Question 1

What is coaching?

Accepted Answer

Coaching is personalized support that helps you build skills, confidence, and direction in everyday life. Coaching focuses on practical goals like friendships, work, daily living skills, self-advocacy, and independence. Coaching is about moving forward together, not fixing or changing who you are.

Question 2

Who do we work with?

Accepted Answer

We work primarily with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), including autism, Down syndrome, and related conditions. We also support clients with ADHD, OCD, anxiety disorders, and depression.

However, we are willing to work with anyone seeking change or wanting to pursue their goals, with or without IDD. You do not need an official diagnosis to work with us. We understand that accessing diagnostic services—especially in adulthood—can be difficult, expensive, and not always accessible.

Question 3

What kinds of goals can coaching help with?

Accepted Answer

Coaching can support goals like:
Getting and keeping a job
Transportation management
Budgeting and managing money
Cooking and grocery shopping
Improving social and communication skills
Building confidence 
Learning self-advocacy skills
Time management and organization
Navigating relationships and boundaries

Every coaching plan is personalized to the individual.

Question 4

What does a coaching session look like?

Accepted Answer

Sessions are conversational, supportive, and practical. We may talk through challenges, practice real-life situations (like going grocery shopping together), build step-by-step plans, or work hands-on toward a goal. Sessions are paced to fit the client’s needs and learning style.

Question 5

Is coaching the same as therapy or ABA?

Accepted Answer

No. Life coaching is not therapy, counseling, or ABA. Coaching does not diagnose or treat mental health conditions using evidence-based practices. Coaching focuses on skill-building, confidence, and everyday life goals in the present and future.

Question 6

Do you work in person or virtually?

Accepted Answer

We offer in-person sessions for clients in the Waco, TX area and virtual sessions for clients located elsewhere. Virtual sessions are also available for local clients who prefer the flexibility of meeting online.

Question 7

How often do clients meet with you?

Accepted Answer

Most clients meet weekly or biweekly, but frequency is flexible and based on individual needs and goals.

Question 8

Are parents or caregivers involved?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the client’s preference, needs, and guardianship. We will decide together what the right support looks like for you.

Question 9

Do you take insurance?

Accepted Answer

No, coaching is not an accepted service by insurance. However, if you are needing sliding scale options please let us know.

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