In coaching, I'll meet with you regularly to determine your goals in life, help you find clarity on what your obstacles are, and support you in becoming the person you want to be. Whether you need support understanding your emotions, defining your values, or working on practical things like productivity and accomplishing goals, life coaching can be instrumental in helping you grow as a person and deepening your understanding of yourself.

Life coaching is especially helpful if you want to be able to talk freely about your thoughts, struggles, and dreams with someone who is in your corner, empathetically listening without judgment. Having the support of a coach and the accountability of regular meetings is a great source of motivation to finally get around to doing the things that you've been saying you wanted to do since forever! My approach is non-directive, meaning that I'm not here to give you the answers, I'm here to provide a space for you to dig deep and find what works best for you in order to find lasting change.

Please see "My approach to coaching" to learn more.

While coaching and therapy may have some overlap, the main distinction is that life coaching works from a perspective of goal-setting and personal development rather than mental health, past wounds, and deep-rooted issues. If you are suffering from a serious mental health problem such as severe depression, panic attacks, bipolar disorder, suicidal thoughts, or PTSD, I will refer you to mental health resources and professionals who are specifically trained for these kinds of challenges.

Here are some of the elements that a typical session may include:

-Setting goals: We start each session by figuring out what you want to work on and defining a clear, measurable goal for the session.

-Open-ended questions and reflection: I’ll ask questions to help you think through your ideas and feelings, reflecting back what I hear and helping you dig deeper and make connections.

-Mindfulness practices: If you're interested, I love to incorporate meditation or deep breathing exercises into sessions.

-Other tools and exercises: When appropriate, I may ask if you'd like to try an exercise that could help guide your thinking on a particular topic.

It's important to note that I’m not here to give advice or tell you what to do, but to help you find your own answers. My role is to provide a safe space for you to explore your thoughts and feelings and offer observations and tools to help you see new possibilities.

The duration of your coaching engagement can vary based on your specific goals, needs, and financial situation. Some people find value in a few sessions focused on specific issues or challenges, but for broader issues, deeper growth, and change that will last, I really do recommend a few months of weekly or at least bi-weekly sessions.

That said, it is totally fine to just try one session to see how you like it, but it's important not to expect one session to be a magic cure that fixes all of your problems!

I have completed an International Coaching Federation (ICF)-accredited training program at the Happy Whole Human Institute of Holistic Wellness, and I am currently working towards fulfilling the requirements to be certified as a Level 1/Associate Certified Coach through the ICF. This includes completing 60 training and education hours, 100 coaching hours, and mentorship sessions with my instructor, who is a Master Certified Coach.

That said, life coaching is not a legally regulated profession, which is why many coaches such as myself choose to work under the guidance and ethical practices of an independent body such as the ICF.

There are no taboos or awkward topics here. I aim to provide a safe, judgment-free space to talk about anything and everything that is a part of your life and wellbeing. Your beliefs, identity, practices, and lifestyle are your own, and if they are meaningful and beneficial for you, then they are important to me.

For instance, I am accepting of alternative relationship relationship styles, altered states of consciousness for personal development and growth (whether induced chemically or through practices), and diverse worldviews. I may not be an expert in all of these things, or be able to give you advice on how to do them best, but I strive to keep an open mind and will listen to your perspective without judgment.

If there is anything I can do to help make you feel more accepted and welcome, please don't hesitate to ask.