For therapists
A partner for the work between your sessions
You lead treatment. I've been an exposure coach for years, working alongside therapists on exactly this. I help your clients follow through on it: planning and practicing exposures, building motivation, and keeping avoidance in check during the week. Coaching is designed to complement your treatment, not replace it. When your client is working with both of us, I follow your plan.
Role & scope
Clear lines, on purpose
Coaching works best when everyone knows exactly where it fits. Here's where I operate, and where I don't.
My role
What I do
- Do exposures with the client, live, in every session (virtual, or limited in-person in Maine)
- Plan each one inside your treatment plan
- Keep clients accountable and moving between sessions
- Troubleshoot avoidance and build motivation in the moment
- Support out-of-session exposure homework with weekday messaging
- Build tolerance for uncertainty and distress through repeated practice
- Meet once with a parent or support person, so responses at home line up with the plan
Scope of practice
What I don't do
- I'm not a licensed therapist, counselor, or other clinical provider
- I don't diagnose or treat mental health conditions
- I don't provide therapy or clinical assessment
- I don't manage medication
- I don't offer crisis or emergency care
- I don't set the treatment plan; I follow yours
Support, not replacement
How coaching supports therapy
Therapy is typically one hour a week. Exposures happen in the other 167. Clients often know what to do and still struggle to do it alone. Coaching adds in-the-moment support, accountability, and repetition where change actually happens.
Why it improves follow-through
Between sessions
- More completed exposures each week
- Less between-session drift and avoidance
- Real-time support right when it's hard
- Skills practiced until they generalize
Collaboration
With consent
- I work within the plan and pacing you set
- I follow your lead on exposure targets and any areas to avoid
- Client always gives written consent before I coordinate with you
- I encourage every client to be working with a therapist
- You stay the clinical lead throughout
Communication
Your preferred cadence
- A brief weekly or biweekly email summary
- A quick note when something notable comes up
- Whatever rhythm and format works best for you
- Concise, relevant, and never more than you need
Referrals
Have a client who needs more between sessions?
If you have a client who'd benefit from added structure and accountability between sessions, I'd welcome a conversation. I'll always be honest about fit, and I'll tell you if I don't think I'm the right support.