ADHD Coach in Walnut Creek | ADHD Burnout & Executive Function
It's common to arrive at coaching with a sense that life has gotten more complicated than the old tools can handle. A new job, a change in health, or a recent diagnosis can all bring that feeling to the surface.
People who come to me for ADHD coaching in Walnut Creek live downtown near Broadway Plaza and the Lesher Center for the Arts, in Northgate, or in the neighborhoods along Ygnacio Valley Road near Heather Farm Park.
We start by getting to know your days as they are now. From that picture, we look for places where a small shift could make a difference.
How it works
We dig in and get curious
Your first step is a free discovery call. You can share what's going on and what kind of support you're looking for, and we can both get a sense of whether working together makes sense. Ongoing sessions are held over video, weekly or every other week, based on your capacity.
We see whether coaching fits
Before any strategy comes into it, we talk through what your days look like, where momentum drops off, what tends to help on a good day, and what gets pushed aside when things pile up.
We try things and adjust
From there, we experiment. That might mean looking at routines, transitions, planning, communication, rest, or how decisions get made. What helps gets kept, what doesn't gets changed, and you leave with more options for when life shifts again.
Explore my services
Saying yes to too much can leave you with more commitments than hours. ADHD coaching looks at how you choose what to take on, how you track it, and how to build in breathing room before your calendar fills. We keep what helps and drop what doesn't.
Many women with ADHD have spent years adapting to expectations that didn't fit them. In ADHD coaching for women, we look at what you'd like to keep, what you'd like to change, and how to support yourself through those changes. Your priorities guide every session.
Burnout can make even enjoyable things feel like work. ADHD burnout coaching focuses on understanding your limits, adjusting expectations, and building recovery into your life in ways that feel sustainable.
If your job is a big source of strain, ADHD career coaching can be part of the conversation.
Perimenopause can affect concentration, sleep, and emotional energy in ways that interact with ADHD. ADHD & perimenopause coaching helps you track those changes and update your routines so they fit your life now. We stay with daily life, and medical guidance stays with your doctor.
A diagnosis later in life can lead to new questions about your strengths and struggles. Sorting through those questions is part of late diagnosed ADHD coaching, and so is deciding how you want to move forward. How long we stay with this part is entirely up to you.
ADHD at work touches far more than time management. ADHD career coaching can include communication with colleagues, handling feedback, setting boundaries, or deciding whether a new role or field might suit you better. We work with the job you have today.
Bursts of inspiration followed by long pauses are common for creatives with ADHD. Working together in ADHD & creatives coaching, we look at how to work with that rhythm, get through the middle of a project, and keep your creative practice going. Pauses are part of the process, and we plan for them.
I serve clients in Walnut Creek and nearby areas
I offer virtual ADHD coaching in Walnut Creek and the surrounding communities of Lafayette, Concord, Pleasant Hill, Danville, and Orinda. Meeting online saves you a trip downtown and lets you connect from wherever you feel comfortable.
Testimonials
"I learned a lot working with Quinn. We mapped out a lot of my ADHD patterns and Quinn helped me see many things that I was doing that were not necessarily helping me. Quinn also offered frameworks and tools to help support me when that is what the situation called for."
Michael H.
"I'm truly grateful for the opportunity to work with Quinn. It was an incredibly valuable experience for me. I looked forward to every session, and each one brought new insights. Quinn helped me work through several deeply important challenges, and I feel much more grounded and self-aware as a result. I wholeheartedly recommend Quinn to anyone navigating neurodiversity in their daily life, but not only. Even without ADHD, she is an exceptional coach and one of those rare professionals who can truly change the trajectory of someone's life."
Masha O.
"There is always more to learn and reflect upon; that is what I have learned the most about myself through Quinn's excellent coaching. Despite having a relatively deep understanding of myself and my ADHD, a competent coach's skill is to foster further self-reflection and to allow the client room to trust themselves in this deeper quest for self-understanding. Quinn has a mastery in knowing when to give me space, when to ask a thought-provoking question, and when to remind me of my wins/strengths. I am thankful for this perspective, which coaching offers to those with ADHD, and for its strength-based approach rather than one of brokenness and negativity. Yes, ADHDers need assistance and strategies with living in a world made for neurotypicals, but sometimes we just need to be reminded that despite it all, we are whole and we are okay."
Zoë L.
Hello, I'm Quinn Geear, an ADHD coach in Walnut Creek working with adults across the East Bay
Before I became a coach, I spent years in IT leadership. My ADHD diagnosis came in my forties, and afterward I trained through ADD Coach Academy and founded Quinn Geear Coaching.
I've practiced analog collage for over a decade, and creative work is a big part of who I am. Burnout, perimenopause, late diagnosis, career turning points, and creative blocks make up much of what we talk about in sessions.
Book a free discovery call
Let's talk during a free discovery call about where you are and what kind of support might help right now.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does an ADHD coach actually do?
An ADHD coach works alongside you to understand how your attention, energy, and motivation move, then builds practical strategies and accountability around that. With me, that also includes strengths anchoring, values based strategy, and support across every part of your life, not only productivity.
How long do you typically work with clients?
That depends on where you're starting and what you're working toward. Most clients find their footing within three to six months, and many continue longer for ongoing accountability and support. We figure out the right pace together as the work unfolds.
Will insurance pay for an ADHD coach?
ADHD coaching typically isn't covered by health insurance. It is, however, eligible for FSA and HSA funds, as long as you have a Letter of Medical Necessity from your doctor showing coaching is part of your ADHD care.
Do I need a diagnosis to start coaching with you?
No. I work with adults at every stage of understanding their own ADHD: some with a recent diagnosis, some with one from decades ago they never revisited, and some who have never been formally evaluated and are working from a long held hunch. If a formal evaluation is the right next step for you, I can refer you to a psychiatrist for an assessment.
