Hi, I’m Tess—an NBEFC Board Certified Executive Function Coach, Certified Autism Coach, and late-diagnosed AuDHDer.

For a long time, I was great at looking like I had it all together. But after years of high achievement, masking, and cycling through burnout, I hit a wall in young adulthood. Things that seemed easy for everyone else felt impossible, leaving me overwhelmed and deeply ashamed.

My diagnosis in my early 20s changed everything. It started a journey of unmasking, learning how my brain actually works, and letting go of neurotypical expectations. When I began sharing my experience online as @tessintheclouds, I realized how many others felt the exact same way.

That shared connection became my mission: helping neurodivergent adults—especially recovering perfectionists and people-pleasers—build lives that work with their brains instead of fighting against them. You don't need more discipline to thrive; you need systems built for what your brain actually needs.

As a journalist by trade, I bring deep curiosity and pattern-finding into every coaching relationship. Outside of work, you’ll usually find me stability training, journaling, or diving into new hyperfixations.

I’m so glad you’re here, and I can’t wait to get to know you.