Frequently Asked Questions:
Is life coaching an alternative to therapy? How is it different?
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This distinction is important! Life coaching is NOT a replacement for therapy. In my opinion, it is a compliment. Therapy can be essential for processing emotions and identifying potential conditions that require medical intervention. It is largely focused on past patterns and evaluating why we feel or behave the way we do. Life coaching is forward-focused work that can help identify true desires for the future and design a plan for how to get there. I am not a licensed medical professional. I am a certified life coach and draw on my lived experience to support you from a place of shared understanding and mentor-based guidance.
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Do you take insurance?
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Unfortunately, life coaching is not currently covered by insurance. But I am already dreaming up ways to make Shift Life Coaching more financially accessible - like maybe a scholarship fund or annual fundraiser?? Please reach out if that may be of interest!
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Do you meet with clients in-person or virtually?
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Both! We can meet via Zoom or you can come meet me in person at HealTree (1632 Savannah Rd. Lewes, DE), which is a holistic mental health practice. I am the office manager/event coordinator and host coaching clients there. The space is perfectly curated for healing and I'm grateful to be able to invite you to join me there.
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Still have questions?
Feel free to email me (sydney@shiftlifecoachingllc.com) to have all your questions answered.