Keith Gelhorn
ADHD and executive function coach for neurodivergent youth and adults
| Hourly rate range | $100 to $175 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Adults with ADHDStudents and college ADHDTeens with ADHDExecutive function skillsADHD at workAutism and neurodivergenceStartups and foundersLife transitions |
| Works with | Students, Teens, Neurodivergent adults, Founders and business owners and Professionals |
| Also coaches | Business coach and Life coach |
| Sessions | Online |
| Credentials | ADD Coach Academy training; JST Coaching and Training; Honours Diploma in Disability Support and Services, Nova Scotia Community College; Adult Education Program, St Francis Xavier University; 2013 EDN Entrepreneur of the Year |
| Practice | ADDvocacy ADHD & Life Skills Coaching Ltd. |
Keith Gelhorn is an ADHD and executive function coach who helps neurodivergent youth and adults. He founded ADDvocacy in 2012 after a late diagnosis of ADHD, anxiety and learning disabilities at age 34. He still coaches while running the business, and he has coached hundreds of people. His team works with students from high school through PhD, apprentices, entrepreneurs and adults in career change. Every coach on the team is neurodivergent.
What Keith helps with
Keith and his team work on executive function problems that hurt school, work and daily life. They also support people going through big transitions.
- Disorganization and time management
- Lack of focus and low productivity
- Moving from high school to college or trade school
- Gap year planning
- Career transitions
- Running a startup or small business with ADHD
- Emotional regulation and planning
- Building lasting habits
Who Keith works with
The team coaches neurodivergent youth and adults with ADHD, learning disabilities, autism, anxiety and related challenges that affect executive function. Clients include high school students, post-secondary students up to PhD level, apprentices, entrepreneurs and adults changing careers.
How Keith works
Each client gets a personalized plan and sets their own goals. Coaches review the client's weekly Wins and Challenges. Then they build SMART goals to fix those challenges. Clients learn tools and techniques to strengthen executive function skills. Coaches are certified and are neurodivergent themselves, so the coaching works as a peer relationship. Sessions happen by phone or video.
Background and qualifications
Keith founded ADDvocacy in 2012 as an ADHD coaching and training business. He was diagnosed with ADHD, anxiety and learning disabilities at 34. Medication helped, but it did not change his long-built habits, so he became an ADHD coach. He was voted 2013 EDN Entrepreneur of the Year. He holds an Honours Diploma in Disability Support and Services from Nova Scotia Community College. He trained with ADD Coach Academy and JST Coaching and Training. He also completed the Adult Education Program at St Francis Xavier University.
Keith Gelhorn pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one coaching by phone or video
- Group coaching
- Professional development training for educators, caseworkers and employers
- Free first consultation
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The CoachVouch take
All coaches on Keith's team are neurodivergent, and the company is 100% neurodivergent owned and operated.
Best for neurodivergent students and adults who struggle with executive function and want a coach with lived experience.
Common questions
How much does Keith Gelhorn charge?
Coaching with Keith runs $100 to $175 an hour. Message Keith from this page for an exact quote.
What does Keith Gelhorn help with?
Keith Gelhorn helps with disorganization and time management, lack of focus and low productivity, moving from high school to college or trade school and gap year planning.
Does Keith Gelhorn coach online?
Sessions are online.
Is Keith Gelhorn certified?
Keith Gelhorn lists: ADD Coach Academy training; JST Coaching and Training; Honours Diploma in Disability Support and Services, Nova Scotia Community College; Adult Education Program, St Francis Xavier University; 2013 EDN Entrepreneur of the Year.
Does Keith Gelhorn coach people outside of ADHD?
His team also works with learning disabilities, autism, anxiety and related challenges that affect executive function.
Can I work with Keith's team from anywhere?
Coaching runs by phone or video across North America.
How do I contact Keith Gelhorn?
Send Keith a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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