Frequently Asked Questions

While therapy or psychological counseling generally focuses on emotional healing or relief from psychological pain, coaching aims to set and achieve goals.

A coach is also different from a psychotherapist or mental health care professional with training in medicine, psychology, nursing, or social work. If you think that depression, anxiety, or other mental health problems may be getting in the way of realizing your goals, you may want to talk with a licensed mental health professional before hiring a coach.

A coach provides strategies, insight, and guidance to help unlock the client's most valuable potential. Coaches do not give answers to problems directly. Instead, they allow the client to explore the issue and arrive at a viable solution.

They also help the client to identify the root cause of the issue, factors that affect their success, and possible actions that could be taken to gain a healthier perspective of the situation. Then, together, the coach and the client design a plan to lead to success effectively.

For example, a wellness coach assists clients in addressing issues that challenge their healthy well-being,

• Stress management  
• Lifestyle changes 
• Caring for an elderly parent 
• Exercise and weight management  
• Time management  
• Career challenges or transitions
• Managing work-life balance 
• Aging and how to navigate a new chapter
• Finding a new purpose in retirement

There are many reasons you might consider working with a coach:

• Looking for guidance on how to move forward in your career?
• You would like an objective view, or support from a different perspective.
• Want to learn how to understand your strengths and talents 
• Don't know what to do about a major life decision.
• You would like a better work-life balance. 
• Would like to learn to be more resilient or stress-hardy in times of change.
• Seeking healthier options to improve sleep and overall health.  

1. First, we will meet over the phone for an initial consultation. During this time, we will discuss your goals, challenges, and expectations and decide if we are a good fit. Then, we will set a schedule.
2. In our first coaching session, we will address your goals, timelines, and the specifics.
3. Between coaching sessions, we will start building your new tool to incorporate as you work toward your goals. 
4. As your coach, I will offer support and guidance as your accountability partner.
5. In our initial session, we will discuss timelines, pricing, and packages available. 
6. Some may start with an individual consult, while others who want to tackle specific issues may choose more extended programs.