Frequently Asked Questions

1. You hold a Doctorate in Psychology (PsyD). Is this therapy?

No. While my background as a therapist and my doctorate deeply inform my coaching framework, this program is distinctly different from therapy. Therapy is generally focused on diagnosing clinical conditions and healing the past. The Second Act Intensive is strictly focused on the present and the future. We are auditing your current reality and building actionable, strategic systems to get you unstuck and moving forward.

2. Who exactly is the Second Act Intensive for?

This program is specifically designed for men in their 30s to 50s who are navigating major life transitions—whether that is a career pivot, rebuilding after a divorce or relationship shift, or simply overcoming the executive dysfunction that often hits in mid-life. You do not need to be in a crisis to join; you just need to be ready to stop drifting and start taking strategic action.

3. What issues are NOT a fit for this coaching program?

Coaching requires you to be in a baseline state of mental wellness where you are motivated and ready to execute on goals. Coaching is not a substitute for clinical intervention. I do not work with clients who are currently seeking treatment for severe depression, anxiety, trauma, substance abuse, or who are in ongoing emotional distress. If you require clinical support, I highly encourage you to seek a licensed therapist in your area.

4. How is the program structured, and where do we meet?

The intensive is a defined, 12-week program. We meet once a week for a highly focused, 60-minute video session (available primarily online via Zoom). Between our weekly calls, you will have direct messaging access to me for accountability, troubleshooting, and immediate course correction.

5. Are the results guaranteed?

I am fully committed to providing you with the exact tools, proven frameworks, and direct accountability you need to succeed. However, I cannot do the push-ups for you. Coaching is a collaborative alliance. Your success is directly tied to your willingness to show up, do the work between our sessions, and actively implement the systems we build together.

6. Is my privacy protected?

Absolutely. While coaching does not carry the exact same legal HIPAA requirements as clinical therapy, your privacy is paramount. Our sessions are strictly confidential, and what we discuss stays between us (subject only to standard ethical limits, such as imminent risk of harm).