About Me

I’m Beth Main. I help neurodivergent adults make meaningful progress (however they define it) without trying to become someone they’re not.

My Story

As a kid, I never quite felt like I fit in. I was intelligent, but that didn’t seem to matter when I didn’t turn in homework, made careless mistakes, or forgot what I was doing halfway through. People would say things like, “How can somebody so smart be so stupid?” or “You’d be unstoppable if you just lived up to your potential.” On the flip side, I had tenacity. If I wanted something, I made it happen. Definitely ADHD magic, though I didn’t know it at the time.

I was always fascinated by what made people tick even though I wasn’t very social. One time, I shared some of my theories with my mom, and she told me, “No one likes to be analyzed.” I was genuinely confused. Why wouldn’t they? That might’ve been the first sign I was destined to become a therapist. Especially since my habit was to do the opposite of whatever she said. But I didn’t want to be in school that long. So I went in a different direction – at least for a while.

After a few career dead ends in early adulthood, I landed in Information Technology. The project-oriented work suited me. I stayed with the same company for 18 years, working my way up to a business analyst / project manager role. I had a great mentor who gave me the space, encouragement, and tools to get myself organized. But as the company – and the bureaucracy – grew, it became harder to stay engaged. Meetings about meetings? Not my thing. My hyperfocus started looking for greener pastures.

Then, in my early forties, I was diagnosed with ADHD. It explained sooooo much. I started learning about autism in my fifties, and although I haven’t been formally diagnosed, it feels like the missing piece to the puzzle.

My career in IT taught me how to untangle complexity, solve problems, and streamline systems – skills I still rely on every day. But what truly lit me up was helping people. Over time, I realized this was the kind of work I really wanted to do. The work I was meant to do.

So I trained and became certified as an ADHD coach, got my master’s degree, and became a licensed professional counselor. Since 2006, I’ve helped hundreds (maybe thousands?) of clients find their way forward—with less shame, more clarity, and tools that actually work for them.

Credentials

Here’s the basic rundown on my education, training, certifications, and licensure:

• B.S. in Business Administration – Shippensburg University, 1987
• Certified ADHD Coach (CAC) – Institute for the Advancement of ADHD Coaching (IAAC), 2009 (IAAC has since ceased operations)
• Board Certified Coach (BCC) – Center for Credentialing & Education (CCE), 2011
• M.A. in Counseling – Messiah College, 2013
• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) – Pennsylvania, 2015
• Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) – Maine, 2019
• EMDR Certification – EMDR International Association (EMDRIA), 2020 (no longer maintained)
• Extensive continuing education in ADHD, trauma therapy, and autism, 2006 – present

A Bit More About Me

Clients often describe me as kind, patient, and direct—someone who can be supportive without sugarcoating. I bring a calm, steady presence to our work, along with an ability to spot patterns and ask the questions that get to the heart of things. My approach is both intuitive and practical: I trust my instincts, pay close attention to what’s unspoken, and use that insight to guide the process—while also offering concrete tools and structure.

I genuinely care about the people I work with. You’ll never be ghosted, dismissed, or belittled. I show up consistently, with honesty and respect, because I believe that safe, straightforward support is what makes meaningful progress possible.

On a personal level, I live in rural western Maine with my husband, goats, chickens, cats, and horses. I enjoy hiking, kayaking, photography, and website development. I’m an INFP. I’m an optimist. My favorite color is blue.

My motto? Never underestimate the power of positive thinking – and well-placed checklists.