SHEILA'S FRIENDS
Neurodivergent Support Network
My mission has always been making coaching as easy and accessible for as many people as possible.
A big part of that has been collaborating with other coaches so I can provide a holistic and diverse learning space for my clients.
Over the last couple of years, I have facilitated groups and taught with some incredible coaches, and I wanted a place to showcase them!
Enter: Friends of ADHD Coach Sheila! A collection of my favorite ADHD, autistic, and neurodivergent coaches.
Keep scrolling to read more about the coaches I work with, and get to know the folks you might see in my classes!
Click here to meet my co-coaches.
Neurodivergent Fitness Specialist
Laura Barito
Laura has been an athlete her whole life. She topped off her college career with NCAA individual titles in two different sports, a feat that has never been accomplished by any other NCAA athlete. She made two CrossFit regional appearances before turning to weightlifting. She has since made 4 national appearances in weightlifting, finishing 5th in this year’s nationals as a 87kg weightlifter, and 4th in 2018. She is now also pursuing a master’s in exercise physiology from the University of Louisville to combine with her engineering degree in order to gain as much knowledge about biomechanics and the human body. Laura coaches the Power House classes, weightlifting, and is currently the strength and conditioning coach for Oldham County High School and the barbell coach at Trinity High School. She also started teaching Weight Training at UofL this year as a part time lecturer. She loves working with kids and special populations.
You can reach Laura via her website here.
AuDHD Coach
Jes Diverges
Jes, she/they, is a trailblazing auDHD Coach who works with autistic and ADHD individuals navigating CPTSD. They take a uniquely holistic, trauma-informed approach that fuses psychology, anti-racist frameworks, and radical authenticity.
With a track record of empowering clients to honor their boundaries, understand their unique operating systems, and reconnect to their own joy, Jes is shifting the narrative around what it means to be auDHD. You will feel deeply seen as she challenges the shame-centric narratives that have held you back and offers practical strategies for moving forward.
You can reach Jes via her website here.
Creative Psychology Student, Art Therapy
ADHD Coach Sheila Associate Coach
Lena Townsell
Lena Townsell, a lifelong creative spirit, started her artistic journey with her mother's encouragement in painting and drawing to stay calm and focused. Exploring various mediums like ceramics, sculpture, and found object work, she's also adept in digital art and photography. Studying Art Therapy at George Washington University, Lena aspires to be a Clinical-Community Psychologist. Her goal is to make therapy accessible to underrepresented communities, drawing from her upbringing on Chicago's West Side. Lena's mission is to empower individuals to be their best selves, using her artistic talents and cultural insights for deeper healing. With experience serving diverse groups, from young children to seniors, Lena is dedicated to positively impacting as many lives as she can.
If you're interested in working with Lena please send an email to coach@sheilahenson.com
Cultural Masculinity Critic and Educator
ADHD Coach Sheila Associate Coach
Ben Murphy
In our culture, men are often encouraged towards stoic independence, but this can disconnect them from meaningful relationships with themselves and others. Ben Murphy has dedicated himself since 2017 to redefining masculinity, delving into the mythopoetic men's movement, rich with insights from psychologists and poets. This journey wasn't about finding definitive answers but exploring masculinity's diverse landscape. Moving beyond rigid categories, Ben's work fosters a relational and contextual understanding of masculinity. His approach, emphasizing curiosity over fixed definitions, is relevant not just to men but anyone shaped by societal narratives of masculinity. Ben invites everyone to a transformative exploration of deeper relational experiences.
If you're interested in working with Ben please send an email to coach@sheilahenson.com
Digital Advocate for Improving Neurodivergent Quality of Life
ADHD Coach Sheila Associate Coach
Lindsay Dinz
Lindsay is an AuDHD coach, speaker, and advocate, focusing on helping clients thrive with ADHD, Autism, and CPTSD. She emphasizes authenticity - "I'm not the coach for who you wish you were - I'm here for the person you actually are." Lindsay's approach involves breaking down life's chaos into manageable parts, fostering honesty, often deeper than ever before. She stresses that growth can be uncomfortable, especially in crucial moments. Believing "all of us are pieces of one connected whole," Lindsay shuns client support that requires zero-sum narratives that require villainizing others. Her philosophy is about moving beyond blaming and self-shame, and she's committed to helping clients engage in the challenging work of changing their strategies and perspectives. Lindsay is the coach for those ready to embark on a transformative journey that will have bumps along the way.
If you're interested in working with Lindsay fill out her free consultation form here.
ADHD Coach Sheila Associate Coach
Tiana Sweet
Tiana has navigated the challenges of CPTSD, BPD, and ADHD for over two decades. Through her journey, she has developed skills to live a life aligned with her values, achieving peace and stability. Recognizing that emotions are transient, she focuses on the constancy of resilience. Tiana is dedicated to assisting individuals who face difficulties in daily activities, depression, self-sabotage, and finding the will to persevere.
Her approach to client support is grounded in self-compassion. Tiana specializes in aiding those with severe BPD symptoms and addresses issues like executive dysfunction. She is also adept in providing effective tools and skills for managing ADHD. Understanding the challenges of navigating a society that often fails to embrace diversity, Tiana reassures that with the right support and habits, thriving is possible beyond mere survival. She encourages anyone seeking guidance to reach out, offering a path towards empowerment and well-being.
If you're interested in working with Tiana please send an email to coach@sheilahenson.com