ABOUT
Real growth begins with understanding yourself.
KAT LAFEVER
LOCATION
Philadelphia, PA
Online Worldwide
CLIENTS
Teens & Adults
APPROACH
Neurodiversity-Affirming
Trauma-Informed
FOCUS
Executive Functioning
Emotion Regulation
Self-Advocacy
My Philosophy
I believe that meaningful growth begins with understanding—not fixing—yourself.
Too often, autistic and ADHD people spend years trying to fit systems that were never designed for them. My role isn't to help you become someone else; it's to help you better understand how your brain works, build practical systems around your strengths, and create a life that feels more sustainable, authentic, and fulfilling.
My coaching is neurodiversity-affirming, trauma-informed, and grounded in both current research and lived experience. Whether we’re working on executive functioning, emotional regulation, self-advocacy, relationships, or navigating chronic illness, my goal is always the same: helping you move forward with greater confidence, self-understanding, and compassion.
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I’m also neurodivergent myself. While every person’s experience is unique, my own experiences have deeply shaped how I understand autism, ADHD, disability, and the importance of creating supports that honor who we are rather than who we think we’re supposed to be.
Education & Experience
My background is in psychology and women’s, gender, and sexuality studies, and I’m currently completing my Master of Social Work at the University of Pennsylvania with a concentration in LGBTQ+ studies.
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Over the past decade, I’ve supported neurodivergent communities through mentoring, advocacy, research, coaching, and both individual and group support. I also completed a two-year Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (LEND) fellowship at Stony Brook University, where I received interdisciplinary training alongside professionals in psychology, medicine, social work, speech-language pathology, and disability advocacy.
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Research has always been an important part of how I think. I’ve worked on autism and mental health research at Marcus Autism Center, Emory University, and Weill Cornell Medicine, and I continue to integrate current evidence into my coaching practice so that my clients benefit from approaches that are both compassionate and informed by science.
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I also completed a 300-hour Trauma-Sensitive Yoga certification through the Center for Trauma & Embodiment. For clients who are interested, I sometimes incorporate gentle mindfulness and body-awareness practices to support emotional regulation, stress management, and reconnecting with internal cues.
Beyond Coaching
Outside of work, you’ll usually find me hiking, tending to my ever-growing collection of plants, reading, or working on one creative project or another. I grew up in the mountains of rural Tennessee, where I developed a deep appreciation for quiet places, meaningful conversations, and the healing power of nature.
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Those values naturally shape my work. I believe growth doesn’t have to be rushed. Sometimes the most meaningful change happens through small, intentional steps taken with curiosity, compassion, and support.