FAQs
What is a coach? How is a coach different from a therapist?
As a Certified Professional Coach, I focus on helping you with your own goals that you choose to work on. I can guide you with different tools and techniques to help you accomplish your goals in a more efficient way, using various behavior modification techniques. It’s about seeing practical, tangible results in your life. I am qualified to help you work through blocks and fears as well, using specific coaching techniques. Coaches are known to be more action-oriented, focusing on helping you build a better present and future. Whereas, a therapist discusses past life events and its impact on your current life.
Therapists work with people who are experiencing mental illness or other deep-seated issues in their life. Therapists are typically recommended if you are not functioning in everyday life including: not eating normally, not sleeping normally, unable to concentrate combined with experiencing a mental illness such as major depression, extreme anxiety, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, trauma, or addiction.
Experiencing a mental illness on its own does not necessarily disqualify you from participating in coaching, but some coaches may choose to refer you to a therapist in those cases, especially if you are unable to function in your day-to-day life. For my particular coaching practice I can partner with your therapist and act as supplemental support along the way. I will assess the situation on a case-by-case basis and determine whether you may be better served by a therapist, and if you may not be quite ready yet for coaching. In that case, I would be happy to refer you to several therapists who may be able to assist you on your path to healing.
What are your qualifications to be a coach?
Certified Professional Coach through an International Coaching Federation (ICF) Accredited Training Program called the Life Purpose Institute
Associate Certified Coach with the International Coaching Federation (ICF)
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Alaska Anchorage
Associates of Applied Sciences in Human Services (emphasis on Youth and Families) from the Matanuska-Susitna College
8 years of work experience serving people directly in the Social Services field including:
behavioral treatment center
drug treatment center
youth shelter for those experiencing homelessness
internship assisting those experiencing physical and/or developmental disabilities
Coaching since 2020, helping others create real changes in their patterns and habits.
How are you different from other coaches?
I am a Resilience and Growth coach, focusing on helping you develop both resiliency skills and self-development activities to help you level-up in your life. In addition to my resilience and growth coaching services I can offer services under my subspeciality of infertility and pregnancy loss support coaching. This unique service focuses on helping to create individualized goals (both emotional and actionable) related to either family building or living child-free.
How much do coaches typically charge?
The average rate most coaches charge per hour works out to anywhere between $75 - $200 per hour. To see my rates you can visit my Services page to see the packages I offer. I also offer payment plans as well. If you prefer to sign up for a payment plan you can let me know during our first session or you can email me requesting this ahead of time.
Do you offer any discounts?
Yes, check out the Affordable Coaching page.
How are your sessions held?
Currently my sessions are held primarily on Zoom. You have the option to either be on camera or off camera. We can do phone sessions if you prefer. The free Intro Session is 30 minutes long. Regular sessions are 45-minutes long.
Where can I learn more about coaching?
You can learn more about coaching from the International Coaching Federation (ICF) website at https://coachingfederation.org/