About Jessica

About Jessica Garrett Mills, PhD

Executive Functioning Coach | Educator | Researcher | Partner in Progress

For nearly two decades, I’ve helped adults, graduate students, academics, and adolescents develop the executive functioning skills they need to thrive — not just survive — in work, school, and daily life.

I’m a coach, a former academic, and someone who deeply understands the complex mix of pressure, overwhelm, motivation challenges, and emotional load that comes with modern life. My work is grounded in compassion, practical systems, and a belief that everyone deserves tools that work for their brain.

I don’t take a one-size-fits-all approach. I meet you exactly where you are, without judgment, and help you build systems that make life feel more manageable — and more your own.

My Approach

My coaching combines:

• Executive functioning expertise

• Behavioral and organizational strategies

• Accountability and structure

• Emotional awareness and compassion

• Academic and professional experience
  
  

This means you get support that is both practical and human. Together, we’ll build systems that fit your real life — not an idealized version of it.

My goal is always the same:
To help you feel less overwhelmed & more capable. And to have the skills to get wherever you want to go.

My Background

I hold a PhD in Education and Psychology (U of Michigan), an MS in Psychology (U of Michigan), and  an MEd in Education (Ohio State). I spent years working in education and academic research before transitioning into full-time executive functioning coaching.

Visit my research and teaching page here.

Check out my curriculum vitae here.

My academic and professional experience allows me to deeply understand the demands that both adults and students face. I bring this background into every session, helping clients bridge the gap between what they want to do and what life actually allows.

Why I Love This Work

Seeing clients gain confidence, complete long-stalled projects, and build routines that make goals feel possible again is the best part of my job. I love being a steady presence in someone’s life — a mix of coach, partner, & strategist as their goals become more doable.

Let’s Connect

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or ready to build new systems, I’d love to meet you.

Schedule a free consultation, and let’s explore what kind of support will help you move forward with clarity and confidence.