Turns Out, I’m a Mentor (Not a Mechanic, Not a Coach)
For a while now, I’ve been trying to put words to what I actually do.
Not for branding. Not to fit into a niche.
But because I genuinely wasn’t sure.
I mean, obviously I’m not a therapist — that part’s clear (and protected).
But I didn’t quite feel like a coach, either.
And when someone asked recently, “So what do you call this work?” — I paused. Then answered without even thinking:
“I think I’m a actually mentor.”
Not a motivational one. Not a step-by-step one.
More like the kind that sits beside you in the quiet, brings tea, and holds space while you remember yourself.
So i did some more research on the differences.
So What’s the Difference?
Here’s how I’ve come to understand it — from where I stand:
Therapy focuses on healing the past, processing trauma, and working through mental health challenges. It’s clinical, specific, and often structured.
Coaching is typically structured around goals — action steps, forward motion, performance. It’s future-focused, solution-driven, and useful when you’re seeking strategy.
Mentorship — the kind I offer — is about deep presence, process over productivity, and a co-creative unfolding. It’s slow. Safe. Rooted in relationship.
It’s not about fixing.
It’s about being witnessed — and maybe even finding beauty in the mess.
What This Looks Like
In my spaces, we use discussion, art, breath, and ritual to tend to the parts of you that need expression.
I offer reflection, not advice.
Presence, not pressure.
We let things get messy. We listen to your body. We honor the quiet.
And we don’t rush your clarity.
From a Client Review This Week
Here’s how Megan described her experience:
“This was my first time opening up about deeply personal topics with a complete stranger. I knew I needed guidance, a compassionate listener, co-regulation, and a sense of safety. Jessica provided all of that and so much more.
If you’re like me — and maybe feeling a little nervous — let this be your sign to take that leap of faith, or even just a gentle step forward, and allow a trustworthy person to hold a bit of your heart.
I’m endlessly grateful that I did.”
Thank you Megan for opening up to me and opening up about your experience!
💌 A Gentle Check-In for You
If you’re not sure what kind of support you need right now, try asking:
Do I want to feel understood, or to be offered solutions?
Am I craving structure and goals — or softness and space?
Do I need to process the past, plan the future, or be with the present?
Am I ready to be witnessed creatively — even imperfectly?
There’s no wrong answer.
And your needs can change.
But if what you’re craving is someone to walk with you — through the fog, through the feelings, with paint-stained fingers and open-hearted presence — I might be your person.
🎨 Mini Creative Ritual: “Mark the Not-Knowing”
Before you pick up your pen or brush, pause.
1. Ground:
Place one hand on your belly, one on your heart.
Breathe in for 4 counts. Hold for 2. Exhale for 6.
Do this three times. Let your shoulders drop. Let your thoughts blur a little.
2. Create:
Now, on a blank page —
Mark what it feels like to not know.
No plan. No pressure.
Let the texture of uncertainty come through in scribble, shape, shadow, or color.
You can use whatever medium you have — pencil, watercolor, crayon, torn paper.
3. Close:
When it feels complete (or when your nervous system says “enough”),
write one word in the corner that names how you feel now.
Just one. Even if it’s “still foggy.” That’s enough.
Curious about working together in 2026?
I currently have a few open spots for Creative Mentorship.
You can learn more here or simply reach out and say, “I’m curious.”
No pressure. Just presence.
