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Pre Screening
Are We A Good Fit for Counseling or Coaching Services?
It is important to have a comfortable, strong therapeutic alliance with your Counselor/Coach. Sometimes it takes a few sessions to get to know your Provider’s personality and approach. However, here are a few tips beforehand to see if we are a good fit for Counseling or Coaching sessions. If you determine after reviewing these guidelines that we are not a good fit for either, I recommend searching for Therapists or Psychologists at:
or for Coaches at https://coachingfederation.org/find-a-coach
Another easy way to know if I am eligible to be your Counselor vs Coach is based on where you live due to state regulatory laws. At this time, I am only licensed to provide mental health services (Counseling) for residents in the state of Florida. That will soon be changing, as the Compact Bill has been passed, which will soon allow me to practice Mental Health Counseling in additional states.
In the meantime, if you live outside of Florida, consider Coaching services, which are more short-term and solution-focused – no diagnosis is provided. I can provide Coaching services (as appropriate) no matter where you live geographically due to the absence of state regulatory laws at this time for Coaching.
Check out my FAQ page for more info on the differences between Counseling and Coaching services to help determine which one is best for you. We will also discuss this during the free consultation phone call.
We Are a Good Fit If……
We Might NOT Be a Good Fit If…..
I do not specialize in the following Personality Disorders:
Borderline Personality Disorder – If you think you may have or have previously been diagnosed with this disorder, I recommend to continue searching on www.psychologytoday.com for a Therapist who specializes in Personality Disorders. For reference of the characteristics of this disorder, please see this assessment here, or schedule a consultation with me to discuss further (click the button below).
Histrionic Personality Disorder – Same as above, I do not specialize in this area. Please refer to this assessment here if you are unsure, or schedule a consultation (click the button below).
Narcissistic Personality Disorder – I specialize in trauma recovery services for those who are healing from a breakup or divorce from a partner who exhibits Narcissistic traits/behaviors; however, I do not work with Narcissistic Personality Disorder directly.
If you are currently living with a partner or family member who exhibits narcissistic traits (see Breakup/Divorce Recovery for more information on Narcissistic behaviors), I may need to refer you to your local Domestic Abuse Program or to another Therapist depending on the nature of the abuse and your desire to remain in the relationship, but we will discuss your current situation further in the complimentary phone consultation to accurately assess your needs.
Please contact 1 800 799-SAFE 24 hours a day to be connected with your nearest Domestic Abuse Outpatient Program or Emergency Shelter if needed.
Anti-Social Personality Disorder – Same as above, see Breakup/Divorce Recovery for more information on Antisocial behaviors
Please click the button below if you are ready to schedule your free 15-minute consultation or to ask further questions to see if Counseling or Coaching is right for you!
Have some questions first?
You can always email me directly at coaching@leahpetrucci.com or call/text (941) 705-0973