For therapists
A partner for the work between your sessions
You lead treatment. I help your clients follow through on it: planning and practicing exposures, building motivation, and keeping avoidance in check during the week. Coaching is designed to complement your treatment, not replace it.
Role & scope
Clear lines, on purpose
Coaching works best when everyone knows exactly where it fits. Here's where I operate, and where I don't.
My role
What I do
- Plan specific, doable exposures with the client, within your treatment plan
- Practice exposures in real time (virtual, or limited local in-person)
- Keep clients accountable and moving between sessions
- Troubleshoot avoidance and build motivation in the moment
- Support out-of-session exposure homework with weekday messaging
Scope of practice
What I don't do
- I don't diagnose or treat mental health conditions
- I don't provide therapy or clinical assessment
- I don't manage medication
- I don't offer crisis or emergency care
- I don't set the treatment plan; I follow yours
Support, not replacement
How coaching supports therapy
Therapy is typically one hour a week. Exposures happen in the other 167. Clients often know what to do and still struggle to do it alone. Coaching adds in-the-moment support, accountability, and repetition where change actually happens.
Why it improves follow-through
Between sessions
- More completed exposures each week
- Less between-session drift and avoidance
- Real-time support right when it's hard
- Skills practiced until they generalize
Collaboration
With consent
- I work within the plan and pacing you set
- I follow your lead on exposure targets and any areas to avoid
- Client always gives written consent before I coordinate with you
- You stay the clinical lead throughout
Communication
Your preferred cadence
- A brief weekly or biweekly email summary
- A quick note when something notable comes up
- Whatever rhythm and format works best for you
- Concise, relevant, and never more than you need
Referrals
Have a client who needs more between sessions?
If you have a client who'd benefit from added structure and accountability between sessions, I'd welcome a conversation. I'll always be honest about fit, and I'll tell you if I don't think I'm the right support.