FAQ’s

1. What is trauma-informed coaching?

Trauma-informed coaching is a collaborative process that recognizes the widespread impact of trauma and integrates this awareness into the coaching relationship. Unlike traditional coaching, it prioritizes emotional safety, choice, and empowerment. With a focus on resilience, trauma-informed coaching helps individuals identify patterns, build healthier coping strategies, and create authentic goals. Erik offers this service globally supporting clients who want to experience growth while simultaneously feeling seen, respected, and deeply known.

2. How is trauma-informed coaching different from psychotherapy?

Psychotherapy is a clinical treatment focused on mental health diagnoses, processing past experiences, and healing at therapeutic depth. Trauma-informed coaching, on the other hand, is a strengths-based, forward-focused approach that integrates awareness of trauma without being a formal clinical treatment. Coaching may be accessible to international clients where psychotherapy services are not due to licensing restrictions.

3. Who can benefit from trauma-informed coaching?

This service is designed for anyone seeking to navigate change, manage stress, or create meaningful shifts in their life while honoring their personal history. It’s especially supportive for individuals who want growth-oriented support that is sensitive to the nuance of past experience, but focused on present goals and future resilience.

4. Do I need to have experienced trauma to work with you?

Not at all. Trauma-informed coaching is beneficial to anyone. It simply means Erik’s approach is grounded in safety, respect, heart-based communication, and cultivating a sense of honor. — Principles that generate a supportive environment regardless of trauma history.

5. How are services delivered internationally?

Trauma-informed coaching and consultancy can be offered to clients worldwide either in person or virtually. Psychotherapy services are limited to certain jurisdictions (Los Angeles, New York, and where licensing permits).