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Life Coaches In Santa Barbara CA

Life Coaching FAQs

How do I choose a life coach?

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The best choice is not necessarily the one who lives near you. Virtual coaching gives you more options, more flexibility, and access to the best possible fit, not just whoever is available in your city.

Research from the International Coaching Federation reports that many clients prefer virtual sessions because they save time, increase choice, and make scheduling easier across time zones. Clients who coach virtually often report the same or higher satisfaction compared to in person work.

With Noomii you can filter thousands of coaches across specialties, backgrounds, and coaching styles. You can book free discovery calls until you find the person who feels like the right mix of support and challenge.

What should I ask when I interview a coach?

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Strong questions go beyond credentials. Ask about:

  • The challenges they have coached before
  • The frameworks and tools they use
  • Their availability and communication style
  • How they measure results

Also ask about their story. Many coaches bring lived experience from business, leadership, or personal transformation. A coach who has been through the type of problem you are facing is not just sympathetic, they are battle tested.

How much does a life coach cost?

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Most life coaches charge between $100 and $350 per hour. Executive or niche specialists may charge more. Many now offer monthly packages that include accountability between sessions.

Insurance usually does not cover coaching, although some employers subsidize it as part of learning and development. Many clients report a strong return on investment through promotions, better decisions, and improved well being.

How can I work with a life coach?

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Virtual coaching is now the preferred method for many clients. The benefits are clear:

  • Choice: You are not limited to local providers, you can find the best match globally
  • Convenience: No travel, flexible scheduling, and simple logistics
  • Consistency: Your coaching continues even when you travel or move

Video and phone sessions make coaching easy to integrate into daily life. Messaging and app based check ins extend the impact between sessions. In person is still possible, but many clients report equal or greater results from virtual coaching because the focus is entirely on the conversation.

Can Noomii recommend a life coach for me?

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Yes. A Noomii Coach Matching Expert can recommend a coach for free based on your goals and preferences.

Get a free coach recommendation or browse life coaches to learn more.

The real blockers people face before hiring a life coach

  1. Thinking you should figure it out alone: top performers hire coaches because it speeds growth.
  2. Cost or lack of insurance coverage: the fee can feel high, yet many clients see financial returns from better decisions and career progress.
  3. Confusion with therapy: therapy heals the past, coaching designs the future.
  4. Fear of embarrassment: leaders now share coaching openly, it is a smart strategy.
  5. Belief that technology is enough: apps can remind, a coach sees patterns and challenges excuses.
  6. Being too busy or stressed: the best time to start is when you need clarity most.
  7. Fear of change itself: a coach walks with you so you gain perspective and tested strategies.

Why AI coaching is failing

  • Lack of empathy: timing and tone matter, not just words.
  • No accountability: people complete more goals with human accountability.
  • Shallow personalization: humans adapt in real time to your energy and blind spots.
  • Trust and confidentiality concerns: people share more openly with a person they know.
  • Incomplete problem solving: a trained coach can reframe the problem you bring.

Bottom line

Virtual coaching removes limits and gives you a partner who has walked the path before you. Confidence, performance, and quality of life improve when you stop waiting and start.

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  • Leadership Coaches (5)
  • Life Coaches (9)
  • Relationship Coaches (8)
  • Spirituality Coaches (2)
  • Team Coaches (1)
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Santa Barbara Life Coach Heidi Townshend

PCC Heidi Townshend BA, MBA, CPCC, PCC

Career Coach, Leadership Coach, Business Coach
8.8 Noomii Score
Rated 5.0 out of 5 6 reviews
As an ICF certified coach, I focus on enhancing leadership skills and career transitions. Examples include leveraging a new work position, changing careers, or unexpected career/life changes. See Full Profile →
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    Location: Santa Barbara, California 93108

    Santa Barbara Life Coach Dr Myra Miller PhD CKYT CHHC

    Dr Myra Miller PhD CKYT CHHC BS, MA, PhD, PhD Transpersonal Psychology, Certified Holistic Health Consultant, Certified Trauma and Sexual Assault Counselor, Certified Hatha Yoga Teacher +

    Life Coach, Spirituality Coach, Relationship Coach
    8.7 Noomii Score
    Rated 5.0 out of 5 1 reviews
    I holistically help people to live (creativity, work, relationships +) as their authentic self w/ simplicity & connection- inner self, partner, family/community, nature/environment. See Full Profile →
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      Location: Santa Barbara, California 93150

      Sandra Daniele

      ACC Sandra Daniele

      Life Coach, Leadership Coach, Relationship Coach
      8.6 Noomii Score
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      I help women release the doubts that keep them stuck, so they can experience inner freedom and live an inspired life. See Full Profile →
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        Location: Santa Barbara, California 93111

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        Kristin Kiderlen

        Kristin Kiderlen BA, Energy Leadership Index Master Practitioner

        Life Coach, Business Coach, Career Coach
        8.5 Noomii Score
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        I help Millenial high-achievers find their "why" and then uplevel their personal and professional lives by balancing busy work-life schedules and finding inner peace & fulfillment. See Full Profile →
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          Location: Santa Barbara, California 93110

          Paul Jaconette, MPH, ACC

          ACC Paul Jaconette, MPH, ACC BA, MPH

          Executive Coach, Leadership Coach, Career Coach
          8.5 Noomii Score
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          I coach and develop managers, supervisors and executives to be leaders of their teams. I coach physicians and nurses who are in management positions but have no formal training. See Full Profile →
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            Location: Santa Barbara, California 93105-2536

            Anna DeAmicis

            Anna DeAmicis BS, Registered Nurse

            Life Coach, Relationship Coach, Family Coach
            8.5 Noomii Score
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            I coach individuals who want to connect to their desires, tap into their creativity, banish limiting beliefs and ultimately move toward more pleasurable/joyful/purposeful lives and relationships. See Full Profile →
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              Location: Santa Barbara, California 93105

              Maggie Dennison

              Maggie Dennison

              Business Coach
              8.4 Noomii Score
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              Sole proprietors and partnerships in service businesses. I'm particularly attuned to business owners in the fields of alternative health, personal development, training and consulting. See Full Profile →
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                Location: Santa Barbara, California 93101

                Sam Led

                Sam Led M.S., Conflict Resolution

                Life Coach, Relationship Coach, ADD ADHD Coach
                8.4 Noomii Score
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                I coach men and women that have anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, recovery (drugs/alcohol). I help point my clients back to their wellbeing so they can lead happy, healthier, more successful lives. See Full Profile →
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                  Location: Santa Barbara, California 93103

                  Amber Goodenough

                  Amber Goodenough Holistic Health Coach

                  Life Coach, Relationship Coach, Health and Fitness Coach
                  8.4 Noomii Score
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                  Do you feel like a prisoner to your anxiety? Do you wish you were more confident and courageous? I help women with anxiety, low self-esteem and chronic pain feel better about themselves. See Full Profile →
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                    Location: Santa Barbara, California 93101

                    Mitra Cline

                    Mitra Cline

                    Life Coach, Entrepreneurship Coach, Business Coach
                    8.4 Noomii Score
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                    My ideal client is seeking to turn their passion into a thriving business. They value innovation, growth, and blending artistry with entrepreneurship to achieve creative and financial success. See Full Profile →
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                      Location: Santa Barbara, California 93111

                      Nikki Truscelli

                      Nikki Truscelli Masters in Counseling

                      Relationship Coach, Family Coach
                      8.1 Noomii Score
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                      Clients that seek my services feel disconnected, unfulfilled, and/or stuck in in their relational experiences. These clients are seeking greater depth and fulfillment in their connections. See Full Profile →
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                        Location: Santa Barbara, California 93105

                        Ginny Kuhn

                        Ginny Kuhn BA, MA, 200 Hr - RYT, MA Spiritual Psychology, & Self-Coaching Scholars

                        Life Coach, Spirituality Coach, Relationship Coach
                        6.5 Noomii Score
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                        “Often times what is in the way, is the way. As a Soul Center Life Coach since 2014, Ginny empowers women by teaching techniques like EFT & CBT to process emotions and up level thoughts and beliefs. See Full Profile →
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                          Location: Santa Barbara, California 93109

                          Caroline Pereira

                          Caroline Pereira Founder, BadassU - Membership for ages 17-28

                          Life Coach, Relationship Coach, Leadership Coach
                          6.4 Noomii Score
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                          Caroline Pereira is the founder and master results coach at BadassU University. The online membership offers mindset training courses and community learning for ages 17-28. See Full Profile →
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                            Location: Santa Barbara, California 93108

                            Cory Smith

                            Cory Smith BA, USATF Level 1 and 2 Endurance Certified

                            Health and Fitness Coach
                            6.2 Noomii Score
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                            I help runners of all abilities run faster, stronger and longer. See Full Profile →
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                              Location: Santa Barbara, California 93109

                              Ramona Harvey

                              ACC Ramona Harvey MBA, EQi 2.0 trainer, Positive Intelligence, Energy Leadership Certified Professional Coach

                              Executive Coach, Leadership Coach, Team Coach
                              6.2 Noomii Score
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                              I coach mission-driven senior leaders to align their careers with their purpose. Coaching corporate leaders/entrepreneurs to build executive presence, delegate, communicate, and influence confidently See Full Profile →
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                                Location: Santa Barbara, California 93103

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