Relationship & Life Coaching
Interested in Relationship & Life Coaching?
Star Point Counseling PLLC, doing business as Star Point Relationship & Life Coaching, offers the option of coaching as an alternative to therapy to potential clients. Please read on for more information.
Becki Porter-Harmon is a Board-Certified Coach, as well as a Licensed Professional Counselor (see bio for details).
Relationship & Life Coaching
Coaching is differentiated from therapy/counseling by its purpose. Therapy is aimed at facilitating emotional and interpersonal healing, including exploration of past issues and dynamics, such as trauma and psychological/emotional concerns that interfere with quality of life and optimal functioning.
Coaching is intentionally future oriented – working towards goals and strategies that help the client to change patterns that are dysfunctional and overcome motivational challenges. This can be focused on the individual’s path or related to inter-personal relationships.
The fee schedule and the structure of how services are provided during coaching differ from that of counseling/therapy. There is normally a structured contract with fees based on the type of service. Our initial contract is based on a structured 3-month commitment, with more flexible approach to be negotiated after that time.
To set up a free consultation and obtain more details, please call: 571-652-9071 and leave a voice message, or you may text.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between life coaching and therapy?
Therapy is aimed at emotional and interpersonal healing, including working through past issues, trauma, and psychological and behavioral patterns that negatively impact one's life. Coaching looks forward instead of back. It's focused on setting goals and building strategies to move past what's holding you back, whether that's an individual goal or something in a relationship.
How is coaching structured, and what does it cost?
Coaching typically starts with a 3-month contract, with fees based on the type of service you choose. After that initial period, we build a more flexible plan together based on what's working for you.
Who provides life coaching at Star Point Counseling?
Becki Porter-Harmon leads our coaching program. She's a Board-Certified Coach as well as a Licensed Professional Counselor, bringing both coaching and clinical training to the work.
Is life coaching available in the Alexandria and Annandale, VA area?
Yes, Star Point Relationship & Life Coaching serves clients throughout the Northern Virginia area, including Alexandria and Annandale, VA.
Does coaching focus on individuals, relationships, or both?
Both. Coaching can be focused on your individual path or on patterns within a relationship, whichever fits what you're working on. Coaching can also assist with parenting issues.
How do I get started with life coaching?
Call 571-652-9071 and leave a voice message or send a text to set up a free consultation. From there, we'll go over the details and get your coaching contract started.
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