Question 1

What is coaching?

Accepted Answer

Coaching is a relationship focused entirely on you — where you are, where you want to go, and what's getting in the way. It's not advice-giving, and it's not a coach telling you what to do. It's a structured, intentional conversation designed to help you think more clearly, decide more confidently, and move forward with purpose.
A good coach believes you already have more wisdom, strength, and resourcefulness than you may feel right now. Their job is to help you access it. To take you to a place that you may not have reached on your own. 
Coaching is different from therapy. Therapy is typically focused on healing the past — processing trauma, treating mental health conditions, and working through what happened. Coaching is focused on the future — clarifying what you want and helping you get there. Both are valuable, and many people work with a therapist and a coach at the same time.
Coaching is also different from consulting or mentorship. A consultant gives you answers. A mentor shares their experience. A coach helps you find your own.

Question 2

What is Cancer Coaching?

Accepted Answer

Cancer coaching is a professional partnership built for the deeply special place that cancer creates in your life. It's different from other styles of coaching because it starts from a place of deep acknowledgment — that a cancer diagnosis changes everything, and that moving forward takes more than a treatment plan.Your medical team focuses on the disease. A cancer coach focuses on you: your mindset, your voice, your relationships, and your vision for the life you still want to live — even within any existing limitations or circumstances.That means looking at the full picture — the mental, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of your experience — with one goal: helping you find your voice again and live the life you truly want and dream of.Cancer coaching is not therapy, not medical advice, and does not address treatment options or nutrition. It's a forward-focused relationship open to cancer patients, survivors, thrivers, and caregivers alike.

Question 3

How do sessions work?

Accepted Answer

Sessions are held in whatever format works best for you — video call, phone, or we can meet in person if you're local to Central Oregon. I want our time together to feel as easy and accessible as possible, wherever you are.Each session follows your agenda. We'll check in on what's happened since we last spoke, dig into whatever feels most pressing for you right now, and close with clear next steps that you actually agreed to. No homework assigned without your input. No direction you didn't choose.Most clients meet with me weekly or every other week, depending on where they are in their journey and what feels right. We'll figure out the cadence that works best for you in your Anchoring Session.Not sure where to start? That's okay — that's exactly what the no-cost Anchoring Session is for.

Question 4

What are my options for working together?

Accepted Answer

Single SessionA one-off session for when you need support, clarity, or a sounding board without a longer commitment. A great place to start if you're not sure what you need yet.The Crux PackageThree months of dedicated support — nine sessions for the price of eight. Designed for clients who are ready to go deeper and do sustained, meaningful work.Steadfast ActivationThree sessions per month on a rolling basis, renewing monthly. Ideal for ongoing support that fits your life and adapts as your journey evolves.Not sure which is right for you? That's what the Anchoring Session is for — we'll figure it out together.

Question 5

Does insurance cover Cancer Coaching?

Accepted Answer

Most health insurance plans do not cover cancer coaching. Because coaching is not a licensed clinical service, it typically falls outside what insurance will reimburse.
That said, there are a few avenues worth exploring. Some employee assistance programs (EAPs), cancer-specific foundations, and supplemental benefit plans offer partial coverage or reimbursement for coaching services. It's worth a conversation with your insurance provider, HR department or benefits coordinator to find out what your specific plan allows.
If cost is a barrier, please reach out. I never want finances to stand between you and the support you deserve, and I'm happy to talk through what's possible.

Question 6

Can I use my HSA/FSA to pay for coaching?

Accepted Answer

It depends on your plan. FSA and HSA eligibility for coaching services varies — some plan administrators classify health or wellness coaching as a qualified medical expense, while others do not.The best step is to contact your FSA or HSA administrator directly and ask whether health coaching is covered under your specific plan. If they need documentation, I can provide a specialized receipt or a letter of service to support your submission.I'd encourage you to check — it's often more accessible than people expect.