What is your fee structure?
Fees are competitive and based on several factors, including the project, duration, and specific services (e.g., specific assessments required). Prior to our work together (excluding complimentary consultation), you will be informed of the fee structure, in writing, and what services this includes.
How is coaching different from psychotherapy?
Coaching is not psychotherapy. Although coaching and psychotherapy may seem similar since both utilize knowledge of human behavior, motivation, behavioral change, and interactive techniques, they significantly differ. The major differences are in their goals, focus, and level of professional responsibility, making them two entirely different services. Whereas psychotherapy is a health care service offered to identify, diagnose, and treat clinically diagnosable emotional and behavioral conditions, coaching is neither a health care service, nor does coaching treat mental health disorders. Psychotherapy aims to alleviate symptoms, understand the underlying dynamics which create symptoms, change dysfunctional behaviors resulting from these disorders, and help patients develop new strategies to successfully cope with the psychological challenges they will face. By comparison, coaching is focused on the collaborative development and implementation of strategies to help clients reach client-identified goals of enhanced performance and personal satisfaction. Coaching may address specific personal projects, work/life balance, job performance and satisfaction, or general conditions in the client’s life, business, or profession.
Does Feiner Coaching and Consulting, L.L.C. offer psychotherapy to clients?
No. Although I am a licensed psychologist and experienced psychotherapist, Feiner Coaching and Consulting, L.L.C. does not offer psychotherapy services. If, in the course of our work together, either you or I have reason to believe you may be experiencing an undiagnosed or untreated mental or emotional health problem, I will gladly provide you with a referral for a psychotherapy consultation.
Are You an International Coach Federation Credentialed Coach?
Yes. I am ICF credentialed as an Associate Certified Coach (ACC). I also hold additional coach certifications as a Certified MentorCoach and Certified Executive Coach through MentorCoach, LLC, one of the oldest established ICF accredited training programs.