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As a Coach, Robin understands the impacts of living with ADHD and/or an Asperger Profile in a world that is neurotypical. Robin provides a client-centered, strength-based approach to working through obstacles and solving problems that are related to an ADHD and/or Asperger Profile. Often a person’s struggles are rooted in their neurological differences which impact communication, executive function, and/or sensory regulation. Robin provides individualized coaching services to persons displaying ADHD and/or an Asperger Profile. She may also be hired to coach family members of an adult with an ADHD and/or Asperger Profile, either together or individually. Robin provides coaching services to people in neurodiverse marriages/relationships. In a neurodiverse relationship, one or both people identify as having ADHD and/ or an Asperger Profile. Robin uses strategies centered on understanding each person’s unique neurological perspective and provides skills to build communication and emotional intimacy. Robin meets with partners both together and individually to help them learn skills to bridge their neurological differences. Robin has ten years of experience working in special education. Robin is a committed lifelong learner who has earned both a Masters of Arts in Counseling degree and a Masters of Science in Reading Education degree. Robin is trained through the Asperger/Autism Network (AANE) as an AsperCoach. She has received training in using AANE’s proven LifeMap Curriculum. Robin has completed Neurology Matters in Couples Counseling Training 101 and is certified by The Peter M. Friedman Neurodiverse Couples Institute to coach neurodiverse couples. Robin is certified as a PEERS Young Adult Provider. Robin is currently receiving training from JST Coaching Training while working toward ICF Credentials. Robin easily collaborates with other professionals and family members to provide the most individual client-centered solutions to a variety of life challenges. Robin provides coaching sessions via online video calls (worldwide). She meets with clients in-person and as determined safe on a case-by-case basis.

I use a cognitive-behavioral approach to help clients recognize that their perceptions of situations influence their emotional responses.  When working with adults, I frequently help them examine how family dynamics from the past can shape one’s perception of current situations (and how that may or may not be helpful).  When working with children, I utilize creativity, art and imagination to develop cognitive-behavioral plans that help them achieve their goals.  When working with adolescents, I use a combination of strategies (anything that works!).  My sense of humor and my active approach to therapy help many teenagers feel more comfortable with the process, resulting in an open atmosphere that encourages them to consider possibilities that they have not previously considered.  When this doesn’t work, I help them recognize how they have a better chance of “getting what they want” if they give back a little…

Rockford Center is a 118-bed mental health facility located in Newark; DE; providing easy access to a full complement of inpatient and partial behavioral health programs for children and adolescents; adults; and older adults.