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I personally understand the challenges of mental illness, life changes, managing stress, and needing help, especially in therapy.

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As a woman of color, I am a culturally attuned counselor who values your unique experiences, providing support and empowerment tailored to your journe... As a woman of color, I am a culturally attuned counselor who values your unique experiences, providing support and empowerment tailored to your journey. Read more

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As an African American cis-gender female who used to be a silent sufferer, I understand the difficulty, fear, and stigma of trusting a stranger to hel... As an African American cis-gender female who used to be a silent sufferer, I understand the difficulty, fear, and stigma of trusting a stranger to help you explore your feelings. Read more

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My hope each day is to make even the smallest positive difference in someone's life, whether by offering a safe space to process difficult emotions, h... My hope each day is to make even the smallest positive difference in someone's life, whether by offering a safe space to process difficult emotions, helping create a plan to manage life’s stressors, or exploring strengths to pursue meaningful goals. If I’ve lightened even one person’s burden, I consider that day a success. Read more

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Therapy is weird, uncomfortable, unfamiliar, AND it is an investment in your emotions and your time. I get it, and I am here to help you figure it out... Therapy is weird, uncomfortable, unfamiliar, AND it is an investment in your emotions and your time. I get it, and I am here to help you figure it out with support and down to earth feedback. Read more

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The key to health and happiness is balance: mentally, emotionally, physically, spiritually; trauma makes it hard to know what balance is and how to bu... The key to health and happiness is balance: mentally, emotionally, physically, spiritually; trauma makes it hard to know what balance is and how to build it, and I'm here to help. Read more

Starting Life coaching

What is life coaching?

Life coaching is a personalized support system that helps individuals clarify goals, develop action plans, and navigate challenges. Coaches employ effective communication and active listening to assist clients in overcoming obstacles, unlocking their potential, and achieving personal growth for a more fulfilling life.

How does life coaching work?

In life coaching, our coaches utilize diverse therapeutic techniques that are tailored to individuals, including cognitive behavioral, solution-focused, mindfulness, and positive psychology approaches. They also utilize active listening and empathetic communication to provide a supportive space for you to explore and achieve personal goals and overcome challenges, fostering personal growth and clarity.

Is life coaching conducted in person or online?

Life coaching with our therapists in Columbus, OH is conducted both in person and virtually via online therapy. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.

How long does life coaching last?

The number of life coaching sessions someone attends can differ based on the coach and the client’s choices. How many sessions are needed and how often they occur often hinges on the client’s objectives and the complexity of their concerns. Some clients might opt for a few sessions to tackle particular goals or issues, while others may decide on ongoing coaching sessions to work on personal growth and life enhancement over a more extended period of time. Thriveworks Columbus therapists work with clients to create goals and potential timelines for treatment.

Need more help deciding?

Columbus, OH—Life Coaching

More and more people are working with a life coach as they face transitions, reach for goals, or are navigating roadblocks in life. Thriveworks Columbus offers life coaching, and we have helped many people get the most out of life. If you think you could benefit from working with a life coach, reach out to Thriveworks Columbus today. We can help you within the week, we offer convenient evening and weekend sessions, accept most major insurances, and more.

What Exactly Is Life Coaching?

Life coaches are a relatively new category of mental health professionals, and in many ways, the profession is new and developing. People are still learning that life coaching can be a great option for them. Here are a few quick facts about what life coaches are and are not:

  • Life coaches are dedicated to helping their clients reach goals and fulfill their potential.
  • Each coach has a unique style.
  • Life coaching has a lot of flexibility, and it can be tailored to a client’s particular needs and preferences.
  • Life coaches are not therapists—they are different professions.
  • The International Coach Federation (ICF) is dedicated to enforcing ethical standards for life coaches.
  • Life coaches are not required to be licensed or certified.
  • Life coaches can work independently or they can work together with other therapeutic or medical organizations.
  • The principles of life coaching are believed to have been based upon the techniques used for sports coaching.

Is there a goal you want to achieve? Have you ever wondered what your potential is? Do you want to capitalize on your strengths and fortify your weaknesses? Are you ready for some encouragement, advice, inspiration, accountability, and challenge? If so, you may be ready to meet with a life coach.

The Benefits of Life Coaching

Because life coaches often tailor sessions to a client’s specific needs, the benefits of life coaching will be unique and personal to each individual who participates. In general, some of the benefits clients have reported from life coaching include…

  • A clearer life vision with goals that support that vision.
  • Unbiased and unwavering support from the life coach.
  • Strategies and techniques for maximizing your potential.
  • More accountability that keeps you achieving.
  • Encouragement and inspiration during setbacks and hard times.
  • Improved confidence and self-esteem.
  • Professional development.
  • Personal development.

Making an Appointment with a Life Coach at Thriveworks Columbus

If you think that a life coach could help you navigate what you are facing in your personal or professional life, consider reaching out to Thriveworks Columbus. Our life coaches are ready to help, and we have appointments available. When you call our office, a scheduling specialist will answer your call and help you make an appointment. New clients often meet with their coach within the week. We offer evening and weekend sessions, and many insurance plans are accepted. We do not keep a waitlist, but we hope that our clients get the coaching they need, when they need it. Let’s work together toward your full potential. Call Thriveworks Columbus today for life coaching.

Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurances. We accept 585+ insurance plans, and offer self-pay options, too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling services at Thriveworks.

Our Columbus therapists and counselors accept 23 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Ohio | BCBS Medicare Advantage (HMO | PPO)

  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Ohio | BCBS

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Cigna | Evernorth Medicare Advantage

  • Compsych

  • Devoted Health | Medicare Advantage

  • Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

  • First Health Network

  • HealthSmart Accel

  • HealthSmart PPO

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Self-pay costs at Columbus
Talk therapy

Talk therapy

Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Talk therapy

Psychiatry

Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Hear from our clients

4.8 Learn about verified reviews
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I've been seeing Ashley for years, and she has done a great job supporting me while I navigate life stressors and changes (big and small).
Emily Mar 2025
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Kindness compassion
Belinda Mar 2025
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Melissa really listens, and she is able to take what I say and then make connections to either what I have said or felt. She helps me make connections to how I live my life with ADD, PTSD, trauma. She helps me make sense of the hard stuff.
Suzette Mar 2025
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★★★★★
Cecilia has been fantastic during each of our sessions, and I look forward to each appointment. I've tried therapy before but it didn't feel as targeted, or nearly as personal as my time with Cecilia. I would recommend her to anyone who finds her bio/background and areas of expertise resonate with their needs.
Read more Cecilia has been fantastic during each of our sessions, and I look forward to each appointment. I've tried therapy before but it didn't feel as targeted, or nearly as personal as my time with Cecilia. I would recommend her to anyone who finds her bio/background and areas of expertise resonate with their needs.
Justin Mar 2025
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★★★★★
Easy to use. Love virtual sessions. Melissa is wonderful. She's a good listener, has excellent insights, gives me meaningful feedback and education, and is comfortable to work with. I highly respect her skills and compassion.
Marsha Mar 2025
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★★★★★
Everything about my experience was top notch. From finding a therapist, to booking an appointment, to my actual therapist - I adore her and tremendously look forward to our sessions.
Wilma Mar 2025
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★★★★★
Donisha meets me after business hours either in person or over the phone, going on two years now. She's young enough to be my daughter, and has a different perspective on life and people and relationship dynamics than I do, and isn't reticent to call me out on bad behavior or distorted thinking. She's guided me through and past three very toxic relationships and a hostile work environment, and instills hope but not at the expense of reality.
Read more Donisha meets me after business hours either in person or over the phone, going on two years now. She's young enough to be my daughter, and has a different perspective on life and people and relationship dynamics than I do, and isn't reticent to call me out on bad behavior or distorted thinking. She's guided me through and past three very toxic relationships and a hostile work environment, and instills hope but not at the expense of reality.
Michael Mar 2025
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★★★★★
My trauma therapist does an excellent job of balancing time in sessions between helping me sort through current challenges and gently leading me back to keep digging deeper for roots of trauma responses and addressing those things.
Jill Mar 2025
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Child Therapy Columbus is located off of Northwest Blvd, just east of the intersection of Northwest Blvd and N Star Rd. Our building is shared by Schultz CPA, neighbored by Star & Northwest Auto Care, and across the street from Buckeye State Bank. The closest bus stop is Northwest Blvd & Stanford Rd.

Phone number

(614) 739-8926

Languages spoken by OH providers

  • English
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