The main distinctions between coaching and psychotherapy are based on focus, purpose, and population. 

The International Coaching Federation defines coaching as “partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential.” 

The American Psychological Association defines psychotherapy as “the informed and intentional application of clinical methods and interpersonal stances derived from established psychological principles for the purpose of assisting people to modify their behaviors, cognitions, emotions, and/or other personal characteristics in directions that the participants deem desirable.” 

Coaching focuses on visioning, success, the present, and moving into the future. Therapy emphasizes psychopathology, emotions, and the past in order to understand the present. 

The purpose of coaching is frequently about performance improvement, learning, or development in some area of life while therapy often dives into deep-seated emotional issues to work on personal healing or trauma recovery. 

Coaching tends to work with well-functioning individuals whereas therapy work tends to be for individuals with some level of dysfunction or disorder. Therapy works more with developing skills for managing emotions or past issues than coaching.

Yes! Many of my clients are working concurrently with a therapist. Coaching can help make therapy actionable. In other words, coaching will help support you as you bring forward into your day-to-day life what you’re learning in therapy. 

A-la-carte sessions are scheduled one at a time to suit your needs. The remaining coaching packages can be scheduled weekly or biweekly to suit your goals and schedule. It is recommended that we schedule the first 2-3 sessions weekly. You can then transition to a biweekly cadence to maintain momentum and commitment, if desired.

Yes, our sessions will be virtual via Zoom or via phone unless you find yourself in the Bozeman, MT area (live/work/play) and would like some or all sessions to be in-person.

Since generative coaching is based on the premise that you are whole, resourceful, capable, and creative, you’ll uncover new insights during each of our coaching sessions. With these insights, you’ll define your own action steps and accountabilities to work on between sessions.

Unfortunately, personal coaching is not covered by health insurance since it’s not considered a medical necessity.

Our first 30-minute session is complimentary. I’d like to get to know you as well as give you a sense of who I am so you can determine whether you feel I can be of service. If you decide to work with me, there are various packages available to suit your goals.

Yes, you can terminate at any time and you’ll be refunded the pro rated unused balance.

I am an International Coaching Federation Certified Professional Coach and Level One Certified Metaphor Coach. You can find my verification here - https://coachingfederation.org/find-a-coach/verify-a-coach. Those of us who are ICF-certified professional coaches are bound by the ICF Code of Ethics