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Here are some of the most common questions I’m asked when I first talk with people. Please cruise here and just let me know if you have any other questions. Some folks feel comfy scheduling right away and others like to talk for a few minutes first. Either way, I’m looking forward to meeting you. 🙂
Do we meet in person, by phone or by zoom?
I’m available for all three! Whatever works best for you, your preferences, your circumstances and location is fine. Each has its own advantages! If in person, we’ll meet in La Mesa, CA.
How long do sessions last?
Sessions are typically one hour. However, if you’d like to include art in how we explore what’s going on for you, I highly recommend scheduling an hour and a half so you have time for the “art” making as well as time to talk and get insights as we reflect on your process. (It’s not really art. Just exploring non-verbally! This is a great way to get out of your head and sidestep your usual thinking. You’ll bypass your mind’s usual story to get a fresh perspective from other parts of you besides your habitual brain! Think simple. Paper. Crayons. Easy. AND this is of course an option for you who are super experienced with art too!)
How often should I come see you and for how long?
This really depends on you and what would serve you best. If you are just starting coaching or just beginning to look at something that is really “up” in your life, once a week is usually the most helpful. This give you a chance to “lay it all on the table,” and to get some momentum in understanding how to relate to your mind and the guidance of your body. Once you have gotten a good foundation, you might like to come every other week. But maybe not!
You don’t have a current “issue” or challenge to get a lot out of our conversations! I have many clients who come to explore themselves, their spirituality, how they relate to life and/or how to “take my awesomeness to the next level,” as one client puts it!
You can feel into what is best for you, which might change as we work. I have many clients who come once per week, some see me every other week, others like to check in regularly once a month and still others reach out to me “as needed.” And some who sort of do all of the above!
What are your fees?
Sessions are $125 and hour, $160 for 1.5 hours, and I also offer a Package of 4 (1 Hour) sessions for $450, which saves you $50 versus buying each session individually. You can visit my services page or store to find out more and/or purchase whichever session(s) work best for you.
Do we have to rehash my childhood, my background, etc?
Nope. You CAN talk about your past, and sometimes stuff will come up naturally in context. Sometimes details come to the surface that add clarity to what you’re realizing in that moment. But we never have to go look for it and rehash every detail to see “where you got that feeling, behavior or thought.” What needs to come up will come up without us having to dig for it.
Please know that you are not your past. What happened to you is not who you are.
Who and what is coaching for?
Intuitive counseling and coaching is for everyone. Whether you have something you are struggling with or not. Sure, many people start looking at their relationship to life when they are suffering. Maybe like me you suffered for a long time from anxiety, deeply painful thoughts about your body and food, relationships or work and the pain of living that way is driving you to get some HELP, please!
Others may have a specific life event come up that they need help navigating. A death, challenge with a child or parent, job loss or career change, a new relationship, the ending of a marriage…any kind of confusing, stressful or NEW event in life that we need help being with. That we may need to figure out how to adapt to.
Many, many people start with one of the above and then continue with coaching because the more you see and explore, the freer you get and the better and better your experience of life gets. Everyone I see, whether struggling or not, truly feel the benefit of our conversations for self discovery, spiritual expansion and richer enjoyment of life.
If you’re still not sure if this describes you, call me! I’m happy to talk with you about it. Just know that in every session with anyone, we will always follow what is alive and meaningful for you.
Do you take insurance?
No I don’t take insurance. I work from a newer paradigm of human psychology that is different than traditional psychology. That means my practice is outside of the insurance structure. My standard fee is $125 an hour or $450 for 4 sessions. But my overall aim is to help. Please feel very free to contact me so we can talk a bit. It will give us a chance to feel it out and get a sense if working together will help you make the shifts you’d like to. From there we can work out an arrangement that might better suite your individual needs.