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Welcome. It’s great to meet you!

My name is Frank Gallo. I’m a licensed psychologist in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. I provide personal coaching to workforce professionals wanting to fuel higher performance levels and live more fully. Personal coaching can be a powerful tool to help you build resilience, find a balance between work and life, discover purpose, and manage stress more effectively. It can give you the tools to navigate life’s challenges and be transformative for your personal growth, helping you gain confidence in creating the life you want.

My coaching style is focused on helping you grow by encouraging you to step outside your comfort zone and try new things. Success in coaching really depends on your willingness to take risks and explore new approaches. The relationship between you and me is built to be direct and even a bit challenging, aiming to push you toward your goals. You can trust me to be open and honest with you, asking meaningful and powerful questions and using techniques that may feel challenging but are designed to help you make real progress.

Let’s connect

(401) 594-9010

Personal coaching at a glance

Available online only

Rhode Island and Massachusetts

$150 per session

Individual one-on-one coaching

My client portal

To learn more about my practice, including payment options, call me at (401) 594-9010 or request a free 15-minute consultation using my client portal.

Learn more → about booking an online appointment with me.

How can personal coaching help you?

Building resilience

Life can throw challenges at you that feel overwhelming and set you back. But through coaching, you can learn how to bounce back from them. I’ll help you understand that resilience isn’t about avoiding difficulties. It’s about growing stronger through them. Now, when life gets tough, you’ll have the confidence to face it head-on and keep moving forward.

Finding work-life balance

A healthy work-life balance is another area where coaching can make a huge difference. Perhaps you’re struggling with feeling constantly pulled between your career and personal life, leaving you drained. Through personal coaching, I’ll help you learn strategies to manage your time better and set boundaries to make space for what truly matters, both at work and in your personal life, without feeling overwhelmed by guilt.

Living on purpose

Coaching can help you find purpose and meaning in life. Maybe you’re feeling like you’re just going through the motions, working and living, but not truly connecting to what you want or who you want to be. I’ll guide you to reflect on your values, passions, and goals to rediscover what lights you up, helping you gain clarity and direction to live with more intention every day.

Managing stress

People can achieve remarkable growth thanks to coaching. Like many people, maybe you’re getting caught up in stress, feeling paralyzed by it at times. In our work together, I’ll show you how to recognize what brings up stress for you and develop skills to turn stress into value-driven opportunities. When stress arises, you can surf it more calmly and effectively without letting it control your life and do what matters most to you.

What does it cost?

Fees

1 appointment hour $150

Initial evaluation $225 (first session)

Pay with almost any kind of credit or debit card

Usually, health insurance plans do not cover personal coaching, so you’ll have to pay for it yourself. If you want to get coaching, you may want to plan for its cost.

What are my qualifications?

Licenses

Rhode Island: PS02017

Massachusetts: PSY9800

I’m an experienced healthcare leader, psychologist, author, and trainer. I have worked with high-performance workgroups in various industries. I have advanced training in acceptance and commitment principles, practices, and peak performance techniques, including breathing, relaxation, mindfulness, and self-compassion skills and strategies to help you unlock your full potential to tackle obstacles and implement value-driven change.

My expertise

Expertise

Building resilience

Finding work-life balance

Living on purpose

Managing stress

I believe in the power of teamwork and personalized coaching to help you reach your goals. I’ll partner with you to set clear goals and provide the training, guidance, and support to help you succeed. Together, we’ll work on boosting your performance, unlocking new opportunities, and achieving lasting results.

My coaching approach

Types of training

Breathing

Mindfulness

Psychological flexibility

Relaxation

Self-compassion

In our work, I’ll help you build psychological flexibility, which involves learning to adapt and stay focused even when things get tough. We’ll work to identify your values and strengths and use them to overcome challenges and reach your goals. By focusing on what you’re good at and staying open to new ways of thinking, I’ll help you become more resilient and successful personally and professionally.

FAQs

What’s the difference between coaching and therapy?

Coaching and therapy aim to help people improve their lives, but they focus on different things and have different approaches. Coaching is generally forward-looking, focusing on setting goals, creating action plans, and helping people improve their performance in specific areas of their lives, such as work. Coaches work with individuals to help them maximize their potential, usually in areas of life where they’re already doing okay but want to do better.

Therapy, on the other hand, focuses on addressing mental health conditions for which treatment is necessary. Therapy helps individuals understand past experiences and mental health issues like anxiety or depression. Therapists are trained to work with people having significant difficulties getting things done or getting along with others in important parts of their lives, such as work, home, or education, and help them improve.

In short, coaching helps people achieve their goals to fuel higher levels of performance in areas of life in which they’re doing fine. In contrast, therapy helps people address medical conditions that significantly affect their lives so they can function better.

How does personal coaching work?

An initial evaluation for personal coaching is a starting point where you and I get to know each other and set the foundation for our work together. It typically involves discussing your current challenges, goals, and focus areas, whether building resilience, finding work-life balance, living with more purpose, or managing stress. I’ll ask you questions to understand your situation, identify your strengths, and what you hope to gain from coaching. The evaluation can last a few sessions to clarify your needs, define measurable goals, and outline a tailored coaching plan to help you move forward. It’s a collaborative process to ensure you and I are aligned in your expectations.

It is important to note that your coaching plan is flexible and can be adjusted based on your progress and changing needs. You should evaluate this information and your opinions about whether you feel comfortable working with me and whether I can help. At the end of the evaluation, I will tell you if I believe I am not the right coach to help you. If so, I will refer you to another coach (or coaches) as necessary who might be better suited to help you.

Coaching involves a significant commitment of time, money, and energy, so you should be very careful about the personal coach you select. If you decide to work with me and I can help, coaching typically involves regular sessions, such as weekly, biweekly, or monthly, to discuss your challenges and progress. I’ll ask questions, provide skills training, and help you create action plans between visits to achieve your goals. You’ll also be able to ask questions and give feedback on our work together.

Do I need to have problems to see a personal coach?

No. People may seek personal coaching to solve issues. They may also just want to improve areas of their lives, maximize their potential, and achieve goals they’ve set for themselves.

How long does personal coaching take?

The duration varies based on your goals and progress. Some people work with a coach for a few months to achieve specific goals, while others may have ongoing sessions for longer-term personal development.

Can personal coaching help me at work?

Yes. The skills and strategies you’ll learn can help you navigate work transitions, improve performance, communication, and leadership, and find work that aligns with your passions and strengths.

Do I have to be a workforce professional?

Yes. Here is a list of just some of the workforce industries served:

Law enforcement
Military
Healthcare
Education
Sports
Legal
Finance
Fire service
Technology

What are my payment options and costs?

Usually, health insurance plans do not cover personal coaching, so you’ll have to pay for it yourself. To get coaching, you may want to plan for its cost. If you are unsure of your health insurance benefits, contact your insurance company and ask about personal coaching services by an out-of-network psychologist. Also, ask what information the company will need for you to qualify for reimbursement. I may be able to provide you with a receipt with information that your insurance company requires for reimbursement.

I accept almost any kind of credit or debit card for personal coaching. I do not accept health insurance. I might be able to work with you on billing your employer if personal coaching is an available benefit.

Here are the credit or debit cards accepted:

Visa
MasterCard
American Express
JCB
Discover
Diners Club
FSA and HSA cards

Payment is due at the beginning of an appointment. Here is my fee schedule for the following appointment types:

Initial evaluation: $225 (first session)
1 appointment hour: $150

My rate for other coaching-related services is $150 per hour.

How do I book a personal coaching appointment with you?

I require a free phone consultation before booking a personal coaching appointment with me. It offers a valuable opportunity to see if a coach feels like a good fit without any commitment. It allows you to ask questions, explain your goals, and get a sense of my approach and personality. This quick, friendly chat can help you feel more comfortable and informed, making it easier to decide if moving forward with me is the right choice for you.

For new clients to get started, please visit my secure client portal provided by SimplePractice and click the “I’m a New Client” button. Then, you’ll be guided through the rest of scheduling your free 15-minute consultation appointment. After that, you will receive an automated email once I confirm the appointment. The email will also include instructions on accessing the client portal. Once you log in, you can access various great features to manage your services if you decide to move forward working with me.

For my current clients, scheduling appointments, filling out paperless forms, communicating with me, downloading documents, and paying bills is easy using my secure client portal. You can access the portal from anywhere and on any device. You can see my availability and request an appointment with the click of a button.

A credit card is required to hold your first coaching appointment. However, you won’t be charged now.

Whether you are a new or existing client, here are a few other things to know before booking your online appointment with me. The use of various types of electronic communications is common in society. Many people believe that this is the preferred method of communication with others, whether their relationships are social or professional. However, many electronic modes of communication put your privacy at risk. I take security very seriously. I use electronic communication only with your permission and for administrative purposes like confirming appointments, sending appointment reminders, and driving you to my secure client portal.

By clicking on the “I’m a New Client” or “I’m an Existing Client” button to book an appointment, you agree to receive my electronic communications for administrative purposes. This easy, fast, automated electronic process does not encrypt messages from me. To protect your privacy, I do not include health information and limit personal information disclosed in my messages to the email address you provide. Please check your email address for accuracy before scheduling the appointment. Any information I receive from you is stored, encrypted, and secured.

If you have any questions about booking an appointment, please call my secure and confidential voice line at (401) 594-9010. If you prefer to call and book an appointment, that’s okay too.

How does meeting online work?

Telecoaching is a way to connect with a coach using technology over the Internet, like video conferencing. This allows people to meet and get personal coaching services without going to an office. It can make it easier for people to access the services they want from a more convenient place.

I use a HIPAA-compliant platform by SimplePractice to deliver personal coaching services using video conferencing technology. Your appointments and information are secure with bank-level encryption. Features include easy appointment scheduling, automatic appointment reminders, mobile or desktop device use, no logins or passwords necessary, and clicking a link to start an appointment.

Telecoaching is not for everyone, but it might be for you. I’ll work with you to determine whether video conferencing is an option, exploring the benefits and risks of using this method to meet your goals and preferences. We’ll also regularly monitor and assess your progress using telecoaching to determine whether it’s still a practical option for you.

Online appointment requests

New clients may request a free 15-minute consultation using my client portal. If you’re an existing client, please use the portal to log in and manage your services.

My client portal

Guides and notices

Notice of privacy practices	Good faith estimate notice
Client portal guide	Telepsychology guide