Coaching

While I am licensed as a psychotherapist and approach traditional therapy from a psychodynamic perspective, I now mostly work within a coaching/mentoring/consulting framework. I focus "above the wellness line" so that we approach your sessions in positivity rather than deficit. I am a certified life/wellness coach.

As a Transperonal Wellness coach, I help my clients gain clarity in their purpose and vision, guide them through the decision-making process, support them in removing blocks to progress in goals throughout all areas of their life, and assist them in overcoming imposter syndrome and other limiting beliefs. This allows them to set healthy boundaries, avoid or recover from burnout, improve their relationships, and achieve true work-life harmony.

Life coaching, communication coaching, business coaching. 35 years coaching and teaching experience, including 13 years teaching teamwork, interpersonal communication, public speaking, and writing. Working to help people develop and utilize their skills to set goals, communicate, and work effectively with others.

"Mental health coaching provides personalized guidance and support to help individuals enhance their well-being, cultivate resilience, and navigate life's challenges with greater clarity and confidence."

Personal growth is a lifelong process that can help us all to live more fulfilling lives. If therapy is for those looking to grow by healing the wounds from the past, coaching can be for individuals who have made peace with the past (for the most part), and are looking to grow optimally in the present. Life can be so much more; we are full of potential, more than we realize. I am here to help you gain the skills and mindsets that you need to become your own guide of personal growth.

My career history before therapy involved lots of mentoring and educating, and with certain clients or struggles, it can be helpful to help build structure or encourage someone along a certain goal. I find coaching especially useful for relationship counseling, when couples may need guidance to get back to a healthier dynamic. I also use it a lot with ADHD clients, to help build routines and accountability.

Coaching may augment traditional psychotherapy, but the work of coaching is meant to be done when major emotional and psychological wounds are already healing or healed. Thus, while emotional issues may arise during the course of a coaching session, the primary focus of the coaching is to help you identify your goals, achieve them, and develop constructive habits and skills. There is little emphasis placed on delving into the root cause of your emotional issues with coaching.

I provide self-care coaching to individuals and groups of various professions and lifestyles that are needing better self-care practices to implement into their lives. By utilizing tools such as values, wellness wheel and the Enneagram, I help you create a one-of-a-kind self-care plan that prevents and improves the burnout process. Please visit my website for more information on working with me on the topic of self-care coaching: www.juliaayraud.com

I’m a coach who embraces life’s messiness and sees your quirks, sensitivities, and complexities as strengths. Rooted in Positive Disintegration, disability justice, and relational growth, I create a space for authenticity, connection, and existential empowerment. Together, we’ll explore your values, navigate challenges, and honor your unique journey. Growth isn’t a polished process—come as you are, and let’s make space for who you’re becoming.

I typically use coaching techniques to assist clients undergoing child custody evaluations or social studies in family court or family law cases to make the most thorough and effective presentations. I am familiar with what is required in these cases, and by using coaching and teaching techniques I can often ensure that my client is the best prepared parent at the courthouse. Evaluators themselves are also pleased when my clients are well prepared because it makes the evaluator's job easier. Due to modern technology, I can typically provide these services nationwide.

Coaching helps people identify their goals and the obstacles they are facing. Like therapy, coaching involves guidance and support but also places a great deal of emphasis on accountability, enabling people to do more than they might on their own.

Sometimes we need some support and a sounding board when making difficult choices or weighing between different options in our life, I can assist along the way.

My professional experience has been working with people to overcome the challenges talented individuals have in reaching their potential. This has been with public figures and high-performing individuals in the corporate world as well as people just struggling with motivation. I have additional training in working with athletes, coaches and teams. I am also certified and experienced in psychological approaches to managing obesity with clients.

With experience as a therapeutic coach, I believe coaching can be a powerful catalyst for positive change for people looking to address challenges and enrich their lives. A foundation to coaching is utilizing a Strength-Based approach, emphasizing an individual's existing skills, talents, and resources. As such, coaching can help make therapy feel more tangible.

A life coach is a type of wellness professional who helps people make progress in their lives in order to attain greater fulfillment. Life coaches to aid their clients in improving their relationships, careers, and day-to-day lives.

Much of my work has focused on supporting individuals in times of transition, whether they are navigating educational and career changes or shifting into new life stages. I understand that these transitions often come with uncertainty, identity shifts, and emotional challenges. My approach provides not only practical guidance but also the emotional and psychological support needed to help individuals move forward with confidence.