Coaching
What will a typical session look like?
In this first session, which usually lasts about 1 1/2 hours (but not always), we will get to know each other. And because I have also suffered severely from Mind-Body syndrome, I will meet you with understanding and compassion. I know your pain is real.
I will ask you many questions, and along with your assessments determine that you have a mind-body syndrome, and that you can recover. I will help you connect the dots so that you can have the clarity in your mind that your symptoms are caused by your brain perceiving danger.
In this first session, I will coach you on how to teach your brain that your symptoms are safe, so that your recovery process can begin. For some people, this is all that is needed.
Initial Assessment 1 1/2 Hours $150.
All sessions can be recorded on request.
Follow-Up Sessions
Follow-up sessions are for firming up your clarity, and removing the fear associated with your symptoms so that you can resume your life. This may or may not require time, depending on how long you have had symptoms, and how afraid your brain is of the symptoms.
After a certain amount of Pain Reprocessing Therapy (teaching your brain that the pain is safe), we may need to go a little deeper into the psychological aspects of mind-body, as emotional repression is a primary cause for chronic pain. This may involve using a modality to get into the Unconscious part of your brain. I use different approaches at different times, but primarily I use Internal Family Systems, or ISTDP styled emotional intervention. We will only do what is comfortable for you at that time, and I will always be aware of what is most helpful.
Oftentimes, there is a connection between past experiences and what you were going through at the onset of symptoms. Sometimes, making this connection can be a huge breakthrough in recovery.
Follow-Up Sessions 1 Hour $120
All sessions can be recorded on request.
Do you take insurance? What types of payment do you take?
I accept self-pay, which allows my rates to be much lower. I take Paypal, Venmo, Visa and Mastercard.
Pricing:
Initial Session 1 1/2 hours $130
Follow-up Session 1 hour $90
Do you offer Tele-health sessions?
I do offer both Tele-health and phone sessions. I find the Tele-health sessions work really well, and is just as effective as in person. I use the Zoom platform for our sessions.
What is your training and certification?
Accredited Mind-Body Coach through the Freedom From Chronic Pain program for Practitioners. Developed and taught by Howard Schubiner, MD and Hal Greenham BSc
DORA certified Registered Psychotherapist In the state of Colorado
Somatic Therapist 1989
Peer Counselor 1978
Mentor in Mindful Awareness practices since 2006
Level 2 Reiki Certified 1996
Meditation Instructor since 1986
Dharmic Teacher since 2006