MEET THE TEAM.
At Coaching Cville, our mission has always been to provide compassionate, expert support for individuals with ADHD. Founded by Kate Barrett, our practice has grown out of her deep passion for helping clients navigate the unique challenges of ADHD with confidence and clarity.
With over a decade of experience and extensive ADHD-specific coach training, Kate has built a practice rooted in understanding, empowerment, and real-life strategies. As the demand for ADHD coaching has grown, so has Kate’s vision—to expand Coaching Cville and ensure even more individuals receive the support they need. To continue meeting the needs of our clients, we are thrilled to welcome an additional ADHD coach to our team.
Together, we are committed to helping our clients break through self-doubt, develop strategies that work for them, and move forward with confidence.
Kate Barrett – Founder & Coach
Kate Barrett is the founder and head coach of Coaching Cville, where she leverages more than ten years of experience and specialized ADHD training to support her clients. A University of Virginia alumna, she discovered her passion for ADHD coaching through personal experience, having navigated the complexities of raising children with ADHD herself. She is currently a member of CHADD, the ADHD Coaches Organization(ACO), the National Association of Productivity and Organizing Professionals(NAPO), the American Professional Society of ADHD and Related Disorders (APSARD), the Attention Deficit Disorder Association(ADDA) and the International Coaching Federation (ICF). Kate is dedicated to helping individuals and families better understand their unique brains and develop strategies for success.
Since launching her practice in 2013, Kate has empowered clients to break free from self-doubt, reframe limiting beliefs, and build personalized tools for lifelong success. She offers a supportive, contemplative coaching environment that blends ADHD education, executive function strategies, and self-compassion, allowing clients to rewrite their stories and move forward with clarity.
Kate's dedication extends beyond one-on-one coaching. She partners with parents, students, couples, adults, and entrepreneurs to strengthen their relationships and successfully manage the unique challenges that ADHD presents..She also co-facilitates Tune-In, a local support group for parents of ADHD children, and teaches ADHD education programs to provide resources and community support.
An active speaker and educator, Kate has presented at the International Conference on ADHD and was recognized by CHADD as a co-recipient of the 2016 Innovative Program of the Year award for the Parent Partner Coach Programs and the 2024 Extraordinary Volunteer Service award from the ADHD Coaches Organization. When she’s not coaching, she enjoys sharing her expertise through workshops, speaking engagements, and community outreach.
DR. BRIAN NELSON: ADHD Coach
With over two decades dedicated to his career in Education has allowed him to work with students through diverse pathways– as a science and math teacher, a school counselor, a coordinator of support programs, and a college professor. Most recently, he has served as the Director of Student Support Services at a local private school. Through these positions, Brian has gained invaluable experience managing academic programs, providing student support, and developing effective strategies for student success.
As a parent of a child with ADHD and husband of a wife with ADHD, Brian has a deep personal understanding of the challenges faced by individuals with ADHD and family members who support them. This personal connection has fueled his commitment to equipping individuals with ADHD to realize their potential and achieve success with their goals.
Brian’s approach to ADHD coaching is supportive, encouraging, and focused on discovering and leveraging individual strengths. He tailors his coaching to each client’s unique needs, infusing humor and understanding into the process. Brian believes in fostering greater self-understanding and helping clients appreciate how their brains work to harness their potential best. He views coaching as a partnership, guiding clients to develop sustainable processes that fit their needs and strengths.
With his extensive educational background and dedication to supporting individuals with ADHD, Brian is committed to empowering his clients to thrive. Whether at school or home, his coaching services are designed to help individuals with ADHD unlock their full potential and achieve their goals.
