Frequently Asked Questions

Mental Health Coaching is a forward‑looking, goal‑focused service and is not psychotherapy. Diagnosis or treatment of mental health disorders is provided only by licensed clinicians (e.g., Licensed Mental Health Counselors, LMHCs).

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Certified Mental Health Coaches are trained to recognize indicators of a possible clinical condition. If such concerns arise, they will recommend that you seek care from a qualified mental‑health professional.

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Coaching is well suited to individuals who are generally stable but want additional support and who wish to strengthen coping skills, resilience, and daily well‑being. Sessions emphasize your present circumstances and future objectives rather than processing past events or clinical symptoms.

1. Foundations & Maintenance (Monthly - $100)

Perfect if you already feel relatively stable and want professional guidance to stay on track. You meet with Coach Meagan for a 60‑minute video session once a month to review wins, fine‑tune one priority habit, and spot early warning signs of symptom or mood flare‑ups. Between sessions you receive a brief weekly encouragement message (via email or text) and a simple monthly Action Plan with one or two behavior targets. Success is measured by consistent completion of the chosen habit on at least 75 % of days and by maintaining a steady or improved mood and stress rating.

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2. Momentum & Skill Building (Bi‑monthly - $100 per session or $175 monthly payment)

Ideal when you’re ready to make visible progress on one or two interconnected goals, such as energy pacing and mood regulation, and want more frequent feedback than a monthly check‑in. You’ll have two 60‑minute sessions every month (every other week). Each week you also receive an engagement message that alternates between encouragement and a mini skill refresher. A living Personalized Skill Toolkit and bi‑weekly progress snapshots keep you focused. Typical outcomes include a 10–20 % improvement in self‑rated energy or mood, stronger adherence to pacing plans, and consistent tracking at least three to five days per week.

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3. Focused Transformation (Weekly – $100 per session or $350 monthly payment)

Designed for periods of active transition, symptom flare, or a comprehensive lifestyle reset. You’ll work closely with Coach Meagan in four weekly 60‑minute sessions each month. Support is high‑touch: weekly accountability messages, optional mid‑week “micro‑nudges,” a detailed Weekly Action Map, a continually updated Progress Dashboard, and priority access for quick clarifications (responses within one business day). This package accelerates change across multiple areas - mindset, routines, stress regulation - and aims to build a robust relapse‑prevention plan within 8–12 weeks. Expect measurable improvements in sleep routines, pacing success, and emotional regulation, along with a noticeable reduction in flare triggers.

Select Foundations & Maintenance to maintain gains and strengthen one habit at a sustainable pace.​

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Choose Momentum & Skill Building to build steady forward momentum on two interrelated goals with twice‑monthly guidance.

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Opt for Focused Transformation when you need intensive weekly support to create rapid, multi‑domain change and safeguard against relapse.

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Every package blends evidence‑based mental‑health coaching techniques with compassionate, personalized support to help you navigate chronic illness or chronic pain with greater confidence, resilience, and ease.

1. Acknowledge and Integrate Grief

A chronic diagnosis often involves the loss of former abilities and routines. Rather than resisting the grief that follows, recognize it as a natural, recurring visitor. Meeting grief with acceptance through reflective practices such as journaling, mindfulness, or supportive conversation creates space for a life that remains purposeful and joyful, even when grief re‑emerges.

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2. Honor the Full Emotional Spectrum

Pain and persistent symptoms make sustained positivity unrealistic. Anger, sadness, and frustration are legitimate responses to an exhausting reality; suppressing them compounds distress. Give every emotion a safe place to be felt by naming it, validating it, and offering self‑compassion. This openness accelerates the return to steadier states such as calm, gratitude, and hope.

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3. Focus on Your Sphere of Influence

While chronic conditions introduce many uncontrollable factors, they do not eliminate personal agency. Identify decisions you can direct: deepening your understanding of the illness, evaluating conventional and integrative treatments, optimizing sleep and nutrition, or tailoring gentle movement routines. Each deliberate action shifts the narrative from passive sufferer to empowered self‑advocate, building resilience one intentional choice at a time.