Frequently asked questions

Both are available. Dr. Porter works with coaching clients online across the US, so you can meet from wherever you are. In-person coaching is available in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. You can talk through which format fits best on the free discovery call.

Yes, for individuals and couples, and online coaching is available too. Details for in-person sessions, including where you will meet, are shared after the discovery call. The first step is the same either way: a short questionnaire.

A discovery call is a free first conversation about what is going on, what you want to be different, and whether coaching with Dr. Porter is a good fit. It is not a sales pitch and not a commitment. You do not need polished answers, only honest ones.

Start by answering a few short questions about what is bringing you here. Your answers help Dr. Porter understand your situation before you talk. If it feels like the right next step, you can then schedule a free discovery call to talk about fit and focus.

Therapy often focuses on diagnosis, mental health treatment, and deeper emotional healing. Coaching focuses on clarity, patterns, decisions, relationships, and practical movement forward. This work is coaching, not therapy. If therapy looks like a better fit for what you are facing, Dr. Porter will say so honestly.

No. Faith is part of Dr. Porter's foundation, but it is included only if you want it. For clients who do, faith can be part of the conversation around meaning, relationships, and decisions. For clients who do not, it will not be forced or treated as a condition for working together.

That is common, and it does not have to stop you. Reluctance often comes from fear of being blamed. Coaching is not about blame. You can start the questionnaire on your own, and the discovery call can help you think through how to invite your partner in.

What you share is treated with care and discretion. Coaching is a place to speak honestly about what is going on. If you have specific questions about privacy and how information is handled, bring them to the discovery call so they can be answered directly before you begin.

These coaching services do not bill insurance. Because this is coaching rather than therapy or medical treatment, clients should not assume it will be covered by insurance or eligible for HSA/FSA reimbursement. Some plans have specific rules, so you may want to check with your insurance provider, HSA/FSA administrator, or tax advisor before using those funds.

Coaching plans are tailored to the person, couple, or situation. Because the work is shaped around your goals, the support you need, and what kind of rhythm makes sense, pricing is discussed after Dr. Porter has a clearer understanding of what you are looking for. The discovery process is designed to help clarify fit before any coaching plan is recommended.

It depends on what you want to work on and how quickly change takes hold in real life. Some concerns are focused and specific. Others involve patterns that take longer to practice. The rhythm and length of coaching are discussed once Dr. Porter understands your situation and goals.

Coaching is not crisis care or clinical treatment. If you are facing a crisis, safety concerns, abuse, addiction, active trauma symptoms, or severe depression or anxiety, therapy or another clinical support should come first. If you are in immediate danger, call 911 or the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.

Coaching can help with relationship tension, recurring conflict, communication, stress, burnout, life transitions, faith questions, work dynamics, and hard decisions. The starting point is not a set program. The work begins by clarifying what you want to be different and what may be getting in the way.

Yes. Sometimes the first person to reach out is a spouse, adult child, or someone close who can see that something is off. You can still talk through what is going on and consider what kind of support may be most helpful for the person you care about.