Neurodivergent counseling where you are most comfortable, whether in nature or online
Life, Less Hard
Communication Coaching and Support for Neurodivergent & Neurotypical Minds Together we can make
Life, Less Hard
Relationship, Parenting, and Neurodivergent Support, Coaching and Education
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Build stronger relationships and clearer communication with expert coaching for all brains.
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Support for ADHD, autism, and anyone seeking better communication, improved executive functioning, or a safe space to express your fears, frustrations, and delights. We are here to support your needs today
At Life Less, Hard Coaching, we support individuals, families, and professionals in building strategies that strengthen relationships, reduce conflict, and honor the unique way each person thinks and feels.
Everyone deserves to be heard, understood, and able to express themselves with confidence. Whether neurodivergent or neurotypical, our coaching helps you develop effective communication skills grounded in self-awareness, empathy, and clarity.
Neurodivergent Communication Coaching
Neurodivergent minds often process information and express themselves in unique ways. That’s not a flaw—it’s a difference. But it can lead to:
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Misread social cues
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Difficulty organizing thoughts
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Overstimulation in conversations
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Struggles with impulsivity or rejection sensitivity (RSD)
If you’ve ever felt misunderstood, overwhelmed in conversations, or unsure how to express your thoughts clearly, you are not alone. Develop communication skills that actually work for your brain.
Whether you're looking to speak up in relationships, advocate for yourself, or feel heard and respected, you're in the right place.
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We approach communication with compassion and practicality.
Family therapy without borders
Parenting while navigating ADHD, autism, stress, trauma, or anxiety can add unique challenges to relationships. We’re here to support families through these experiences.
Support for Parents & Caregivers
​​Why Family Communication Can Be Hard
Families are systems. When one person struggles, the whole system can feel the effects. Common issues include:
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Emotional dysregulation (for parents or kids)
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Rigid expectations or unspoken assumptions
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Meltdowns or shutdowns
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Misaligned communication styles
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Unmet needs that get expressed through conflict
We’ll help you understand the root of these patterns—not just the surface behaviors.
We tailor sessions to your families needs, neurotypes, and values. Together we may explore:
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Behavior decoding (what’s really going on beneath the surface)
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Emotional regulation tools for adults and children
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Communication scripts to reduce conflict
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Boundaries and routines that honor individual needs
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Conflict repair strategies that build trust
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Let’s Make Home Feel Safer & Calmer
You don’t have to figure this out alone. We’re here to walk beside you—with warmth, strategy, and lived experience.
We offer a unique option of walk and talk counseling sessions whether in a city park or a hiking trail.
Tools for Stronger Relationships
Relationships Can Be Hard—But They Don’t Have to Be This Hard
Every relationship comes with communication challenges, emotional ups and downs, and moments of misunderstanding.
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Common Relationship Struggles We Address
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Communication breakdowns & emotional shutdowns
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Sensory overwhelm & differing intimacy needs
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Misinterpreted intentions
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Executive function mismatches (e.g., time management, task sharing)
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Rejection sensitivity, people-pleasing, or masking
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Difficulty expressing needs, setting boundaries, or repairing after conflict
These challenges don’t mean you’re incompatible—they mean you need tools that honor your brains and your needs.
We offer a warm, nonjudgmental space for:
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Practicing healthy communication strategies
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Understanding neurodivergent relationship dynamics
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Strengthening trust, empathy, and interdependence
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Unlearning shame and rediscovering emotional safety
Coaching is personalized and collaborative— We welcome all relationship types- monogamous, polyamorous, queer, blended, and chosen families.
What is a Life Coach?
I am often asked: "What’s the difference between a Certified Life Coach and a Licensed Therapist?" While both are valuable, the roles are distinct—and together, they can be especially powerful. Therapy often focuses on healing the past, processing trauma, and addressing specific mental health concerns. Life Coaching, on the other hand, is all about moving forward. A Life Coach helps clients set and reach goals, build practical skills, create daily structure, and stay accountable—asking, “Where do I want to go, and how can I get there?”
The unique value of a Life Coach is the ability to truly understand the lived experience of anxiety, conflict, ADHD, autism, dyslexia, and more. Coaching provides affirming strategies, real-time practice, and support that works with your brain, not against it. It bridges the gap between therapy and daily life, while encouraging self-acceptance and strength-based growth.
Emily Norris, CLC
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As a neurodiversity-affirming practitioner and committed ally to queer and gender-expansive communities, I understand the importance of creating spaces where every identity and every brain is respected and supported. With a background in biology, medicine, and alternative healing, my true strength lies in connecting with people.
As a parent and human, I’ve faced anxiety, loss, and struggle—and I’ve come to believe that within every challenge lies an opportunity. My work is rooted in both education and real-life experience, and I’m here to help you find clarity, strength, and growth through whatever you’re navigating.
Experience has shown me that with self exploration, honesty, and a willingness to be vulnerable, achieving a contented life will be less hard.
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
Emily has been an amazing life coach for me over these past four years, helping me with work goals and how to manifest those goals through action.
-Erik
Emily deeply understood the struggle I faced with my family, taught me how to set boundaries, and created invaluable skills when I needed them the most.
-Beckett
Emily's vast knowledge with healthcare gave me practical advice and tips to help me better understand, not only what my aging parent was feeling and thinking, but also how to best help emotionally support her.
-Mariana