How It Works

Health Coaches aren’t Therapists and Therapists aren’t Health Coaches. 

Both specialists have their own separate scope of practice, unless otherwise credentialed. 

Frequently, Therapists and Health Coaches work in conjunction with each other, in their own scope of practice, as specialized members of your personal care team.

Scope of practice overview:

Therapists: Treat mental illness, emotional difficulties, trauma, relationship issues.

Provide assessments and counseling, implement evidence-based interventions and treatment plans, collaborating with other professionals, and provide referrals when necessary, all within the limitations of their specific training and licensure, which may vary by state and specialization.

Therapists typically specialize in a particular area with advanced training and credentials to provide behavioral therapy treatments such as: CBT, DBT, EMDR, etc. 

Health Coaches: Support clients in developing self-directed health goals, implementing action plans, and creating sustainable lifestyle changes. 

Health coaches can provide general health coaching or specialize in particular areas of wellness. They can help with goal setting, action planning, prioritization, education and skill development, accountability and support, as well as being part of a larger care team. 

They do not diagnose, prescribe, or provide therapeutic interventions unless holding additional credentials within their professional scope. Health coaches provide referrals to medical providers when necessary.

The importance of specialization and additional credentials:

Both therapists and health coaches have their niche areas for which they specialize and may have additional formal training and qualifications to offer more specialized services. 

It’s important to look further into their additional credentials within the specialized area you are seeking support to make sure they are qualified and experienced to assist you. 

For stress management and burnout recovery, it may be helpful to work with a health coach that is also qualified to provide more specialized guidance around: stress management and recovery, sleep, fitness, nutrition, goal prioritization, etc. 

Specific additional credentials to look for in a coach could include:

• Certified Sleep Coach

• Certified Stress Management and Burnout Recovery Coach

• Certified Personal Trainer or Fitness Instructor

• Certified Nutrition Coach or Nutritionist

• Certified Goals Coach or OKRs Coach

No, they are not the same. 

While both aim to improve well-being, my specialized approach focuses specifically on helping clients overcome chronic stress and burnout. With credentials as a Master Health Coach, Licensed Sports Nutritionist, NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Sleep Stress Management Recovery Coach, Change Psychology Specialist, Goals Performance Coach, and Certified Yoga Instructor, I have specialized tools and methods to address the deeper impacts of stress on mental, physical, and emotional health. 

This targeted coaching provides a holistic plan for building resilience, restoring energy, and developing strategies that support lasting recovery and stress management, unlike general health coaching, which may not focus on these specific issues.

Yes, a 3 month minimum commitment is required.

Real change, especially in stress management and burnout recovery, takes time, consistency, and a supportive structure to establish lasting habits and improvements. 

This commitment allows us to work together to identify stressors, build resilience, and implement sustainable strategies to help you reclaim your health and well-being. I’m dedicated to guiding you through this journey, ensuring you have the tools and support needed for meaningful transformation.

My goal is that through your program you not only achieve the results you want, but that you develop the skills, education, and tools to successfully manage your wellness on your own when you’re ready. Coaching isn’t forever, it has an endpoint where you essentially “graduate.”

No, I do not accept health insurance. My services are self-pay only, allowing me to offer fully personalized, flexible wellness and coaching programs without the restrictions often placed by insurance providers. 

I focus on providing high-quality support tailored to your unique health and wellness goals. While insurance does not cover these services, I am happy to provide a detailed session summary containing the information insurance companies typically require for those who may wish to request reimbursement directly from their insurance, though coverage is not guaranteed.

Yes. All client forms, personal health information, and telehealth sessions are fully secure and compliant with HIPAA regulations.

We use Healthie, a trusted, HIPAA-compliant client portal, to protect your information. This secure EHR platform ensures that all your private information remains confidential and accessible only to you and your coach.

Your information will never be shared with anyone outside of the professional relationship without your explicit consent, in line with HIPAA regulations.