Wellness and Life Coaching
Influential Wellness Corner services for life/wellness coaching provided by Alexis Fitzpatrick, are services and sessions that can be conducted in-person (Tennessee and Alabama), or via HIPPA compliant videoconference. As a life/wellness coach, at IN, the aim is to help you develop the skills necessary to nurture and heal your relationship with the complete person that you are. This involves fostering intentional and authentic self-reflection, promoting optimal growth, healing, and self-care. Our goal is to support you in building empathy, awareness, grace, by equipping you with specific tools to honor and strengthen your relationship with yourself through emotional, spiritual and mental well-being.
Please note that life/wellness coaching is not a medical, mental health, or any other type of health service. It is distinct from psychotherapy or mental health counseling. Please note that the Influential Wellness Corner nor Alexis Fitzpatrick does not offer any diagnosis, treatment, or advice regarding medical or mental health conditions. In cases where a medical or mental health illness is present, we strongly advise seeking diagnosis, treatment, or advice from licensed healthcare and mental health professionals, such as physicians; psychologists, therapists, or other qualified experts in the professional field.
Alexis holds a Masters of Science Degree in Clinical Social Work and licensure as a Masters Social Worker in the state of Tennessee. She practices as a therapist at Obear Counseling under the direct clinical supervision of Angela Obear, LCSW #5613. She professionally specializes in diagnosing and treating mental health disorders. Services provided at IN are distinct from other forms of healthcare or mental healthcare services. It's important to note that having a professional license does not imply superiority of Alexis’s life/wellness coaching services over those of an unlicensed life coach.
**Please note: The Influential Wellness Corner is a wellness coaching consulting business and by no means should it be considered a private practice. If you are in the state of Tennessee and would like to work with Alexis as a therapy client, seek an appointment with her through Obear Counseling using the link provided here and/or in the Therapy tab.
Clinical Supervisor: Angela Obear, LCSW
Coaching and Psychotherapy
Please read carefully, provided are the distinctions between coaching and psychotherapy to ensure a clear understanding of these different practices in our work together.
Psychotherapy is considered a healthcare service and is often covered by health insurance policies, unlike coaching, which is not eligible for reimbursement. Both coaching and psychotherapy draw upon knowledge of human behavior, motivation, and counseling techniques, but they diverge in their primary goals, focus, and professional responsibility.
Coaching aims to help you develop and implement strategies to achieve your self-identified goals. Promoting enhanced performance and personal satisfaction and overall well-being. It may address various aspects of your life such as; personal projects, work-life balance, job performance, or overall well-being, employing techniques like personal strategic planning, values clarification, brainstorming, and motivational counseling.
On the other hand, psychotherapy is focused on identifying, diagnosing, and treating mental and nervous disorders. Its objectives encompass alleviating symptoms. Understanding underlying dynamics contributing to these symptoms. Changing dysfunctional behaviors resulting from the disorders, and developing coping mechanisms for life's psychological challenges. Research indicates that the quality of therapeutic relationships impacts psychotherapy progress. Psychotherapy clients often experience emotional vulnerability as they discuss intimate personal information, making trust essential in this process. Therapists also have responsibility to protect their clients' safety and well-being.
In coaching, the relationship between the coach and client is different, devoid of the power differentials that can arise in psychotherapy. You, as the client set the agenda, and the success of coaching hinges on your willingness to take risks and explore new approaches. The coaching relationship is designed to be more direct and challenging. With Alexis , as your coach, she will be providing honest feedback, presenting powerful questions, and challenging techniques to support your growth. If you find that coaching is not progressing as you desire, I encourage you to communicate this promptly, and together, we can take steps to address any concerns.
Given the potential conflicts in roles, I firmly believe that it is ethically inappropriate for one individual to fulfill both coaching and psychotherapy roles for a client, either concurrently or consecutively. If we recognize that you could benefit from psychotherapeutic intervention, I will gladly refer you to appropriate resources. In some cases, it may be necessary for you to initiate psychotherapy, and I might request access to your psychotherapist to effectively continue as your coach.
It is crucial to understand that coaching is a professional relationship, even though it may feel close and personal at times. Maintaining professional boundaries is vital during our work together and afterward, as blurred boundaries can jeopardize the benefits gained from our coaching relationship.
Privacy Policy
At The Influential Wellness Corner, we value your privacy and strive to comply with all applicable laws and regulations regarding the collection of personal information. This policy outlines the types of information we collect and how we use it to enhance and provide our services.
Information Collection:
To improve our service delivery, we may request personal information from you while using our website, https://jointheinfluence.com. The personal information we may collect includes your name and email address. This information will only be used to contact you in relation to our services.
Limits of Our Policy:
We want to make it clear that our website may contain links to external sites that we do not operate or control. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these external sites and cannot be held liable for any issues that may arise from their use.
Contact Us:
If you have any questions or concerns about our Privacy Policy, please don't hesitate to contact us at info@jointheinfluence.com.
Social Media Disclaimer
Intention for using social media: educational and marketing purposes only.
Account is NOT a substitute for mental health treatment or therapy. Engagement at own risk.
Client confidentiality compromised if interacting with account. No follow backs or acknowledgments. Refer to social media policy in informed consent forms.
DMs/comments about mental health not replied to due to ethical guidelines.
Bring them into session if a therapy client with Alexis.
For crisis, extreme distress, or suicidal thoughts, use the contacts below
Dial 911 or your local emergency line
Dial 988 For Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Text “HOME” to 741741 Crisis line
Call 800-852-8336 Teen line