Coaching Philosophy
My ideal client is a goal-oriented individual who wants help to get where they wish to be. They are someone solid enough to be okay with being pushed and prodded in the context of a caring and supportive relationship. They are a lifelong learner needing help
My coaching sessions are a mixture of listening, teaching, reframing, alternative perspective making, strength assessment, challenge, self-disclosure, encouragement, humor, stories, metaphors, referral to external resources (books, podcasts, music, movies), utilization of resources (assignments, tools), and accountability.
It is very important to me that my clients feel respected and encouraged. I believe that my role is to really listen to my clients and help them feel understood while also giving significant amounts of feedback and interaction. My coaching approach is a mixture of being a confidante, coach, cheerleader, teacher, and accountability partner.
Coaching Services
Dr. DeBruin only provides coaching services to adults. The focus of his coaching practice centers around the following issues: relationship issues, career planning and enhancement, self-esteem, personal growth, lifestyle modification, financial independence/security, and Christian spirituality. Dr. DeBruin provides coaching to patients in his office or online via Zoom or Facetime.
Rates
The fee for coaching is $200.00 per 45 minute coaching session.
Dr. DeBruin has a 48 hour cancellation policy. This means that, if a client is unable to make it to their scheduled appointment, they must notify him via phone or text or email at least 48 hours in advance of the cancellation. If Dr. DeBruin is not notified in advance the client will be billed $180.00 because without advanced notice he is unable to use that time for other clients. Please be sensitive that Dr. DeBruin has heard every imaginable rationale articulated for how enforcement of this policy should be altered. Payment is cash, check, Paypal (Joe DeBruin), Venmo (Joe-DeBruin) or credit/debit card on this website.
What to expect?
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What is the difference between coaching and therapy?
Therapy is often a long-term treatment process aimed at facilitating healing/change regarding trauma or various kinds of pathology (psychological disorders). Coaching is a professional relationship that tends to be more short-term and is oriented around facilitating and supporting personal and/or professional growth.
Therapy is diagnosis-based and is aimed at helping you solve personal flaws, problems, and deficits. Coaching is meant to help a person clarify goals, identify obstacles, and create action plans.
Therapy is provided by a licensed healthcare professional. Coaching doesn’t require a license.
Therapy usually involves utilization of a patient’s healthcare insurance and partial payments from the patient. Coaching only requires direct payment from the client.
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Are there specific issues that you don’t deal with in your coaching practice?
Addiction, focus on pathology or trauma.
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Describe Joe’s ideal coaching client?
A goal-oriented individual who wants help to get where they wish to be. A person solid enough to be okay with being pushed and prodded in the context of a caring and supportive relationship. A potential lifelong learner needing help with work-life balance, lifestyle modification, communication skills, financial independence/security, business planning, career plans, and personal or professional goals.
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What are the actual components of Joe’s coaching?
Listening, teaching, reframing, alternative perspective making, strength assessment, challenge, self disclosure, encouragement, humor, stories, metaphors, referral to external resources (books, podcasts, music, movies), utilization of resources (assignments, tools), and accountability.
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Does Joe offer coaching online?
Yes, via Zoom, Facetime, or WhatsApp.
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How does Payment occur for coaching?
Via Paypal, Venmo or by Credit/Debit card through the payment form on this website which can here found HERE.
