Your past may have shaped you, but it doesn't define you. Hope, purpose, and power still live within you—and you have the ability to create the life you truly deserve.
-Ariel De’Freeze, MSW, LISW-S
Founder, The Centers for Counseling & Trauma Recovery
Life Coach | Consultant | Advocate for Empowerment
“Helping individuals find hope, purpose, and the tools to thrive.”
FAQs
Disclaimer: This platform is dedicated exclusively to life coaching—a forward-focused process designed to help you set goals, create actionable plans, and move with clarity and purpose. While I hold an MSW with a clinical specialization, this space does not provide psychotherapy, mental health diagnoses, clinical assessments, or therapeutic treatment plans. If you are seeking clinical or mental health services, please consult a licensed mental health professional.
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Yes, all clients are required to create an account. This ensures secure communication, allows access to booking and payment history, and provides personalized service.
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Life coaching focuses on future goals, actionable plans, and personal growth, while therapy addresses mental health concerns, past trauma, and emotional healing. This platform is exclusively for life coaching.
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Sessions are conducted virtually for flexibility and accessibility. In-person engagements, such as workshops or consultations, can be arranged for an additional fee and travel costs.
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Payments can be made securely online during the booking process. We accept major credit cards and other payment methods through trusted platforms like Stripe and PayPal.
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Yes, appointments can be rescheduled or canceled according to our cancellation and rescheduling policy. Please note that changes must be made within the specified timeframe to avoid fees. Please see the policies tab for more information.
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All services adhere to strict confidentiality standards, ensuring your privacy and trust are respected. However, as a mandatory reporter, I am legally required to report certain situations to the appropriate authorities. These include suspected abuse or neglect of a child, or credible threats of self-harm or harm toward others. In such instances, the necessary authorities—such as local law enforcement or the Department of Child and Family Services—will be contacted to ensure safety. For more details, please review our Privacy Policy.