Life Coaching

A certified life coach is a professional who helps you achieve nontherapeutic personal and professional goals. Over the last decade coaching has exploded to become a modernized form of personal empowerment. It provides motivation, accountability and strategies to reach your dreams.

Life coaches focus on client goals. They are not equipped to diagnose or treat mental health conditions, therefore insurance benefits cannot be used as payment. Instead of dealing with the past, life coaches will focus more on your present and future potential, and help you realize what your future could look like. 

If you are not sure which type of professional would be most helpful, consider the following statements. 

See a Certified Life Coach if:

• You want to get “unstuck” and set goals you will actually achieve.
• You want to accelerate to the next step in your career.
• You feel like your life is on autopilot and want to challenge yourself or break out of your comfort zone.
• You want to stop unhelpful habits and replace them with healthy alternatives.
• You know that your inner critic keeps you from living your best life and you want to learn how to quiet that voice.
• You desire a life with purpose and meaning but do not know where to start.
• You feel confused about the next chapter in your life (i.e., struggling with career decisions, major life choices) and would like guidance on what would best serve you.
• You know that you have a lot to feel grateful for, but something is missing, and you need that extra inspiration to piece your puzzle together.
• You want to untap your inner motivation for a major goal, such as running a marathon.
• You want to hold yourself more accountable, whether in your personal or professional life.
• All coaching is self-pay since it involves self improvement efforts and is not considered mental health services. Therefore, insurance companies are not involved. 

See a therapist if:

• You experience mental health symptoms that cause distress in your life (i.e. anxiety, depression, trauma, disordered eating).
• You want to heal from past hurt or trauma.
• You need support navigating emotions.
• You struggle with interpersonal relationships and want to learn strategies to feel less impacted by others.
• You are experiencing relationship issues and could benefit from couples counseling.
• Depending on your health insurance plan, mental health services may be covered. 

Occasionally, a person can benefit from both counseling and coaching simultaniously, albeit for specific issues and goals. All coaching is self-pay since it is not a mental health service. 

Fee Schedule for Life Coaching

                                                                                        90 Minute Intake      50 Minute Session

Certified Christian Life Coach (CCLC) ………………………………………. $ 95                            $ 75

Certified Advanced Christian Life Coach (CACLC) ………… $ 115                            $ 95

Certified Master Christian Life Coach (CMCLC) ………………… $ 135                           $ 115

Certifed Professional Christian Life Coach (CPCLC)……….. $ 155                           $ 135

Licensed Professional Counselors working as a Life Coach will charge their normal hourly fees. See LPC fee schedule.

According to the International Board of Christian Care, the four levels of Life Coaching are as follows:

CCLC- Certified Christian Life Coach

“Identify and practice as a Christian Coach. This refers to independently practicing life coaches who incorporate biblical principles and coaching skills with appropriate theory, knowledge, and professional practice. 

Completion of a minimum of 24 educational hours/CEs of specialized life coach training related to the incorporation of biblical principles and coaching skills with appropriate theory, knowledge, and professional practice.”

CACLC- Certified Advanced Christian Life Coach

“Identify and practice as a Christian Coach”…..as stated above.

“Completion of a minimum of 38 educational hours/CEs of specialized life coach training related to the incorporation of biblical principles and coaching skills with appropriate theory, knowledge, and professional practice.”

CMCLC- Certified Master Christian Life Coach

“Identify and practice as a Christian Coach”…...as stated above.

“Completion of a minimum of 60 educational hours/CEs of specialized life coach training related to the incorporation of biblical principles and coaching skills with appropriate theory, knowledge, and professional practice. 

Be able to document at least one year of experience in coaching related activities with clients or in the training/equipping of others on coaching topics.”

CPCLC- Certified Professional Christian Life Coach

“Identify and practice as a Christian Coach”…...as stated above.

“Completion of a minimum of 200 educational hours/CEs of specialized life coach training related to the incorporation of biblical principles and coaching skills with appropriate theory, knowledge, and professional practice. 

Be able to document at least two years of experience in coaching related activities with clients or in the training/equipping of others on coaching topics.”

We at Homestead Hope Counseling offer help today so you can have hope for tomorrow. 

Photo taken of Garden of Gethsemane by Dan Graham, Homestead Hope Counseling Services