Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What type of coaching does Maren Rae provide?
A: Maren Rae offers life and career coaching, focusing on helping you uncover what you truly want in areas such as relationships, work, family, sexuality, and overall life direction. Her approach includes reflecting on current habits, reinforcing what’s working, and transforming what isn’t.

Q2. Who is Maren Rae? What is her background?
A: Maren Rae is a certified life and career coach (through the International Coaching Federation and a graduate of the Teleos Executive Coach program). She has 20 years of experience as a Certified Nurse Midwife (including roles as Women’s Health NP, childbirth educator, group facilitator). She currently works at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia in the OB-GYN department. Her life experience, including major transitions, working motherhood, divorce, and high-stress professional roles offers her clients relatable insight.

Q3. What kinds of clients or life situations does Maren Rae work with?
A: She supports clients who are undergoing life transitions, feeling stuck or stressed in work or personal life, navigating relationship and sexuality issues, parenting challenges, and those seeking to align their values with their daily actions. If you want to dig into patterns of behavior (in relationships, family, work) and shift your trajectory, she may be a good fit.

Q4. What services and formats are available?
A: Services include:

One-on-one private coaching sessions (online or by phone)
Monthly mentorship program to stay on track
Small group sessions around topics like sexuality, parenting, relationships
Session-Packages: for example, 3-session, 5-session or 10-session bundles

Q5. How much do coaching sessions cost?
A: A one-hour private session starts at $100 on a sliding scale. Packages are offered with discounts: e.g., 3 sessions for $250, 5 sessions for $375, 10 sessions for $700. (Based on current website info.)

Q6. Where do sessions take place?
A: Coaching is offered online or by phone, making it accessible regardless of location. (No onsite/in-office requirement mentioned.)

Q7. How can I get started or book a consultation?
A: You can Book a Consultation or sign up using the contact form on the home page to sign up for our the mailing list. It’s best to mention your areas of focus or goals when contacting to help tailor the session.

Q8. What is the benefit of working with Maren Rae rather than a therapist?
A: While therapy often addresses deep emotional healing and mental health diagnoses, coaching with Maren Rae is oriented toward action, change, alignment and future focus. Her clients describe working with her as supportive, non-judgmental, goal-oriented and life-enhancing: for example, one testimonial said they had “grown in ways I didn’t think possible… hands down, she’s better than any therapist I’ve ever worked with.” (Excerpted testimonial.)

Q9. Are groups or small-group coaching available?
A: Yes. In addition to private sessions and mentorship, Maren Rae leads small group sessions on specific topics (such as sexuality, parenting, relationships). These can be a great option if you want peer support and group dynamic.

Q10. What should I expect from a first coaching session?
A: In the first session you will likely explore your current situation, underlying values, and how your habits and behaviors are serving or limiting you. From there, you and Maren will identify goals, actionable steps, and a plan to move forward with accountability built in. The focus is on both reflection (“What’s working?”) and transformation (“What needs to change?”).

Q11. How long does coaching take until I see results?
A: Results vary depending on your goals, commitment and how consistent you engage. Some clients report meaningful change after just a few sessions; others work through longer-term packages. Coaching is a process — the mentorship option helps maintain momentum.

Q12. Is there a sliding scale or discounted pricing?
A: Yes. The one-hour private session is offered starting at $100 on a sliding scale. Packages provide lower per-session cost (e.g., 10-session bundle at $700). Contact Maren for details on availability and eligibility for sliding scale.

Q13. Do I need to have a specific problem (like career or relationship) to benefit from coaching?
A: Not necessarily. Coaching is useful for many situations: you may feel “stuck,” want greater clarity about your direction, want to improve relationships, want to align your life to your values, or simply want to thrive rather than just get by. If you’re ready to explore change and growth, you’ll likely benefit.

Q14. How is confidentiality handled?
A: While the website doesn’t explicitly state confidentiality protocols, as a certified life coach trained through ICF standards, Maren Rae would adhere to professional coaching ethics, including confidentiality. (You may confirm specifics directly when booking.)

Q15. What topics beyond career does Maren Rae cover?
A: Beyond career, Maren Rae works on life aspects including family, sexuality, relationships, parenting, personal growth, and transitions. One testimonial mentions body image, eating, sex, and relationships as areas of focus.