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At Rainbow Mental Wellness, we believe in supporting the LGBTQIA+ community, their families, and their allies by providing care specific to the needs of every individual that reaches out to us.  Our primary goal is to help you embrace who you truly are, empower you to be the most radiant version of yourself, and to guide you in learning how to advocate for your needs and desires.    

Our life coaches will help you navigate queer experiences ranging from coming out positively and living authentically as the person you are, gender exploration, resolving relationship problems and building closer bonds with friends and family, parenting, the art of drag, and so much more.  

We want our clients of all ages to discover and recognize their potential, overcome a lack of self-confidence or low self-esteem, reduce feelings of shame, guilt, fear, or anxiety, and ultimately leave each session feeling seen, heard, affirmed, and accepted for exactly who you are.

What is Life Coaching?

How is Coaching Different than Therapy?

A life coach is someone who will challenge, motivate, encourage, and support you in achieving your goals through curiosity and compassion.  They act as a guide to help you identify areas of growth and create the steps necessary to achieve your goals. In addition, a coach will help you uncover beliefs and values that don’t serve you, as well as keep you focused and on track. 

Although both coaches and therapists offer a support system to help you gain strength and clarity to help you move forward, coaching focuses more on where you are now and where you want to be through establishing goals. Therapists are trained on treating mental illness or other significant emotional and relational concerns and are often focused on helping you deal with past trauma.
Anyone can benefit from Life Coaching and it is up to your coach to help you develop appropriate goals depending on age, challenges you may be facing, or things you may like to accomplish.  Sessions can be offered in person or virtually and are usually not covered by health insurance.

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Alex-

I have a Masters's Degree in Mental Health Counseling and Expressive Arts Therapy.  Though I no longer practice therapy, I still use my Expressive Therapy background to help clients process and understand what they may be feeling or experiencing, especially younger clients who oftentimes don't have the words or specific language to describe what they are going through. 

I work with both individual clients as well as children, teens, adults and parents. My specialties include gender exploration and LGBTQIA+ issues.

  • Need support navigating the coming out process?

  • Gender identity can mean different things to different people. Gender does not always “fit in a box” of male or female.

    Are you questioning your gender identity or need support navigating gender identity or expression?

  • Are you in the beginning stages of transitioning, or further along on your Journey? We can help support you at all stages of your journey.

    We can provide support every step of the way. Support may include, coming out, romantic issues during and after transition, medical issues, attire, prosthetics usage, and more.

  • Do you have a child who is navigating gender or sexuality?

    Are you looking for ways to better support your child?

    Whether your child is questioning, recently come out, or has been out for some time, we can support you.

    We are here for your questions, education, support, and resources!

  • Are you a non-birth parent?

    Are you planning to adopt or have a child through surrogacy or donation?

    We can help with bonding, co-parenting, and navigating feelings that may arise as a non-birth parent.

  • If you have other areas you are looking for personal growth, please reach out.

    We would love to discuss your needs and determine how we can support you!

  • Are you interested in Drag and gender exploration as an art form?

    With over 20+ years of experience performing, we can help you navigate this amazing world.

Harmony

Harmony has limited availability for coaching, Please contact the clinic to schedule a session.

  • Need support navigating your healthcare career?

    Thinking about nursing school, or advanced degrees?

    Are you studying for boards or retaking boards?

    I can help you set and reach your goals!

  • Are you an Advance Practice Nurse?

    Are you thinking about opening a private practice?

    I can help you make a plan and guide you on this journey.

  • Are you questioning your sexuality or coming out later in life.

    I can help you navigate the complexities of coming out later in life.

    Including, building a social support system, navigating dating, and having a sexually fulfilling love life.

  • Is your partner, gender nonconforming, genderqueer, non-binary, gender-fluid, or transgender?

    Are you looking for ways to better support your partner?

    Would you like help to navigate your romantic and sexual life?

  • Are you looking to explore your sexuality?

    Looking to keep the passion alive in your relationships?

    Curious about kink, BDSM, polyamory, and ethical non-monogamy?

  • If you have other areas you are looking for personal growth, please reach out.

    We would love to discuss your needs and determine how we can support you!

If you are interested in speaking engagements please contact us directly!

If you are interested in life coaching please contact us by filling out this contact form, or by text or phone.

(224) 298-8615

Contact us for a free 30-minute consultation!

We will work with you to develop a plan within your budget

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FAQs

What is a life Coach?

A life coach is someone who helps you get clarity about the direction of your life. In addition, a coach will help you uncover beliefs and values that don’t serve you.

Unlike counseling or therapy, a life coach is interested in where you are and where you want to go.

A life coach helps challenge, motivate, encourage and support you in achieving your goals.

How does life coaching work?

Life coaching focuses on what you want to achieve and helps you get there.

Using the tools and techniques of life coaching will help you become more outcome and focus-driven in your goal achievement.

A life coach can keep you focused and on track by identifying available options that you may not have considered.

How is life coaching different from therapy or counseling?

Although both coaches and counselors offer a support system to help, you gain strength and clarity to move forward.

Coaching deals with where you are now and where you want to be.

Counselors are often interested in helping you deal with past trauma.

Life coaching is action-orientated, while counselors and therapists are more coping and healing-orientated.

Who can have a life coach?

The simple answer is most people could benefit from a life coach.

Anyone who wants help finding direction in their life.

Where does coaching take place?

Sessions are offered in person and virtually.

What are the benefits of life coaching?

First and foremost, all coaching is an investment in yourself.

Having a coach is having someone who has your best interests at heart. In addition, you will receive support from your coach when things get a little overwhelming.

Disclaimer

  • Life coaching is not therapy or counseling and is not meant to diagnose, treat or cure. Life coaching does not address or diagnose mental disorders as defined by the American Psychiatric Association. Your life coaching sessions are not a substitute for counseling, psychotherapy, mental health care, or substance abuse treatment. Psychotherapy is a healthcare service and its primary focus is to identify, diagnose, and treat nervous and mental disorders. Life coaching is not meant to deal with serious mental health concerns or disorders.

  • Life coaching is a collaborative process that is present and future-oriented. It is action-oriented, solution-focused, and encourages change. It involves accountability and commitment to growth through increased competence, commitment, and confidence.

  • Life coaching is not currently a regulated industry in the state of Illinois. It will be solely the responsibility of the client to determine the effectiveness of the services rendered and the competency of the coach.

  • Life coaching is not covered by insurance.

  • Life coaching requires active participation to reach your goals. As the client, you set the agenda for these sessions and your success will largely depend upon your willingness to define goals and actively work towards those goals.

  • Due to the nature of life coaching, we cannot guarantee results. Life coaching requires work and active participation of the client.

  • While life coaching is not bound by HIPPA, confidentiality is vital to the coaching process.

  • Exceptions to confidentiality include; the client is a danger to self, or others, or the physical or sexual abuse of a minor is suspected or reported. These instances must be reported to authorities.

  • Coaching packages are non-refundable and must be redeemed within the time frame designated for each package.

Rainbow Wellness and Life Coaching LLC, shares a location with Rainbow Mental Health PLLC. Life Coaching and RWLC LLC is a separate business entity from Rainbow Mental Health PLLC.