About Coach Kat
Hi! I’m Kat Sweeney (she/her) — a Queer ADHD Coach, Executive Function Coach, Master Certified Life Coach, and proud chaos human. Also a Gen X former latchkey kid turned slightly feral adult.
I work with neurodivergent, and often queer, adults who are tired of trying to “fit in” and are ready to build lives that feel more manageable, authentic, and actually sustainable for their real brains and real lives.
My coaching is heart-centered, practical, collaborative, and rooted in the values of authenticity, autonomy, belonging, connection, creativity, and compassion.
And yes — I’m queer and ADHD myself. (Check out my Big Gay Yard)
I’m also the mom of two wildly different neurodivergent kids with two very different ADHD experiences.
Growing up, my report cards were filled with things like: “can’t sit still” and “isn’t living up to her potential. (I still freaking hate that phrase)
For a long time, I believed I was lazy, failing, too much, not enough, or somehow fundamentally broken. (Check out my letter to my 6 year old self – every parent should hear this if you have an ADHD Chilc.)
School was a battlefield for both my mother and me.
Then I became a parent myself — and parenting felt like chaos.
I loved my kids fiercely, but I often felt overwhelmed, lost, unsupported, and convinced I was doing everything wrong.
The shame was heavy.
What I know now — and what I want YOU to know — is this:
You are not broken, and you do not need to be fixed.
That belief sits at the center of everything I do.
In our work together, I’ll help you better understand how your brain works, untangle shame and guilt, build executive functioning supports that actually fit your life, and create more sustainable ways of living, working, parenting, and showing up in the world.
No cookie-cutter systems.
No perfectionism.
No “just try harder” nonsense.
Just practical, compassionate support for real humans navigating real-life ADHD.
I don’t believe in fixing people.
I believe in helping people understand themselves more fully, work with their brains instead of against them, and create lives that feel more authentic, manageable, and aligned with who they actually are.
A Few Quirky Facts About Me
- Purple isn’t just my favorite color – it’s basically a personality trait at this point.
- Rainbow absolutely counts as a color. I will not be taking questions.
- Sunflowers are my joy and my reminder to keep turning toward the light.
- I collect Hello Kitty, because joy matters – especially the playful kind.
- I live with two partners, two ridiculously cute dogs and one very handsome cat who likes to rule the house.
- I was once named an “unsung hero” and made into a living monument.
- Alongside ADHD, chronic pain, and CPTSD, I also have aphantasia – which means I literally can’t picture things in my mind’s eye. (Yes, it’s as weird as it sounds.)
Beyond Coaching
In addition to coaching, I’m also a speaker, facilitator, advocate, and community leader.
I provide workshops and trainings on topics related to ADHD, neurodivergence, LGBTQ+ inclusion, authenticity, belonging, masking, executive functioning, and more.
I currently serve as the DEIBJ Director for the ICF Upstate New York Chapter and have facilitated trainings and workshops for schools, organizations, community spaces, and coaching professionals.
If you’d like to learn more about my credentials, my speaking work, or community and connections, you can explore those below.
Credentials
Speaking & Workshops
Community, Connection & Resources
