Relationship and Sex Coaching/Therapy is a unique combined approach that we use with couples. By working together, not only do we offer a male/female perspective, we also provide an integrated approach using our two disciplines: coaching and therapy (Jo-Ann is a psychotherapist that provides psychotherapy including sex therapy and will lead the psychotherapy in all sessions. Chuck is a relationship and sex coach that will be providing coaching services only). Our approach is a professional relationship-focused service where a couple is assumed to be healthy, powerful, and able to achieve their relationship and sexuality goals with effective support, information, and guidance. We tailor services to the specific needs of our clients using such treatment methods as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Brief Solution Focused Therapy, Sex Therapy, Relationship Coaching, Sex Coaching, or an eclectic approach.
What is coaching and how is it different from psychotherapy? Coaching - to teach, train, or tutor. Coaching is a distinct profession that helps clients solve problems, reach goals, design a plan of action and make decisions. It helps clients identify what is important to them and helps them align their thoughts, words, and actions, accordingly. Coaches encourage clients to set goals they truly want and they ask them to do more than they may have done on their own. They help clients focus in order to produce results more quickly and they provide clients with the tools, support, and structure to accomplish more. Coaching is more action-oriented and focuses on the here and now. Just think of a coach as a personal trainer for your life and relationship. Psychotherapy - the psychological treatment of mental, emotional, and nervous disorders. It very often results in significant relief from mental health problems, such as feelings of anxiety and depression. Therapy often goes into depth about various issues and usually focuses on dealing with the past. Therapy seeks to uncover the ‘why’ to issues/problems. For Jo-Ann Bird's therapy services, click here.
What can we expect from the sessions? To begin the process, we use a four-session assessment model. The first session is considered the initial couple session. The next two sessions are individual sessions for each partner. As a team, we meet with each partner individually to gather individual histories and perceptions of the current concerns/issues. The fourth session is the couple-feedback session to discuss the couple's strengths and vulnerabilities and treatment planning. After the assessment phase, it is common to schedule a series of weekly sessions (or every two weeks), where each session lasts 50 minutes.
How long does coaching/therapy process last? The length of time varies and depends on your needs and what you want to accomplish. We encourage you to commit to the process for as long as you continue to receive value. You are free to cancel the coaching/therapy relationship at any time that it stops meeting your needs. You will get the most dramatic results from coaching/therapy if you show up on time, take the process seriously, apply the suggestions/requests that are offered and do the home assignments that are requested.
Coaching/therapy sessions are private and confidential. That means that what you are doing, how you are doing, what you have accomplished, and your personal secrets are not discussed or hinted at by us to anyone else. In general, the law protects the confidentiality of all communications between a client and a psychotherapist. Information is not disclosed without written permission. However, there are a number of exceptions to this rule. Exceptions include:
Can I use insurance to pay for these services? Unfortunately, we do not accept insurance for our services.
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