Life Coaching Therapists in Yelm, WA

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Spirit Springs Holistic Healing, LLC
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, LMHCA, SUDPt
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Yelm, WA 98597
You are strong, you are powerful, and you are so very worthy of living a full and thriving life! I hope to hear from you soon.
First off, I am so proud that you have taken the first (or 1000th) step on this journey of reconnecting with your authentic self! I firmly believe that each client has the potential to access everything they need within themselves, with supportive and nurturing guidance. We will work together to identify limitations and barriers and build the tools necessary to move through them with grace and compassion. Your primary goal is self-empowerment and energetic centering and I am hopeful to help you get there. If you are interested in a holistic approach to your mental health, I would love to be a part of your journey.
You are strong, you are powerful, and you are so very worthy of living a full and thriving life! I hope to hear from you soon.
First off, I am so proud that you have taken the first (or 1000th) step on this journey of reconnecting with your authentic self! I firmly believe that each client has the potential to access everything they need within themselves, with supportive and nurturing guidance. We will work together to identify limitations and barriers and build the tools necessary to move through them with grace and compassion. Your primary goal is self-empowerment and energetic centering and I am hopeful to help you get there. If you are interested in a holistic approach to your mental health, I would love to be a part of your journey.
(253) 785-2105 View (253) 785-2105
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Annemarie Murdock
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Yelm, WA 98597
My 30 years experience working with clients in a coaching capacity, informs my practice in the areas of group dynamics, power and control, and self empowerment.
I am available for in person and online therapy at my office in Yelm. I am passionate about working with couples, families, and individuals in positive and creative ways. In therapy, we build on strengths and capabilities you already have, using different therapeutic techniques appropriate for your unique situation. With couples and families, we build communication skills, and intentionally grow deeper connections, and stronger relationships. Humor, and playful interaction is encouraged. For couples, I have special training in communication, and sex therapy.
My 30 years experience working with clients in a coaching capacity, informs my practice in the areas of group dynamics, power and control, and self empowerment.
I am available for in person and online therapy at my office in Yelm. I am passionate about working with couples, families, and individuals in positive and creative ways. In therapy, we build on strengths and capabilities you already have, using different therapeutic techniques appropriate for your unique situation. With couples and families, we build communication skills, and intentionally grow deeper connections, and stronger relationships. Humor, and playful interaction is encouraged. For couples, I have special training in communication, and sex therapy.
(360) 481-3660 View (360) 481-3660
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Dr. David Simonsen Ph.d. Lmft
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PhD
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Yelm, WA 98597
I deliver direction to put our work together in practice in the real-world life of your family.
When your brooding, moody teen just won't listen and your partner isn't much help either, what's a stressed out, overwhelmed parent like you to do? Pick up the phone and give me a call. Why? Because even though arguments and communication conflicts can make it feel like your family members are from an entirely different planet, there really are some secrets to bring peace, calm, and order to the chaos. I help people with depression who want to feel better in life. I help parents needing parenting skills. I help couples needing to find better ways of communication. I work with military, first responders and veterans to cope with life
I deliver direction to put our work together in practice in the real-world life of your family.
When your brooding, moody teen just won't listen and your partner isn't much help either, what's a stressed out, overwhelmed parent like you to do? Pick up the phone and give me a call. Why? Because even though arguments and communication conflicts can make it feel like your family members are from an entirely different planet, there really are some secrets to bring peace, calm, and order to the chaos. I help people with depression who want to feel better in life. I help parents needing parenting skills. I help couples needing to find better ways of communication. I work with military, first responders and veterans to cope with life
(360) 972-3718 View (360) 972-3718
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Meghan Robbins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Yelm, WA 98597  (Online Only)
Hi there! My name is Meghan Robbins, and I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. My experience is primarily working with children, teens, and adults specializing in topics related to depression, anxiety, adjustment concerns, grief and loss, and trauma. I am most comfortable working with adolescent and young adults. However, I have experience with clients from all age ranges and background.
Hi there! My name is Meghan Robbins, and I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. My experience is primarily working with children, teens, and adults specializing in topics related to depression, anxiety, adjustment concerns, grief and loss, and trauma. I am most comfortable working with adolescent and young adults. However, I have experience with clients from all age ranges and background.
(509) 778-5883 View (509) 778-5883
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Laura Fore
Counselor, MA, LMHC, MHP
Verified Verified
Yelm, WA 98597
Together we will develop a unique therapeutic approach toward creating a lifestyle that promotes mental wellness and physical health for you to find success and build on your inner strengths.
Welcome! My name is Laura Fore. I have a Master of Arts Degree in Counseling with a License as a Mental Health Counselor. I provide individual and family/couple counseling services at a private practice in Lacey, Washington. Please contact me and we can discuss how counseling can be the support you need to overcome challenges and attain your goals. Telemedicine not for you? I’m available for in-person services.
Together we will develop a unique therapeutic approach toward creating a lifestyle that promotes mental wellness and physical health for you to find success and build on your inner strengths.
Welcome! My name is Laura Fore. I have a Master of Arts Degree in Counseling with a License as a Mental Health Counselor. I provide individual and family/couple counseling services at a private practice in Lacey, Washington. Please contact me and we can discuss how counseling can be the support you need to overcome challenges and attain your goals. Telemedicine not for you? I’m available for in-person services.
(360) 529-4015 View (360) 529-4015
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Geri Magee,
Counselor, PhD, MA, MFT, MHC
Verified Verified
Yelm, WA 98597
Not accepting new clients
I have an extensive background working with Teams & Individual Couples with various therapeutic skills and tools in finances for 32 yrs These aides my clients with vast resources for real life situations.
Accepting Coaching Client Top Executive Performance Coach and Team Building, EAP, HR Corporations (Individuals/Couples) F2F or Zoom. Please allow 24-48 to return your call. I am the Theorist of “The Universal Relationship Pyramid” author of "Sucess Breakthroughs" Coauthor Jack Canfield 2018 "Quilly Award" for Best Selling Author plus seven books authored. 5000 followers on FB Instagram and Twitter Team Building Skills from Multiple Top 500 Companies: AVP Wells Fargo Top Sales- AAA Allstate F&G...
I have an extensive background working with Teams & Individual Couples with various therapeutic skills and tools in finances for 32 yrs These aides my clients with vast resources for real life situations.
Accepting Coaching Client Top Executive Performance Coach and Team Building, EAP, HR Corporations (Individuals/Couples) F2F or Zoom. Please allow 24-48 to return your call. I am the Theorist of “The Universal Relationship Pyramid” author of "Sucess Breakthroughs" Coauthor Jack Canfield 2018 "Quilly Award" for Best Selling Author plus seven books authored. 5000 followers on FB Instagram and Twitter Team Building Skills from Multiple Top 500 Companies: AVP Wells Fargo Top Sales- AAA Allstate F&G...
(360) 215-5992 View (360) 215-5992

More Therapists Nearby

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A Skillful Life
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSWAIC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Olympia, WA 98513  (Online Only)
If you’re ready for a shorter-term, practical approach to your goals, it would be a joy to help you go from merely coping to building a fulfilling life.
I help big-feeling high achievers resolve emotional overwhelm, so they can accomplish their ambitious goals with confidence and ease. Despite being eager about their growth, empathetic, and having a dry (alright, dark) sense of humor, when my clients come to me, they're stuck. While therapy has helped, there's a missing piece. The insights they gained in therapy aren’t translating to their real- life problems. They aren’t the confident person they want to be. They're insecure in their relationships. They’re missing out on professional opportunities.
If you’re ready for a shorter-term, practical approach to your goals, it would be a joy to help you go from merely coping to building a fulfilling life.
I help big-feeling high achievers resolve emotional overwhelm, so they can accomplish their ambitious goals with confidence and ease. Despite being eager about their growth, empathetic, and having a dry (alright, dark) sense of humor, when my clients come to me, they're stuck. While therapy has helped, there's a missing piece. The insights they gained in therapy aren’t translating to their real- life problems. They aren’t the confident person they want to be. They're insecure in their relationships. They’re missing out on professional opportunities.
(360) 386-7177 View (360) 386-7177
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Krissy R Duenow
Counselor, MA, SUDP, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lacey, WA 98513
Getting to the heart of intense emotions and changing the status quo can be frightening. Yet, so is the idea of remaining in a place that is no longer sustainable. You know it’s time to stop trying to fill that void with what is no longer working. It can be very difficult to step out of expectations and into your authentic self. The decision to seek professional therapy and create movement in your life says you are ready. Anxiety, depression, compulsive behaviors and negative relationship patterns can become so overwhelming that we feel distrust in everything, especially ourselves.
Getting to the heart of intense emotions and changing the status quo can be frightening. Yet, so is the idea of remaining in a place that is no longer sustainable. You know it’s time to stop trying to fill that void with what is no longer working. It can be very difficult to step out of expectations and into your authentic self. The decision to seek professional therapy and create movement in your life says you are ready. Anxiety, depression, compulsive behaviors and negative relationship patterns can become so overwhelming that we feel distrust in everything, especially ourselves.
(360) 529-4447 View (360) 529-4447
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Tammy Rosser Shultz
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, FNTP
Verified Verified
Lacey, WA 98513
Optimal wellness occurs when the body, mind, and life are in balance.
I believe we develop symptoms, such as depression and anxiety, when our body is trying to tell us something in our life is no longer working. You just want to feel normal again. You want to envision your future without this dark cloud over it. You want to make sense of what has happened and rediscover the parts of yourself that went missing along the way. I can help.
Optimal wellness occurs when the body, mind, and life are in balance.
I believe we develop symptoms, such as depression and anxiety, when our body is trying to tell us something in our life is no longer working. You just want to feel normal again. You want to envision your future without this dark cloud over it. You want to make sense of what has happened and rediscover the parts of yourself that went missing along the way. I can help.
(360) 842-0774 View (360) 842-0774
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Bill Stoner
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Olympia, WA 98513
Waitlist for new clients
Good therapy is based on a good therapeutic relationship. There are no "right" answers; only answers that are right for you. Together, we can focus on how you see the world and how the world sees you, improve communication, and identify self-needs, rediscover your unique gifts and role in life, and create and maintain healthy boundaries.
Good therapy is based on a good therapeutic relationship. There are no "right" answers; only answers that are right for you. Together, we can focus on how you see the world and how the world sees you, improve communication, and identify self-needs, rediscover your unique gifts and role in life, and create and maintain healthy boundaries.
(360) 526-6854 View (360) 526-6854
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Real Heal, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Olympia, WA 98513
Waitlist for new clients
I strive to make you feel empowered to share your story and take control over whatever is holding you back from the life you want to live.
We all experience challenges throughout our lives. My person-centered approach gives you the opportunity to discuss what is meaningful to you. I support adults who wish to build confidence, renew self-esteem, and develop the practical skills and resources necessary to heal from the pain of traumatic and adverse life experiences. My fourteen years of experience supporting people who are challenged by health issues, family issues, and grief and loss has given me a wealth of diverse knowledge. I help people find relief and heal from anxiety, depression, phobias and negative core beliefs.
I strive to make you feel empowered to share your story and take control over whatever is holding you back from the life you want to live.
We all experience challenges throughout our lives. My person-centered approach gives you the opportunity to discuss what is meaningful to you. I support adults who wish to build confidence, renew self-esteem, and develop the practical skills and resources necessary to heal from the pain of traumatic and adverse life experiences. My fourteen years of experience supporting people who are challenged by health issues, family issues, and grief and loss has given me a wealth of diverse knowledge. I help people find relief and heal from anxiety, depression, phobias and negative core beliefs.
(360) 284-1667 View (360) 284-1667
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Katy Priestley
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, BCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Roy, WA 98580  (Online Only)
Romantic relationships provide a mirror that reflects our daily patterns and behaviors. My clients are those who ask questions such as, "How do I make this marriage work when I am unhappy?" Or, "What if divorce is better for us?" People often share such profound love within the relationship, and somehow, connection and respect have been replaced with contempt and loneliness.
Romantic relationships provide a mirror that reflects our daily patterns and behaviors. My clients are those who ask questions such as, "How do I make this marriage work when I am unhappy?" Or, "What if divorce is better for us?" People often share such profound love within the relationship, and somehow, connection and respect have been replaced with contempt and loneliness.
(253) 321-1088 View (253) 321-1088
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Overcoming Obstacles
Mental Health Counselor, MS, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Lacey, WA 98513  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
As a Board Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor, I am passionate about helping individuals of all ages battle anxiety. Stressful experiences can trigger anxiety and unmanaged anxiety may escalate to panic attacks. “Am I having a heart attack?” or “Am I about to die?”, are common questions when overrun with anxiety. This is your body responding to elevated fear and stress. Together we will identify tools that is unique to you overcoming the debilitating effects of anxiety. You have found someone who will listen, educate, and encourage you in your journey. Change is possible and there is hope.
As a Board Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor, I am passionate about helping individuals of all ages battle anxiety. Stressful experiences can trigger anxiety and unmanaged anxiety may escalate to panic attacks. “Am I having a heart attack?” or “Am I about to die?”, are common questions when overrun with anxiety. This is your body responding to elevated fear and stress. Together we will identify tools that is unique to you overcoming the debilitating effects of anxiety. You have found someone who will listen, educate, and encourage you in your journey. Change is possible and there is hope.
(509) 485-8839 View (509) 485-8839

Online Therapists

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Rachel Seifert - Olympic Counseling Services, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, C-CBT, C-DBT, CMHS
Verified Verified
Bremerton, WA 98310  (Online Only)
Compassion and empathy are the foundations of all positive therapeutic and life changes.
Hello! I am Rachel, an individual and family therapist and licensed independent clinical social worker. I work with teens and adults, offering both individual and family therapy. I specialize in working with clients who have anxiety, panic attacks, ADHD, autism, and depression. I also support clients experiencing phobias, OCD, grief/loss, and trauma. I partner with clients seeking to strengthen their stress/coping skills, relationships, communication skills, boundaries/self-care, and esteem/self-acceptance. I welcome LGBTQ+ identifying clients. I have taught meditation for 30 years, for those who would like to learn in-session.
Compassion and empathy are the foundations of all positive therapeutic and life changes.
Hello! I am Rachel, an individual and family therapist and licensed independent clinical social worker. I work with teens and adults, offering both individual and family therapy. I specialize in working with clients who have anxiety, panic attacks, ADHD, autism, and depression. I also support clients experiencing phobias, OCD, grief/loss, and trauma. I partner with clients seeking to strengthen their stress/coping skills, relationships, communication skills, boundaries/self-care, and esteem/self-acceptance. I welcome LGBTQ+ identifying clients. I have taught meditation for 30 years, for those who would like to learn in-session.
(360) 813-6500 View (360) 813-6500
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Eldercare Counseling and Guidance Services
Counselor, MA, LMHC, GMHS
Verified Verified
Olympia, WA 98508
The emotional toll it can take on your health, relationships, and quality of life can be substantial.
We specialize in serving folks who are caring for aging family members, older adults and those living with chronic medical conditions. Our clients report that they feel lost and alone and have a hard time seeing an end to the stress they are experiencing. We recognize the unique loss and grief that can come with aging and caring for aging loved ones. Sometimes, the right support can be a lifeline when you are navigating complex decisions. You are trying to do your best to provide care and support to your loved one and not lose yourself in the process. We understand that sometimes, even reaching out for help can feel overwhelming.
The emotional toll it can take on your health, relationships, and quality of life can be substantial.
We specialize in serving folks who are caring for aging family members, older adults and those living with chronic medical conditions. Our clients report that they feel lost and alone and have a hard time seeing an end to the stress they are experiencing. We recognize the unique loss and grief that can come with aging and caring for aging loved ones. Sometimes, the right support can be a lifeline when you are navigating complex decisions. You are trying to do your best to provide care and support to your loved one and not lose yourself in the process. We understand that sometimes, even reaching out for help can feel overwhelming.
(360) 858-8159 View (360) 858-8159
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Sara Haggard
MA, LBA, BCBA
Verified Verified
Redmond, WA 98052  (Online Only)
I am also a certified life coach working with adults and teens using a variety of tools while focusing on areas of life that are out of balance including parenting, relationships with your teen/child, as well as self-care.
I am a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) who specializes in working with families for over 10 years. I specialize in behavior management, communication, self-awareness, problem solving as well as emotional regulation. My unique approach to working with clients is based on my clinical training in applied behavior analysis (ABA). I will work with you and your child to identify their strengths and weaknesses while examining learned and conditioned behaviors. I use various evidence-based techniques and strategies including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
I am also a certified life coach working with adults and teens using a variety of tools while focusing on areas of life that are out of balance including parenting, relationships with your teen/child, as well as self-care.
I am a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) who specializes in working with families for over 10 years. I specialize in behavior management, communication, self-awareness, problem solving as well as emotional regulation. My unique approach to working with clients is based on my clinical training in applied behavior analysis (ABA). I will work with you and your child to identify their strengths and weaknesses while examining learned and conditioned behaviors. I use various evidence-based techniques and strategies including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
(425) 629-8936 View (425) 629-8936
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Tammette Chitwood
Counselor, LMCHA
Verified Verified
Bellevue, WA 98004  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I invite you to work with me and see what a difference we can make in your life.
As your therapist, my goal is to provide you with a warm and welcoming environment where you are free to explore the areas of your life you wish to improve for holistic healing - physical, emotional, mental, relational, and spiritual. I offer a warm and empathetic environment as I use a person-centered approach that allows me to understand you through your own unique experiences and walk alongside you on this journey to achieve your personal goals. My primary focus is in child, individual, and couples/family counseling as well as working with neurodivergent populations using neurodiversity-affirming language and approach.
I invite you to work with me and see what a difference we can make in your life.
As your therapist, my goal is to provide you with a warm and welcoming environment where you are free to explore the areas of your life you wish to improve for holistic healing - physical, emotional, mental, relational, and spiritual. I offer a warm and empathetic environment as I use a person-centered approach that allows me to understand you through your own unique experiences and walk alongside you on this journey to achieve your personal goals. My primary focus is in child, individual, and couples/family counseling as well as working with neurodivergent populations using neurodiversity-affirming language and approach.
(206) 759-8035 View (206) 759-8035
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Sundy Daly
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Issaquah, WA 98027  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
My therapy is client centered, putting your desires first, I will meet you wherever you are at in life and help you develop a plan to get to where you prefer to be.
As a holistic practitioner specializing in anxiety and trauma, I bring a unique therapeutic approach that seamlessly blends professional expertise with personal insights. Drawing upon both my extensive professional background and life experiences, I am equipped to address challenges such as trauma, divorce, parenting, loneliness, and unforeseen life events with a compassionate and cutting-edge research-based methodology. My commitment lies in providing unwavering support as we navigate these challenges together. I am dedicated to empowering you with therapeutic tools that foster the development of robust coping skills.
My therapy is client centered, putting your desires first, I will meet you wherever you are at in life and help you develop a plan to get to where you prefer to be.
As a holistic practitioner specializing in anxiety and trauma, I bring a unique therapeutic approach that seamlessly blends professional expertise with personal insights. Drawing upon both my extensive professional background and life experiences, I am equipped to address challenges such as trauma, divorce, parenting, loneliness, and unforeseen life events with a compassionate and cutting-edge research-based methodology. My commitment lies in providing unwavering support as we navigate these challenges together. I am dedicated to empowering you with therapeutic tools that foster the development of robust coping skills.
(425) 230-6963 View (425) 230-6963
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Jennifer Mariko Larson
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98108  (Online Only)
With an expertise in working with an anti-oppressive lens and robust therapeutic modalities, I will help you find your inner self worth and help you get clear around what it means to live a flourished life.
I love to help people who are straddling cultures and have a complex relationship with duty and autonomy. So many of us have internalized beliefs around what we are supposed to be doing and how we are supposed to live our lives but haven’t had a chance to sit down and workshop whether this is congruent with our overall goals and wants for ourselves. When we don’t take the time and space to heal the inner child and build self confidence to live our best lives, things like anxiety, depression, and emotional reactivity can creep in keeping us feeling stuck.
With an expertise in working with an anti-oppressive lens and robust therapeutic modalities, I will help you find your inner self worth and help you get clear around what it means to live a flourished life.
I love to help people who are straddling cultures and have a complex relationship with duty and autonomy. So many of us have internalized beliefs around what we are supposed to be doing and how we are supposed to live our lives but haven’t had a chance to sit down and workshop whether this is congruent with our overall goals and wants for ourselves. When we don’t take the time and space to heal the inner child and build self confidence to live our best lives, things like anxiety, depression, and emotional reactivity can creep in keeping us feeling stuck.
(206) 395-2637 View (206) 395-2637
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Jen Cieslewicz
Counselor, MA, LMHCA, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Camas, WA 98607  (Online Only)
Life is easy for none of us.
I have current availability for new clients after school and during the day. I offer FREE consults that can be scheduled on my website. I am a Christian therapist who delights in helping my clients discover muscles they didn't realize they had. I help my clients find clarity and hope so they can live life more fully. Using a person-centered, strength-based and compassionate approach, I help my clients identify the root cause of their struggles and teach them new and more helpful coping techniques. My clients routinely report improved mood, better emotion regulation, and deeper connections with their spouses, families and friends.
Life is easy for none of us.
I have current availability for new clients after school and during the day. I offer FREE consults that can be scheduled on my website. I am a Christian therapist who delights in helping my clients discover muscles they didn't realize they had. I help my clients find clarity and hope so they can live life more fully. Using a person-centered, strength-based and compassionate approach, I help my clients identify the root cause of their struggles and teach them new and more helpful coping techniques. My clients routinely report improved mood, better emotion regulation, and deeper connections with their spouses, families and friends.
(360) 732-8562 View (360) 732-8562
Life Coaching Therapists

What can I expect from life coaching?

Clients and coaches will typically start by identifying the problem area(s) that the client hopes to address—then, the coach will help the client brainstorm potential solutions and explore concrete techniques to help the client attain their goals. Coaching is typically short-term and focused on finding solutions in the here and now, rather than exploring a client’s past. In addition to strategies aimed at the client’s specific concerns, coaches may encourage general stress management techniques such as meditation.

Can a life coach help treat anxiety?

Because the majority of life coaches are not licensed clinicians, they are not qualified to diagnose or treat anxiety. Anyone struggling with anxiety or another mental health condition should seek help from a licensed mental health practitioner. However, some coaching clients who struggle with subclinical anxiety report that working with their coach on other problems—such as career dissatisfaction or unhealthy habits—has a positive effect on their anxiety.

Can life coaching be done online?

Yes. While life coaching often happens in person, many coaches conduct sessions over the phone or via online platforms such as Zoom or Skype. Because life coaches are not subject to local licensing regulations in the same way that therapists are, they are able to see clients who live in other locations.

How long does life coaching last?

Life coaching tends to be a shorter-term process than therapy, though it does not always unfold over a specific period of time and is instead based on the coach’s or the client’s preferences. Coaching often takes place over three to 12 months but may be shorter or longer if necessary.