FAQ

No. You can come with a decision you need to make, a recurring conflict, a vague sense that something is not working, or the feeling that different parts of you want different things. Together, we can sort through what feels tangled and identify what needs your attention first.

We can work with a decision, a life transition, a relationship or work question, relocation, a changing sense of identity, a recurring pattern, an internal conflict, or difficulty turning insight into action. The topic can be personal or professional, as long as it is appropriate for coaching.

In my experience, coaching often has more room to be useful when we meet more than once. We might begin with a longer session to understand the wider situation, then meet weekly or every two weeks—depending on what supports you—to build momentum through small, realistic steps.

A single session can offer clarity and structure, but without follow-through that clarity can fade when everyday life takes over. If you would like to experience the process without making a long-term commitment, four sessions can be a useful starting point.

It is a free 15-minute conversation. We can briefly talk about what you are looking for, answer your questions, and see whether individual coaching or one of my groups might be a good fit. There is no obligation to continue.

Yes. I have ADHD and sensory sensitivity myself, and I can adapt the pace, structure, action planning, and accountability to the person in front of me.

Difficulty following through is not treated as a lack of discipline. We use it to understand what kind of support, environment, or structure may work better for you. You do not need a diagnosis or need to identify as neurodivergent to work with me.

At the beginning, we clarify what would be useful for you that day. I listen, ask questions, and help you notice what may be happening underneath the surface. Depending on what supports you, I may offer an exercise, a metaphor, parts-informed reflection, or a practical way to continue between sessions. You can decline an exercise or change direction at any time.

Not as a default. I will not prescribe a life plan or push you toward my answer. I may offer an observation, a question, or a possible tool, but you decide whether it fits. If you explicitly want practical ideas or suggestions, you can ask.

IFS stands for Internal Family Systems. It is a therapeutic model developed by Dr. Richard Schwartz that sees the mind as naturally made up of different parts—for example, one part may want to say no while another is afraid of disappointing someone. These parts are not signs that something is wrong; each one is usually trying to help or protect you in some way.

IFS also describes the Self: a calmer, more curious and compassionate way of relating to your parts. Instead of forcing one side to win, we can understand what each part needs and make choices with more clarity.

IFS-informed means that I draw on this perspective within coaching. I do not provide IFS therapy or claim IFS Institute certification.

My approach may fit if you want a space that is warm but honest; if you prefer collaboration to being told what to do; if you want to understand inner complexity without treating it as something wrong; and if you want insight connected to realistic action. A connection call gives both of us a chance to notice whether working together feels right.

Coaching is a collaborative process for reflection, choices, and action. We may talk about emotions, patterns, or internal conflicts, but coaching does not diagnose or treat mental-health conditions, provide psychotherapy, or offer crisis support. If your needs fall outside coaching, I will say so directly and may suggest another kind of professional support.

I do not share what you tell me in a session with other people unless you ask me to or disclosure is required by law. I will explain these boundaries before we begin, and you are welcome to ask questions about them at any time.

I keep brief working notes so I can follow the context, themes, and history of our conversations. I do not keep them indefinitely and usually delete them once a series of sessions has ended or the question we were working with no longer needs follow-up.

If you would feel safer knowing that my notes are deleted after every session, please tell me and I will do that.

I cannot guarantee what another participant may share outside the group. At the beginning of each group, I clearly ask everyone to respect the privacy of other participants and not repeat their personal stories elsewhere.

I am an ICF Associate Certified Coach (ACC). I completed a 200-hour, seven-month ICF-accredited Level 2 coach education program and have more than 100 hours of coaching experience. My training and credentialing process included mentor coaching, a written credentialing exam, and an evaluation of a recorded coaching session.

I continue my education in IFS-informed work and other approaches relevant to my practice. I work within the scope of coaching—not psychotherapy—and I am transparent about both my training and its limits.