Frequently Asked Questions

Coaching is a structured, forward-focused partnership designed to help you gain clarity, strengthen self-trust, and take intentional steps toward meaningful goals.

Through guided conversation, reflection, and practical action planning, coaching supports you in identifying what matters most and building momentum in ways that feel aligned with your values.

Coaching focuses on growth, direction, and intentional progress rather than mental health treatment.

Therapy and coaching serve different purposes.

Therapy typically focuses on mental health treatment, emotional healing, and working through psychological concerns.

Coaching focuses on the present and future. It helps individuals clarify goals, strengthen decision-making, and move forward with intention.

Intent and Thrive Coaching provides coaching services only and does not offer psychotherapy, counseling, diagnosis, or treatment of mental health conditions.

No. Individuals may not participate in both therapy and coaching services with AyAnna Mills at the same time. Clear boundaries are maintained to ensure ethical and professional standards.

Coaching is for individuals who:

_{Want clarity and direction}

_{Feel ready for change}

_{Are stable and not seeking mental health treatment}

_{Want accountability and intentional growth}

If therapy is more appropriate for your needs, I encourage you to seek services from a licensed mental health professional in your area.

Each session follows a structured but supportive framework.

We begin with a brief check-in, identify the most important focus for the conversation, explore insights or patterns, and then define clear next steps that support intentional progress.

Sessions are designed to provide clarity and direction while keeping the pace sustainable.

Coaching is offered in structured containers to support meaningful progress.

Most clients begin with a three-month coaching experience, which includes biweekly sessions.

This timeframe allows enough space to clarify goals, build alignment, and develop sustainable momentum.

That’s completely normal.

The discovery call is designed to explore whether coaching feels like the right fit for you at this time.

During the conversation we’ll discuss what feels misaligned, what you’re hoping to shift, and whether my coaching approach aligns with your goals.

There is no pressure to move forward.