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
I specialize in working with individuals and couples struggling with anxiety, depression or trauma that often accompanies major life transitions (launching to adulthood, birth of a baby, career shifts, loss of a loved one, loss of a relationship/divorce, health crisis). Life transitions impact our identity, our relationships and our sense of Self, often in ways we don’t expect. If a life event...
As we move from acute to the chronic stress that navigating 8+ months of a global pandemic has brought us...on top of any of our underlying challenges... I'm sure that you are finding yourself turning to some old behaviors that you once decided weren't helpful for you. That might be too much media, alcohol, food, relationships, etc... It's important now, more than ever, that we continue our...
**Not accepting new Clients** My goal is to provide excellent client focused counseling to older teens and adults. My graduate training at the University of Dayton equipped me with a passion and the tools to serve our local population. I believe that every client is unique and that my approach aims to meet people where they are and help guide them to where they want to be. I hope that you will...
Relationships can be hard. Finding help can also be challenging, particularly if you are not familiar with the experience of individual, couples or family therapy. As with most things the first step is the hardest. I've provided therapy for nearly 20 years. I’ve worked in both military and civilian environments across the United States, giving me a depth of experience. I specialize in marital,...
If you are feeling stressed, anxious, or overwhelmed, therapy can be a safe, non-judgmental, space to process your emotions and gain clarity on what might be contributing to your distress. I would seek to understand your unique situation and perspective, and we would uncover thinking and behavior patterns getting in your way. Whether it's having the tools and skills to cope with daily stressors...
Are you feeling stressed out, down or anxious? Are you experiencing grief from a significant loss in your life? Are you struggling with some kind of addiction? Are you having issues in your personal relationships? Or maybe you are doing okay and you would like to do even better? Negative life events can really be a challenge to all of us. My approach to therapy is very strength-based,...
***Now offering Telehealth sessions*** Making the decision to enter into counseling can leave you feeling overwhelmed, uncertain and fearful. It’s never easy to trust someone you just recently met and face difficult and painful parts of your life. When you take that first step into my office you will be met with a safe place free from judgment, an empathetic ear as well as my promise to support...
Therapy is about facilitating conversations to help someone build self-awareness and healthier relationships with oneself and others. The experience of watching an individual grow beyond their current mindset of sadness, depression, feelings of hopelessness to unworthiness into an individual who truly knows and believes in their personal value is why I love therapy. To make you as comfortable a...
I support individuals and families in learning about, and coping with, mental health and substance abuse diagnoses. I utilize techniques designed to assist individuals in healing and reaching personal goals. I understand the negative impact Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE's) have on the whole person and I am passionate about providing trauma-informed, person-centered care. I have worked in t...
The events of your life, whether pleasing or not, hold insight into who you are and, more importantly, who you want to be. I see the emotions and thoughts attached to these events as tools to be intensified or diminished as you see fit. I offer an open and judgement free space to sort through life's complexities. I've helped clients manage anxiety, depression, rage, grief, self-loathing, life...
Challenged by worrying thoughts? Wishing you could control your reactions to life better? Maybe old patterns are repeating and you’re feeling discouraged. You might be thinking: “I thought I took care of this before" or "why aren’t I feeling more confident and secure by now?” If any of this sounds familiar, one thing you know for sure is that something has to change. Making the decision to reac...
I believe in the importance of providing a therapeutic environment that is safe, supportive and non-judgmental. I offer tools and strategies to help you better understand, communicate, and connect with those you love. I believe in the inner wisdom and strength within each of us, and the potential we all have for creating the life we want. I work to be genuine, accepting and empathic because my...
In need of a psychological assessment? Need an anger management evaluation or courses? Not feeling your normal self? Unresolved trauma still impacting your current day to day routine? Looking to improve your mental health and overall well being? Whatever your reasons for seeking services, taking the initial steps to begin your journey can be challenging. Have courage and build on your inner...
I specialize in providing individual therapy to adults, young adults, and teenagers through life-transitions, depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive concerns, social skills development, identity development, and existential/spiritual/religious concerns. I draw upon acceptance and commitment therapy to help clients take action toward living a meaningful life. Acceptance and commitment therapy...
COUPLES: Do you feel like you have a bump in your relationship and need to hit the reset button? Are you wondering what’s next, but don’t know where to begin? Searching for healthy relationships? Building on a strength-based approach that supports resourcefulness we can navigate through stressful times to create more balance, harmony, and fulfillment in your lifes. I am especially passionate ab...
