Plans For Healing

Individual Coaching

Goal-focused support to help you gain clarity, build confidence, and create the life you want.

Coach and client in a focused, goal-oriented conversation

Move Forward with Purpose

From Where You Are to Where You Want to Be

Individual coaching is a forward-focused, action-oriented partnership designed to help you get unstuck, gain clarity, and build the confidence to pursue what matters most to you.

Drawing on over 25 years of clinical and coaching experience, Sarah Edmunds combines deep psychological insight with practical goal-setting strategies — giving you both the self-awareness and the tools to create lasting change.

  • In-person sessions in Bethesda, MD
  • Secure telehealth available statewide
  • Flexible scheduling including evenings
  • Free initial discovery session
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What We Work On Together

Coaching sessions are tailored to your unique goals. Here are some of the most common areas we explore.

Goal Setting & Achievement

Move from vague intentions to clear, actionable goals. We work together to define what success looks like for you and build a realistic path to get there.

Life Transitions & Direction

Navigating a career change, a move, a relationship shift, or a new chapter? Coaching helps you find clarity and move forward with intention rather than uncertainty.

Personal Growth & Confidence

Break through self-limiting beliefs, build lasting confidence, and develop the mindset and habits that support the life you want to create.

Clarity & Decision Making

When you feel stuck or overwhelmed by choices, coaching provides a structured space to think clearly, weigh your options, and move forward decisively.

Is Coaching Right for You?

Coaching may be a great fit if you are:

  • Feeling stuck in a career or life situation
  • Going through a major life transition
  • Wanting to build confidence and self-belief
  • Struggling to set or follow through on goals
  • Seeking more clarity, purpose, or direction
  • Ready to invest in personal growth

Note: If you are experiencing significant mental health challenges such as depression, anxiety, or trauma, individual therapy may be a better starting point. We are happy to help you determine the right fit.

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Understanding the Difference

Coaching vs. Therapy

Both coaching and therapy are valuable — but they serve different purposes. Here is a quick overview to help you decide which is right for you right now.

Coaching
Therapy
Primary focus
Future goals and growth
Healing past wounds and mental health
Approach
Action-oriented and forward-looking
Reflective and clinically guided
Best for
Feeling stuck, seeking direction, personal development
Anxiety, depression, trauma, grief
Sessions
Structured around your goals and milestones
Structured around your clinical needs

Not sure which is right for you? Reach out and we will help you figure it out together.

How the Coaching Process Works

A clear, structured approach so you always know what to expect and can focus on what matters — your growth.

01

Discovery Session

We begin with a complimentary session to understand where you are, where you want to go, and whether coaching is the right fit for your needs.

02

Define Your Vision

Together we clarify your goals, identify what has been holding you back, and establish the outcomes you want to achieve through coaching.

03

Build Your Action Plan

We create a concrete, personalized roadmap with clear milestones — so every session moves you measurably closer to the life you want.

04

Ongoing Support & Accountability

Regular sessions keep you accountable, help you navigate obstacles, and celebrate progress as you build momentum toward your goals.

Ready to Create the Life You Want?

Your goals are within reach. Book a free discovery session and let's map out what is possible for you.