Welcome!

I have positive expectations for a relationship that helps you to create the life YOU want to live.  To partner together professionally, I want you to be familiar with the following guidelines.

 

Terms:

I invite you to think of this as a process.  Many people create change for themselves in a short time.  However, to refine and sustain the change takes several months.  Although not binding, I would ask that you expect our relationship to last at least three months.

 

Competency:

I am a board certified coach trained by the Institute for Life Coach Training (https://www.lifecoachtraining.com//) which is accredited by the Center for Credentialing and Education (https://www.cce-global.org) and the International Coaching Federation (https://coachingfederation.org).  Additionally, I am an ordained minister endorsed for chaplaincy by American Baptist Churches, USA, a Board-Certified Chaplain (Association of Professional Chaplains https://www.professionalchaplains.org ), and a certified spiritual director (Global Benedictine Spiritual Direction https://benethillmonastery.org/your-spiritual-journey/spiritual-director-training/) I have a PhD in psychology and previously worked as a therapist with families with adjudicated child abuse. I am not a licensed psychologist. I do not diagnose or treat mental illness.  I adhere to the codes of ethics of my denomination and all the organizations through which I am credentialed. 

 

Fees:

• The initial 30-minute session is complimentary

• My fee is payable on this website or via CashApp ($drlarrytaylor) or Venmo (@Lawrence-Taylor-116)

• My normal fee is $100/session, but is negotiable.

• Discounts are available if you choose to contract for bundles of sessions in advance.

• Please give me a few weeks’ notice if you’re planning to discontinue.

 

Procedure:

• We can meet via Zoom, FaceTime, Google Meet, or telephone.  I’ll send you a link before our sessions.

• Meetings are generally an hour long.

• Barring a critical emergency, please give me at least a 24-hour notice of any changes to our scheduling. No shows are charged the full rate.

 

Problems:

• If I ever say or do anything that upsets you or doesn't feel right (and I most likely will), please bring it to my attention so that we can resolve it as soon as possible.  My objective is to have a coaching relationship that is fully open, honest, real and trusting in our communication styles.  

• We should both realize that communication always involves challenges, so we give each other plenty of latitude, and promptly ask for clarification if there is a mis-connection.

 

My services are not to be used as a substitute for professional advice by legal, medical, financial, business, or other qualified professionals.  Please seek independent professional guidance for legal, medical, financial, business, psychological, or other matters.  I do not provide psychotherapy. Everything you share is strictly confidential, except with your permission or as required by law.

 

By booking a session, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to the above.