…but you’re not sure how? And you do not live in Virginia, Hawai’i or North Carolina, well, here are three opportunities!
If you are elsewhere in this great big, beautiful earth, and would like to hire me for personal coaching or consulting, click here to learn more about what I do!
- Resilience Coaching
Email me to request a service.
Here is a simple chart to help you understand the difference between my coaching and therapy practice.
| Area | Therapy (LMFT) | Coaching |
|---|
| Primary Focus | Healing emotional distress, trauma, and mental health concerns | Personal growth, goal setting, and forward movement |
| Client Needs | Individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, relational distress, or other mental health concerns | Individuals who are generally functioning well but want support with goals, clarity, or personal development |
| Approach | Clinical treatment based on psychological research and evidence-based therapies | Collaborative process focused on strengths, strategy, and accountability |
| Methods Used | May include trauma-informed approaches such as EMDR, Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT), somatic and relational therapies | Reflection exercises, mindset work, skill development, and structured goal planning |
| Focus of Conversation | Often explores past experiences, patterns, and emotional healing | Primarily focused on present choices and future direction |
| Mental Health Diagnosis | Assessment and diagnosis may be part of treatment when clinically appropriate | Coaching does not diagnose or treat mental health conditions |
| Documentation & Records | Clinical documentation is required and maintained according to healthcare regulations | Minimal documentation; focuses on progress toward goals |
| Insurance | May be eligible for insurance reimbursement depending on coverage | Coaching is not covered by insurance |
| Licensing & Regulation | Provided by a licensed mental health professional (LMFT) and regulated by state licensing boards | Coaching is a professional development service and is not regulated as healthcare |
| Best For | Healing, emotional regulation, trauma recovery, relationship repair, and mental health support | Personal insight, life transitions, confidence building, leadership, and goal achievement |
2. Couples Resilience Coaching
Coaching the 4 C’s of Connection: Calm, Curiosity, Consideration & Clear Communication is an 8-week, skills-based relationship coaching program designed to help couples strengthen communication, deepen understanding, and build practical tools for healthier connection. Grounded in nervous system awareness and relational skill-building, this virtual program focuses on education, communication strategies, and structured exercises — not therapy or mental health treatment. Over eight weeks, couples learn how to regulate, stay curious, practice empathy, and communicate clearly in ways that support long-term relational stability.
Weeks 1-2: Calm
Weeks 3-4: Curiosity
Weeks 5-6: Consideration
Weeks 7-8: Clear Communication
3. Courses and Workshops
4. Groups
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