Executive Functioning Skills

Tools for Focus, Follow-Through, and Feeling Less Overwhelmed

Executive functioning skills are the mental processes that help us plan, stay organized, manage time, regulate emotions, and follow through on tasks. When these skills aren’t working efficiently—due to ADHD, anxiety, chronic stress, burnout, or perfectionism—daily life can start to feel chaotic, discouraging, or out of control.

You may find yourself:

• Struggling to start or complete tasks

• Constantly procrastinating, even on things you care about

• Losing track of time, deadlines, or important details

• Getting overwhelmed by routines, transitions, or responsibilities

• Feeling disorganized, forgetful, or easily distracted

• Battling self-criticism and shame despite trying your best

These difficulties aren't a matter of laziness or lack of willpower—they’re often the result of internal systems being overloaded, misaligned, or under-supported. With the right tools and guidance, it’s possible to build systems that truly work for your brain.

Therapy can help you:

• Strengthen skills in planning, prioritizing, organizing, and task initiation

• Develop time management strategies that reduce stress and increase follow-through

• Address patterns of avoidance, perfectionism, and emotional dysregulation

• Shift unhelpful thinking and internalized self-blame using CBT-based techniques

• Build self-compassion and understand your unique cognitive style

• Create sustainable routines that support your values, energy, and goals

Support for executive functioning challenges is not just about “getting things done”—it’s about restoring a sense of agency, confidence, and clarity. Therapy offers a structured yet flexible space to rebuild trust in your abilities and design systems that support both productivity and well-being.

Dr. Lauren Helm provides specialized support for executive functioning challenges related to ADHD, anxiety, and burnout—helping clients move from chaos to clarity.