Do you coach college students?

Yes, through age 21, including students at Carleton and St. Olaf managing independent schedules.

Can we do short-term coaching over a break?

Yes. A focused block of sessions over a break is a common arrangement.

Is coaching evidence-based?

The strategies come from established executive function research and are adapted to the individual student.

Mind Matters, PLLC · Rochester, MN

Neuropsychologist Northfield, MN

ADHD & Executive Function Coaching in Northfield, MN

Executive function coaching for Northfield students and college-age clients.

55 miles northwest of Rochester~65 minutes drive

A College Town With High Expectations

Northfield is a town where careful thinking is the local industry. Between Carleton, St. Olaf, and Northfield Public Schools (ISD 659), parents here tend to arrive with good questions and expect a report that answers them properly.

That suits how we work. Evaluations are thorough, the reasoning is shown, and the written report explains not just what the scores are but what they mean for this particular student.

The drive east on I-35 and US-14 runs about sixty-five minutes, and much of the surrounding work can be handled remotely.

Getting here

an I-35 / US-14 drive east · ~~65 minutes

County

Rice County

School district

Northfield Public Schools (ISD 659)

Near

Carleton College · St. Olaf College · Bridge Square

Depth That Holds Up to Scrutiny

Northfield students, including college-age clients home from campus, use coaching to build structure around independent work. Sessions target planning long projects, protecting focus time, and being honest about what a week actually holds.

Non-medication, evidence-based coaching for ages 6–21
Practical attention, organization, time-management, and study skills
Personalized routines that transfer between school and home
Telehealth available — no extra drive after a long school day

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What Northfield Families Value

Detailed Written Reports

Documentation thorough enough to satisfy readers who read closely.

Twice-Exceptional Experience

Comfortable with profiles where high ability and real difficulty exist side by side.

Discretion

Care outside the local network, delivered privately by telehealth or in Rochester.

Northfield Questions

Do you coach college students?: Yes, through age 21, including students at Carleton and St. Olaf managing independent schedules.
Can we do short-term coaching over a break?: Yes. A focused block of sessions over a break is a common arrangement.
Is coaching evidence-based?: The strategies come from established executive function research and are adapted to the individual student.

Your Clinician

Dr. Mike Zaccariello, PhD, LP, ABPP

Dr. Zaccariello is a board-certified pediatric neuropsychologist and founder of Mind Matters, PLLC. He brings decades of clinical experience and a commitment to clarity, compassion, and partnership with families across SE Minnesota.

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Serving Northfield, MN and all of SE Minnesota from our Rochester office.

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