Setting and Fees for Coaching

Coaching Setting

I offer all my coaching services online via video call (Zoom), phone, or other virtual channel of your choice.

Within my focus areas of coaching, I have always found online sessions to be just as effective as in-person meetings. Although meeting in person is enjoyable in its own way, I have not found it to increase the value my coaching. During the first year of the Covid-19 pandemic, I have adapted all my preferred coaching tools to an online format. I have in the meantime also come to appreciate some advantages of online over in-person meetings. For example, it can be helpful for each of us to have access to our own screens while we talk. That way, we can quickly access websites or shared documents together, and you can keep working on those seamlessly after our session. Or, you may prefer to talk on the phone (or with the video turned off over another virtual channel), so that you can move freely while we talk, and perhaps get a break from sitting all day.

Number and Length of Coaching Sessions

The number and length of our meetings will depend on your situation, needs, and goals, and on how thorough you want the process to be. You can read more about my approach here.

If we work on one specific  decision, we can typically come to a conclusion within 4-8 sessions. In some cases, even 1-2 sessions can be enough, if you have already done a lot of thinking or research by yourself. If you are under time pressure to reach a final decision, I’m happy to work with you in longer and fewer sessions (if my availability allows it), so that you can meet your deadline. Career decisions tend to be particularly complex. A six-session package can give you a good start to pick a career direction. However, depending on your career goals, you may also benefit from an ongoing process of strategic thinking, planning, and taking steps to move your career in the best direction.

If we work on your daily choices, such as on time management, personal or professional productivity, ADHD skills, or other habit changes, it is usually not just a matter of finding a solution to one problem. Rather, you’ll want to see lasting changes in your behavior. You’ll probably want to develop new habits and establish better systems, which takes time and practice. Therefore, people usually see much better results if they commit to a longer time frame, and regular sessions – at least at first. For example, we may begin with weekly sessions until you see the change you were looking for. After that we may space out the sessions more, so that you’ll still have enough accountability and support to maintain and optimize your new habits.

Extended coaching packages usually start with an in-depth assessment of your needs and situation. Based on that, we will continue with problem-solving and developing a plan tailored to you. Between sessions, you can always get ongoing support, including phone or email check-ins.

Fees and Packages

My regular rate is $180 per 45-minute session for individuals, and $240 for two people (couples, work partners etc.). For more than two people, we define a fee for the project.

Depending on your goals and preference, we may also use other arrangements, such as a flat rate for one specific project, or a coaching package. Here are some examples of packages I offer:

• Career coaching quick-start package: six coaching sessions, including tailored assessments as needed – $900
• Personal or professional coaching packages:
  • Twelve sessions plus support between sessions (25% discount compared to 12 individual sessions) – $1,620
  • Six to nine-month coaching package, including 18 sessions/follow-ups that can be spread out over more time as needed — $2200
• Time management for couples: four-month coaching package for couples, including one 90-minute planning session and 12 couples coaching sessions – $2,720

Payment is due at the time of the session. I accept cash, Zelle (preferred), Wise, Venmo, PayPal, or credit cards.

Here is my coaching agreement that I will ask you to sign before our first session.

Are you ready to start or would you like to find out more? Book your first online session here, or schedule a brief phone call to discuss options.

FAQs about Setting and Fees for Coaching:

Q: Do you take health insurance?
A: No, health insurances do not pay for coaching. Even therapists can only bill insurance if they diagnose you with some form of pathology or disorder. I am not a clinical psychologist and do not diagnose or treat disorders. I will be happy to help you find a good counselor or therapist who does.

Q: Can I get my employer to pay for my coaching sessions?
A: That’s a possibility! It’s worth talking to your employer about this option. And if they don’t cover regular coaching sessions, they may still offer reimbursement for external training, continuing education or professional development. If the issues we work on are work-related (such as productivity, time-management, or leadership skills), we may find a format for our work that fits your employer’s requirements. I’ll be happy to work with you and your employer to explore these options.