Proactive-Coach

coaching in new york city or by phone:
frequently asked questions

You can have personal coaching by phone, wherever you are.

In New York City, we can also meet in my office.

Following are some frequently asked questions:

- Tell me about yourself and how you work

- What are your credentials?

- Where is your office?

- How long is a session?

- Is there a minimum commitment?

- How much does it cost?

- Is coaching tax-deductible?

- Is coaching covered by insurance?

- How do I pay?

- How do I know this is what I'm looking for?

- Contact info

Tell me about yourself and how you work

This is a creative process: I use my creativity, and I appeal to your creativity, to draw out the best from you.

My approach is grounded in an understanding of emotional intelligence, body-mind interaction, psychodynamic processes and mindfulness.

It also reflects the pragmatic attitude that results from many years of experience in the business world, and a lifelong interest in the creative process.

See:
- What is it like to be coached?
- Serge Prengel bio
- specific issues: see right-hand column

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What are your credentials?

- Licensed Mental Health Counselor (New York State)

- Licensed Psychoanalyst (New York State)

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Where is your office?

244 Fifth Avenue (at 28th St) # 9E
New York, NY 10001

This is convenient to both East Side and West Side subways.

See: printable directions

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How long is a session?

A regular session lasts 50 minutes
(e.g. 10 AM to 10:50 AM).

A short session lasts 30 minutes.

Usually, it makes sense to start with full sessions, once a week.

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Is there a minimum commitment?

No. You don't pay by the month, you pay by the session.

You decide when you want coaching, how long you want it, how frequently... You can stop and come back to it later... This process works around your needs.

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How much does it cost?

First, fees for individual coaching. Further below: fees for couple coaching.

Fees for individual coaching:

Fees for individual coaching depend on when the session takes place. For a regular session (50 min.), the lowest fee ($160) is at 10 or 11 AM, and 2, 3 or 4 PM.

The following times are occasionally available:
- 8 AM or 8 PM: $250
- Weekend: $300

Phone coaching: The cost is based on my time zone , not yours. I'm in New York: Eastern Standard Time.

For a short session (30 min.), the fee is as follows:

Fees for couple coaching:

The following times are occasionally available:
- 8 AM or 8 PM: $250
- Weekend: $300

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How do I pay?

All major credit cards are accepted. So are personal and company checks.

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Is coaching tax-deductible?

Your coaching fees may be tax-deductible.

Expenses of continuing education undertaken to maintain and improve business and professional skills may be tax-deductible (Treas. Reg. 1-162-5. Coughlin V. Commissioner, 203F 2d 307). Please consult your tax advisor.

Receipts:
- Your monthly credit card statements (vendor: "Proactive Coach")
- or your cancelled checks

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Is coaching covered by insurance?

Coaching is not usually covered by insurance. However, since I am licensed as a mental health professional (see: credentials), your insurance might cover my services.

It is your responsibility to check with your insurance whether my services are covered, and how much of the fee they would cover. Please note that I do not bill your insurance. You pay me upfront, and you then submit your claim to your insurance.

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How do I know this is what I'm looking for?

If you're interested, the next step is to see how well we can work together: Will I really help you make the changes you need?

It's easy to see for yourself: contact me for a free phone consultation (see below).

Contact Info:

Use the online form to tell me about you. Within a day or two, I'll call you for your free phone consultation.

If you prefer, you can call me directly, at
212-481-2480.
If I can't take your call right then, I'll call you back at a mutually convenient time.

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