Empowering Individuals To Become Self Healers

FAQs

What is the difference between Therapy and Life Coaching? How long is each session?

Life coaching focuses on the here and now, it is not processing trauma or focusing on the past. It is very present and future focused, goal oriented, solution-focused and short-term. Individuals in life coaching are typically experiencing mild or short-term stressors, they are usually self aware and are primarily utilizing healthy coping skills. 

Therapy focuses on a wide scope, it is past, present and future, it focuses on processing of emotions, past events, present issues, future goals. It is psycho-educational, identifying root cause, building self awareness and learning healthy coping behavioral response. Therapy can be solution-focused and goal oriented depending on individual needs. It can also be short-term, but is usually longer term than life coaching.

Therapy session is typically between 45 minutes to an hour. For example if your session starts at 10am the session would be wrapping up at 10:45am. The additional 15 minutes is spent scheduling next session and writing session notes. Short-term therapy and life coaching sessions are 40-45 mins long. Duration of sessions can be longer depending on your needs.

What are the therapy and coaching techniques used?

The techniques I specialize in and primarily use in sessions are: solution-focused, attachment, acceptance and commitment, mindfulness, mind-set coaching and person-centered.

Do you offer sliding scale rates?

I understand therapy can be costly, I believe finances should never be a barrier to getting the help you need. I offer sliding rates to accommodate your financial needs.

How frequently should I attend sessions?

The frequency of sessions is based on your needs and preference. Frequency is not fixed, it is adjustable and can be changed to a schedule that's appropriate for your needs.

Do you offer flexible scheduling options?

My scheduling options are targeted to allow you time to focus on you. I offer late evenings, Sunday morning and afternoon sessions.

What online platform is used to facilitate sessions and how is my information stored?

The online platform used to host sessions is called Simple Practice, a HIPPA regulated telehealth platform. All sessions are via video. Your information is stored in their database. No hard copy of private information is stored in my private home office.

About Me

 Passionate, Intentional, Minimalist, Adventurous

I'm Kerrian McKay, I have been practicing as a mental health therapist in Virginia for approximately ten+ years. I provide counseling services to individuals with a wide range of mental health challenges. I have a passion for teaching boundaries and healthy relationship skills, so that individuals can present as their most authentic selves, enjoy their relationships, rather than feel burdened by them.

My core values are: Knowing when I have the capacity to help others and when I do not. Being okay with letting go when I have done my best and there's nothing else I can do. Having the courage to be true to myself in the face of fear and uncertainty. Accepting what is even when I don't want to. Learning to grow and evolve when I don't feel like it. Extending love, empathy, compassion and grace to myself and others.

In my down time I enjoy traveling, relaxing at the beach and eating good food.