SPIRIT SPRINGS HOLISTIC HEALING, LLC
INNER ALIGNMENT COACHING AGREEMENT
Coach: Cherrielee Slead, MS, LMHCA
Purpose of Coaching
Coaching is a collaborative partnership designed to support personal growth, self-awareness, goal achievement, mindset development, and overall well-being. Coaching is future-focused and intended to help clients identify obstacles, build on strengths, and create meaningful change.
Client and Coach Responsibilities
The Coach agrees to:
• Provide a supportive, nonjudgmental environment.
• Offer guidance, feedback, tools, and accountability.
• Maintain professional boundaries and ethical standards.
The Client agrees to:
• Participate actively and honestly in the coaching process.
• Take responsibility for personal choices, actions, and outcomes.
• Communicate openly regarding goals, concerns, and feedback.
Nature of Coaching Services
The Client understands and agrees that coaching:
• Is not psychotherapy, counseling, mental health treatment, or substance use treatment.
• Does not diagnose or treat mental health disorders.
• Is not a substitute for medical, psychiatric, legal, or financial advice.
• Does not guarantee specific outcomes or results.
The Client understands that although the Coach is a licensed mental health professional, coaching services are separate and distinct from mental health counseling.
Confidentiality
The Coach will make every reasonable effort to maintain the privacy of information shared during coaching sessions.
The Client understands that coaching services do not carry the same legal protections as psychotherapy.
The Coach is a mandated reporter and may be required to disclose information if:
• There is suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a child or vulnerable adult.
• There is a serious threat of harm to self or others.
• Disclosure is otherwise required by law.
Communication Between Sessions
Email, text messaging, and phone communication are intended for scheduling and brief coaching-related communication.
Extensive coaching support outside of scheduled sessions may require an additional appointment and fee.
Not Crisis Services
Coaching services are not crisis services.
If the Client experiences a mental health emergency, suicidal thoughts, thoughts of harming others, or any situation requiring immediate intervention, the Client agrees to contact 911, 988, a local crisis line, or visit the nearest emergency room.
Termination
Either party may terminate the coaching relationship at any time.
The Coach reserves the right to terminate services and/or provide referrals if the Client's needs exceed the scope of coaching services or if coaching is no longer clinically or ethically appropriate.
Acknowledgment
I have read and understand this Coaching Agreement. I understand the nature and scope of coaching services and voluntarily agree to participate.