The World Is Changing
Never in the history of humanity have we faced so many challenges simultaneously. From pandemics to human-influenced climate change, to political/cultural polarization, we face a myriad of potential trials. These situations can be disasters or opportunities depending on the individual’s perception. My goal is to work with individuals, groups, communities, and possibly the world, to realize the full potential of what it means to be human.
Through teaching, coaching, public speaking, writing, but mostly through example, I hope to help others obtain for themselves the tools they need to reach their true and full potential.
If you are a CEO, a decision maker in your organization, an athlete, or a human being and you would like to explore the totality of your potential or that of your organization, contact me to see if I can help.
Services Available
Psychotherapy
When I left grad school, I was squarely in the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy camp (specifically Rational Emotive Therapy by Albert Ellis). Since then I have evolved to be more psychodynamic in my approach. I believe that emotional regulation is at the heart of psychological pathology. Informed by the work of Heinz Kohut (Self Psychology) and Carl Jung (Analytical Psychology), I strive to help client regain emotional equalibrium.
Public Speaking
I have decades of experience developing programming and delivering it to audiences. This is another area where education and experience matter. I often think of the commercial with Pinocchio as a motivational speaker. Good public speaking is about more than just making the audience feel good for a short time. Comedy shows and concerts are great at that but do not give individuals the tools to make real and lasting change. I can do that.
Psych with Mike
Psych with Mike has been a great resource for those in the field of psychology as well as anyone interested in how the mind works and how therapy is done. Psych with Mike has been called the “best clinically-based show about psychology on the internet.” Even if that was said by me, the show is pretty good. Check it out and see if you can find something relevant to you that you can apply to your life today.
Service Specialties
common questions
Because there are no state enforced standards for coaching, some individuals calling themselves coaches may not have any relevant education or experience. I have a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, have been doing therapy for over 20 years and have taught at University for my entire career.
While it is not required that individuals have any understanding of their issues or even motivation to change in psychotherapy, the opposite is true in coaching. In coaching individuals’ are expected to be insightful and motivated for change.
In coaching there are no official licensures issued by the state and no psychological diagnosis made. For this reason insurance reimbursement does not apply to coaching.
That is completely up to the individual. Some may feel they are highly motivated to change and feel that meeting weekly helps them remain focused. For others checking in with a coach once may give them the impetus they need to make lasting and positive change.
Again, because coaching is not regulated by the state and no licensure exists there are no regulations concerning confidentiality. Since most individuals doing coaching have no formal education most would not even know what confidentiality is. Because I have both the education and experience I hold all information shared in the highest confidence. For more information about this please refer to the documentation signed by new clients.
Appointments are scheduled online either by contacting Dr. Mahon or using the online scheduling tool on the contact page.
The cost of coaching with Dr. Mahon is $200 per hour. This price reflects the level of education and experience Dr. Mahon has. While there may be less expensive options available if those options do not result in the benefits of positive change then they are really more expensive in the long run.
Discounts for coaching packages may be available upon request.
If you know that there is something in your life that you would like to explore your potential for and are motivated to do so, then coaching is right for you.
Because coaching is motivation focused, change often happens more quickly than with traditional psychotherapy and is more satisfying. Also coaches are not under the same restrictions limiting them to seeing clients only within the state the coach is licensed in.
All sessions (unless otherwise arranged) are conducted online in a virtual format. For this reason the quality of the internet connection can have significant impact on the experience. Every effort is made on the part of Dr. Mahon to ensure the highest quality experience possible.