My Approach

My philosophy is to serve as a guide in helping you lead the life you've always wanted.  Think of me not as the captain of the ship, but as your first mate in this voyage we call life. Working with a limited number of clients allows me the time to focus on your specific needs and situation.

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TOP 3 QUESTIONS:

1-What are the key differences between counseling and coaching?

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Focus: Coaching focuses on achieving specific goals, while counseling focuses on understanding and resolving underlying emotional or mental health issues.

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Time frame: Coaching is typically a short-term process, with sessions lasting a few months to a year, while counseling may be a longer-term process, lasting several years.

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Approach: Coaching is future-focused and action-oriented, while counseling is past and present-focused and focused on emotional healing.

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Qualifications: Coaches do not need specific qualifications to practice, while counselors must hold an appropriate graduate degree and be licensed to practice.

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Scope of practice: Coaches do not diagnose or treat mental health issues, while counselors are trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues., 

• a process that helps you move from where you are to where you want to be and even beyond

• a relationship centered on personal and professional growth and change

• a partnership where you are the expert in your life 

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2-What can counseling and coaching do for me?  

Counseling:

• Support and Understanding - Counseling offers a safe space to express yourself and receive validation and empathy

• Skills for Coping  - assists you in gaining practical strategies to manage stress, anxiety and other challenges effectively

• Personal Growth - Helps you explore yourself, develop insight and make positive changes for a more fulfilling life

Coaching:

• Clarity - helps you to see clearly what it is that you want and need in life

• Focus - assists you in setting SMART (specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and timely) goals to move you from where you are to where you want to be

• Accountability - holds you accountable for the action steps you have set

 

3-What are some topics that we can cover in counseling and coaching?

Counseling Topics:

• grief and loss

• anxiety

• depression

• eating disorders

• panic disorders

• relationships

• self - compassion

• trauma

Coaching Topics:

• developing life and work balance

• health and wellness

• career transitions 

• parenting

• college success

• leadership skill development

• self care