Understanding the Difference: Therapy vs. Coaching

Vibrant Heart Therapy provides gentle, ongoing clinical support for individuals navigating mental health conditions, past trauma, and emotional healing. This work is designed for those who need consistent, weekly or bi-weekly sessions to process difficult experiences, develop coping strategies for anxiety or PTSD, and work through the lingering effects of past wounds. Therapy creates a safe container for exploring how your history continues to impact your present, with the primary focus on symptom management, trauma processing, and mental health stabilization. This clinical work is available to residents of Colorado and North Carolina, where I hold active counseling licenses.

Vibrant Heart Coaching is for individuals who are generally functioning well in most areas of life but want to break through specific patterns that keep them from fully thriving. Rather than focusing primarily on healing past wounds, coaching is present-moment and future-oriented, helping you identify your authentic desires and create actionable plans to achieve them. You might come to coaching because you have a solid foundation in most life areas—perhaps your career and finances are stable—but you keep struggling with the same relationship patterns or feel blocked from pursuing your dreams. While past experiences may surface during our work together, we address them as they relate to clearing current obstacles rather than as the primary focus.

The ultimate goal of coaching is expansion: feeling more joy, living with greater authenticity, opening your heart more fully to yourself and others, and stepping into the freedom to be who you truly are. Coaching sessions are driven by your current goals and vision for your life, with me serving as your guide in creating sustainable transformation. This work is available to individuals anywhere, as it focuses on personal development and goal achievement rather than clinical mental health treatment.

For therapy services, yes! I accept most major insurance plans in Colorado, and I'm also able to work with some insurance plans in North Carolina. During our initial consultation, we'll verify your specific coverage and benefits to ensure you understand any copays or deductibles that may apply.

For coaching services, insurance doesn't provide coverage since coaching is considered personal development rather than medical treatment. However, I believe everyone deserves access to transformational support, which is why I've created multiple options at different price points:

Membership Communities: Starting at just $27/month for ongoing support and resources

Support Groups: $40 per individual group session, or $120/month for ongoing group participation

Individual Coaching:

• Single sessions at $200 each
• 8-session packages for additional savings
• 12-session packages for maximum value and deeper transformation

Many clients find that investing in coaching actually saves them money in the long run by helping them create more aligned careers, relationships, and life choices. Some people also use HSA/FSA funds for coaching services—check with your plan administrator to see if this is an option for you.

Not sure which approach is right for you? During our consultation, we'll discuss your goals, current situation, and budget to find the best fit for your needs and circumstances.

A: If you're dealing with significant trauma, need personalized attention for complex issues, or feel stuck despite self-help efforts, individual work is often most helpful. Our discovery call can help you determine the best fit.

 A: We can only provide licensed therapy to Colorado residents. However, our coaching services are available to anyone, regardless of location, and often address similar concerns through a growth-oriented approach. During our initial consultation we will determine which service would be best for your situation and provide referrals as needed. 

 A: Everyone's journey is unique. Some people experience significant shifts in just a few sessions, while others benefit from longer-term support. We'll work with you to create a plan that honors your pace and goals.

 A: Absolutely. All our practitioners are LGBTQ+ affirming, and much of our work specifically supports people navigating identity, coming out, and healing from identity-based spiritual abuse.