Doris Helge
Life, career and relationship coach in Chehalis, Washington
| Hourly rate range | $130 to $190 an hour |
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| Also coaches | Career coach and Dating coach |
| Based in | Chehalis, Washington, United States |
| Credentials | PhD; MSW; Certified Coach |
Doris Helge is a life, career and relationship coach in Chehalis, Washington. Doris holds a PhD and an MSW, along with several coaching certifications. Doris's coaching focuses on the way the brain defaults to fear when a challenge shows up. Doris teaches clients to overcome that habit and build confidence and joy. Doris has written articles on positive psychology and on learning from failure. Doris offers a free 30-minute discovery call.
What Doris helps with
Doris helps clients who freeze or hold back when they face a challenge. Doris works on turning fear into confidence and joy.
- Overcoming the brain's default fear response to challenges
- Building confidence and joy
- Taking healthy risks
- Learning to fail forward
- Telling positive psychology apart from positive thinking and affirmations
Background and qualifications
Doris Helge holds a PhD and an MSW. Doris is a certified coach with several coaching certifications. Doris wrote articles in 2009 on the limits of positive thinking and on failing forward. One of them covers a multisensory exercise that helps people take healthy risks. Noomii also recorded an interview with Doris.
Doris Helge pricing
Programs and services
- Free 30-minute discovery call
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The CoachVouch take
Doris teaches clients to treat fear as a sign of growing confidence, and Doris pairs a PhD with an MSW.
Best for people who let fear hold them back and want more confidence when they face challenges.
Common questions
How much does Doris Helge charge?
Coaching with Doris runs $130 to $190 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Doris Helge help with?
Doris Helge helps with overcoming the brain's default fear response to challenges, building confidence and joy, taking healthy risks and learning to fail forward.
Is Doris Helge certified?
Doris Helge lists: PhD; MSW; Certified Coach.
Does Doris Helge offer a free first session?
Yes. Doris offers a free 30-minute discovery call.
How do I contact Doris Helge?
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