Meet Chellie Adler

Chellie Adler, LPC, ADHD-CCSP, ASDCS, is an empowerment coach, speaker, and licensed therapist whose work sits at the intersection of psychology, identity, and power. She partners with high-performing women and organizations to address burnout, emotional regulation, and sustainable leadership through a deeply informed, systems-aware lens.

With a foundation in clinical mental health counseling and advanced expertise in ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorders, Chellie brings a rare level of psychological depth to leadership development. Her work challenges the idea that burnout is simply an individual issue, instead highlighting the cultural, organizational, and identity-based dynamics that shape how women experience success, pressure, and visibility.

She is especially sought after by women who are navigating the invisible weight of leadership, those who are accomplished on paper but feel disconnected, overextended, or stuck in patterns of over-functioning. Through her work, Chellie helps clients move beyond coping and into sustainable, embodied leadership grounded in clarity, self-trust, and aligned decision-making.

Chellie’s work is rooted in the belief that leadership is not just about strategy, it is about identity, nervous system awareness, and the ability to operate from a place of internal alignment rather than external pressure.

Her approach integrates:

• Trauma-informed care and nervous system awareness

• Emotional regulation and behavioral pattern recognition

• Real-world workplace dynamics, including bias and power structures

• Sustainable performance over short-term output

Rather than teaching women to push harder or perform better, she creates space for them to unlearn patterns that no longer serve them, reconnect with themselves, and lead in a way that is both effective and sustainable.

Chellie’s work resonates most deeply with:

• Women in leadership navigating burnout and identity fatigue

• Neurodivergent women, including those who are late-diagnosed with ADHD or AuDHD

• High-performing professionals ready to move beyond perfectionism and over-functioning

• Organizations committed to supporting sustainable leadership and well-being

She is known for her ability to name what others feel but cannot articulate, creating spaces where women can stop masking, set boundaries without guilt, and lead with integrity and impact.

Education & Clinical Background

• MA, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Kutztown University

• MA, Research Psychology, Medaille College

• BA, Sociology & Social Work, SUNY Fredonia

Chellie’s professional experience spans clinical therapy, psychological assessment, higher education, and behavioral support. She has worked alongside neuropsychiatrists in psychological testing and has held roles as a therapist, psychometrician, and psychology instructor.

Chellie has been featured on PBS, leading conversations on women’s health, leadership, and personal growth, including:

• Community Conversation, PBS WHYY Special

• Living in the Lehigh Valley, PBS WHYY Philadelphia

Her speaking work also includes presentations on trauma, gender dynamics, and psychological patterns, bringing both clinical insight and real-world application to every audience.

Chellie’s work is not about helping women fit into existing systems, it is about helping them lead in a way that honors who they are while navigating those systems with clarity and intention.

Whether through coaching, speaking, or organizational work, her focus remains the same: helping women move from survival-based success to sustainable, self-led leadership.