The names are interchangeable to some degree. All involve a process of self- improvement. And all involve working with someone to solve problems. Whatever we decide to call what we are doing together, each is a little bit different though there is plenty of overlap. All of the choices below have in common one thing: you will not be diagnosed with an illness and our work together will not be submitted to health care insurance for treatment of a clinical condition, as is often the case when going to a psychotherapist or other mental health care provider. We will identify strengths and vulnerabilities. We will create a plan together. We will have goals which are more or less explicit, depending upon which of the three services that you have chosen. In all cases, the work is totally confidential. I will bring my background from other areas relevant to help us formulate a plan. And you can count on me to listen carefully and respectfully. We will figure out our own unique way of proceeding together. While coaches and consultants generally do not have training in psychotherapy, psychiatry, and neuroscience, psychotherapists sometimes go on to become coaches as well.
Again, there is plenty of overlap. The quality of the working relationship, whether you are consulting with a life coach or a therapist, is, in my view, the most important factor.
Setting goals and priorities, finding more focus and purpose, possible career directions, etc. Make your goals your new reality, greater fulfillment in relationships, unlocking pathways for change and new possibilities. I work with people of all ages. In every situation, I will help you to find any relevant professional adjunctive service, should the need arise.
Life Coaching
For people who feel stuck, are facing a significant life transition, or want to understand themselves better. Coaching is forward-focused: together we get clear on what you want, identify what’s getting in the way, and build concrete next steps toward it. My role is to ask the questions that sharpen your thinking, offer tools and perspective, and help you follow through.
Consultation
For people — and the professionals who care for them — dealing with complex situations at the intersection of mind, brain, and body. This includes functional neurological conditions, neurodiverse presentations, and situations where standard approaches have not worked. I draw upon forty years of clinical practice and a background spanning psychiatry, psychoanalysis, and neuroscience.
Executive Coaching
For executives, leaders, and professionals who want a thinking partner with unusual depth — someone who understands how people work, what gets in the way of good judgment, and how high-stakes roles affect the people in them.
I work without insurance billing, on a sliding-scale fee. I see clients in person in Cleveland and remotely from anywhere. A free 15-minute initial consultation is available.