Change is a process. It takes courage, commitment, patience, and willingness to get out of your comfort zone. Life coaching and therapy both have the same ultimate goal: to help you plan and live the life you really want. A therapist or coach can guide you through the process of change by helping you manage negative thoughts and emotions that hold you back.
They will also help you develop habits of effective behavior, and will work with you to build the skills you need to make choices consistent with your life plan.
They will also help you develop habits of effective behavior, and will work with you to build the skills you need to make choices consistent with your life plan.
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Do you feel that you would be capable of a lot more if only you could get support from somewhere?. You receive guidance making the hard decisions, choices, and personal changes necessary to achieve your goals. Your coach forwards your agenda by making you accountable and helping you use your time wisely.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is based on the premise that our behavior and emotions are directly influenced by our belief system and by the way we interpret situations in our life. Depression, anxiety, negative thoughts, low self-esteem, feelings of hopelessness, and problems with interpersonal relationships often result from the use of faulty assumptions and beliefs in interpreting events and situations around us.
Ioanna K. Chaney, LCSW, CPCC, MBA is a psychotherapist and a certified life coach. She is skilled at motivating and empowering people to clarify and achieve their goals. Ioanna has extensive experience in cognitive behavioral therapy, family systems and client-centered therapies, as well as life and executive coaching.
How To Design and Live a Successful Life on Your Terms - A two-session workshop designed to help participants identify what success means for them, and to come up with a vision, a strategy, and the accountability structure to help them get there. 2. Transitions are Opportunities for New Growth - An interactive presentation that focuses on the inevitability of transitions and the impact they have on our lives.
In order to answer any specific questions you might have and to help you experience how coaching or counseling can impact your life, we give you the opportunity to have a half-hour introductory phone consultation at no charge. The office is accessible by car or public transportation, and parking is available for a fee at a nearby public garage, or in the garage adjacent to our office building.
Reviews (5)
Emily C.
Sep 13, 2012
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I have been going to Ioanna for career counseling for the past few weeks, and she's truly an amazing coach. She's quick, thoughtful and genuine. There isn't a better person to bounce ideas, negotiation strategies or interview Q&A off of. And when the job hunt seems dismal, exhausting and long, she counsels you on how to revive and maintain a positive mindset and stay productive and optimistic. Her metaphors and tips are so spot on, I told her she should write a book. Her response was she could never write for a broad base of people who she didn't know, see or interact
Patrick M.
Jan 29, 2011
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Ioanna provided some valuable insight into my career-related issues. Ioanna listened attentively and took detailed notes as I explained my situation. She asked relevant questions and utilized the information in a productive manner. I liked brainstorming with her about possible solutions. Most importantly, I found her advice to be realistic rather than being "pie in the sky". The entire process was very personable since Ioanna shared her own, personal anecdotes.
Trisha P.
Nov 11, 2010
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I can't say enough awesome things about Ioanna. When I was looking for someone to talk to I was in need of some relationship coaching and I am so happy I found Ioanna. My boyfriend then (Husband now) went to Ioanna for couples coaching. We both wanted to get married but were having trouble taking the next step. Ioanna was great at helping us move forward with things and we are now happily married. I have been going to her on and off for two years and she is a wonderful lady. I continue to see her now for life/career coaching.
She really truly listens and offers up great suggestions
She really truly listens and offers up great suggestions
Christine P.
Jul 09, 2009
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This woman is fantastic. She listens and offers input. Her advice is straight forward and she usually peppers in some personal anecdotes. She's flexible in appointments; you can meet at her Lincoln Park office in her home or downtown. If you go to the Lincoln Park location, you will usually get the pleasure of her 25 pound cat, "Itty Bitty" sitting on the couch during the session.
I cannot recommend her highly enough. And once you are done working through your demons, she is also a life coach and can help you focus on how to achieve your goals for your future. Now that&apos
I cannot recommend her highly enough. And once you are done working through your demons, she is also a life coach and can help you focus on how to achieve your goals for your future. Now that&apos
Emily S.
Jun 01, 2009
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I cannot say enough good things about Ioanna. I am so lucky to have found her, especially when I was in most need of figuring out how to manage my gremlins (in my case it was work stress). She listens and provides awesome feedback and gets you to the point where you are better able to manage things on your own. I had a hard time finding a good therapist/life coach in the city...I needed advice & wasn't getting any & then never felt any better. I look forward to my meetings with Ioanna & leave feeling so much better because I always leave with a plan. She has the ability to make
