You bring the vision.
Let's build the road.
Coaching for people who are done waiting to become who they already know they are. Not therapy — but deeply intentional. Available to clients anywhere.
"The distance between who you are and who you want to be is not as far as it feels. It just requires someone willing to walk it with you."
Therapy and coaching are not the same thing.
Kirk offers both — and he gets asked about the difference constantly. Here's the honest version:
Therapy is clinical work. It involves diagnosis, treatment planning, and working through the wounds, patterns, and experiences that are keeping you stuck. It's regulated, insurance-eligible, and governed by licensure. In Ohio, Kirk is licensed to provide therapy — and only Ohio residents can receive it.
Coaching is forward-focused. It's about goals, alignment, accountability, and strategy. It doesn't involve diagnosis or clinical treatment. It's not covered by insurance — and it's available to anyone, anywhere. You don't have to be struggling to benefit from coaching. You just have to be ready to move.
You might be ready for coaching if...
Coaching is not the right fit if...
"I especially love working with people who are trying to make sense of how to align who they are with how they live. That's what Soul Audit is all about."
Coaching for creatives.
Kirk is a novelist, playwright, theatre critic, and wrestling personality. He understands the particular tension of living a creative life — the gap between the work you want to make and the life that keeps getting in the way.
He works with writers, performers, artists, and creative professionals on everything from creative blocks to career pivots to building a life that actually supports the work.
Find the right format.
All packages include a brief intake call to make sure we're a good fit before we begin.
One 50-minute kickoff session plus three 25-minute follow-ups. Ideal for focused work on a specific goal or decision.
A strategy session plus three full working sessions and a debrief. Built for creatives with a specific project or goal. À la carte value: $685.
Four 25-minute check-ins per month. Not full working sessions — this is accountability, momentum, and a consistent thinking partner. Cancel anytime.
A single 50-minute session. Bring a specific question, decision, or creative challenge. Leave with clarity and a concrete next step.
Simple. Just reach out.
Send Kirk a message using the form below. Tell him a little about what you're working on, what you're hoping to get out of coaching, and which package feels like the right fit. He reads every message personally.
If it sounds like a good match, he'll follow up to schedule your first session. That's it. No lengthy paperwork, no waiting list — just a straightforward start to the work.
Not sure which package is right? Just say so in your message and Kirk will help you figure it out.
Let's turn the idea into the action.
Kirk reviews every inquiry personally. Tell him what you're working on and where you want to go.
Important: Coaching services provided by Kirk Sheppard are not therapy and do not constitute a therapeutic relationship. Coaching is not covered by insurance and is not appropriate as a substitute for clinical mental health treatment. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please contact a licensed mental health professional or call 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline).