Does your child know what they need to do but struggle to get started, stay organized, or finish on time? Executive Function Coaching helps kids and teens build practical skills for school and home, and the confidence and independence to manage things on their own.

We’re excited to offer coaching in person at our Needham, Sudbury, and Belmont offices, with in-home sessions also available. Sessions are led by our Executive Function Coach, Holly Brockmire, who brings over 30 years of experience helping students succeed. Have questions? Reach out to our team to learn more!

What Is Executive Function Coaching?

Executive function is the set of cognitive skills we use to plan, organize, manage time, and follow through. These skills keep developing throughout childhood and adolescence, and some kids and teens need more support building them than others.

Coaching is hands-on and goal-focused. Instead of simply telling kids what to do, a coach works alongside them to figure out what actually works for them. Together they practice new strategies and build systems they can use at home, at school, and beyond. Every plan is tailored to your child’s needs, strengths, and goals, with independence as the long-term aim.

Who Is Executive Function Coaching For?

Executive Function Coaching may be a good fit for children and teens who have difficulty managing everyday tasks and responsibilities, including those who:

  • Struggle to get started on assignments or follow tasks through to completion.
  • Have difficulty organizing schoolwork, belongings, or schedules.
  • Feel overwhelmed by multi-step tasks or larger projects.
  • Have trouble managing their time, prioritizing responsibilities, or meeting deadlines.
  • Need support building routines and developing more independent work habits.
  • Know what they need to do but struggle to figure out how to get it done.

Coaching can be helpful for children and teens with a range of learning styles and needs, including those with ADHD or learning differences. Each client’s experience is different, and coaching strategies are tailored to their individual goals.

What Skills Can Clients Work On?

Executive Function Coaching focuses on skills that help children and teens manage school, activities, and responsibilities

  • Organization: Keeping track of assignments, materials, belongings, and important information.
  • Planning and Time Management: Breaking down projects, estimating how long tasks will take, prioritizing responsibilities, and managing deadlines.
  • Task Initiation and Follow-Through: Finding ways to get started, work through challenging tasks, and complete assignments.
  • Problem-Solving and Flexible Thinking: Working through obstacles, adjusting plans when things change, and finding strategies that work for different situations.
  • Progress Tracking and Independence: Recognizing what’s working, identifying when a strategy needs to change, and building confidence in managing responsibilities independently.


Meet Our Executive Function Coach – Holly Brockmire

Holly brings over 30 years of experience in education and human services. She is a certified Executive Function Coach, school psychologist, and graduate instructor at Fitchburg State University.

Holly takes a strengths-based, individualized approach, helping students develop practical strategies, build confidence, and become more independent learners.

Outside of work, she enjoys cheering on the Red Sox, spending time with her two children and two cats, and traveling.

Executive Function Coaching vs. Therapy

Executive Function Coaching and therapy can both provide valuable support, but they serve different purposes.

Executive Function Coaching focuses on practical, goal-oriented strategies for managing everyday responsibilities. Sessions may involve identifying challenges, developing organizational systems, practicing planning techniques, and building routines that support greater independence.

Therapy focuses on emotional, behavioral, and mental health needs. At CTB, therapy is provided by licensed clinicians or clinicians practicing under appropriate supervision, as applicable, and may address concerns such as anxiety, mood, relationships, and emotional regulation.

While there can be some overlap in the skills discussed, Executive Function Coaching is a non-therapy service. It does not replace psychotherapy, mental health treatment, or psychological evaluation. Families seeking support for both executive functioning and mental health concerns may benefit from exploring which services best fit their needs.

Insurance and Payment Information

Child Therapy Boston is a private-pay practice and does not accept insurance for its services. Executive Function Coaching is a non-therapy service and is not billed as psychotherapy. For additional information about fees and billing policies, please contact our team or review our Executive Function Coaching Screening Form.

Ready to Get Started?

Every child has different strengths, challenges, and goals. Executive Function Coaching offers an opportunity to identify what is getting in the way and develop practical strategies that work for your child.

To begin the enrollment process, complete our Executive Function Coaching Screening Form. A member of our team will review your submission and reach out with next steps.

Have Questions?

We’re here to help! Feel free to reach out to our team.

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