Frequently Asked Questions

Right?!?! The name SOUNDS cool, but what is it?

Most people try to “fix” their business problems with more strategy. Business psychology looks at the part they ignore: the human running the business.

Coaching focuses on how your identity, emotions, habits, nervous system, and thinking patterns show up in your work. I help you understand your brain, stop repeating the same cycles, and make decisions from a grounded, confident place instead of stress, avoidance, or fear.

Think of it as the psychology behind success — applied to real life, real business, and real humans.

Sessions are offered both in person in Coconut Creek, FL, and online through either Simple Practice or Psychology today's online platform. 

And you may feel strongly about either online or in person, or you may feel the needs change as your experience with treatment changes. And that's great! I have clients who only come in the office, and others who see me from their car (parked safely in a parking lot). 

 Dr. Stevie helps people experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship problems, grief, and ADHD. 

 Yes, of course! The most important component to any helping relationship is the dynamics between the coach and client, regardless of issue. Dr. Stevie works well with a variety of people, and techniques used to help people with ADHD translate to ANYONE who struggles with setting/attaining goals, focusing on the 'right path', and just getting the motivation to go do the important things that we ALL struggle with at times.

Most business coaches give you a 10-step plan and a pep talk.
Cool… until your ADHD, emotions, overwhelm, or identity crisis shows up and steamrolls the plan.

I don’t do surface-level.
I get into the psychology of what’s happening underneath the procrastination, the self-doubt, the inconsistency, the “I know what to do but I’m not doing it” cycle.

My coaching focuses on the human running the business, not just the business itself.
That’s why it sticks.

Like dating, not all client/counselor relationships work. AND THAT'S OKAY. Dr. Stevie knows how important therapeutic alliance is to your wellbeing, and she is there to help. Speak up! Let us know, and we will help guide you to your 'one'.

Therapy and coaching work best when you are comfortable and able to get vulnerable. To do this, you have to feel safe. This means confidentiality is a MAJOR component to treatment. Dr. Stevie keeps medical records with only pertinent information to medically justify treatment (for therapy), and basic informational notes for coaching. Since privacy is a big deal (and she has had to share her notes with the court...and learned their impact), she is VERY careful to maintain your privacy.

Unless you are going to hurt yourself, others, children, or the elderly. Then there will be an open conversation about the limits of confidentiality for these specific issues.

Sessions work best within 50-85 minutes. This gives your brain enough time to work through an issue, with a resolution, that you can go out into the world and practice. 

It's super cool to finally sit down with someone trained to listen to everything that's on your mind, but behavioral change is most effective when your brain gets to focus on one change at at time. 

All these 'things' didn't arise over night, and it will take a little while to learn, practice, and utilize new ways of doing things. But that doesn't mean you need coaching forever. Therapy lasts as long as you need. Some people feel great after 6 sessions. Other people feel good having monthly check-ins. 

Length of coaching matches your needs with your desires outcomes.

First off, so sorry that has been your experience.

Secondly, what are your goals for coaching, and how can we get there?

Coaching often doesn't work when there isn't a good fit between coach and client (and that's okay). Just like dating, it can take a while before finding 'the one'. I encourage people to talk to therapists on the phone or have a video consult before booking the first appointment. Humans are really good at judging fit within the first 5 seconds. Then try out the people you feel connections. If it doesn't work, that's okay...because when you find 'the one', the work is magical.

 It comes down to what you're dealing with and what you want to achieve. Therapy is focused on mental health, digging deep into emotional challenges, past trauma, and anything that might be holding you back. It often requires a diagnosis, uses insurance, and can be a longer, more intensive process. If you’re looking to heal, work through deep-rooted issues, or manage mental health conditions, therapy is the way to go.

Coaching, on the other hand, is about getting things done. It’s goal-specific, action-oriented, and doesn’t address mental health diagnoses. If you’re an entrepreneur who needs guidance on tackling specific challenges, staying accountable, or getting organized, coaching might be the better fit. Coaching is more structured and focuses on moving forward with a plan, without diving into emotional or mental health issues.

Sometimes, you might need both—if deeper stuff comes up during coaching, we can pivot to therapy as needed and then get back to the action once you're ready.

Yes, I specialize in coaching ADHD entrepreneurs. ADHD can make things like staying organized and following through challenging, but I help you use those ADHD traits to your advantage and get things done.

That said, even if you don’t have ADHD but struggle with things like focus, time management, or accountability, you’ll still get a lot out of this coaching. It’s built to help anyone who wants more structure and real results.

This is the exciting part!

I get to watch people go from struggling and overwhelmed to actually embracing who they are — and using that to build the lives, businesses, and relationships they’ve always wanted.

Most clients come in dealing with burnout, relationship stress, avoidance, overthinking, or feeling stuck in patterns they can’t break. Over time, they learn how their brain works, how to get out of their own way, and how to use their strengths instead of fighting them.

The results look like:

• More confidence and clarity 
• Better decision-making 
• Stronger boundaries 
• Healthier relationships 
• More focus and follow-through 
• Less burnout and emotional chaos 
• Feeling like themselves again — but stronger 

It doesn’t happen overnight, and it’s not “easy.” Some people take longer, and that’s normal. But when you stop working against yourself and start working with who you actually are, things begin to shift fast. That’s where the transformation happens.

Cliche's are cliche because they are true: it takes as long as it takes. 

You have spent your entire life building the perspective you now take for granted, so a shift doesn't happen over night. 

But the technique Dr. Stevie uses challenge your emotions and brains in a way that strongly encourages (AKA: tricks) your mind to embrace the "hard" parts. 

And the "homework" is ANYTHING you do outside our sessions. Your whole life is an opportunity to practice all your skills. Dr Stevie give suggestions, books, exercises that fit in with what you do anyways. Why would we add more struggle? Everything is to enhance your ability to adapt the changes you want in your life.

Well, you are here, right? So SOMETHING is going on. You may not know what it is, but something is driving you to make changes. Having a specific direction can be helpful, but is not necessary. Just wanting change is enough to get you going in the 'right' direction.

If you call during socially acceptable times, Joelle does answer the phone. She is a real person, and super helpful.

Oh my gosh is she helpful! She is caring, listens, and will work her hardest to make sure you, the caller (or texter) gets the right information or support.