A Life Coach is a supportive partner who helps you identify your goals, overcome obstacles, and create a plan for meaningful change. Unlike therapy, which often focuses on healing the past, life coaching is forward-focused and action-oriented. At Shine Thru Life Coaching, we work collaboratively to explore your strengths, clarify your values, and set realistic, empowering goals that align with the life you want to create. Whether you're navigating a transition, feeling stuck, or simply seeking more direction, a Life Coach provides encouragement, accountability, and guidance every step of the way.

Life coaching can support a wide range of personal and professional goals.

At Shine Thru Life Coaching, common focus areas include:

• Gaining clarity during life transitions

• Setting and achieving personal or professional goals

• Building confidence and self-esteem

• Identifying and overcoming limiting beliefs

• Creating healthier boundaries and habits

• Enhancing relationships and communication

• Managing stress and overwhelm

• Cultivating a stronger sense of purpose and direction

• Improving motivation and follow-through

• Finding balance between responsibilities and self-care

Every coaching journey is personalized, so your focus areas will reflect your unique goals, challenges, and values.

Yes! At Shine Thru Life Coaching, we recognize that each person’s journey is unique, and coaching can support many areas of life. Whether you’re looking to enhance your career, improve relationships, focus on personal wellness, or work toward other meaningful goals, we tailor our coaching approach to fit your priorities.

Our personalized, strengths-based method helps you gain clarity, set actionable goals, and build confidence across the areas that matter most to you.

For more detailed information, please see our "Services" page!

While life coaching and therapy can both be supportive, they serve different purposes and approaches.

Therapy is typically focused on mental health, emotional healing, and processing past experiences. It’s often used to treat conditions like anxiety, depression, or trauma, and is provided by licensed mental health professionals.

Life coaching, on the other hand, is future-focused and goal-oriented. It’s designed to help you gain clarity, build on your strengths, and take intentional steps toward your personal or professional goals. Coaching does not diagnose or treat mental health conditions—instead, it provides a supportive, forward-moving partnership to help you grow and thrive.

At Shine Thru Life Coaching, we take a compassionate, strengths-based approach to help you navigate life transitions, pursue meaningful goals, and build confidence. If deeper therapeutic support is ever needed, we’re committed to helping clients connect with the appropriate resources.

Life coaching and mental health support serve different purposes. Life coaching focuses on helping you set goals, build confidence, and take actionable steps toward the life you want. It is forward-focused and does not diagnose or treat mental health conditions.

If you’re experiencing significant mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, or trauma, therapy with a mental health professional may be more appropriate. However, coaching can complement therapy by providing additional motivation, accountability, and support as you work toward your goals.

At Shine Thru Life Coaching, if we determine that your needs require clinical support beyond coaching, we are committed to helping you find the right resources.

Shine Thru Life Coaching offers both virtual and in-person coaching services, depending on your location and preferences.

In-person sessions are available exclusively to clients located in specific counties in Florida: Putnam, St. Johns, Flagler, Clay, and Volusia. These sessions can take place at your home, school, or another convenient location, providing a flexible and personalized experience in a setting that works best for you.

For clients outside of these counties or those who prefer remote support, we offer virtual coaching sessions via a secure telehealth platform. This option allows us to work together from wherever you are, while still providing the same level of care, connection, and support.

Our goal is to make coaching accessible, comfortable, and responsive to your unique needs—whether near or far.

Yes, you can switch between virtual and in-person sessions to best fit your needs and schedule. We ask that you please provide adequate notice when making a change to allow for smooth scheduling and preparation.

This flexibility helps ensure that your coaching experience remains convenient and accessible, no matter where you are or what your circumstances may be.

Each coaching session is a personalized experience tailored to your unique goals and needs. Typically lasting about one hour, sessions begin with a check-in to review your progress and how you’re feeling since our last meeting.

Together, we’ll explore your challenges, celebrate your wins, and identify actionable steps to help you move forward. Sessions focus on deep listening, meaningful questions, and encouragement to empower your journey.

You can expect a safe, non-judgmental space where your thoughts and feelings are honored, and where you have the freedom to explore what matters most to you.

Occasionally, your Life Coach may suggest small “homework” exercises or reflections to support your growth between sessions. We’ll also regularly track your goals and adjust your coaching plan to keep you moving steadily toward the life you want.

You’re welcome to reach out between sessions if you have questions or need guidance. Our Life Coach can be contacted via text, call, or email, and will for her best to respond as soon as possible. While the Life Coach typically respond promptly, please allow up to 24 hours for a reply.

That said, Shine Thru Life Coaching is not a crisis service. If you are experiencing an emergency, please call 911 immediately.

For a mental health crisis, contact your county’s Mobile Response Team (MRT)—they provide rapid in-person and phone support for individuals in crisis. A full list of MRTs across Florida can be found here: namiflorida.org – MRT Directory

If you're located in Putnam County, you can reach the local MRT directly at

(386) 872-2254.

Your safety and well-being are a priority. Coaching is here to support your growth and clarity—but in urgent or crisis situations, please seek immediate professional help.

The number of coaching sessions varies depending on your unique goals, needs, and pace of progress. Some clients find meaningful breakthroughs in just a few sessions, while others benefit from ongoing support over several months.

At Shine Thru Life Coaching, we focus on creating a plan that fits your timeline and evolving goals. During our work together, we’ll regularly evaluate your progress and adjust the coaching process to ensure it continues to serve you well.

Coaching is flexible and designed to meet you where you are—whether you want short-term guidance or longer-term partnership.

Progress in coaching is personalized and measured based on your unique goals and milestones. Together, we set clear, actionable objectives at the start of your coaching journey and regularly revisit these goals to track your growth.

During sessions, the Life Coach takes notes to help monitor your progress and tailor the coaching plan to your evolving needs. Clients are also encouraged to track their own progress between sessions through journaling or other reflection methods, which can deepen self-awareness and support lasting change.

We use a combination of self-reflection, open dialogue, and practical steps to assess how you’re moving forward. Celebrating your wins—big or small—is an important part of the process, helping build momentum and confidence.

Your coaching plan is flexible and evolves with you, ensuring that progress reflects your changing needs and aspirations.

Shine Thru Life Coaching welcomes clients age 8 and up. Research indicates that children under 8 often benefit most from more structured intervention techniques, which are outside the scope of life coaching.

By focusing on individuals ages 8 and older, we can provide coaching that is developmentally appropriate, empowering, and tailored to help clients build confidence, set goals, and navigate life transitions effectively.

It’s completely normal to wonder if coaching is the right fit, and your comfort and trust are essential to a successful coaching relationship. If at any point you feel that coaching isn’t meeting your needs, please let us know—your honest feedback is valued.

Coaching isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach, and sometimes another type of support may be a better match. In those cases, Shine Thru Life Coaching is committed to helping you explore other options or refer you to appropriate professionals.

Our priority is your well-being and growth, and we want to ensure you receive the right kind of support for your journey.

Yes! Confidentiality is a cornerstone of the coaching relationship at Shine Thru Life Coaching. Everything you share during sessions is kept private and secure.

While coaching is not therapy and does not have the same legal confidentiality protections, we maintain a strict ethical commitment to respect your privacy. Information you share will only be disclosed with your consent or in situations required by law, such as if there is a risk of harm to yourself or others.

Creating a safe, trusting space is essential to effective coaching, and your confidentiality is always a priority.

Our founder, Tiffany Gommel, is a compassionate and results-driven Clinical Counselor with extensive experience working with diverse and vulnerable populations. She holds a Masters in Social Work (MSW) from the University of Central Florida and is a Registered Clinical Social Work Intern (RCSWI) licensed in Florida.

Tiffany’s background includes crisis intervention, mental health assessments, and evidence-based therapeutic approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI). She has a strong foundation in trauma-informed, client-centered care and years of experience collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to support individuals facing complex challenges.

This rich clinical expertise informs her personalized, strengths-based coaching approach at Shine Thru Life Coaching, where she is dedicated to empowering clients to navigate life transitions, overcome obstacles, and achieve meaningful, lasting growth.

Life coaching is not covered by insurance, so Shine Thru Life Coaching does not accept insurance payments at this time. All services are private pay, and clients are responsible for payment out-of-pocket.

That said, we strive to keep our coaching services accessible by offering affordable rates and flexible payment options. Payments can be made via cash, check, Venmo, CashApp, or PayPal, depending on what’s most convenient for you.

If you have any questions about pricing or payment methods, we’re happy to discuss them with you directly.

At Shine Thru Life Coaching, we are committed to providing high-quality, accessible support at affordable rates:

Virtual sessions – $30

Virtual sessions are 1 hour in length via Microsoft Teams and can be provided to clients in any county or state.

In-person sessions (Putnam County, Florida) – $45

In-Person sessions in Putnam County, Florida, are 1 hour in length. The rate of $45 per session is for clients receiving services in Putnam County, Florida, only.

In-person sessions (other Florida Counties) – $65

In-person sessions are also offered in the following Florida Counties: Clay, St. Johns, Flagler, and Volusia. In-Person sessions in these Counties in Florida are 1 hour in length. The increased rate of $65 per session is for clients receiving services in these other Florida counties.

We believe that coaching should be within reach for those who need it, and our pricing reflects that commitment. Payment can be made via cash, check, Venmo, CashApp, or PayPal.

Getting started with Shine Thru Life Coaching is simple and straightforward. You can reach out via phone, email, or the contact form on our website to schedule a complimentary initial consultation. This conversation helps us connect, discuss your goals, and see if coaching is the right fit for you.

Once you decide to move forward, we’ll schedule your first full coaching session and provide any necessary intake forms. From there, we’ll work together to create a personalized coaching plan tailored to your needs and aspirations.

If you have any questions along the way, feel free to reach out — we’re here to support you every step of the journey.

Email: Tiffany@Shine-Thru.com

Text or Call: (386) 600-7636

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Yes. At Shine Thru Life Coaching, we understand that everyone’s schedule is different, which is why we offer flexible scheduling options, including evening and weekend sessions.

Whether you have work, school, or other daytime commitments, we’ll do our best to find a time that fits your needs. Our goal is to make coaching as accessible and convenient as possible—on your terms.

In most cases, no. At Shine Thru Life Coaching, we understand that life happens and unexpected situations can come up. We strive to be flexible and do not charge a cancellation fee as long as clients communicate with us in advance.

We kindly ask that you provide as much notice as possible if you need to cancel or reschedule a session—this helps us respect both your time and ours. You can reach out via text, call, or email to make changes to your appointment.

In rare cases, if a client repeatedly cancels with little notice or misses appointments without communication, a fee may be applied to their account. Our goal is always to maintain a supportive, respectful, and mutually considerate coaching relationship.