Common Questions
Why pay a coach ?
Because:
- What you say in the office stays in the office: you have legal confidentiality*
- Your relationship with your coach is completely separate from others relationships
- You have freedom from the consequences of hurt feelings, gossip, divided loyalties
- As a coach, I listen non-defensively, without my own personal agenda
- I am trained not to change the subject to myself, nor use you to solve my problems
- I contain and hold onto your longer term goals for you.
- You can explore your experience without fear of judgment.
What about medication vs. relationship coaching?
In many cases, medication may be part of a person’s broader support plan. Personal growth and relationship challenges may benefit from practical guidance, reflection, and supportive strategies that complement other forms of care. Our coaching focuses on patterns, communication, emotional awareness, and meaningful personal growth. This work may include conversation, expressive arts, writing, music, poetry, mindfulness practices, and guided reflection.
Privacy expectations require coaches to maintain confidentiality except for the following situations:
Suspected child abuse or dependent adult or elder abuse.
- If the client intents to harm him or herself actions may be taken in order to insure the patients safety.
- Threatening serious bodily harm to another may require notification to the police and the intended victim.