Thistle Hofvendahl, MSW, MHRS, is an associate clinical social worker in California and an ADHD coach trained and supervised by Candin Phillips. They offer virtual coaching through Spectrum Services and work with all ages. Thistle got their masters in social work at the University of Southern California, where they concentrated on clinical practice with children, youth, and families.

Thistle has been working in community-based mental healthcare with children and families since 2019. Their work has included individual therapy, helping neurodiverse kids overcome barriers to school attendance, family team facilitation, parent coaching, and crisis intervention. They enjoy accompanying people as they navigate the challenges in their lives. 

In their coaching practice, Thistle meets people where they are at and supports them in identifying their goals and values and addressing the obstacles that get in their way. Thistle supports clients in breaking things down into manageable pieces and bringing joy and play into their daily lives.