Life & Wellness Coaching · Virtual

A Life Coach in Prince George's County Who Helps You Move Forward

Life and wellness coaching helps you get clear on what you want, build a realistic plan, and follow through. Our certified coaches meet with you virtually, so working with a life coach from Prince George's County fits into a full life.

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Virtual coaching · Faith-sensitive on request

Format: Virtual sessions
For: Individuals and organizations
Approach: Faith-sensitive on request
First step: Discovery consultation

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Life coaching in Lanham, MD and beyond

Sometimes nothing is "wrong," exactly. You're just stuck. Maybe you're ready for a career change, tired of starting goals you don't finish, or feeling stretched between work, family and everything else. A life coach in Prince George's County can help you sort out what matters, decide what to do next, and stay accountable while you do it.

Our life coaching is based in Lanham, and sessions are held virtually, so clients join from Bowie, Mitchellville, Hyattsville, Silver Spring, Rockville and beyond. There's no commute and no waiting room, just focused time with a coach who is paying close attention to your goals. Coaching is available for individuals and for organizations that want to invest in their people.

What life coaching can help with

Life coaching is forward-focused and practical. Your coach helps you name a clear goal, uncover what's been getting in the way, and design small, doable steps that build momentum. Between sessions, you put those steps into action. In the next session, you look at what worked, what didn't, and what you learned, then adjust. That steady rhythm of action and reflection is where real change tends to happen.

A good coach also asks the questions you may not ask yourself. What would you do if you weren't afraid of getting it wrong? Which commitments are you keeping out of habit rather than choice? What does a good week actually look like for you? Answering honestly often reveals that the obstacle isn't a lack of willpower. It's a plan that never fit your life to begin with, and that's something you can change.

Common life coaching goals

Career direction, job transitions and returning to work
Setting goals and actually following through
Confidence and self-trust in decision-making
Work-life balance and protecting your time
Relationships, boundaries and communication
Life transitions like a move, empty nest or retirement
Purpose, values and faith-informed direction, if you choose

Wellness coaching in Maryland

Wellness coaching looks at the habits that shape how you feel each day. Instead of a strict plan someone hands you, you and your coach build routines that fit your real schedule and energy. Small changes, practiced consistently, tend to stick better than big overhauls. Your wellness coach helps you notice patterns, plan for obstacles, and stay kind to yourself when a week doesn't go as planned.

Wellness coaching in Maryland works well for busy parents, caregivers, professionals with demanding schedules, and anyone who keeps putting their own health at the bottom of the list. You don't need to overhaul everything at once. Many clients start with a single anchor habit, like a consistent bedtime or a short daily walk, and build from there as their energy and confidence grow.

Wellness coaching areas

Stress management and daily resilience
Sleep, rest and recovery routines
Movement and healthy eating habits
Weight-related goals with a supportive, shame-free approach
Energy, focus and preventing burnout
Mindfulness and self-care practices

Coaching vs. therapy: which is right for you?

Coaching and therapy both involve meaningful conversations, but they serve different purposes. Therapy treats mental health conditions like anxiety, depression or trauma, and it often explores the past to heal it. Coaching assumes you are generally well and focuses on goals, performance and growth going forward. Coaching is not a substitute for mental health treatment, and a coach won't diagnose or treat a condition.

Not sure which you need? That's what the discovery consultation is for. If it looks like therapy would serve you better, we'll point you to counseling with our licensed therapists. Some people do both, working on healing in therapy and on goals in coaching. If you're ever in crisis or thinking about suicide, call or text 988 any time.

Coaching helps you move toward goals. Therapy helps you heal and treat symptoms. Many people benefit from both at different times.

Why choose McGuire coaching

Our coaching team brings a rare mix of backgrounds, including licensed counseling, strategic leadership, military service and large-scale business management. That means your coach understands both people and performance. Every coach is certified, every plan is personalized, and progress is measured against goals you set together, so you can see what's changing instead of just hoping it is.

We're faith-sensitive on request, so if you want your values or Christian faith woven into your coaching, just say so. If you don't, it never comes up. Leaders and teams can explore our executive and leadership coaching, and if money stress is part of the picture, financial coaching can help you build a plan for that too.

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How it works

1
Discovery consultation
A no-pressure conversation about where you are, where you want to go, and whether coaching fits.
2
Coaching assessment
A closer look at your strengths, values, obstacles and priorities.
3
Meet your coach
We match you with the coach whose background best fits your goals.
4
Success plan and measurable results
Together you build a clear plan with milestones, then track progress and adjust as you grow.

Meet the coaching team

Certified coaches with real-world leadership and clinical experience.

Executive Coach & Performance Strategist

Rasheda McGuire, LCPC

Rasheda specializes in helping executives, entrepreneurs, ministry leaders, and high-capacity professionals develop emotionally intelligent leadership, improve decision-making, and achieve sustainable personal and professional success. Her coaching integrates leadership strategy, emotional intelligence, accountability, and practical action planning.

Known for her insightful perspective, compassionate approach, and ability to identify opportunities others often overlook, Rasheda equips leaders to move beyond managing daily operations and begin building organizations that leave a lasting legacy.

Executive Leadership
Business & Personal Growth
Leadership Development
High-Performance Coaching
Faith-Based Leadership & Purpose
CEO & Entrepreneur Coaching

“The greatest investment you will ever make is in the leader you are becoming. When leaders grow, organizations flourish, people thrive, and communities are transformed.”

Executive Leadership & Life Coach

Dr. Rickardo Bodden

Dr. Bodden is an executive leadership coach, leadership consultant, author, mentor, and speaker who equips leaders to maximize their influence, strengthen their character, and create lasting impact. His coaching philosophy is simple: self-leadership is the foundation of effective leadership.

He holds a Doctorate in Strategic Leadership Studies from Regent University and a Master’s degree in the Psychology of Leadership. With experience in executive leadership, organizational development, communications, and service in the United States Air Force, he helps executives, entrepreneurs, ministry leaders, and emerging professionals navigate leadership challenges with strategic insight and practical wisdom.

Leadership & Organizational Effectiveness
Executive Presence & Communication
Personal Growth & Self-Leadership
Career & Leadership Transitions
Strategic Planning & Decision-Making
Faith-Based Leadership Development
Team Building & Culture Transformation

“Healthy leadership begins with healthy self-leadership. When you transform the leader within, you transform the lives of those you lead.”

Life Coach

Destiny Hilliard-Thomas, LCPC

Destiny is a life coach, licensed clinical professional counselor, author, speaker, and educator who is passionate about helping people break through limiting beliefs, embrace their authentic selves, and live with confidence, purpose, and intention.

With a Master’s degree in Counseling from Johns Hopkins University and a background in education, Destiny brings clinical expertise, practical strategies, and compassionate encouragement to every coaching relationship. Clients describe her approach as authentic, engaging, and empowering.

Personal Growth & Self-Discovery
Life Transitions
Emotional Wellness & Resilience
Goal Setting & Accountability
Relationship Growth
Purpose & Calling
Faith-Based Personal Development

“Your greatest breakthrough begins when you have the courage to become who you were created to be.”

Executive, Life & Wellness Coach

Alexandra Hagos

Alexandra helps entrepreneurs, executives, business owners, and high-achieving professionals succeed in both their careers and personal lives. Having led complex operations and managed portfolios exceeding $20 million annually, she brings real-world expertise in strategic planning, organizational leadership, and business growth.

Her direct, results-oriented style moves clients from vision to action. She has a gift for bringing order to chaos: organizing workspaces, priorities, schedules, and systems so clients can increase productivity, reduce stress, and focus on what matters most.

Executive & Leadership Coaching
Professional Organizing for Home & Business
Life & Wellness Coaching
Business Strategy & Operations
Productivity & Time Management
Work-Life Balance & Healthy Habits
Resilience & Mindset

“When you prioritize your well-being, you strengthen your ability to lead, grow, and thrive in every area of life.”

Frequently asked questions

Life & Wellness Coaching: your questions, answered

Still wondering about something? Talk to a real person. 301-731-1222

How do I find a life coach in Prince George's County?

Look for a coach with real credentials, a clear process and a style that fits you. McGuire Therapeutic Services in Lanham offers virtual life and wellness coaching with a credentialed team, starting with a discovery consultation so you can ask questions and decide if it's a good match before committing.

What is the difference between a life coach and a therapist?

A therapist is a licensed clinician who diagnoses and treats mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression or trauma. A life coach helps people who are generally well set goals, build habits and follow through. Coaching is future-focused and action-oriented. If you're struggling with symptoms, therapy is usually the better first step.

Is life coaching done in person or online?

Our coaching sessions are virtual, which makes it easy to fit coaching into a busy week. You can join from home, your office or anywhere with a private internet connection, whether you live in Lanham, Bowie, Silver Spring or elsewhere in Maryland.

What does a wellness coach do?

A wellness coach helps you build daily habits that support your physical and emotional health, like managing stress, improving sleep, moving more and eating in ways that give you energy. Rather than handing you a rigid program, a wellness coach helps you design routines that fit your real life and keeps you accountable.

Can coaching include my Christian faith?

Yes, if you'd like it to. Our coaching is faith-sensitive on request, which means we can include your faith and values in your goals and plan. If you prefer a secular approach, that's completely fine. You can also learn about our Christian counseling if you're looking for faith-integrated therapy.

What happens in a coaching discovery consultation?

The discovery consultation is a relaxed first conversation. We'll talk about what's prompting you to seek coaching, what you hope will change, and how our process works. From there we can recommend next steps, whether that's a coaching assessment, a specific coach on our team, or a different service that fits better.

Coaching & Professional Growth