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- When it comes to our mental health, we should have a variety of tools in our toolbox at all times. SImilar to physical health, where you may decide to go for daily walks, have a gym membership, a personal trainer, a diet and nutrition plan, annual wellness checks with a physician, and more. Therapy and coaching are two different tols, and at times you may need one, the other, or both.
- I am a huge proponent of therapy, and have had chapters in my life where therapy was a bigger part of my recipe. I needed to go backwards and uncover and process past traumas. I needed to be told that I had PTSD (for example, and anxiety, and that my nervous system was crashing. I needed to be able to talk about anti-depressant options and concerns.
- For me personally, coaching was introduced when I had reached a point where I was more interested in looking forward than looking back. I wanted to take charge and transform and be proactive vs. reactive. I actually started asking my therapist for homework : )
This was the impetus for me pursuing the training I needed as a coach and medical provider, and building the program I wish I had access to when I needed it most.
- Currently, health and wellness coaching is considered a Category 3 healthcare service. Which means that your insurance MAY cover it, but not likely. More on this HERE.
- As a Category 3 service, you do have the option to pay for coaching with an FSA or HSA account if you have one. Simply take this form (Link – to attachment) to your primary healthcare provider, and explain why you feel coaching is helpful for your and your overall health.
- It is important to note that not all health and wellness (or “life”) coaches are Board Certified through the American Medical Association, which means they would not be able to accept HSA/FSA funds. But I am! My medical provider number is listed on the attached form.
We want to make access to coaching and mental health resources accessible for everyone that needs it (so, everyone!). If you are worried that you cannot afford coaching, please reach out to me and I can provide reduced rates based on income. We are also regularly seeking and applying for grants that can go towards providing pro-bono services for those in need