Helping Teens, Young Adults & Families Navigate Life with Confidence

At Empowered Minds, we believe growth happens when people on the Autism Spectrum feel seen, heard, and supported. Whether you're a teen managing school pressures, a young adult figuring out your next step, or a family navigating big changes, coaching offers a safe space to reflect, build skills, and move forward with purpose.
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🧠 Teens (Ages 13–18) Support for managing school stress, social challenges, self-confidence, and emotional expression. 🌱 Young Adults (Ages 19–30) Coaching for big transitions—college, career, identity, relationships, and personal development. šŸ” Families Guidance for parents and caregivers to strengthen communication, boundaries, and connection with their teens or young adults. Our Coaching Approach: The B.E.S.T. Framework We help you build a life that feels aligned and empowered using our signature B.E.S.T. method: • Balance – Navigate responsibilities and emotions with intention • Empower – Strengthen your voice, choices, and self-awareness • Strategies – Develop tools to cope, grow, and communicate • Transition – Move through life’s changes with clarity and confidence Why Choose Empowered Minds? āœ… Compassionate, non-judgmental support āœ… Flexible virtual sessions āœ… Personalized strategies for real-life challenges āœ… Focused on long-term empowerment, not short-term fixes When my son was diagnosed with ADHD at 7 and Asperger’s at 9, I was determined to help him thrive — but I quickly realized how limited the resources were for families like ours. I spent years searching for answers, learning through trial and error, and advocating for his needs. It was overwhelming at times, but it taught me resilience, patience, and the importance of finding the right support. Now, more than a decade later, my son is 22, and I’ve turned that hard-earned experience into a mission: to be the resource I once needed but couldn’t find. Through my work with teens, young adults, and families, I offer practical strategies, emotional support, and a safe space to navigate life’s challenges. This journey has given me firsthand insight into the unique ways individuals on the spectrum experience the world, as well as the strategies, patience, and encouragement that can help them thrive. I’ve learned to celebrate differences, adapt to changing needs, and create an environment where strengths are recognized and supported. Whether working with teens, young adults, or families, I combine compassion with practical strategies to help others build self-confidence, develop life skills, and navigate transitions. I believe every individual—neurodivergent or not—deserves to be seen, understood, and empowered to build a fulfilling life. My approach combines compassion, real-world tools, and the understanding that comes only from walking this journey firsthand. My lived experience allows me to connect with authenticity, understanding, and hope—because I know from personal and professional experience that progress is always possible.
Andrea Whiddon
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ā€œMy daughter looks forward to her sessions and has grown so much in confidence. We’re so grateful for this support.ā€

Parent of teen client

ā€œIt was the first time I felt like someone really understood what I was going through without trying to ā€˜fix’ me.ā€

Young adult client
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