Amy Atwell, MPP, AACC

Coach, Educator, Advocate - ADHD | Creativity | Neurodivergence

Amy earned her Master of Public Policy and Bachelor of Arts in Psychology & Social Behavior from the University of California, Irvine, and an Associate of Arts in Drama from Foothill College. 

She is a certified ADHD Life Coach through ADDCA (ADD Coach Academy), the longest-standing and most comprehensive ADHD coaching program in the world.

She has also studied under various coaching mentors and, in 2007, co-created and launched Strategy for Actors and Filmmakers, a career-focused coaching program in the Los Angeles area.

Amy has held highly respected positions in the Behavioral Health industry for over a decade, including Business Development and Marketing Director, Regional Trainer for Treatment Placement Specialists, and Director of Community Outreach for some of the largest and most renowned mental health treatment organizations, such as Acadia Healthcare and the Camden Center. 

Outside of work, Amy is a roller disco diva, a daily meditator, a journaler, and a nature enthusiast. She studies ancient spiritual wisdom and philosophy, as well as energy medicine and quantum physics. In addition, she enjoys performing improv, public speaking, attending sound baths, and discovering new music. She is also a fiercely passionate animal lover, cherishing her loving relationship with her husband and three rescue dogs: Henry, Francis, and Julien.

Education - Training - Credentials - Professional Background

  • Master of Public Policy with a concentration in Mental Health Interventions

    University of California, Irvine

    Bachelor of Arts in Psychology & Social Behavior, Summa Cum Laude

    University of California, Irvine

    Associate of Arts in Drama, High Honors

    Foothill College, Los Altos, CA

  • ADDCA ADD-Coach Academy - longest-standing and most comprehensive ADHD Coach training program in the world

    Mentor Coach LLC ADHD Coach Training for teens, young adults, and parents

    Strategy Coaching- Co-Founder, Career Coaching for Actors & Filmmakers, Los Angeles, CA

    Dreamality Education & Coaching- Los Angeles, CA

  • For a more comprehensive and detailed description of my professional background, please see my LinkedIn Profile Linkedin.com/in/amyatwell

    Director of Outreach & Treatment Placement

    The Camden Center, Los Angeles, CA

    Camden Center

    Advanced Treatment Placement Specialist & Regional Trainer

    Acadia Healthcare

    Treatment Placement Specialists