Dissertation/thesis coaching

Dissertation & Thesis Coaching: From Procrastination to Completion

How I Help Students Finally Finish Their Research Without Burning Out.

I work with grad students who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or like they’ve been staring at the same chapter for way too long. Whether it’s a thesis or an entire dissertation, I help you move from spinning your wheels to making consistent progress — and yes, we start where you are, even if that’s deep in avoidance.

I don’t just help with writing or time management — I help you figure out what’s getting in the way, and we build systems that work for your brain.

That might include:

• Breaking down your project into doable, low-pressure steps.
• Building a rhythm that fits your energy levels (not some ideal version of you.)
• Navigating ADHD or executive dysfunction, if that’s part of the picture. 
• Creating accountability that feels supportive, not shame-based.
• Rewriting the internal script that says, “I should be further along by now.”
   

• We meet regularly (usually weekly or biweekly) for a focused coaching session. 
• You’ll have clear, flexible goals between sessions — no mystery about what to do next.
• I help you create structure without rigidity (so you don’t get overwhelmed or frozen.)
• You’ll get tools to manage avoidance, self-doubt, perfectionism, and burnout.
• We celebrate the wins — even the small ones — because they matter.
   

You’re a good fit if:

• You’re feeling stuck or behind on your thesis or dissertation.
• You have ideas, but struggle to get them organized or written down.
• You’re dealing with ADHD, anxiety, or burnout that’s making it hard to finish.
• You’re tired of trying to do this alone and are ready for some real support.

If you’re staring down a dissertation or thesis and thinking “I should be further along by now,” you’re not alone, and you’re not broken. There’s a way through. I’d love to help you get there.