VISION
According to the Strong’s Hebrew Lexicon (KJV), the word "hesed" חָיָה, used over 250 times in the Old Testament, speaks to God's unfailing, steadfast, and compassionate love --- a kind of lovingkindness that moves from God, through us, and outward to others.
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At Hesed ADHD, our vision is to see a world where ADHDers are no longer weighed down by shame, confusion, or burnout --- but are instead empowered by understanding, anchored in self-kindness, and equipped to build lives that are sustainable, meaningful, and true to who they are.
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We believe that through compassionate support, clear guidance, and care that reflects God's lovingkindness, ADHDers can thrive --- not by doing more, but by doing what works for them. Our hope is to walk alongside ADHDers with integrity, grace and support that meets them where they are.
MISSION
At Hesed ADHD, our mission is to partner with ADHD-ers, or those exploring the possibility of a diagnosis, from diverse backgrounds and seasons of life. Through holistic, person-centred care rooted in Occupational Therapy and ADHD Coaching frameworks, we strive to create compassionate and structured spaces for meaningful growth.
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Our work centres on nurturing self-awareness, deepening self-understanding, and cultivating self-compassion knowing that lasting change begins from within. By integrating evidence-informed practice with a strengths-based, neurodiversity-affirming approach, we support ADHDers in clarifying what matters most, working with their unique brain wiring, and building a life that feels purposeful, intentional and true to who they are.
Your OT/ADHD Coach Mary
OT Reg. (BC), OTR/L, AACC, ADHD-CCSP
​Mary's Credentials
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Bachelor of Arts in Hearing & Speech, University of Maryland, College Park, USA
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Master of Occupational Therapy, The University of Sydney​, Australia
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Registered Occupational Therapist in BC, Canada
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US NBCOT Certified Occupational Therapist, Licensed in Washington State
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​ADHD Specific Training​​
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Certified ADHD Professional (ADHD-CCSP)
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AACC (ADDCA ADHD & Life Coach Training)
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MentorCoach ADHD & Positive Psychology Training
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Social Thinking Assessment & Intervention
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Assessment & Neurodiversity-Affirming Support Strategies for Adults with ADHD in Occupational Therapy Practice (CAOT)
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Understanding ADHD Needs in Occupational Therapy Across the Lifespan (CAOT)
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Further OT Training​​ ​
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Ayre's Sensory Integration Theory (CLASI)
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Bilateral Integration and Sequencing Dyspraxia (BIS-T)
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Certified Behavior Instructor for Autism (Level 1)
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DIR Floortime 101 (ICDL)
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iLs Practitioner (Integrated Listening Systems)
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Sensory Defensiveness and Wilbarger Protocol
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Pediatric OT Telehealth Provider
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Principles of Assessment + Intervention for Children (OT Australia)
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Traffic Jam In My Brain (Jereb)
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The Learn Play Thrive Approach to Autism
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Attachment Theory: Foundation to Regulation and Learning Potential
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Toileting, Interoception, and Nutrition
OT/Coach Mary's ADHD-resumé in a (large) nutshell:
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​Fellow Asian-Canadian-American ADHD-er, Christian by faith, brought to life by nature/all things beautiful, regulated by movement/sports, motivated by creativity, purpose and curiosity, deeply inspired by stories and seeing people thrive against all odds.
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Occupational therapist by education/professional training. Passionate about the collaborative partnership process in fostering self-awareness, self-kindness, and sustainable support for individuals with beautifully diverse, neurodivergent brain types.
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Striving to be strengths-based, neurodiversity-affirming, trauma-informed.
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Previously worked across Australia in the community, corporate, aged care, and private practice-- with particular experience and passion working with the elderly and pediatric populations.
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Several health concerns & major health events within herself and her family. Continuous burn out with over-working and perfectionism. Constantly putting out "fires" within her life. Anxious, confused, frustrated, and very lost.
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With great insistence and urgency by health professionals and family, and finally coming to terms with not putting this aside any longer, obtained a full assessment and diagnosis of ADHD as an adult in 2 countries (just to confirm her inner skeptic!)-- *deep breath* now everything started making sense... but of course grief, finally coming to terms with the diagnosis... now what?
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Therapy! Working backwards to the present. Inner healing. IFS. And a lot of helpful podcasts and books (all of Aundi Kolber's books, The Best of You with Dr. Alison Cook). Still walking this healing journey. Definitely not done yet!
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Discovered ADHD Coaching! Experienced the powerful effects of ADHD Coaching-- passed 2 difficult OT licensing exams, discovered her actual learning modalities (AFTER all those years in school...), realized the power of advocating for herself and her family, experienced incredible mental shifts, honed in self-awareness, finally started understanding the reasons behind her burnout and what to do about it moving forward with kindness.
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Started studying at ADDCA, discovered an entire community of amazing support and beautiful humans!
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Continuous, lifelong journey of working within herself and her family to better understand ADHD and how it affects the entire family's wellbeing as her immediate family members all have very unique ADHD brains that show up in very different ways.
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Inspired to dedicating this next chapter of her life in supporting ADHDers in experiencing the effectiveness and positive life changing impact she experienced herself through ADHD Coaching coupled with her occupational therapy background.
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Oh yes, she can speak Mandarin (can’t read/write... yet)!
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If you've made it this far, what are you waiting for? Let's get started!