Melissa Sandfort
Internal Family Systems life and business coach in Chicago
| Hourly rate range | $130 to $190 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Confidence and self-esteemPurpose and directionMindset and habitsCoaches and consultantsStartups and foundersLeadership developmentEmotional intelligence |
| Works with | Founders and business owners |
| Also coaches | Business coach, Executive coach and Speaking coach |
| Based in | Chicago, Illinois, United States |
| Sessions | Online and in person |
| Credentials | Internal Family Systems Certified Practitioner; Graduate of The Coaches Training Institute; Graduate of The Center for Right Relationship (CRR Global); Completed all three levels of IFS training; Intimacy from the Inside Out Couples curriculum |
| Practice | A Thousand Paths Life Coaching |
Melissa Sandfort is a life and business coach in Illinois who uses Internal Family Systems (IFS) as her main method. She works with individuals in Chicago and online by Zoom, FaceTime or phone. She has been an IFS Certified Practitioner since 2010 and finished all three levels of IFS training. She also trained at two coaching schools, The Coaches Training Institute and CRR Global. She runs A Thousand Paths Life Coaching and writes a Substack on IFS.
What Melissa helps with
Melissa helps clients build self-confidence, find their life purpose, and lead with more authenticity. She also supports creativity, relationships and entrepreneurship.
- Building self-confidence
- Finding life purpose
- Improving relationships
- Growing creativity
- Self-care and health
- Authentic leadership
- Starting and running a business
- Meditation and mindfulness practice
Who Melissa works with
Melissa works with individuals who are interested in IFS. She also specializes in coaching other coaches and coaching conscious entrepreneurs. Her clients live in Chicago or work with her remotely from anywhere.
How Melissa works
Melissa's main coaching method is Internal Family Systems (IFS). IFS rests on two ideas: Everyone has different inner parts, and everyone has a Self. Sessions help clients get to know their parts and lead them from the Self. She blends this with mindfulness-based life and business coaching and the Co-Active coaching model from CTI.
Background and qualifications
Melissa has been an IFS Certified Practitioner since 2010. She finished all three levels of IFS training in the core curriculum and in the Intimacy from the Inside Out Couples curriculum. She has 2,350+ hours of IFS training and 8,000 hours of her own IFS practice. For coaching, she graduated from The Coaches Training Institute, which gave her foundation, and The Center for Right Relationship (CRR Global), which gave her advanced training.
Melissa Sandfort pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one coaching in person in Chicago
- One-on-one coaching by Zoom, FaceTime or phone
Melissa Sandfort reviews
The CoachVouch take
Melissa is an IFS Certified Practitioner since 2010 with 8,000 hours of her own IFS practice.
Best for coaches, conscious entrepreneurs and anyone who wants to use IFS for personal change.
Common questions
How much does Melissa Sandfort charge?
Coaching with Melissa runs $130 to $190 an hour. Message Melissa from this page for an exact quote.
What does Melissa Sandfort help with?
Melissa Sandfort helps with building self-confidence, finding life purpose, improving relationships and growing creativity.
Does Melissa Sandfort coach online?
Melissa is based in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Sessions are online and in person.
Is Melissa Sandfort certified?
Melissa Sandfort lists: Internal Family Systems Certified Practitioner; Graduate of The Coaches Training Institute; Graduate of The Center for Right Relationship (CRR Global); Completed all three levels of IFS training; Intimacy from the Inside Out Couples curriculum.
Does Melissa Sandfort coach people outside Chicago?
Yes. She works with clients in Chicago and anywhere by Zoom, FaceTime or phone.
How do I contact Melissa Sandfort?
Send Melissa a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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