Frequently Asked Questions
Clear answers before you begin
Most people arrive here with a few quiet questions about how this actually works. Will coaching help when my mind won't slow down? How is it different from therapy? How long does it usually take?
Below you'll find clear answers to the questions I hear most. If something isn't listed, you're welcome to reach out.
Is this therapy?
No. This is coaching.
We are not diagnosing or treating a condition. We focus on what your mind is doing in real time and how to work with it more effectively. If you need clinical care or a diagnosis, a licensed therapist is the better fit.
Is this somatic coaching?
Will we be doing somatic exercises or body-based techniques?
Sometimes we may notice what is happening in your body, like tightening, urgency, or shutdown. But this is not a technique-heavy process. We are not trying to force a release or manage your experience from the outside. We are learning to recognize the pattern as it forms, so you have more space and choice inside it.
Will this help when my mind won’t slow down?
That’s the focus of the work.
We look at what happens in the exact moment your thoughts speed up and start to take over. Once you can see that clearly, you are no longer fully inside it. That’s where change begins.
How is this different from what I’ve already tried?
Most people I work with already have insight.
The difference here is that we are not trying to understand your mind. We are learning how to stay oriented when it speeds up. That shift makes the work practical instead of something you just think about.
What if I don’t know where to start?
You don’t need to.
We begin with what is happening right now. You can come in mid-thought, mid-problem, or mid-loop. That’s enough.
What if I’m not in crisis?
That's often when this work fits best.
Many people I work with are functioning well on the outside but feel pulled around on the inside. This helps you find your footing before things get louder.
What if I feel stuck or nothing changes?
Then we slow it down and look closer.
If something isn’t shifting, it usually means we’re missing part of the pattern. Once that becomes visible, movement tends to follow.
What if I want to stop or take a break?
That’s always your choice.
We can pause, slow down, or change direction at any time. This isn’t a rigid process.
Do you take insurance?
No.
This is private, out-of-pocket work. I don’t provide diagnoses or work with insurance.
How do sessions work week to week?
Sessions are 50 minutes over secure video.
Each one focuses on what you're navigating right now. Most people start weekly, then adjust over time.
What if I’m not sure this is right for me?
That’s exactly what the free call is for.
We can talk through what’s going on and see if this feels like a useful fit. No pressure to continue.
A clearer way forward
Whether you want a structured start or a more open beginning, the goal is the same: a practical way to think clearly again when your mind speeds up.
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Sessions are online, private, and secure. I'm based in Northampton, MA, and work with clients across the US and beyond.
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