What Is Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT)?

IPT is an evidence-based, structured form of therapy that focuses on improving relationships and social functioning to alleviate emotional distress. It is most commonly used to treat:

Low mood or depression

Severe anxiety or overwhelming emotional distress

Unresolved trauma that impacts your daily life

Complicated grief or prolonged mourning after a loss

Emotion dysregulation, where you find it hard to manage or control your emotions

How It Works: IPT explores how your relationships and communication patterns impact your mental health. Together, we identify and address areas of difficulty, such as conflict, role transitions (e.g., becoming a parent, career changes), or loss, and work towards developing healthier, more supportive interactions. It is focused, time-limited, and deeply rooted in improving your ability to cope and thrive in your connections with others.

Who It’s For: IPT is ideal if you’re experiencing emotional struggles that feel overwhelming or if you’re finding it difficult to function day-to-day due to unresolved issues. This is therapy in its traditional sense, aimed at helping you stabilize and heal when life feels too heavy to carry alone.

What Is Therapeutic Coaching?

My Therapeutic coaching is a dynamic blend of coaching techniques and therapeutic principles designed to support personal growth, self-belief, and meaningful change. Unlike therapy, coaching is forward-focused and works best when you’re ready to:

Reclaim your self-belief and silence your inner critic

Break free from societal and parental conditioning

Build better boundaries and improve communication

Heal people-pleasing habits and embrace your true self

Align your life with your values, creativity, and neurotype

How It Works: In coaching, we focus on your current situation and future goals. Using neuroscience, somatic tools, polyvagal theory, and creative communication exercises, I’ll help you uncover what’s holding you back and develop strategies to move forward. Coaching is collaborative, empowering, and action-oriented, helping you create lasting change in your relationships, work, and self-perception.

Who It’s For: Therapeutic coaching is for you if you’re functioning well enough to manage your day-to-day responsibilities but feel stuck, unfulfilled, or out of alignment. It’s for deep feelers and big-hearted people pleasers who are ready to explore what’s next and embrace their full potential with self-trust and compassion.Which One Is Right for You? If you’re unsure, ask yourself:

Am I struggling to get through each day due to emotional pain? (IPT might be the better fit.)

Do I feel stuck and want to work on personal growth and self-belief? (Therapeutic coaching could be ideal.)

Still not sure? Let’s chat! Book a free consultation, and I’ll help you figure out what will serve you best based on where you are now and where you want to go.