About Lori Field, LCSW, ADHD-CCSP

Compassionate ADHD Therapy and Coaching Rooted in Lived Experience and Clinical Expertise.

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I’m Lori Field, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and ADHD-Certified Clinical Services Provider (ADHD-CCSP), based in Rochester, New York. I specialize in ADHD therapy, executive functioning coaching, and neurodiversity-affirming care for individuals, couples, and families. My work blends evidence-based clinical practice with a deep understanding of what it means to live with ADHD—because I’ve lived it too.

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A Personal Understanding of ADHD

Diagnosed with ADHD in second grade, I spent much of my early life struggling with organization, focus, and academic pressure. Like many of my clients, I grew up hearing that I was "smart but scattered." It took years—and a lot of self-discovery—to understand how my brain worked, and even longer to stop fighting against it.

That journey has shaped everything about how I support others today. I know how isolating it can feel when you’re overwhelmed, burned out, or unsure where to start. And I know the difference the right tools and compassionate support can make.

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Clinical Expertise That Drives Real Results

I earned my Master’s in Social Work from Columbia University, with a focus on health, mental health, and disabilities. I also completed specialized training at:

• The Ackerman Institute for the Family (Family Therapy Certification)

• New York University School of Social Work (Post-Master’s in Palliative and End-of-Life Care)

 

Over the past 20+ years, I’ve served hundreds of individuals and families across the country in roles ranging from clinical care to organizational leadership. My background includes work in healthcare systems, corporate environments, and executive coaching—which gives me a practical, results-focused approach to ADHD support that’s grounded in real-life challenges and sustainable change.

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A Coaching-Informed, Strengths-Based Approach

Before becoming a therapist, I worked in business, leadership, and systems-building roles. I helped individuals and teams navigate transitions, improve productivity, and adapt to complexity—all skills I now bring into my work with clients facing executive function challenges.

 

My approach is:

• Insight-Driven: Understand how your brain works—and how to work with it.

• Skill-Based: Build practical tools for time management, organization, and emotional regulation.

• Compassion-Focused: Reframe self-doubt and reconnect with your strengths.

 

Whether you’re seeking therapy, coaching, or a combination of both, we’ll work together to create a personalized plan that supports your values, goals, and growth.

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Why I Do This Work

In 2017, I returned to Rochester—a city that once felt like something I needed to escape. Coming back as a mother and professional, I found myself reevaluating everything. After burning out in a high-demand leadership role, I began a deep process of reflection with the support of a coach and therapist. What emerged was clarity: I needed to stop proving my worth in spaces that didn’t value how my brain works.

Instead, I leaned into what I do best—connecting, listening, guiding—and built a practice that honors my lived experience and professional training.

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A Practice That Sees the Whole You

In therapy with me, you’ll find a nonjudgmental, affirming space where you can explore challenges, develop strategies, and feel understood—just as you are. You don’t need to mask, perform, or try harder to “fit the mold.” You just need support that’s aligned with how you work best.

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I care. I listen. I’ve been there—and I’m here to help.

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