Coaching is a partnership between coach and client focused on developing and achieving personal and professional goals. It's typically future-focused—helping you move forward toward the life you want—whereas therapy centers on healing and often explores past experiences to support recovery.
That said, coaching and therapy do share overlap, and the lines between them can blur. I encourage clients to bring whatever feels important to our sessions, and I'll help guide our conversation in the direction that serves you best.
Absolutely! In fact, I recommend this to my clients as I believe the two are highly complimentary. However, you do not need to be in therapy to work with a coach.
Coaching is for all ages, genders, and identities. I’ve worked with clients as young as 20 and as old as 78. I am specifically looking for clients who are curious, introspective, and ready to do the work of breaking old patterns to make room for new ones. If you are under 18, I do require consent from a legal guardian before we work together.
If you resonate with one or more of the phrases below, my coaching services might be for you.
Something feels off and I can't put my finger on it.
I feel unfulfilled in my day to day and am questioning what comes next.
I struggle with feeling confident in my decisions.
I often put others' needs before my own.
I am ready for change but don’t know where to begin.
I am going through major life transitions and could use support navigating them.
I have goals but need help in achieving them.
I am beginning to question the systems around us and it feels overwhelming.
My coaching is rooted in the belief that you already have all the answers deep within you. My role isn't to give advice or tell you how to live, but to help you access that inner wisdom. I do this by centering the mind-body connection—helping you tune into what your body is telling you and identify the limiting beliefs that are holding you back—so you can make decisions that feel aligned with your truest self. Together, we'll work on building awareness of these patterns in your everyday life so you can live more confidently and freely.
I typically adjust my coaching style to best serve each client's needs, but generally speaking, I bring a curious and playful energy to sessions and tend to be very direct. Though direct, my goal is to intentionally bring up these observations to guide the conversation appropriately. I love challenging my clients to go that extra layer deep, but only after creating a calm, grounding environment where you can feel safe exploring these layers together.
While this is a professional relationship, I show up as my authentic self and invite you to do the same. I believe the best coaching happens when we can see each other's full humanity – and it also happens to be one of my favorite parts of doing this work.
Yes! I completed the 9-month Wayfinder Life Coach Training, a Level 2 ICF-accredited program created by Martha Beck—bestselling author, Harvard PhD, and Life Coach to Oprah Winfrey. The training combines cutting-edge research in psychology and neuroscience with practical coaching tools. After completing the program, I pursued additional training, mentoring, and practice hours to earn my official certification.
I strongly believe that the coach-client connection is the single most important factor in a client's success. Engaging in coaching is a deeply intimate experience, and it's essential that you feel comfortable, safe, and seen by the coach you're working with. My goal with this page is to give you a sense of what it's like to work with me and help you determine whether or not my values and approach resonate with you.
I am also aware that the intersectionality of identities matters when choosing a coach. I identify as white, queer, non-binary & trans-masculine, neurodivergent, and jewish/spiritual. I approach my work through an anti-oppressive, anti-racist lens and am continuing to learn how to best serve our BIPOC communities and de-center whiteness.
Additionally, to ensure our coaching partnership is a good fit, I ask all potential clients to schedule a free 30-minute consultation with me before we work together. There are as many different coaching styles as there are coaches, so if we find we're not the right fit, I'll do my best to refer you to someone who might be a better match.
I charge $150 for an individual 50-minute coaching session and offer 3-session and 6-session packages for clients who want to build more momentum together. I've found that 6 sessions is ideal for building a trusting relationship and creating meaningful change, but I understand everyone operates differently—which is why I offer flexible options to fit your needs. The bigger the package, the bigger the discount per session!
If cost is an issue, let's talk! I have a few sliding scale spots I reserve for people in this position. I don't want money to be a barrier to working together.
I offer online coaching to all clients to ensure your location doesn't limit access to my services. For those in the DMV area, I also offer in-person sessions. I don't have a physical office at this time, but I'm happy to visit clients' homes at no extra charge if you're within a reasonable distance (I'm in Takoma, DC). Please reach out if you're interested in this option!
I ask all potential clients to book a complimentary 30-minute consultation with me before deciding to work together. I do this to ensure there is a fit on both ends before entering into a coaching partnership.
If you have additional questions, feel free to reach out to me at jude.reisman@gmail.com!