FAQ
What is life coaching, and how is it different from therapy?
Life coaching focuses on where you are now and where you want to go. It’s about setting goals, creating strategies, and building resilience for the future. Therapy, on the other hand, often explores the past, diagnoses mental health conditions, and provides clinical treatment. Coaching is not therapy, and I will always refer you to a licensed therapist or social worker if deeper clinical support is needed.
What does “trauma-informed” mean in coaching?
Being trauma-informed means I understand how past experiences may affect your nervous system, beliefs, and behaviors today. Coaching sessions are structured to be safe, supportive, and paced so that you don’t feel overwhelmed. Tools like breathwork, somatic practices, or tapping may be used to help regulate emotions while we work toward your goals.
How do I know if coaching is right for me?
Coaching is a good fit if you’re ready to take action, make changes, or gain clarity in your life. It’s especially helpful if you want tools for resilience, empowerment, or navigating transitions. If you are currently in crisis or need mental health treatment, therapy may be a better first step.
What kinds of issues can a life coach help with?
Life coaching can support personal growth, grief and transitions, confidence, career changes, midlife shifts, stress management, and building healthier habits. A trauma-informed coach can also help you recognize patterns shaped by past experiences and create safe strategies for change.
How do I know if coaching is right for me?
Coaching is a good fit if you’re ready to take action, make changes, or gain clarity in your life. It’s especially helpful if you want tools for resilience, empowerment, or navigating transitions. If you are currently in crisis or need mental health treatment, therapy may be a better first step.
How long does it take to see results?
Every person is unique. Some clients feel shifts after just a few sessions, while others benefit from a structured program over 8–12 weeks. Progress depends on your goals, commitment, and consistency between sessions.
What happens in a coaching
session?
A session usually includes a check-in, discussion of your goals or challenges, practical tools or exercises (like reframing, breathwork, or somatic techniques), and setting clear action steps for the week ahead. Each session is collaborative and tailored to your needs.
Is everything I share confidential?
Yes. What you share in coaching sessions remains confidential, with the only exception being situations where disclosure is required by law (such as risk of harm to yourself or others).
Can coaching and therapy work together?
Absolutely. Many clients work with both a therapist and a coach. Therapy can help you process deeper wounds, while coaching keeps you moving forward with actionable steps, resilience-building, and support for everyday life changes.
Do I need to have experienced
trauma to work with a trauma-informed coach?
Not at all. Trauma-informed simply means the space is safe, supportive, and mindful of how stress and past experiences can affect you. These principles benefit everyone, whether or not you’ve experienced trauma.
How do I get started?
The first step is a clarity call or consultation. This allows us to discuss your goals, answer questions, and see if coaching is the right fit for you.