FAQ's

Coaching and therapy are two distinct forms of support that can help individuals improve their overall well-being. While there may be some overlap in terms of the skills and techniques used, the primary focus of each approach differs significantly. Therapy is typically focused on helping individuals address and resolve psychological issues, such as depression, anxiety, trauma, or addiction. Therapists work with clients to identify the root causes of these issues and develop strategies for managing and overcoming them. Therapy often involves exploring past experiences and emotions to gain insight into present-day challenges. Coaching, on the other hand, is more action-oriented and future-focused. Coaches work with individuals to help them set and achieve specific goals related to their personal or professional life. This can include developing new skills, improving relationships, enhancing performance, or finding greater fulfillment and purpose. Coaching sessions typically involve a combination of guidance, feedback, and accountability to support clients in reaching their desired outcomes. While both coaching and therapy can be valuable forms of support, it's important to understand the key differences between them. If you're struggling with emotional or psychological issues, therapy may be the more appropriate choice. If you're looking to make positive changes in your life and achieve specific goals, coaching may be a better fit. Ultimately, the decision of which approach to pursue should be based on your individual needs and preferences.

Somatic psychotherapy is a form of therapy that focuses on the mind-body connection and how physical sensations and emotions are interconnected. This therapy approach aims to help individuals heal from emotional pain and trauma by recognizing the physical sensations associated with negative emotions and releasing them through various techniques. One of the main principles of somatic psychotherapy is that the body and mind are inseparable, and that physical sensations can be used as a tool to access and process emotions that are stored in the body. This approach can be particularly helpful for individuals who struggle to express their emotions verbally or who have experienced trauma that is stored in their body. During a somatic psychotherapy session, a therapist may use a variety of techniques to help a client access and release stored emotions, including breath work, movement, touch, and verbal processing. We will work collaboratively to identify physical sensations associated with challenging emotions and guide them through the process of releasing these sensations.I incorporate talk therapy modalities, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, into the work, as well, to work from the thought perspective as well. Research has shown that somatic psychotherapy can be effective in reducing symptoms of anxiety, depression, and trauma-related disorders. By helping individuals to release physical sensations associated with negative emotions, somatic psychotherapy can promote healing and improve overall well-being.

CBT is a highly effective form of therapy that focuses on the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. With CBT, individuals can gain powerful insights and develop practical strategies to overcome challenges and improve their overall well-being.

Relational trauma refers to the negative experiences and wounds that occur within interpersonal relationships, such as childhood abuse, neglect, or dysfunctional family dynamics. The death of a parent, divorce or separation, witnessing violence in the home, parental substance abuse, having parents who are emotionally or physically unavailable or who have inappropriately high expectations can cause deep ruptures in the relationship contributing to feelings of abandonment and unworthiness. Ultimately these experiences affect one's ability to form healthy and fulfilling connections with others, leading to a range of challenges, such as anxiety, depression, low self-worth, people pleasing behavior, poor boundaries and more.

I can help you identify and explore options, process the consequences of one action over another and provide tools to manage challenging situations, but I won’t give much advice. Most of us get enough advice from our well meaning family, friends and acquaintances. My role is to highlight your strengths, offer tools and support when needed, so that you can have confidence in your ability to manage your life with greater ease.

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in private practice, I absolutely do not prescribe medication. If you have questions about whether medication could be helpful for you and want to chat with a medication prescribing professional, you can speak to your primary care physician for a referral to a psychiatrist or call your insurance provider to find a psychiatrist that is in network.

Coaching and therapy are two distinct forms of support that can help individuals improve their overall well-being. While there may be some overlap in terms of the skills and techniques used, the primary focus of each approach differs significantly. Therapy is typically focused on helping individuals address and resolve psychological issues, such as depression, anxiety, trauma, or addiction. Therapists work with clients to identify the root causes of these issues and develop strategies for managing and overcoming them. Therapy often involves exploring past experiences and emotions to gain insight into present-day challenges. Coaching, on the other hand, is more action-oriented and future-focused. Coaches work with individuals to help them set and achieve specific goals related to their personal or professional life. This can include developing new skills, improving relationships, enhancing performance, or finding greater fulfillment and purpose. Coaching sessions typically involve a combination of guidance, feedback, and accountability to support clients in reaching their desired outcomes. While both coaching and therapy can be valuable forms of support, it's important to understand the key differences between them. If you're struggling with emotional or psychological issues, therapy may be the more appropriate choice. If you're looking to make positive changes in your life and achieve specific goals, coaching may be a better fit. Ultimately, the decision of which approach to pursue should be based on your individual needs and preferences.

Somatic psychotherapy is a form of therapy that focuses on the mind-body connection and how physical sensations and emotions are interconnected. This therapy approach aims to help individuals heal from emotional pain and trauma by recognizing the physical sensations associated with negative emotions and releasing them through various techniques. One of the main principles of somatic psychotherapy is that the body and mind are inseparable, and that physical sensations can be used as a tool to access and process emotions that are stored in the body. This approach can be particularly helpful for individuals who struggle to express their emotions verbally or who have experienced trauma that is stored in their body. During a somatic psychotherapy session, a therapist may use a variety of techniques to help a client access and release stored emotions, including breath work, movement, touch, and verbal processing. We will work collaboratively to identify physical sensations associated with challenging emotions and guide them through the process of releasing these sensations.I incorporate talk therapy modalities, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, into the work, as well, to work from the thought perspective as well. Research has shown that somatic psychotherapy can be effective in reducing symptoms of anxiety, depression, and trauma-related disorders. By helping individuals to release physical sensations associated with negative emotions, somatic psychotherapy can promote healing and improve overall well-being.

CBT is a highly effective form of therapy that focuses on the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. With CBT, individuals can gain powerful insights and develop practical strategies to overcome challenges and improve their overall well-being.

Relational trauma refers to the negative experiences and wounds that occur within interpersonal relationships, such as childhood abuse, neglect, or dysfunctional family dynamics. The death of a parent, divorce or separation, witnessing violence in the home, parental substance abuse, having parents who are emotionally or physically unavailable or who have inappropriately high expectations can cause deep ruptures in the relationship contributing to feelings of abandonment and unworthiness. Ultimately these experiences affect one's ability to form healthy and fulfilling connections with others, leading to a range of challenges, such as anxiety, depression, low self-worth, people pleasing behavior, poor boundaries and more.

I can help you identify and explore options, process the consequences of one action over another and provide tools to manage challenging situations, but I won’t give much advice. Most of us get enough advice from our well meaning family, friends and acquaintances. My role is to highlight your strengths, offer tools and support when needed, so that you can have confidence in your ability to manage your life with greater ease.

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in private practice, I absolutely do not prescribe medication. If you have questions about whether medication could be helpful for you and want to chat with a medication prescribing professional, you can speak to your primary care physician for a referral to a psychiatrist or call your insurance provider to find a psychiatrist that is in network.