What Is Intuitive Coaching? A Guide for People Who Feel Stuck
You've tried therapy. You've read the self-help books. You've made the pros and cons lists. You know what you "should" do, but something still doesn't feel right.
If you're here, you're probably wondering: What is intuitive coaching, and could it help me finally find the clarity I'm looking for?
Let me explain what intuitive coaching actually is, how it works, and whether it might be right for you.
What Is Intuitive Coaching?
Intuitive coaching combines practical guidance with intuitive insight to help you access your inner knowing.
It's a process of listening, not just to what you're saying, but to what's underneath. The patterns keeping you stuck. The beliefs blocking your path. The wisdom you already have but can't quite hear through all the noise.
As an intuitive coach, I work with:
Your conscious thoughts and concerns (what you tell me)
Your subconscious patterns (what shows up repeatedly in your life)
Your body's wisdom (what your physical and emotional state is telling you)
Intuitive guidance (messages from your inner knowing, guides, and sometimes loved ones who've passed)
The goal? Help you hear what you already know deep down, so you can make decisions that actually feel right for you.
How Is Intuitive Coaching Different from Therapy?
This is one of the most common questions I get, and it's an important distinction.
Therapy: Therapists are licensed mental health professionals trained in specific therapeutic modalities.
Intuitive coaching: Coaches work with past trauma and clearing psychological blocks, as well as finding clarity for your future and making aligned decisions in the present. I don't diagnose or treat mental health conditions, and I'm not a replacement for therapy.
Many of my clients work with both a therapist AND a coach.
If you're dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, or other mental health issues, you need a licensed therapist. If you're feeling stuck, uninspired, or at a crossroads and logic isn't helping, that's where intuitive coaching comes in.
What Happens in an Intuitive Coaching Session?
Every session is different because every person is different. But here's the general flow:
1. Check In
We start by exploring where you are and what's happening. What brought you to this moment? What are you struggling with? What have you tried?
2. Deep Listening
This is where intuitive coaching differs from traditional coaching. I'm listening not just to your words, but to:
The patterns in your story
What your energy is telling me
Where you're blocked or stuck
What wants to emerge but hasn't found words yet
3. Clearing and Shifting
Using energy medicine and intuitive guidance, we work to clear what's blocking your clarity. This might include:
Identifying limiting beliefs
Releasing stuck emotions
Clearing energetic blocks
Connecting you with your inner knowing
4. Practical Next Steps
We don't just leave you feeling good, we create concrete action steps you can take. What needs to happen next? What small step can you take this week?
Sessions are conversational and collaborative. We're working together to help you find your way forward.
What Is Energy Medicine?
Energy medicine is often the part people are most curious (or skeptical) about. Here's the simple explanation:
Your body isn't just physical, it also has energetic systems. When these systems are out of balance, you might feel:
Stuck or blocked
Emotionally overwhelmed
Physically drained
Mentally foggy
Energy medicine helps restore balance using techniques like:
Reiki: Channeling universal life force energy to support healing
The Emotion Code: Releasing trapped emotions stored in the body
The Eden Method: Working with your body's energy systems (meridians, chakras, etc.)
You don't have to understand how it works for it to be effective. Most of my clients come in skeptical and leave saying, "I don't know what you did, but I feel completely different."
Do I Have to "Believe In" Intuitive Guidance for This to Work?
No - but you do need to be open to trying something different.
Many clients come to me having exhausted all the "logical" approaches. They've done the therapy, read the books, made the plans and they're still stuck.
What matters isn't whether you fully believe in intuitive guidance upfront. What matters is that you're willing to:
Try a different approach
Be honest about what's really going on
Listen to what comes up, even if it surprises you
The experience speaks for itself. After one session, most people say some version of: "How did you know that?" or "I've never been able to put that into words before."
Who Is Intuitive Coaching For?
Intuitive coaching IS for people who:
✓ Feel stuck and can't figure out why
✓ Know what they "should" do but it doesn't feel right
✓ Are at a major crossroads (career, retirement, relationship)
✓ Have tried everything else and something's still missing
✓ Want to make decisions from their inner knowing, not just logic
✓ Feel called toward something different but can't name it
✓ Are ready to invest in real transformation, not just feeling better temporarily
It's NOT for people who:
✗ Want someone to tell them what to do (I help you hear what YOU know)
✗ Are looking for a quick fix (real change takes commitment)
✗ Aren't willing to be honest about what's really going on
✗ Need treatment for mental health conditions (get therapy first/instead)
What Results Can I Expect?
Many clients notice shifts during or immediately after the first session:
A sense of clarity where there was confusion
Relief from feeling stuck
Things falling into place in unexpected ways
Decisions that suddenly feel obvious
But lasting transformation builds over time. That's why I offer 3-month and 6-month packages—real change needs consistent support, not just one "aha moment."
Here's what clients say after working with me:
"I've achieved a remarkable improvement in my overall quality of life and she has helped me overcome limitations that I had struggled with for years." - Michele G.
"Under her guidance, I've rediscovered myself, healing both mentally and physically. Her impact on my life is indelible." - Chris D.
"Working with Kristy has truly been a transformative experience. Her integrative approach not only made me feel deeply understood but also gave me hope and confidence." - Jana A.
How Is Intuitive Coaching Done? (In-Person vs. Remote)
All of my sessions are conducted remotely via Google Meet.
People often ask: "Can energy work and intuitive guidance really be effective remotely?"
Yes. Energy doesn't require physical proximity, and intuitive guidance actually works just as well (sometimes better) when we're not distracted by being in the same physical space.
Remote sessions mean:
You can work with me from anywhere
You're in a comfortable, familiar environment
No commute or travel time
Sessions can fit more easily into your schedule
What's the Investment?
For individuals, I offer three ways to work together:
Clarity Session - $300
Single 90-minute session for immediate guidance on a specific crossroads
Inspired Living (3 months) - $1,400
Six sessions over 3 months for reconnecting with what makes you feel alive
Life Transformation (6 months) - $2,700
Twelve sessions over 6 months for deep, lasting change
All packages include intuitive guidance, energy work, practical coaching, and support between sessions.
How Do I Get Started?
If you're feeling stuck, uninspired, or at a crossroads and what you've tried so far isn't working -let's talk.
I offer a free 20-minute consultation where we can:
Discuss where you are and what you're navigating
See if intuitive coaching is the right fit
Answer any questions you have
Determine which package makes sense for you
There's no pressure and no commitment. Just an honest conversation about whether this work could help you.
Schedule your free consultation here →
The Bottom Line
Intuitive coaching isn't for everyone. It requires openness, honesty, and a willingness to try something different than what you've done before.
But if you're tired of being stuck, if logic isn't getting you where you need to go, if you're ready to hear what you already know deep down, this work can change everything.
You don't have to stay stuck.
About Kristy Parke
Kristy Parke is an intuitive coach and energy medicine practitioner based in the Washington DC Metro Area, working with clients nationwide. For nearly a decade, she's helped people find what makes them feel alive again through intuitive guidance, energy medicine, and practical coaching. She's certified in The Eden Method, The Emotion Code, and Usui Holy Fire III Reiki, with 15+ years of corporate leadership experience at Marriott International and Louis Vuitton.
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