Health Coaching
Let’s talk about coaching and why it’s a core element of the Anise care model
What is health coaching?
Health coaching, also referred to as health and wellness coaching, is an evidence-based, patient-centered practice that focuses on sustainable behavioral change by leveraging clients’ internal strengths and external resources
(Wolever et al., 2013).
Coaching is a powerful tool for self-discovery and has been shown to increase an individual’s capacity to activate change through goal-setting, accountability, and structure. By integrating health coaching with culturally-responsive therapy, Anise provides a holistic and effective model of support for the Asian community that helps clients improve their self-confidence, relationships, work-life balance, and communication skills. At Anise, you can add coaching sessions any time after your intake, for $30 per session for both self-pay and insurance clients.
What’s the difference between therapy & health coaching?
Therapist (to be selected by you)
EXPLORATION
SELF-DISCOVERY
COPING STRATEGIES
Addresses cognitive, psychological, and emotional needs, exploring life patterns, experience, and underlying issues.
Designs a treatment plan to advance toward your goals, overcome obstacles and gain insights into yourself, including cultural influences.
Provides new strategies for processing experiences and improving self understanding.
Coach (to be assigned by Anise)
ACTIONABLE
FUTURE-ORIENTED
GOAL-CENTRIC
Is aware of the treatment plan and supports you in making progress towards the therapy goals.
Helps create a personalized wellness vision and concrete action plans, fostering personal growth and well-being.
Offers accountability, practical steps and solutions to any obstacles with a specific emphasis on the present moment and the week ahead.
Coaching is a vital part of the Anise care model
We believe in an integrated approach because addressing mental health needs involves not only healing emotional wounds, but also equipping you with the tools and strategies to navigate life's daily challenges successfully.
Step 1
Book your coaching session
You can book your coaching sessions directly through the Patient Portal, whenever you need. Your coach is assigned to you based on their schedule and complementary skill set with your therapist. Both providers collaborate using our digital platform to ensure a smooth care journey.
Step 2
Attend your therapy intake session
Work with your therapist to identify goals you have that can be supported by coaching. Coaching is a useful way to build new habits, manage daily routines, or get more hands-on support between therapy sessions.
Step 3
Meet virtually with a certified health coach
Build an action plan to achieve your goals by booking and attending sessions on a regular schedule.
“[My coach] is such a warm and uplifting person. I was grateful to have her on my team as a thought-partner and cheerleader. I appreciated [my coach’s] energy, sense of humor and practical tools/tips along the way to reaching my goals. Thanks for all that you do in this world!”
- Anise Client
Why is coaching effective for the Asian community?
One of the many reasons that Asian clients prematurely drop out of therapy is due to the norm of emotional restraint. Verbalizing feelings can feel foreign and this serves as a barrier in therapy, particularly when applying standard Western models, which assume patients’ comfort with self-disclosure and expression of emotions.
In fact, evidence suggests that Asian clients find providers who are more directive and implement SMART (specific, measurable, actionable, realistic, and time-bound) goals to be more effective (Kim et al., 2004; Moore et al., 2015; Lee & Mock, 2005). This, along with its seamless fit within evidence-based frameworks of therapy, is why we have made health coaching a key element of our culturally-responsive, holistic care model.