FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
What is trauma-informed life coaching
Trauma-informed coaching means we understand how trauma can shape your behaviors, boundaries, and sense of self. We won’t ask you to bypass your pain or push through it. Instead, we meet you where you are—with compassion, curiosity, and practical tools.
We won’t process your trauma—that’s the work of therapy. But we will consider your past experiences as we help you move forward, build boundaries, and reconnect with your voice
How are your coaches different from other life coaches?
Our coaches have lived in an enmeshment. They know what it’s like to feel trapped in someone else’s emotions, to carry guilt for having needs, to lose yourself completely.
They’re also trained, trauma-informed, and deeply compassionate. Each coach brings a blend of lived experience, emotional insight, and actionable support. You’ll feel seen, understood, and safe as you do this work, without judgment or pressure.
How does enmeshment coaching work?
Enmeshment coaching helps you untangle from unhealthy emotional entanglements—whether with a parent, partner, or someone else in your life. With daily check-ins, supportive tools, and a coach who truly gets it, you’ll learn how to:
- Identify enmeshment patterns
- Set and maintain healthy boundaries
- Soothe the guilt that comes with saying no
- Reconnect with who you are and what you want
For some, this might include creating distance or going no-contact. For others, it’s about learning how to stay connected without losing one’s sense of self. There’s no one-size-fits-all path. What matters most is that you feel emotionally safe and free to be yourself.
Is this therapy? What’s the difference between therapy and coaching?
No, this isn’t therapy—and we want to be clear about that.
Therapy is about healing the past. Coaching is about creating your future.
We don’t diagnose or treat mental health conditions, but we do walk with you as you make empowered, present-day choices.
Think of therapy as going deeper into old wounds, and coaching as helping you build something new.
How do I talk to my coach?
You’ll stay in daily contact with your coach via voice, text, or e-mail. It’s like having a private lifeline in your pocket. You can share challenges, wins, questions, and emotions—your coach will be there with encouragement and guidance every step of the way.
What is my coach’s experience?
Every coach at Unenmeshed is trauma-informed and trained in enmeshment recovery. All have completed our 12-week program themselves and now support others with a unique blend of lived wisdom, deep compassion, and practical guidance.
Will my coach share their story with me?
Yes. You’ll get to know your coach’s journey—how they navigated enmeshment and emerged on the other side. That shared humanity creates a powerful bond. You’ll know you’re not alone. And their story will remind you what’s possible.
Will I work with the same coach throughout the program?
We do our best to keep you with the same coach throughout your journey. We believe in consistency, trust, and connection. If a change is ever needed—or if you prefer to switch coaches—you’ll always have that option.
Why do I need support to unenmesh?
Often, we need someone outside the dynamic to help us see clearly, especially when we’ve been conditioned to prioritize others over ourselves.
Undoing enmeshment isn’t easy. It takes persistence, emotional rewiring, and a lot of encouragement. A coach helps you stay aware of what’s profoundly good for you and reminds you (daily, if needed) that you deserve space, choice, and self-trust.
This kind of change is hard to sustain on your own. You don’t have to do it alone, and you shouldn’t have to.