About Us
About Us – The Cognitive Coach
At The Cognitive Coach, we are committed to helping individuals achieve their highest cognitive potential through a holistic, personalized approach. Our programs are tailored to support clients in overcoming cognitive challenges, enhancing focus, and building skills that promote personal and professional success. With a mission to make meaningful, lasting improvements in daily life, The Cognitive Coach empowers clients with the tools needed to thrive.
Our Founder – Doreen Bridgman, MS, CCC-SLP
The Cognitive Coach is fueled by the expertise and dedication of our founder, Doreen Bridgman, a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist and Certified Brain Health Coach. With over 30 years of experience, Doreen has devoted her career to supporting individuals facing cognitive difficulties due to brain injuries, ADHD, age-related changes, and neurological conditions. She brings a compassionate, evidence-based approach to each client, designing customized programs that go beyond conventional methods to address individual needs.
Doreen is an active member of the American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA) and the Florida Brain Injury Association and is highly engaged in her community. Her commitment to cognitive health extends beyond her practice, as she continually seeks to educate, support, and advocate for individuals facing cognitive challenges.
Who Can Benefit from The Cognitive Coach
Our services are designed for a diverse range of clients, including:
Individuals with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), concussion, or stroke.
Students struggling with organization, memory, or academic challenges.
Individuals with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) seeking strategies for focus and attention.
Adults experiencing age-related changes in memory, word recall, or cognitive processing.
Professionals managing increased demands at work and home.
Areas of Focus
To address these needs, The Cognitive Coach offers a variety of programs targeting essential cognitive and organizational skills:
Memory: Develop internal and external techniques to enhance memory function.
Organization: Learn to organize personal and work spaces efficiently and manage multi-tasking effectively.
Planning: Create practical plans for task completion and set achievable short- and long-term goals.
Time Management: Master strategies to accurately estimate time, prioritize tasks, and optimize scheduling.
Communication Skills: Enhance assertiveness and improve communication effectiveness in personal and professional settings.
Problem-Solving: Build flexibility and learn creative strategies for overcoming complex challenges.
Decision-Making: Strengthen confidence through effective strategies for making clear, timely decisions.
Through these focused areas, The Cognitive Coach provides clients with a comprehensive toolkit to face life’s demands with resilience and clarity. Doreen’s tailored coaching strategies enable clients to recognize thought patterns, establish routines that reduce stress, and achieve sustainable cognitive improvements that benefit all areas of life.
Whether you’re looking to improve focus, manage cognitive challenges, or enhance organizational skills, The Cognitive Coach is here to guide you. Contact us today to learn how we can support your journey to a more empowered, balanced, and successful life.