What’s the difference between a coach, mentor & a therapist?
What's Coaching?
Here’s a simple way to look at it:
A mentor tells you what to do to achieve what they’ve achieved.
A therapist assesses & diagnoses so that they can prescribe a treatment plan.
A coach partners with you so that you can discover & be inspired to move toward your own truth, wisdom, and unique path.
Each of these roles can help you improve the quality of your life in different ways.
Qualification
I’ve partnered with hundreds of clients coaching thousands of hours with leaders, creatives & entrepreneurs globally.
I’m a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) credentialed by the ICF (International Coaching Federation), and a Energy Leadership Index (ELI) Master Practitioner (a powerful assessment that you’ll experience if we work together).
I also hold a Bachelor’s & Master’s Degree in Psychology & Organizational Psychology from Stony Brook University & Columbia University respectively.
From a therapeutic standpoint, I am trained in Compassionate Inquiry (CI), a trauma-informed psychotherapeutic approach developed by Dr. Gabor Maté, and Internal Family Systems (IFS), a therapeutic approach developed by Dr. Richard Schwartz.
About Me
I’ve been there – woke up in my 30’s & barely recognized myself. “Successful” & put-together on the outside & completely burned out, bored out & numbed out on the inside – and feeling like there’s no way out.
What I didn’t know at the time was that stress was the symptom, not the problem.
Magic happens when we connect with our truth.
Today, in my 40’s, I prioritize my self-care and wellbeing, provide meaningful services that light up my heart, and create my own rules that delight my soul.
I’m grateful that I didn’t ignore my inner protest years ago that “something needs your attention.”
If you’re sensing something similar –
I invite you to clear the noise & reconnect with your truth.
Everything you want is in the direction of your truth.
Stress & stuckness is only a sign that something needs your attention.
Approach
The space where science, mindfulness, and spirituality meets.
You will be working with a coach whose approach is anchored in mindfulness, psychology, neuroscience, spirituality & trauma-informed practices.
During your sessions, you will experience safety to explore what’s top of mind & in your heart while achieving your coaching goals.
In between your coaching sessions, you will receive reflection sheets to deepen your insights.
What to Expect
Bring your whole self
Every part of you is welcomed, accepted & has a role in your journey.
You're the expert of your life
The most powerful wisdom and creator is within you. I'm here as your thought partner - the final call is always yours.
You're not broken
You don't need "fixing" or a "diagnosis." What's helpful is self-awareness and a different perspective.
You're independent
My goal isn't to work with you indefinitely- you're set up to thrive on your own.
What Else do I Believe?
- Our mind is brilliant when our heart takes the lead
- Chronic stress is not just an inconvenience - it's lethal
- Uncomfortable emotions carry important messages
- Unresolved trauma follows us into every present moment
- Our heart, brain & gut break together & heal together
- The world benefits from us being our authentic selves
- Like the universe - we are always learning, expanding & healing
- When we care for our soil, nature & animals, they take care of us
Giving Back to the Community
By working with me, you’re also supporting Washington Women In Need (WWIN) and 501 Commons supporting non-profit organizations in the Pacific North West to thrive.
