Jess Brady

Coaching style

Collaborative, Direct, Client-Centered

Who I work best with

I work best with neurodivergent and disabled young adults who are experiencing difficulty adapting to big life transitions, helping them find easier and more accessible ways to engage with their lives.

Top areas I support

• Task initiation (starting)
• Emotional regulation
• Homework / studying / assignment planning
• Self-advocacy / accommodations
• Domestic / personal care tasks

What sessions look like

In a typical session we will analyze what’s been tough, build understanding through a neurodivergent lens, and discuss ways to accommodate. You’ll leave the session with options to try out and encouragement for the week ahead.

Go-to strengths

• Academic support
• Routines / consistency
• Motivation / avoidance
• Transitions / life changes

Relevant experience

• Coach, Life Skills Advocate (2+ years)
• Student services (3 years)
• Peer mentorship & training (7+ years)

Education & training

B.A. Sociology

Personal neurodivergent experience

I came to recognize my own neurodivergence late in life, following experiences with burnout that led me to a nontraditional path to getting my degree. My approach to coaching is informed by personal experience of needing to cobble together the executive functioning skills to approach my own life in a kinder and gentler way to find success.

Outside of coaching

Outside of coaching, you’ll either find me hanging out with my wife and our dog, OR listening to an audiobook while working on a craft, puzzle, or number game!