About Creative Coaching
My Philosophy
As a Coach, I believe in guiding my clients towards discovering their own inner strength, resilience and wisdom. I believe everyone has the ability to create a fulfilling and meaningful life, and I am here to help you achieve that.
My Experience
I have been a certified Life Coach for over 10 years, working with clients from all walks of life and helping them navigate through life's challenges. I have a background in Art, counseling, social work which allows me to provide a holistic approach to coaching.
My Services
I offer one-on-one coaching sessions, group coaching, workshops and retreats. My areas of expertise include career coaching, stress management, relationship coaching, and personal development. Contact me today to learn more about my services.
The Coaching Methods Used
Neuro Linguistic Programming(NLP)
Neuro Linguistic Programming(NLP)
Neuro Linguistic Programming(NLP)
NLP is the science of how we structure and utilize information. It incorporates language patterns with neurobiological processes and sensory-based interventions to advance behavior-modification changes designed to help improve the client’s self-awareness, communication skills, and social actions. NLP is used by professional athletes to i
NLP is the science of how we structure and utilize information. It incorporates language patterns with neurobiological processes and sensory-based interventions to advance behavior-modification changes designed to help improve the client’s self-awareness, communication skills, and social actions. NLP is used by professional athletes to imagine future success and then create strategies for achieving those goals. NLP is also utilized in individual and group coaching sessions to assist clients in accessing and changing their neurology and mental processing. NLP is used in EMDR, EFT, Hypnosis, for treating PTSD, anxiety, phobias, trauma and grief.
Ericksonian Hypnosis
Neuro Linguistic Programming(NLP)
Neuro Linguistic Programming(NLP)
Dr. Erickson was the first to formulate clinical hypnosis (very different from stage hypnosis) in the 1950's. His method seeks to utilize whatever the patient brings to the session and find the strengths that the client already possesses and use these strengths to build positive, healthy behavioral patterns. Hypnosis incorporates light t
Dr. Erickson was the first to formulate clinical hypnosis (very different from stage hypnosis) in the 1950's. His method seeks to utilize whatever the patient brings to the session and find the strengths that the client already possesses and use these strengths to build positive, healthy behavioral patterns. Hypnosis incorporates light trance states or a feeling of relaxation that calms defenses that can sometimes block the very change the client is seeking. (Photo above of Erickson's famous office. Phoenix Arizona).
Social Work/ Satir Global
Neuro Linguistic Programming(NLP)
Social Work/ Satir Global
Social Work requires a masters degree. The emphasis is the Humanistic Model associated with Virginia Satir, Jay Haley, Abraham Maslow and Carl Rogers. It utilizes a client's strengths and considers the person in the environment as an interconnected whole. Virginia Satir's legacy of family therapy continues to be taught today through Sati
Social Work requires a masters degree. The emphasis is the Humanistic Model associated with Virginia Satir, Jay Haley, Abraham Maslow and Carl Rogers. It utilizes a client's strengths and considers the person in the environment as an interconnected whole. Virginia Satir's legacy of family therapy continues to be taught today through Satir Global and Virginia's student intern, ninety-seven year old Maria Gamori, LCSW (pictured above).
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Education, Licensure and Certification
Certified Restorative Yoga Instructor 2020
Certified Master NeuroLinguistic Programmer/Practitioner, 2015, 1997
California State University, Long Beach, 1997, Master of Social Work
California State University, Long Beach, 1995, Bachelor of Social Work
Certified Life Coach 2015 International Association of Life Coaches.
Coach vs Therapist ...What's the difference?
What is Coaching and how is it different than therapy?
Two main ways Coaching is different from therapy is in time frame and focus. Coaching is future oriented and therapy focuses on the past and why things are like they are, frequently providing insight. Coaching does not focus on the past so you can gain insight into your own actions. Coaching focuses on well formulated outcomes and moves in that direction. For example: client says, "I'm sad all the time." A therapist may ask questions about parenting, sibling structure and memories from the past. A Coach may focus on times in your past when you were happy and what was going on then? The session will proceed in that direction. Payment methods are also different. That is, Therapist are licensed with the State they practice in and have received extensive education with 4-6 years at the university level (master's degree) as well as, 3000 hours practicing with state regulated supervision. Their licensure allows them to be paid using private insurance and medicare options.Coaching on the other hand, does not have regulations or education requirements. Most Coaches practice in a modality they specialize in such as hypnotherapy or Neuro-Linguistic Programming. You'll need to do research on your individual Coach and pay them out of pocket.
Do you need to have a degree or certificate to be a Life Coach?
The answer is no and some coaches do not. Most coaches however, have been trained in some modality such as hypnosis, Neuro-Linguistic Programming, EFT or Tapping, or Fitness or Spiritual practices. I suggest finding Coaches who offer a free consultation and listen to what plan they have for you. Every Coach is different and that is good news because every person is different. Before Coaching, you only had the option of your insurance and using whomever they approved and problems are not a"one size fits all" model. So now, with the advent of Coaching, you can find a professional who can assist you in future pacing your motivation and life goals. Some one who specifically creates a plan to assist you in meeting your future goals and usually with a full or partial money back guarantee.