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PHILOSOPHY
AND APPROACH
My approach integrates Internal Family Systems (IFS), trauma understanding, mindfulness, and insights from various masters and modalities, including David Cates, Adyashanti, Richard Schwartz, Carl Jung, and others.
HERE'S WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
FROM THIS IFS-INFORMED COACHING:
Clarity
Gain a clear understanding of your inner landscape, emotions, and thought patterns. This clarity helps you navigate challenges with confidence.
Compassionate Engagement
Learn to engage with different parts of yourself with kindness and understanding, fostering a deeper connection and healing.
Non-pathologizing
Recognize that even the parts of you that seem problematic, like the inner critic, are trying to help you. This perspective allows for more constructive growth.
Intuitive Approach
Experience a coaching method that feels natural and easy to work with, making the process of change more seamless.
Self-Responsibility
and Self Love
Develop a strong sense of self-responsibility and cultivate radical self-love, empowering you to take charge of your life.
Results
Achieve your goals. Slay your dragons. Become who you are meant to become.
For a deeper dive into IFS, I recommend Richard Schwartz’s “No Bad Parts.”
“I can honestly say, David Coates is the best healer I’ve ever had. I was trained as a therapist and have had lots of counseling over the years. But no one has gotten to the core of my issues as quickly as David. He’s a terrific listener, masterful at holding space, and such a gentle, caring soul….”
Barbara Huson – bestselling author of: Sacred Success: A Course in Financial Miracles, and Overcoming Underearning.
Navigating the Landscape
Finding the right support can be challenging amidst the diverse world of therapists, coaches, and spiritual guides. While everyone offers different perspectives and training, my goal is to provide you with a foundation that helps you meet life’s challenges confidently. My IFS-based approach is grounded in extensive experience and a genuine desire to support your growth.
Ready to embark on a journey of deep transformation?
DEEP DIVE COACHING — A DISTINCT PATH
First Things First:
Coaching is
Not Psychotherapy
While I am a licensed psychotherapist in California with twenty years of experience, my coaching practice is uniquely different from psychotherapy. Over the past decade, I’ve blended my deep understanding of the human psyche with a coaching approach that focuses on outcomes. In coaching, we aim to elevate your system to its highest level, working on healing as needed but always with a clear focus on achieving your goals. My role is to provide precise feedback, advocate strongly for you, and challenge you to grow.
I have had the privilege to work with executives from Apple, Facebook, Airbnb, Coinbase, Google, and many other top tier companies, and dozens of entrepreneurs. Are you next?
My Approach
I pull from many philosophies and modalities, but at the heart of my work is the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model. IFS isn’t just another tool—it’s a game changer. Imagine tapping into a deep well of clarity and compassion, learning to navigate any situation with ease, and understanding how to heal and thrive from the inside out. That’s what IFS offers. It’s not about fixing you; it’s about unlocking the real you—curious, resilient, and ready for anything.
If we work together, I’m all in—fully engaged, caring, and relentless in my commitment to your transformation. Let’s dive deep and make lasting change happen.
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