Practical, present-focused support for partners and individuals navigating ADHD, autism, and AuDHD - and for the partner who feels unseen. Online, anywhere in the world.
Book a Free ConsultCoaching is practical support for the challenges you're facing right now in your relationship or your life. How to communicate differently. How to understand each other's wiring. How to move forward together.
Unlike therapy - which explores your history, processes emotions, and treats mental health conditions - coaching focuses on your present and future: concrete strategies, action steps, and real-world application.
Because coaching is not a clinical service, it's available to anyone, anywhere. Whether you're in California or across the world, we work together via video call.
| Coaching | Therapy |
|---|---|
| Focus: Present & future | Focus: Present, past & emotional processing |
| Goal: Practical strategies & action steps | Goal: Healing, insight, deeper change |
| Scope: Specific relationship & life challenges | Scope: Mental health, trauma, diagnosis |
| Available: Worldwide | Available: California residents only |
| Best for: People wanting guidance & tools | Best for: Clinical support & deeper healing |
I'm also a therapist - an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist in California. If you're in California and what you need is therapy, that happens through my separate counseling practice at maringhigacounseling.com. I'll help you figure out which fits during the free consult.
You're navigating ADHD + neurotypical, autism + partner, or a relationship where you're both neurodivergent in different ways. You love each other but struggle to understand each other's brains.
You're carrying the emotional load, managing the household, and feeling unsupported - what some people call Cassandra Syndrome. Your needs matter.
You're neurodivergent and want support understanding your brain, building systems for executive function, or making sense of who you are in your relationships.
You're disconnected, having the same fight, and not sure how to change it. You want practical guidance and real tools - not another round of "just communicate better."
50-minute sessions via video call. Available worldwide. Payment plans available if cost is a barrier.
One person working on relationship clarity or personal growth
Both partners working together to strengthen your relationship
Pick a time that works for you. We talk for 15-20 minutes about what's going on, what you're hoping for, and whether coaching is the right fit - or whether therapy would serve you better.
If it's a fit, we schedule a 50-minute video call. You'll sign a short coaching agreement online first - nothing overwhelming.
Weekly or bi-weekly sessions. You get tools, strategies, and support - and movement toward what you actually want.
Coaching is goal-oriented. When you reach your goals or feel ready to continue on your own, we wrap up.
If you want practical tools and strategies for your relationship or your life right now, coaching is a good fit. If you want to process trauma, work with a diagnosis, or need clinical support, therapy is the better path. Book a free consult and we'll figure it out together.
Yes. All coaching is virtual via Google Meet. Time zones can be tricky, but we'll find times that work for both of you.
Many people start with 6-8 sessions to see real movement. Some continue longer, others wrap after reaching their goals. We'll reassess after your first few sessions.
If coaching isn't the right fit - or if there are safety concerns or active harm in the relationship - I'll say so directly and point you toward therapy or other support that fits better.
Coaching is not a clinical service, so it doesn't go through insurance. You pay out of pocket. I offer payment plans if cost is a barrier.
I ask for 48 hours' notice if you need to reschedule. Cancellations within 48 hours are charged in full. Life happens - let me know and we'll reschedule.
Yes. If your partner isn't ready for couples work, individual coaching helps you understand yourself better, set boundaries, and make decisions about your relationship.
Whether you're sure coaching is for you or just have questions - the first step is a free conversation.
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