Raphaela
Philosophical life coach in Arizona for life transitions and clarity
| Hourly rate range | $100 to $200 an hour |
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| Also coaches | Health coach |
| Based in | Arizona, United States |
| Credentials | BA Philosophy; MA Interdisciplinary Ethics |
| Practice | The Socratic Lens |
Raphaela is a philosophical and transformational coach who runs The Socratic Lens in Arizona. She helps clients through life transitions, the search for clarity, and inner change. Her coaching blends Socratic inquiry with transformational coaching and ends in clear, actionable steps. She holds a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Interdisciplinary Ethics. She also works as an accountability coach and a burnout coach.
What Raphaela helps with
Raphaela works with clients who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure what comes next. She focuses on life transitions and the search for clarity.
- Life transitions
- Feeling stuck
- Feeling overwhelmed
- Finding clarity about what is next
- Burnout
- Accountability for personal goals
- Deeper self-understanding
Who Raphaela works with
Raphaela works with thoughtful individuals who want to understand themselves better. Her listed client groups include academics, cycle breakers, and expats. Her clients are people who want to build lives that feel aligned and true to who they are becoming.
How Raphaela works
Raphaela blends Socratic inquiry with transformational coaching. She lets clients move at their own pace and does not rush to solve problems. The inner shifts that come from this work then turn into intentional, actionable steps. She offers a free Clarity Call to see if the fit is right.
Background and qualifications
Raphaela holds a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Interdisciplinary Ethics. Her training in philosophy and ethics shapes her Socratic style of coaching. She is based in Arizona. She also lists strength and conditioning coaching as part of her work. Her practice centers on emotional sustainability and relational integrity.
Raphaela pricing
Programs and services
- Free Clarity Call
- Accountability coaching
- Burnout coaching
Raphaela reviews
The CoachVouch take
She is a coach with a philosophy and ethics education who uses Socratic inquiry in her sessions.
Best for academics, expats, and cycle breakers who want a reflective, unhurried space to work through a life transition.
Common questions
How much does Raphaela charge?
Coaching with Raphaela runs $100 to $200 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Raphaela help with?
Raphaela helps with life transitions, feeling stuck, feeling overwhelmed and finding clarity about what is next.
Is Raphaela certified?
Raphaela lists: BA Philosophy; MA Interdisciplinary Ethics.
Does Raphaela work with expats?
Yes. Expats are one of the client groups she lists. She also works with academics and cycle breakers.
What is a Clarity Call with Raphaela?
It is a free call to learn about her approach and see if the fit is right.
How do I contact Raphaela?
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