FAQ's

Coaching isn’t therapy. 

Therapy helps you heal from the past, work through emotional challenges, and addresses mental health diagnoses. Coaching focuses on the here and now, taking action, and creating change in the present and future. Both offer support—but with different tools and intentions.

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Addressing obstacles is a primary focus.

We’ll identify internal and external blocks, such as work obligations, family disapproval, or self-doubt. By recognizing and removing these barriers, you can find your path to healing.

Grief is not the same for everyone. Everyone processes at different rates. 

In the beginning I recommend meeting at least 1x a week, but some people need more support. 

Many of my clients start feeling better in 3-6 months and we start to see each other less frequently. 

Some people take longer- or want to work on other parts of their lives once they have integrated the loss of a pet.

  • Intro pack: $600/4 sessions ($150/session)
  • Individual sessions: $200/ 50 min session
  • Couples/ Families: $275/ 75 min session
  • Group rate: $75/session for 4-week group

Credentials

    • Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.)

    • 27 years of experience in grief support and counseling

    • Certified life coach

    • Dog mom (I have three pups and two guinea pigs!)

       

That’s okay. You’re not alone. You can start with a free, no-pressure call just to see how it feels.

Sometimes, being overwhelmed with grief can make it even harder to take that first step, so if talking feels hard, please email me.

Ready to get started?

You don’t have to have it all figured out.

You don’t need to know what to say or where to start. You just have to take the first step. I’ll meet you with care, curiosity, and a deep respect for your experience.

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Since working with Dr. Austin, so much has changed. I’ve learned how to sit with my grief without feeling consumed by it. I carried a lot of guilt early in this journey, but through recognizing its roots, I have found the clarity and compassion needed to let it go.

I’ve started to find space for joy again, and most importantly, I no longer feel alone in what I’m going through. There has been a subtle yet profound shift in the way I relate both to my loss and to myself. I’ve noticed that I see situations and emotions differently now — even those unrelated to my loss — and I allow myself far more compassion in my daily life.
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