Coaching curated intrapersonal and interpersonal experiences through coaching and counseling so you can appropriately care for yourself and show up for others with intention.
We’re talking about broad concepts that can mean different things to different people – even among coaches and psychologists – let me share a bit about what I mean when I say…
Coaching: a goal oriented conversation, in which the coach asks compelling questions, makes observations, and provides education to help the client improve self-awareness, make conscious decisions, and gain clarity around their experiences.
Curated: carefully chosen and thoughtfully organized or presented.
Experience: the conscious events that make up a life. The act or process of directly perceiving events or reality.
Intrapersonal: describing factors operating … within the person, such as attitudes, decisions, self-concept, self-esteem, or self-regulation.
Interpersonal: pertaining to actions, events, and feelings between two or more individuals.
Counseling/Psychotherapy/Therapy: a variety of treatments that aim to help a person identify and change troubling emotions, thoughts, and behaviors.
Better: of a more excellent or effective type or quality. [This is a just starting point because your definition of better is really what matters - more effective, calmer, more patient, less stressed, more present, more engaged, content, more joyful…]
What do people talk about in experience coaching sessions? Well, that depends on a number of factors including their individual strengths, areas of growth, triggers, personal values, and existing skills.
For example, you might want to talk about how to deal with a co-worker, who no matter the topic, always seems to rub you the wrong way. You describe how he/she/they always speak in a condescending manner to everyone and have zero ability to read others’ body language showing they. are. not. interested. in continuing the discussion.
Anyone would be frustrated by this experience every single time you talk to this person. Plus, no one likes to be spoken to in that way….And, how do you contribute to these less than pleasant experiences?
Wait, what?! What do you have to do with this co-worker’s lack of self awareness and questionable social skills?
Nothing - and that is exactly how much control you have over that person’s ability to change. However, you can be fully in control of your thoughts, feelings, and actions (or at least can be in better control) once you become more aware of your strengths, areas for growth, and triggers. What are some skills or techniques that have been successful for you in the past when dealing with an individual like this?
And, just like that, we’ve just had our first virtual coaching interaction…
Coaching Services
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Virtual, one on one coaching sessions
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One or more online assessment tools
Virtual one on one meeting to discuss your results and create an action plan
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Virtual, one on one coaching sessions
Online assessment(s)
Results review to assist in defining success, identifying goals, tracking progress, and maintaining these changes
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Request a presentation on a topic meaningful to your cohort, group, or team
In person or virtual presentations (depending on your physical location)
Online Psychotherapy Services are available in 40 States.
Online Psychotherapy Services are available in 40 States.
Online Psychotherapy Sessions for individuals, couples, and families living in PSYPACT states are now available!!
Dr. Natasha Cook is an in-network provider for Virginia based Aetna, Cigna, and Optum Health insurance plans via the Alma platform. I’m credentialed with some BCBS plans via the Headway platform. Use the button below, click here, or contact me to check on your insurance plan’s out of network benefits.
I am also listed as a Military-Focused Care Provider to provide mental health services to Active Duty Service Members, Veterans, and their Families.
Private pay and sliding scale clients are always welcome.
Who am I and how did I get here? I’m a certified professional coach and a licensed clinical psychologist. For the last 20 years, I’ve enjoyed a wonderful career as a therapist and clinical evaluator, working primarily with clinical populations to provide psycho-education, cognitive behavioral therapy, and skill building.
Fast forward to the COVID-19 pandemic - I recognized I needed to focus on “doing good work” that felt meaningful to me, to more fully use my talents to help others, and to spend more time with the people who are important to me. After taking a hard look ay my day to day as well as speaking with my spouse and son, we decided that I needed to refocus on getting my needs met. This focus on self care and ability to accept help has afforded me the bandwidth to consistently show up as I intend and back to doing good work! I realized that I needed to experience better and took action. What insights will lead you to consistently better experiences?
