Life coaching is different than mental health counseling in critical ways, but both types of specialists offer benefits. Life coaches typically can’t diagnose and provide treatment plans for mental health disorders. Counselors and therapists do. Life coaches help people establish goals, find motivation, and achieve those goals. Their focus isn’t on mental health. A life coach uses motivational techniques to help someone accomplish goals that are unique to them and their aspirations. A person would go to a life coach for guidance in establishing more meaning in their life.
Therapists Who Specialize in Offering Life Coaching
Life is stressful, but we can find peace and purpose even during stressful times. During this unprecedented time of isolation you may feel lonely or anxious. You may realize you have time to work on an issue you have kept hidden for years. Take this unique time to heal. If you are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, marital or relationship issues....help is available. Contact myself or...
A native of Central Illinois, David is a Licensed Social Worker with a Master of Social Work from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He has worked with diverse populations in both inpatient and outpatient settings, with a focus on recovery from opioid and other types of addictions. Additional areas of interest include mid-life transitions and encore careers, gender and LGBTQ+...
*Accepting new clients.* I have specific expertise with intergenerational and racial trauma working with cultural differences and identity conflict. Have you stuffed away shame, pain, regret or grief? I can help you come up for air. I offer experience as a trauma therapist and coach to help individuals and couples navigate life transitions, rage outbursts, dysfunctional relationships,...
Life isn’t always easy. Sometimes, even the strongest people amongst us need a little bit of help to work through some of life’s more challenging problems. Everyone has battles to fight and hurdles to overcome at some point. Whether you struggle with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, or any other issue, you should know that there is hope for a better tomorrow. I am trained in a variety of...
I help teens and adults work on overcoming and coping with mental health challenges, such as anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and substance abuse. I also enjoy working with couples and families to help them communicate better and resolve interpersonal conflict in a healthy way. I'm a certified Prepare-Enrich marital and pre-marital counselor. I also work with older adults, like empty nester...
I love working with clients who are hungry for life! My ideal client knows that where they are is not where they want to stay. They may feel stuck, wounded, or just curious. As a betrayal trauma survivor, I have a special passion for helping women recover from the pain of betrayal in marriage. I believe no one should walk through life alone or feeling empty. Life is meant to be lived fully!...
Need to be heard? Scared to ask for help? Feeling lost? Experienced significant loss? Struggling with your self worth and self image? Not feeling as confident as you have in the past? Have you been silenced? Do you feel like there isn't anyone whom you can trust? Feeling guilt? Tired of labels? Look no further. I am here to optimize your strengths with the end goal being a sense of self...
Shannon Theobald's clinical counseling experience includes working with trauma, addiction, grief & loss, eating disorders, mental illness, & betrayal trauma. She also works with clients that have dual diagnoses. Using a relational, yet person-centered approach, she helps families and couples reconnect and build healthier communication and behaviors with each other. Shannon is also skill...
We all need support and connection. Humans are hard wired for community, predictability and safety. With life as we know it disrupted by COVID, you might be feeling anxious, overwhelmed or stressed. It can be isolating to work from home, and hard to balance relationships with your work life. I believe that what is "shareable" becomes bearable, and I am here to see you, support you, and help you...
Therapy and mindfulness practice are not just a career, they are a lifestyle. Since I can remember, I knew that my journey as a social worker and mental health professional was meant to serve those with trauma and high levels of anxiety. My experience in these realms lies not only in the work I do with my clients, but within myself. As we navigate our emotions together in the therapy space, I h...
( English | español ) I believe that behavior is affected by age, race, class, family, relationships, gender, sexual orientation, spiritual beliefs, disability status, and that people sometimes need help to reach a state of psychological well-being. Being culturally competent gives me ability to understand, communicate with, and effectively interact with people across cultures. My approach help...
Life is a journey - it’s path can be easy to navigate or can have twists and turns that we never expected. Sometimes, we veer off the path altogether and find ourselves lost. I want to help you to get back on your path and become the best version of yourself. I believe that the time people spend outside of therapy is even more important than the time spent in it. I focus on teaching skills that...
Every failure we experience we feel as indicative of our future when in fact, everything we attempt, every time, has the potential for failure or success. We are not a coin. It is the responsibility of every counselor, professional or not, to honestly convey what is shared. I am a mirror; decidedly an imperfect mirror. What is shared is immediately a misrepresentation the moment it crosses the...
I work with individuals with a wide-range of concerns including anxiety, depression, traumatic experiences, childhood injuries with attachment figures, and parenting challenges. My life experiences help me to be sensitive to cultural and developmental variables. When you work with me, I always consider your goals and will work collaboratively on treatment plans. I have experiences in...
I love to work with people of all ages, but I have a passion for working with children and young adults. While we are not born with the emotional skills and knowledge needed to navigate life and form lasting relationships, they are crucial to our happiness. Whether learning basic coping skills or exploring more complex mental health issues, my clients all share a common goal: improving their...
