Executive Function Support

Cognitive Skills Training for Daily Success

Personalized support for children and adults struggling with executive function challenges—the essential brain skills for organizing, planning, focusing, and managing time.

Focus Enhancement

Personalized techniques to improve attention and reduce distractions in daily activities.

Organizational Skills Training

Customized strategies to help you structure tasks and manage priorities effectively.

Time Management Coaching

Practical approaches to help you plan, schedule, and meet deadlines confidently.

Executive Function Support Services

I support both children and adults struggling with executive function challenges—the essential brain skills for organizing, planning, focusing, and managing time. Whether these issues arise from ADHD, learning differences, or neurological conditions, I recognize how overwhelming daily tasks can feel.

By offering tailored strategies and empathetic support, I assist clients in developing effective skills to enhance attention, organization, impulse control, and self-regulation.

My mission is to empower every individual to build confidence and independence in handling life's demands, regardless of age or specific challenges.

Support for children and adults across all ages
Specialized care for ADHD and learning differences
Neurological condition support and rehabilitation
Empathetic, tailored strategies for daily success

Executive Function Skills

Essential brain skills for daily success

Children
Learning & Development
Adults
Daily Life Management

Enhance Your Executive Skills

Discover tailored strategies to boost focus and organization in daily life.

Focused Attention

Customized techniques to improve concentration and sustained attention for academic and work tasks.

  • Attention training exercises
  • Distraction management strategies
  • Mindfulness and focus techniques
  • Environmental modification support

Organizational Skills

Strategies to keep daily tasks and spaces orderly, reducing overwhelm and increasing efficiency.

  • Task prioritization methods
  • Workspace organization systems
  • Digital organization tools
  • Daily routine development

Time Management

Practical methods to enhance scheduling and meet deadlines with confidence and reduced stress.

  • Schedule planning techniques
  • Deadline management strategies
  • Time estimation skills
  • Procrastination intervention

Conditions We Support

ADHD

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder support for focus, organization, and impulse control.

Learning Differences

Support for individuals with learning disabilities affecting executive function skills.

Neurological Conditions

Executive function rehabilitation after stroke, TBI, or other neurological conditions.

Autism Spectrum

Executive function support for individuals on the autism spectrum across all ages.

Our Treatment Process

1

Comprehensive Assessment

We begin with a thorough evaluation of your current executive function skills, challenges, and daily life demands. This includes standardized assessments and real-world task analysis to understand your unique needs.

2

Personalized Strategy Development

Based on your assessment, we develop customized strategies and interventions targeting your specific executive function challenges. All approaches are tailored to your lifestyle, goals, and preferences.

3

Skill Building & Practice

Through regular sessions, we practice and refine executive function skills in real-world contexts. You'll learn practical techniques for attention, organization, and time management that you can apply immediately.

4

Ongoing Support & Generalization

We provide continued support as you implement strategies in daily life. Family members and caregivers receive training to support your progress, ensuring skills generalize across all environments.

Ready to Enhance Your Executive Skills?

Take the first step toward better organization, focus, and time management. Contact Marina today to discuss how executive function support can help you build confidence and independence in daily life.

Serving Tennessee & Kentucky

marina@affinitytherapytn.com

Frequently Asked Questions

At Affinity Therapy, we understand that you may have questions about our speech therapy services, treatment approaches, and what to expect. Below, we've compiled a list of the most frequently asked questions to help you find the information you need.

Marina specializes in neurocognitive communication disorders including aphasia (language difficulties after stroke or brain injury), apraxia of speech (motor speech disorders), executive function support, and alternative communication for non-speakers. She works with both children and adults across Tennessee and Kentucky.

Marina brings a holistic, person-centered approach that values both professional expertise and family insight. Her background as a Registered Behavioral Technician provides a broader perspective on therapeutic approaches, and she emphasizes collaborative care that considers the full picture of each client's needs.

Currently Takes MediCare. Will soon take BCBS.

Therapy duration varies greatly depending on individual needs, goals, and the specific condition being treated. Some clients see progress within weeks, while others may benefit from longer-term support. Marina will discuss realistic timelines and goals during your initial consultation.

Marina uses evidence-based approaches including motor learning principles for apraxia, semantic and phonological therapies for aphasia, cognitive rehabilitation techniques for executive function, and AAC assessment and training for alternative communication. All methods are individualized to each client's specific needs and goals.

Absolutely! Family involvement is central to Marina's approach. She provides training on communication strategies, home practice activities, and ways to support progress outside of therapy sessions. Family members are educated on the specific communication disorder and how to best support their loved one.

Yes! Marina has special interest in alternative communication methods including AAC devices, letter boards, and spelling-based systems. She works collaboratively with families to explore and implement these tools, focusing on what already works and expanding communication possibilities.

Your first consultation includes a comprehensive assessment of communication needs, discussion of medical history and goals, explanation of treatment approaches, and development of a personalized therapy plan. Marina takes time to understand your unique situation and answer all your questions.

Marina provides virtual speech therapy services to anyone throughout Tennessee and Kentucky. For in-home services, she serves the greater Nashville area in Tennessee including Portland, Gallatin, White House, Goodlettsville, Springfield, and Cross Plains. In Kentucky, in-home services are available primarily in Franklin areas.

Yes, Marina offers flexible service options including in-home therapy, and virtual sessions. In-home services are available throughout the northern Nashville area in Tennessee, and in Franklin areas of Kentucky. Virtual therapy is available to anyone throughout Tennessee and Kentucky.

Therapy scheduling is flexible and collaborative. Marina works with families to find times that work best for everyone, whether that's weekly sessions, intensive periods, or maintenance schedules. Consistency is important, but flexibility is also provided when needed.

Yes, telehealth options are available for appropriate clients and treatment goals. Some therapy techniques work well virtually, while others may require in-person sessions. Marina will discuss the best format during your consultation based on your specific needs and technology comfort level.

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