Coaching vs. Therapy at Solaria
Therapy and coaching both offer powerful tools for transformation—but they serve slightly different purposes. At Solaria, therapy is the space where you get to slow down, sink deep, and heal at the roots. It’s about tending to the stories and wounds that shaped you, integrating the parts of yourself that feel scattered, and honoring the landscapes—personal, cultural, ancestral—you’ve walked through.
Coaching, on the other hand, is the spark. It’s future-focused and action-oriented, designed to help you take bold, practical steps toward where you want to go next. Coaching sessions are for when you’re feeling stuck in the “how,” needing a clear strategy, or craving accountability to keep moving forward.
Both are grounded in the same Solaria values—relational, creative, anti-oppressive—but they hold different seats at your inner table. Therapy asks: Where did I come from, and what needs healing? Coaching asks: Where am I headed, and how do I want to show up on the way?
You can choose one or blend both approaches. It’s all about finding the rhythm that’s right for you.
WE OFFER COACHING FOR:
Creativity Coaching & Expressive Arts Exploration
Creativity isn’t just for artists. It’s the way we make sense of chaos, build bridges between ideas, and remember who we are when life pulls us off course. Whether you’re a professional creator, an entrepreneur, or someone who’s lost that spark, this is a place to reconnect.
At Solaria, we understand that creativity is a birthright—not a luxury. It's a necessary form of human expression and one of the most organic ways we tap into different forms of intelligence, reconnect with the natural world, and restore a felt sense of wholeness.
Stuck? Burned out? Wrestling with perfectionism, inner critics, or just feeling uninspired? Together, we gently approach these blocks by dropping beautiful questions into stagnant places. We’ll draw on expressive arts principles like intermodality, witnessing, curiosity, and non-judgment—inviting you back into moments of childlike joy, surprise, and creative flow.
Our sessions can include songwriting, collage, ritual, movement, writing, or whatever medium feels alive for you. No experience required. No performance pressure. This is about tuning into what doorways might open when others have closed.
We offer both 1:1 coaching, workshops, online offerings, and group sessions available upon request.
Learning & Life Management Coaching
Life is a school that rarely teaches you how your own mind learns. Maybe you’ve spent hours spiraling through productivity hacks, ADHD content, or tips from people who seem to have it all figured out—only to feel more scattered and behind. Here’s the truth: there is no one “right” way to manage life, learning, or work. There’s only the way that works for you.
At Solaria, we believe your brain isn’t a problem to solve—it’s a map to follow. Together, we’ll cut through the noise and co-create systems designed around your natural rhythms. Think of it as tending to a wild garden, not forcing yourself into a rigid grid.
We blend executive functioning support, body-based practices, visual planners, co-working sessions, and accountability strategies—all infused with curiosity and a deep respect for how your mind naturally works.
This coaching is ideal for neurodivergent learners, adult learners, self-guided or alternative learners, entrepreneurs, and professionals who are ready to reclaim ease, flow, and joy in how they learn and live.
How This Complements Therapy: Already in therapy? Perfect. This coaching pairs beautifully—bridging your inner work with real-world, day-to-day tools that help you stay grounded, organized, and thriving.