Global Coaching 

Coaching is forward-facing and action-oriented. Instead of unpacking the full clinical picture of how a fear developed, coaching starts from where you are right now and builds a concrete plan for where you want to go, back to sitting in silence without dread, back to driving the route you've been avoiding, back to trusting your own judgment instead of checking it forty times a night. Sessions are practical. You'll leave with something to practice, not just something to think about. Between sessions, you're supported in applying exposure-based strategies to real situations as they come up, so progress happens in your actual life, not just in the room.

My coaching services are built for people who already understand, on some level, that a compulsion or an avoidance pattern isn't rational, but who still can't seem to stop doing it. The person who checks the lock, then checks it again, then still isn't sure. The person who's rearranged their entire day around avoiding one street, one sound, one situation. The person whose OCD shows up as constant reassurance-seeking, or whose specific phobia has quietly taken over decisions that used to be simple. It's also built for people who've done therapy before, gotten real value from it, and now want a more targeted, practice-focused partner to keep building momentum, or just someone to help apply the tools consistently rather than revisit them from scratch. Many of my clients may be seeing a therapist already and coaching provides an opportunity to fine tune the skills and practices you may be applying.

I don’t just ask you how you’re doing, I utilize strategies based on evidence-based techniques to help you meet your goals. Coaching begins with a clear picture of the specific fears, compulsions, and avoidance patterns at play, and what they're costing you day to day. From there, sessions are structured around graded practice: identifying safety behaviors, building a plan of situations to work through, and moving through that plan at a pace that's challenging but sustainable. never by being pushed further than you're ready for. Outside of sessions, practice assignments keep the work active, so the changes you're making in a session translate into changes in your week.

We work with adults both at our office in Ft. Lauderdale and virtually throughout the globe. We are a great fit for people who are ready for support that is both compassionate and effective.

Therapy and coaching serve different but sometimes complementary roles.

Therapy is a licensed clinical service that focuses on diagnosing and treating mental health disorders, processing past experiences, and addressing symptoms that significantly interfere with daily functioning. It’s often essential when someone is in acute distress or needs formal clinical treatment.

Coaching, on the other hand, is forward-focused and skills-based. It emphasizes practical tools, behavior change, accountability, and helping you apply what you already know into real-world action. Coaching does not diagnose or treat mental illness, but it can be highly effective in supporting recovery from OCD and phobias when grounded in evidence-based principles.

For OCD and phobias in particular, recovery depends less on insight alone and more on consistent behavioral practice, such as reducing avoidance, tolerating uncertainty, and responding differently to fear. Coaching can be especially helpful for:

• Practicing exposure-based strategies in daily life

• Breaking reassurance-seeking and safety behaviors

• Building confidence in managing anxiety independently

• Staying accountable and consistent between challenges

• Shifting from “knowing what to do” to actually doing it

Many people come to coaching after therapy or alongside it, when they’re ready to focus on implementation, momentum, and long-term maintenance. For others with mild to moderate symptoms, coaching may be an appropriate first step.

Importantly, ethical coaching includes clear boundaries and referrals.

In short:
Coaching helps you apply, practice, and move forward.
For OCD and phobias, that combination can be powerful.

At Still Minds Psychology our services are provided in-person and online to make high-quality, effective care easily accessible. Our office is located at 2901 West Cypress Creek Road, suite 114, Fort Lauderdale FL

You can read about pricing and insurance more in our FAQ, I’ve added the basics here to save time

individual coaching sessions are $175 USD and last 50 minutes

No insurance is accepted as coaching is not considered a medical service.

While coaching can be an expense, many clients view it as an investment.