As an applied psychology practitioner & certified coach, I bridge the gap between reflection and forward movement. Together, we’ll use evidence-based strategies to turn healing into growth. I am also working toward my board certification, offered by the CCE, which is affiliated with the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC). This ensures that my coaching practice is informed by professional codes of conduct, ongoing supervision, and ethical standards, while still staying firmly in the non-clinical, future-focused space of coaching.

Why Coaching After or During Therapy Helps

Research shows that therapy often provides the foundation for recovery by addressing underlying psychological challenges and trauma. For example:

• Therapy builds self-awareness. Studies highlight that psychotherapy can reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and trauma by helping people understand their emotions and past experiences (Cuijpers et al., 2016, World Psychiatry).

• Coaching builds forward momentum. Positive psychology research shows that coaching enhances goal attainment, resilience, and overall well-being by focusing on strengths and actionable steps (Theeboom, Beersma, & van Vianen, 2014, Journal of Positive Psychology).

When combined, the two approaches complement each other: therapy helps you heal, and coaching helps you grow.

The Difference Between Therapy and Coaching

Therapy

• Focuses on the past and its impact on the present

• Treats mental health conditions such as trauma, depression, or anxiety

• Guided by licensed mental health professionals

Coaching

• Focuses on the present and future

• Helps with motivation, accountability, and planning for change

• Works best once a person is stable enough to focus on goals

This distinction is supported by Grant (2003), who emphasized that coaching is future-focused, goal-directed, and non-clinical, making it distinct from therapeutic treatment.

How I Support Clients Who’ve Been to Therapy

• Future Planning – Developing strategies for career, education, or personal growth after healing.

• Motivation & Accountability – Building the discipline and consistency needed to turn goals into reality.

• Integration – Translating therapeutic insights into practical habits, so what you worked on in therapy becomes part of your daily life.

• Resilience & Flow – Applying evidence-based techniques from psychology to improve well-being, such as goal-setting (Locke & Latham, 2002) and resilience practices that buffer against stress (Tugade & Fredrickson, 2004).

• Trauma-Informed Coaching – Using a compassionate, safety-first approach that recognizes how past experiences shape present challenges, while always focusing on your capacity for growth and choice.

• Motivational Interviewing – A collaborative, evidence-based method for strengthening motivation and commitment to change by helping you resolve ambivalence, clarify your values, and connect deeply with your goals (Miller & Rollnick, 2013).

A Research-Supported Approach

Through this lens, I draw from:

• Transtheoretical Model of Change (Prochaska & Velicer, 1997) – Understanding where you are in the change process and helping you move forward.

• Positive Psychology Interventions (Seligman et al., 2005) – Strengths-based strategies that increase well-being and life satisfaction.

• Motivational Interviewing (Miller & Rollnick, 2013) – A proven approach to enhance motivation and empower you to take meaningful action.

• Somatic Awareness – Techniques that connect the body and mind, supporting nervous system regulation, stress reduction, and sustainable motivation.

• Goal-Setting Theory (Locke & Latham, 2002) – Structured, actionable steps that significantly increase the likelihood of success.

This blended approach allows you to bridge the insights you’ve gained in therapy with practical strategies, accountability, and whole-person growth.

💡 You can book a free 1:1 discovery session with me — no pressure, just a safe space to share your goals and see if we’re a good fit.

If you’re nearby and prefer face-to-face sessions, I also offer “walk and talk” sessions outdoors. Moving while we talk can help you feel more at ease, grounded, and open, making it a great option if you’d like a more casual, nature-filled way to reflect and plan. Whether we meet at a local park or take a gentle walk around the neighborhood, this option blends gentle movement with meaningful conversation in a comfortable, supportive setting.