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Frequently Answered Questions
Can I switch between counseling and coaching?
Because counseling and coaching are different services with different roles and agreements, clients may only participate in one service with me. If it becomes evident during the course of our work together that you would benefit from a service I am not providing to you, we will discuss the appropriateness of referrals to other services and providers.
Can you be my therapist and my coach at the same time?
No. To maintain clear boundaries and ethical practice, I do not provide counseling and coaching to the same client simultaneously.
Is coaching therapy?
No. Coaching is not therapy and does not involve diagnosis, treatment of mental health conditions, or trauma processing. Coaching is focused on goals, growth, and forward movement.
Will coaching help with anxiety or depression?
Coaching is not designed to treat anxiety, depression, or other mental health concerns. If you are experiencing symptoms that impact your emotional well-being or daily functioning, counseling is likely the more appropriate option.
Is counseling covered by insurance?
Counseling may be eligible for insurance reimbursement depending on your plan and coverage. Coaching is not covered by insurance.
What if I’m not sure which service I need?
That’s very common. A consultation can help clarify which option best supports your needs while staying aligned with ethical and professional standards.
Hi, I'm Jess
Alongside my work as a therapist, I am also a trained coach through The Institute for Life Coach Training. I chose to pursue coaching because I repeatedly saw a gap between what therapy could ethically and practically offer and what many motivated, self-aware clients were seeking next: structure, forward momentum, and support in adapting to real-life change.
My decision to become a coach is also personal. I live with chronic illness, and I understand firsthand how profoundly it can reshape identity, energy, priorities, and plans for the future. Therapy can be essential at many points in that journey—but it does not always address the ongoing, day-to-day work of adaptation, decision-making, and living well within changing limits. Coaching offered a way to support that work more directly.