Virtual Consultation

Service Description

The IGO Lab offers short-term coaching and individual consultation for professionals with concerns regarding self-image performance that DO NOT require longer or more intensive treatment, or expertise not available in the Lab's offerings. These services are motivational and NOT psychotherapy however, we can assist with a referral to specialists & practitioners who are able to provide such care. The Lab has options for Telemental Health when the clinician assesses this as appropriate to meeting the client's needs and with consideration of legal and ethical standards. Please review the IGO Research Institute & Lab's Informed Consent. Virtual Consultation is an opportunity to talk confidentially with an IGO coach about personal concerns and to facilitate your holistic development and pursuit of academic, professional and personal goals. The coach and client collaborate to define personal concerns to discuss and to reach mutually agreed upon goals for designing a plan of action. Topics for Consideration are: Anxiety Stress Management Relationship Concerns Family Concerns Sleep Difficulties Adjustment to school or worklife Eating Concerns/Body Image Grief and Loss Sexuality/Gender Identity Issues Identity Development Self-Esteem / Confidence Distress or trauma caused by discrimination, oppression, or harassment Isolation and Loneliness Sessions are typically 45 minutes but are booked for an hour scheduled every other week. Most lab participants experience improvement within 1 - 5 sessions. If needed, a referral to a private therapist or community service will be made as early as possible.