There are parts of you that don't need fixing.
They need more room
Coaching for adults with ADHD. Instead of another system or productivity hack, we work on what's behind the overwhelm, shame, and burnout.

I'm Anna Balobanova, ADHD and executive function coach.
Social psychology taught me that many of the traits we struggle with are really a response to circumstances. But that's rarely how it feels from the inside. We end up convinced that we're the problem, and get exhausted from trying to fix ourselves.
Here, we question that narrative. Rather than focusing on fixing, we start with what truly belongs to you: your beliefs, your values, and the strengths you might miss because they come naturally. The goal is not to force yourself to keep up. It's to trust yourself again.
If you have ADHD, or suspect you might, a lot of this will be familiar. You forget things, feel irritable, or get distracted easily. Unfinished projects, missed deadlines, and rushing at the last minute. Then comes the shame and the frustrated 'why can't I just do it?'
Often, what you're offered is yet another system. A new app, a planner, a tracker. At first it helps. Until it doesn't, and you feel like a failure.
The more you rely on structures you didn't design, the more it undermines your self-trust. So you push harder: stricter rules, tighter schedules, more self-criticism. It's a costly cycle.
That cycle never asks who you are, only how to manage you. Yes, ADHD is a neurotype, and there are real differences between ADHD and neurotypical brains. But we are more than our brain functions or dopamine levels.
ADHD can help explain why certain tasks are hard. But it doesn't tell us why these challenges may feel like personal failures, or why the same strategies work for one person but not another. For that, we need to understand the circumstances around you: the demands you face, the experiences you've had, and the ways you've learned to cope. That's where our work starts.
What we
might work with
These are some of the patterns that come up most often.
shame as discipline
people-pleasing
rejection sensitivity
responsibility that feels like captivity
perfectionism
masking
not knowing what you want
the fear that what you love will become another obligation
Clients' words
Anna is a synonym of empathy. She can surround me with a cloud of compassion and understanding so that even my reserved personality can open up and show up as an authentic self. The depth of Anna's questioning brings the depth of the insights in our work.
Anna helped me understand the causes of my fears and get rid of most of them (they literally burst like a soap bubble). Thanks to her, I realized exactly what I want. I would especially like to note the comfort of communication with Anna, the confidential atmosphere and her involvement in the process. I am extremely grateful for such an amazing result.
Working together
Choose one of the options below, or schedule
a 20-minute intro call.
All sessions are online, over Zoom.
Mapping Session
In this single session, we focus on a change you want to make and why it may be difficult. Using the Immunity to Change framework from Harvard researchers Robert Kegan and Lisa Lahey, we look at what's blocking it and the assumptions underneath. By the end, you'll have a clear picture and a concrete next step.
You can book this session by itself or as part of either package.
- Length
- 60-90 min
- Format
- Zoom
- Price
- $120
3-Session Package
In 3 sessions over 6 weeks, you work on one change that matters to you. Building on what you've already tried, we explore different approaches, try small experiments between sessions, and adjust along the way. You'll find out what works best for you and how to make that change last.
- Length
- 50 min sessions
- Format
- Zoom
- Price
- $300
10-Session Package
10 sessions over 3 months give us time for deeper work. Maybe you've spent years getting by on pressure and self-criticism. We examine the beliefs and expectations you've lived by and ask whether you actually agree with them now. As we work together, you'll begin to trust yourself more, recognize your strengths and values, and feel less need to apologize for how your mind works.
- Length
- 50 min sessions
- Format
- Zoom
- Price
- $900
Start here
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Or, if you'd rather not wait, book a free call. You'll have a confirmed time right away.