The first step is to call us at (516) 822-3131 to arrange your initial appointment with one of our Coping Counselors. During this appointment, you will talk to the trained professional with whom you will be working, and learn how coaching can benefit your life and help you reach your goals.

Regardless of your current situation, you do have what it takes to improve your life. The Coping Counselors at the Center for Coping offers the support and guidance that can help you reach your goals. Our trained professionals can help you make the positive changes you want to make.

Most coaches working with individuals charge about $200 – $750 per month for one half-hour call per week. Executive coaches work with clients for an hour or two each week and can cost anywhere from $1,000 to $10,000 per month. Please speak to our staff for more information about our fees.

You certainly can. Some clients want a coach to help them with a specific project or goal. Often, however, they have such success that they continue to put coaching to work in other areas of their life. All the coach asks is that you accept the concept of coaching and you be willing to try new approaches to achieve what you want.

Many coaches ask for a 3 – 6 month commitment, but usually let you stop if coaching is not working for you at the present time. Our coaches ask for a monthly commitment, and allow you to make all decisions as to whether or not to continue.

People who have achieved success understand the importance of making an investment that can affect their future. Acquiring new skills, staying ahead of the competition, setting goals, and reaching them are already part of their everyday life. Coaching can provide that extra “charge” that a successful person needs to achieve their goals and be happier in both their personal and business lives.

It certainly does. Many people who have had success with coaching in one area of their life continue using a coach to improve another area. A coach can also help you identify which areas of your life really should be priorities for you. In fact, a coach can help you achieve a more effective balance between your personal and business life.

A trained personal coach who is also a licensed therapist gives you the benefit of a professional who is trained to provide the coaching support you need, combined with the knowledge and background to recognize and help you deal with other issues that may be causing you difficulty.

There are many similarities and differences between coaching and counseling. Traditional counseling generally addresses presenting problems, things that are interfering with someone’s happiness. It may focus on where these problems came from, as well as using therapeutic methods to change problem behaviors.

Coaching is much more focused on self-improvement, a way to achieve goals, and be happier. The purpose of coaching is to work together with your coach to set up an action plan to achieve a particular goal. You’ll then work with your coach to implement the steps that will help you to achieve your goal and deal with any obstacles you may encounter along the way.

Coaching will be most beneficial to you if you are ready and willing to make positive changes in your life. Having a coach is like having a teacher, counselor, friend, and mentor all in one. S/he will listen to you, offer encouragement, and work with you to attain your goals. If you like this idea, then coaching is right for you.

Coaching can help you work through a challenging problem, “fine-tune” some areas that need strengthening, or work to improve a chosen area of your life, including:

• Change negative thinking into positive change
• Determine realistic personal life goals to enhance their happiness
• Setting and reaching personal goals
• Facing a new experiences
• Coping with change or transition
• Finding motivation in your daily life
• Reducing your stress
• Improving your relationships
• Coping with family issues
• Improving self-confidence
• Dealing with divorce
• Among many others

A person hires a coach to get more out of life. You are making a commitment by working with a professional coach; this will help you to better focus on your goals, take them more seriously, and benefit from the guidance you’ll receive in working towards your goals.