re looking for someone to convince you to book or hold your hand through it, I’m not the coach for you—and that is totally okay! I want you to find whatever support serves you best. Whether we work together 1:1 or just keep hanging out in the TikTok comments, I’m rooting for you either way.
Legal & ethical disclaimer
Please read before applying. While I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in the State of Florida, 1:1 ADHD coaching is entirely separate from clinical psychotherapy.
- Coaching is not psychotherapy
- Coaching is an educational, goal-oriented service focused on daily life strategies and the everyday challenges of ADHD. It does not constitute psychotherapy, mental health treatment, clinical assessment, or medical care.
- No provider-patient relationship
- Participating in a coaching session does not create a therapist-client or doctor-patient relationship. If you require clinical psychotherapy, diagnostic evaluations, medication management, or treatment for psychiatric conditions, you must seek care from a licensed mental health professional or medical provider in your state.
- No insurance accepted
- Because coaching is a non-clinical educational service, health insurance is not accepted, and clinical superbills or insurance coding will not be provided under any circumstances.
- Not for emergency care
- Coaching does not provide crisis support.
If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, suicidal ideation, or need emergency assistance, please call or text 988 (US Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or go to your nearest emergency room.
How to apply
To keep things simple and to ensure we’re a good fit to work together, copy and paste the questions below into an email and send it to:
- Answer the questions below in your own words.
- Send it to the address above. I review every application personally.
- If I feel we’d be a good match and a spot is available, you’ll receive an email from me within 48 hours with next steps to schedule your session and complete payment. Payment is processed prior to meeting to reserve your spot.
Application questions
Tell me a little about yourself! What does a typical day in your life look like right now, what is your biggest ADHD struggle, and what is the main thing you’re hoping to get help with?
Don’t overthink this or feel like you need to write a formal essay—just a quick snapshot to get an idea of who you are!
What’s something about how your ADHD brain works that you love, find funny, or are curious about?
Imagine we just finished our Zoom call and it exceeded your expectations. How would you know it went well? What did you like about our conversation, and how do you feel leaving the session?
Which session format are you applying for?
- 60-Minute Strategy Session ($300)
- 90-Minute Deep-Dive Intensive ($450)
What does your ideal availability look like?
e.g., “Flexible / open weekdays,” “Weekdays after 5 PM,” “Weekends only,” etc. Please include your time zone!
What are your expectations around how often we’d work together?
- Just looking for a single session to get momentum.
- Want to start with one session, see how it feels, and go from there.
- Looking for ongoing, regular 1:1 strategy sessions.
Legal & ethical acknowledgment — please confirm with a “Yes”:
“I confirm that I have read the Legal Disclaimer above. I explicitly acknowledge that this is non-clinical ADHD coaching (NOT psychotherapy, medical care, or clinical treatment), does not establish a therapist-client relationship, is non-refundable once completed, and does not include between-session communication, crisis intervention, or insurance billing.”