Deirdre Donchian
Life In Action ADHD Coach / Deirdre Donchian, LCSW, LICSW, PCAC Professional ADHD Coach
Deirdre Donchian, LCSW, LICSW, PCAC is a Licensed Mental Health Therapist and certified ADHD Coach (PCAC credential) with more than 20 years of experience supporting neurodivergent individuals. Since 2004, she has worked with clients navigating ADHD, AuDHD, executive functioning challenges, anxiety, depression, and a range of cognitive and learning differences.
Deirdre works with adults, young adults, older teens, and parents seeking support in understanding and managing the unique opportunities and challenges associated with neurodivergence. Her collaborative approach combines respect, compassion, creativity, mindfulness, self-awareness, trust, and humor to help clients build practical skills, deepen self-understanding, and create meaningful, lasting change.
Through a collaborative partnership, Deirdre helps clients develop greater confidence, resilience, and self-acceptance as they work toward their personal, academic, and professional goals.
Education, Training & Certifications
Deirdre has a BFA from Rhode Island School of Design, a MSW from the University of Southern Maine. Deirdre studied with Carol Gignoux, M. Ed, and has received a PCAC credential from with PAAC (The Professional Association of ADHD Coaches). Deirdre currently is Co-Marketing Chair on the working Board of Directors for PAAC.