Therapy does not make you weak. In fact, it takes great strength to face and begin unpacking things that have served as pain points. Your therapist is there to help facilitate your process of change, but it is ultimately you who does the work.

There are advantages in talking to either. What is unique about taking to a therapist is that they are trained to help people in situations like yours. You will be able to not only talk to them, but develop effective solutions that you feel comfortable with and will benefit you beyond the here and now.

Additionally, many clients indicate that they begin to feel embarrassed about bringing up the same thing to their friends or family members over time. Or they say that their loved ones will minimize their distress by making statements like, “just pray about it”, “you’ll feel better soon”, don’t think about it”, etc. This is likely because the people we are close to become uncomfortable sitting with us in our discomfort and cannot hold space for you like a therapist can.

Medication can be effective but alone cannot solve all issues. Sometimes it is needed in conjunction with therapy. It may help you be in a better space to unpack the things you want to in therapy, and maximize what you get out fit. However, there will still be the need to develop tools and shift patterns that medication cannot do by itself.

The most important thing you can do to maximize your session is to be mentally present. Focus on making sure you have a quiet space that will pose minimal interruptions to your time.

If you practice journaling, you may opt to share some things that have come up for you since your last session. You may also want to write down any action items or things you want to reflect on after session.

Lastly, have in mind (and share) what would be most impactful for you to get out of your session that day. That way, you and your therapist can work toward achieving your desired milestone.

Unfortunately, there is no clear cut answer for this. Everyone’s circumstances are unique to them and the length of time therapy can take to allow you to accomplish your goals depends on your desire for personal development, your commitment, and factors driving you to seek counseling in the first place.

The frequency of therapy sessions are also contingent on an array of factors. Generally speaking, it is helpful for you to begin by seeing your therapist once every week or two, then begin to fade off as you start to experience relief and meet your goals.

We find that the most impactful work in therapy, occurs between sessions. Thus, to get the most out of therapy, we suggest you be intentional about reflecting on the things you spoke about and follow through on any commitments before your next session. If you are finding it difficult to complete homework assignments because you are unmotivated or they are simply too difficult, have an honest discussion about that with your therapist. Together, you may be able to sort through it so that it is not a barrier to you reaching your goals.

Life Coaching and Therapy both have the potential to transform people's lives. People looking to make adjustments within themselves and their relationships may use one or the other during different phases; Or they may want to use both simultaneously. One is not necessarily greater than the other - they just go about achieving change in different ways.

Signs that you may need/want coaching instead of therapy:

-You prefer to focus solely on the present

-You are not interested in learning how your past impacts your present

-You are looking for quick results versus a process

Coaching is a collaborative experience in which one seeks clarity, inspiration, and a plan for how you will reach a specific goal. You and your coach will engage in mapping out practical solutions for where you may be feeling the most stuck.

Our typical group size is 8. Smaller groups available based on demand. These smaller groups include 4 participants.

There is not much evidence to suggest that in-person services are less effective than virtual. Though, virtual set up comes with it’s own challenges and advantages.

We suggest that you do your sessions in a place with an good WIFI connection and with minimal distractions.

One advantage of virtual services is that you are able to be more selective in who you work with since you are not constrained by a geographic location. Another plus is that you don’t have to waste valuable time in traffic, can maintain your sessions when you are out of town, or at home with a sick child.

Our 1:1 coaching, coaching groups, and consultations are available throughout the US; However, our therapy groups are offered to the residents where our clinicians are licensed.

If you are seeking and/or need therapy and we do not have a provider in your state of residence, we would be more than happy to help you find someone licensed where you are located.

You are also welcome to supplement your therapy with one of our virtual coaching groups. Note: We do not endorse you using coaching was a substitute to therapy.

Insurance may be an option for those seeking therapy. Your ability to use it is contingent on a few factors.

1. Your insurance plan - you will need to find out if your insurance plan covers mental health, and if so, does it cover virtual sessions. Most plans re due to the pandemic, but some have returned back to their pre-pandemic policies.

2. The service you are requesting - insurance does not cover coaching.

3. Your preferred therapist - You will want to check to see if your preferred therapist accepts your particular insurance.