Northeastern University Executive Function Coaching

Balancing classes, co-op prep, and campus life at Northeastern is demanding. When ADHD or executive function challenges are part of the picture, keeping up can feel impossible.

You deserve support that fits your schedule and meets you where you are. That means on-campus sessions at Curry Student Center or wherever works best for you. It means a coach who gets the co-op cycle and knows that your academic calendar looks different from students at other schools.

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Why Northeastern Students Choose EF College Coaching

On-Campus Sessions in Boston

Coaching happens where your day already takes you. We meet at The Curry Student Center or other convenient spaces on the Northeastern Campus, or at the Boston Public Library Copley location just a few stops away on the Green Line. No extra travel. No disruption to your routine.

Built Around Your Co-op Schedule

The co-op cycle creates a unique rhythm. You alternate between full-time classes and full-time work, sometimes with six-month stretches off campus. Your coach understands this pattern and adjusts with you.

Certified Credentials You Can Trust

Your coach holds a master's in social work from Boston University and an ICF Associate Certified Coach credential, with specialized training in student coaching, ADHD, and executive function coaching. She's a member of CHADD, the ADHD Coaches Organization, and ADDA. This isn't generic life coaching. This is targeted support from someone trained specifically to help students like you.

Is This Coaching Right for You?

You might benefit from executive function coaching if you recognize yourself in any of these situations:

You have diagnosed ADHD or suspect you might, and campus resources haven't been enough. You register with DAS for accommodations but still struggle to follow through on assignments. You know what you need to do, but can't seem to get started. You are sick of pulling all-nighters and want to become more efficient. Co-op applications pile up while deadlines slip past. Your backpack and room becomes a black hole where syllabi disappear. Group projects stress you out because you're afraid of letting classmates down. You've tried planners, apps, and campus workshops, but nothing sticks.

How Coaching Works for Northeastern Students

Weekly One-on-One Sessions

We meet weekly or more often depending on your needs for focused coaching sessions. Each meeting builds on the last, creating momentum and accountability that keeps you moving forward.

A Clear Weekly System

Together we build a personalized structure that fits your courses, co-op prep, and personal commitments. No generic templates. Your system reflects your actual life and the way your brain works best.

Skills That Stick

Executive function coaching isn't about someone doing the work for you. It's about building skills in time management, task initiation, organization, prioritization, focus and attention, stress management and emotional regulation, and self-advocacy that you carry with you after graduation.

Flexible Formats

In-person on campus when you're in Boston. Virtual when you are away. The coaching adapts to you. There is no minimum coaching requirement to maintain your coach.

What We Work On Together

Executive function challenges show up differently for everyone. Common areas where Northeastern students see improvement include time management and planning around the unique co-op schedule, task initiation strategies to overcome procrastination, organization systems for coursework across multiple classes, study skills that match the way you actually learn, self-advocacy with professors and co-op coordinators, managing NUworks applications and co-op search timelines, and building routines that survive the transition between class semesters and work semesters.

Learn more about what executive functioning means and how it affects daily life.

Understanding the Northeastern Experience

Northeastern's experiential learning model sets it apart from other universities. The alternating pattern of classes and co-ops creates opportunities but also unique stressors. You're expected to perform academically while simultaneously preparing for and securing six-month professional positions. That's a lot to manage, especially when executive function is already a challenge.

Your coach understands this context. They know the pressure of the co-op search timeline, the importance of keeping your GPA above the 2.0 threshold for co-op eligibility, and the adjustment period when you return to classes after months in the workforce. This awareness shapes every coaching session.

Working Alongside Campus Resources

EF College Coaching complements what Northeastern already provides to students. Disability Access Services (DAS) offers the necessary accommodations. The Learning Disabilities Program provides academic support. University Health and Counseling Services offer medical and mental health support.

Executive function coaching addresses a different need. It focuses on building daily habits, planning systems, and follow-through strategies so you can make the most of the resources already available to you beyond the classroom. Some students register with DAS but then struggle to follow through on the accommodations they are entitled to. We help students bridge the gap between knowing what to do and actually doing it.

What Makes EF College Coaching Different

This is concierge-level support. A small client roster means genuine attention to your progress. You're not a number in a system. You're a person with a specific set of challenges and goals, and your coach knows your situation inside and out.

The focus stays practical. Every session connects to real outcomes: assignments submitted, co-op applications completed, study habits that actually work. You'll leave each meeting with clear next steps, not vague advice.

Get Started Today

The first step is a free intro call. We'll talk about what's going on, what you're hoping to change, and whether coaching is the right fit. No pressure. No commitment. Just a conversation.

Book a Free Intro Call | Call (617) 359-8551

Parents: If you're researching support options for your Northeastern student, you're welcome to schedule the call on their behalf. We'll include them in the conversation when they're ready.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • We meet at Curry Student Center on Northeastern's campus. The Boston Public Library Copley location is also available, just a short ride on the Green Line. We'll find a spot that works for your schedule.

  • Most students pause coaching during co-op since the structure of full-time work is easier to manage. We will make a plan based on what is best for you.

  • No. Executive function coaching helps anyone who struggles with time management, organization, prioritization, focus and attention, stress management, emotional regulation, self-advocacy, task initiation, or planning. If these challenges affect your academic performance, coaching can help whether or not you have a formal diagnosis.

  • Tutoring focuses on subject-specific content. Coaching focuses on the underlying skills that affect all your classes: how you plan, prioritize, start tasks, and manage your time. These skills transfer across courses and into your career.

  • Your coach is an ICF Associate Certified Coach with specialized ADHD coaching training. She holds a Master of Social Work from Boston University and a JST Graduate Student credential, and is a professional member of CHADD (2025), the ADHD Coaches Organization, and ADDA.