Mimm Patterson
Life coach for artists, writers and trauma survivors in Palo Alto
| Rate | $75 to $125 per hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Creatives |
| Also coaches | Health coach and Fitness coach |
| Based in | Palo Alto, California, United States |
| Credentials | BA in Art and Education; MA in Transpersonal Psychology; Certified Yoga Therapist; Member, International Coaching Federation; International Coach Academy |
Mimm Patterson is a life coach in Palo Alto, California. Mimm also offers health and fitness coaching and retirement coaching. Clients include artists and writers who feel stuck, and people whose lives were disrupted by trauma. Mimm is a certified yoga therapist with a master's degree in Transpersonal Psychology. Mimm has written about coaching trauma survivors, the Japanese practice of Naikan, and using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to sort goals from values.
What Mimm helps with
Mimm helps creative people who feel stuck and people whose lives were thrown off course by trauma. The focus is on creativity and choosing purpose over avoidance.
- Getting unstuck as an artist or writer
- Rebuilding life after trauma
- Choosing purpose over avoidance
- Sparking creativity
- Telling the difference between goals and values
- Deepening a gratitude practice
- Planning for retirement
Who Mimm works with
Mimm coaches artists and writers who feel stuck in a rut. Mimm also works with people whose lives have been disrupted by trauma, including trauma survivors who want to live more authentically.
How Mimm works
Mimm draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients separate goals from values. Mimm also uses Naikan, a Japanese practice of introspection, to deepen gratitude work. Yoga therapy training adds a body-based side to the coaching.
Background and qualifications
Mimm Patterson holds a BA in Art and Education and an MA in Transpersonal Psychology. Mimm is a certified yoga therapist and trained as a coach through International Coach Academy. Mimm is a member of the International Coaching Federation. Mimm has also written articles on coaching trauma survivors, gratitude and Naikan, and finding personal values with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
Mimm Patterson pricing
Programs and services
- Free consultation
- One-on-one life coaching
- Health and fitness coaching
- Retirement coaching
Mimm Patterson reviews
The CoachVouch take
Mimm combines creative coaching for artists and writers with trauma-informed work and yoga therapy training.
Best for artists, writers and trauma survivors who want to get unstuck and live with more purpose.
Mimm's rate sits within the range most life coaches charge ($80 to $175 an hour).
Common questions
How much does Mimm Patterson charge?
Mimm Patterson's rate is $75 to $125 per hour.
What does Mimm Patterson help with?
Mimm Patterson helps with getting unstuck as an artist or writer, rebuilding life after trauma, choosing purpose over avoidance and sparking creativity.
Is Mimm Patterson certified?
Mimm Patterson lists: BA in Art and Education; MA in Transpersonal Psychology; Certified Yoga Therapist; Member, International Coaching Federation; International Coach Academy.
Does Mimm Patterson coach trauma survivors?
Yes. Mimm works with people whose lives have been disrupted by trauma and has written an article on coaching trauma survivors.
Does Mimm Patterson offer retirement coaching?
Yes. Retirement coaching is one of the services Mimm lists, along with life coaching and health and fitness coaching.
How do I contact Mimm Patterson?
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