Clarity. Direction. Momentum.
Life coaching at MFI is forward-focused and goal-driven. Unlike therapy, we don't dig into the past — we figure out exactly where you want to go and build the shortest bridge to get there.
Dr. Paula and the MFI coaching team bring therapeutic training to every engagement — meaning you get the insight depth of a clinician with the action-orientation of a top executive coach.
Understand the difference
Is coaching right for you?
Coaching is a great fit when…
- You are mentally healthy but feeling stuck or directionless
- You want to strengthen your relationship — not repair a crisis
- You are navigating a career, life stage, or identity shift
- You prefer action plans over open-ended exploration
- You want a partner who holds you accountable
Therapy may be a better fit when…
- You are experiencing clinical depression, anxiety, or trauma
- Past experiences feel actively disruptive to daily life
- A clinical diagnosis is present or suspected
- Your insurance requires a clinical provider
Coaching tracks
Three pathways — one proven approach
Work & life balance
Helping professionals who feel consumed by work rebuild boundaries, presence, and purpose — without sacrificing career momentum.
Relationship crossroads
For couples and individuals facing a pivotal decision — or simply wanting to build the relationship they always intended to have.
Personal reinvention
Whether after loss, transition, or simply recognizing that something needs to change — this track provides structured forward momentum.
Our process
How every coaching engagement works
Clarify the real goal
Most clients arrive knowing what they don't want. We spend the first sessions uncovering what they actually want — with precision.
Map the gap
We identify the specific beliefs, habits, and patterns standing between your current state and your stated goal.
Build a weekly system
Each session ends with an action agreement — a specific, time-bound commitment that moves the needle before we meet again.
Iterate and deepen
Week over week we review, refine, and go deeper — building lasting change rather than short-term motivation.
Common questions
Answered honestly
How is this different from seeing a therapist at MFI?
Coaching is not a clinical service — we don't diagnose, treat disorders, or bill insurance. It's a structured goal partnership. Therapy explores the why; coaching focuses on the what and the how.
How many sessions will I need?
Most clients complete a coaching engagement in 8–16 sessions. Intensive tracks can deliver meaningful results in as few as 4 sessions. We review progress every 4 sessions and adjust.
Can my partner join sessions?
Yes. The relationship coaching track is designed for couples. Individual and relationship tracks can also be combined based on your goals.
Do you offer virtual coaching?
Yes — all coaching services are available via secure video. We work with clients across the United States and internationally.
Is coaching covered by insurance?
Coaching is not a clinical service and is not covered by insurance. Transparent flat-rate session fees are available on our pricing page.