NON-JUDGMENTAL. ACCESSIBLE. CONVENIENT.  PORTABLE.  FLEXIBLE.

Not everyone wants therapy.  But let's face it, most people could benefit from it!  Often, though, what we need the most is an objective perspective, a new way of looking at our situation, frustrations, etc.  Other times we need to know where to direct our own efforts to help ourselves. 

UNDERSTANDING HOW CHATS WORK

CoachingCHATS ARE A CREATIVE ALTERNATIVE
A COACHING CHAT  is an email exchange with Michele O'Mara, Life Coach with an LCSW and PhD in Clinical Sexology.  One exchange can change your entire perspective on a situation, resolve an immediate dilemma, or give you a area of exploration (book, website, exercise, etc.) as you journey toward greater peace.  What's more, you never have to leave home, and if you do, your CoachingCHATS are still accessible to you!  Create CHATS that fit your needs.  If you are feeling alone, confused, in need of insight, motivation, inspiration or a new perspective, RIGHT NOW, a longer Email CHAT may come in handy.  It's up to you.  And, isn't that THE WAY IT SHOULD BE?


NOTE:  While i am a licensed therapist, THIS IS NOT THERAPY.  This is coaching.  The distinction is important because counseling is designed to assist those in need of mental health care.  This is designed to assist those in life issues that you would otherwise turn to a trusted friend for.  Email is not a proper venue to do adequate mental health care.

CoachingCHATS can MAKE A DIFFERENCE in just one EMAIL.

  • Learn about a new book that will offer you just the right support and guidance for your situation
  • Gain a new PERSPECTIVE on an old situation that you are having trouble making peace with
  • Develop new SKILLS through suggested exercises and behaviors
  • Learn new ways to approach conversations so you can be MORE EFFECTIVE
  • Gain understanding about the natural development of gender and of sexual orientation to assist in CLARIFYING who you are
  • Benefit from new STRATEGIES for living, including some of my favorites: The Law of Attraction, the Sedona Method, Byron Katie's Loving What Is, Debbie Ford's Dark Side of the Light Chasers, Brene Brown's Daring Greatly, Getting the Love You Want, John Gottman's The Relationship Cure, and more!

A SAMPLE of TOPICS

  • Lesbians
  • Gay men
  • Heterosexuals
  • Bisexual men and women
  • Transgender men (Transmen or FTM)
  • Transgender women (Transwomen or MTF)
  • Pansexual 
  • Folks in open relationships or poly relationships
  • Married lesbians
  • Married gay men
  • Couples in Mixed Orientation Marriages
  • Gender Queer, Gender Fluid &/or Gender Dysphoric
  • Cross-dressers
  • Partner's of cross-dressers (SOFA's)

AROUND THE WORLD AND BACK, I'M STILL HERE
With over half of Americans residing in rural areas, and 80-90% of mental health providers practicing in urban areas, CoachingCHATS are a perfect solution for many folks who wish to communicate with a specialized therapist, experienced in diverse populations (gay, lesbian, polyamorous, open, pre-marital, long distance relationships, mixed orientation marriages, couples dealing with infidelity, and more).  With additional training in relationships as a Certified Imago Therapist, and IN sex therapy as a Board Certified Sexologist, I fancy myself a GREAT RESOURCE for understanding your relationships.

PEOPLE TYPICALLY ASKING QUESTIONS

  • I think I am gay, but how can I be sure?
  • How should I approach coming out to my parents?
  • My wife never wants to have sex.
  • How do I tell my husband I am a lesbian?
  • Should I stay married to my husband if I am in love with a woman?
  • How long should I wait before I introduce my children to a new partner after a divorce?
  • My parents don't accept my partner.  Should I go to their house for the holidays even if she is not invited?
  • My partner wants to have a baby and I'm not sure I do.
  • How do we know when to move in together?
  • What can we do to make our long-distance relationship more successful?
  • My partner does not want me to spend time with my ex, but we are best friends and I need her in my life.   How do I address this?


AN EXCEPTION to CoachingCHATS 

IF you are experiencing suicidal thoughts or feelings, you need much MORE than a coachingCHAT  click here for help with suicidal thoughts or feelings.