What is the sleep counseling and coaching that Adam provides?

Adam is educated and rooted in CBT-I, cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia—the gold standard in the treatment of insomnia. CBT-I based insomnia care consistently produces positive results with little recurrence disordered sleep. Further, if sleep problems do return, people who have already experienced CBT-I often know what needs to be done to resolve the issue on their own. The counseling and coaching that Adam provides to help people get better sleep combines CBT-I with other modalities to explore the root causes of the problems and offer compassionate, accessible, and personalized paths toward better, more restorative sleep.

Does this type of counseling/coaching work? Is it effective?

In a word, yes. Almost every client that seeks out Adam for help with their sleep has seen improvement in their sleep. That being said, results can vary, and ultimate success rests upon the client themselves and the choices they make. (For example, if a client is staying up very late at night to scroll on their phone, and that client chooses to continue using their phone despite recommendations to end phone use an hour before bed, then that client will most likely continue to struggle with falling asleep.)

How long does it take to get better sleep?

Everyone has unique struggles with similarly unique backgrounds and circumstances that affect those struggles. Most clients can see improvement in roughly one to two months. Some struggles with sleep can be resolved within a few appointments, while others may be more complicated and require significantly greater effort (and thus time).

What is a typical sleep counseling/coaching session like?

In the beginning, Adam will have a LOT of questions to ask and surveys to fill out. This is all geared to provide Adam with a greater understanding of the problem(s) that may be present, as well as ascertain their severity. Some of this discovery process may extend across a few sessions. As sessions develop, education in best practices for sleep is offered and Adam will work with you to personalize strategies to help you make helpful adjustments to your daily routines to set the stage for better sleep. These sessions will also work to help you understand and shift your beliefs around sleep. If it is warranted, some clients may benefit from restructuring their sleep. And, if this is the case, then future sessions may help to engage in that work as well. Throughout the entire process, clients will be tracking their sleep through a hand-written sleep diary (not a wearable device).

Can I use my electronic wearable device to track my sleep and get better sleep?

In a word, no. The work that Adam does with clients is based on their perceptions, lived experiences, and beliefs. While medical or other healthcare professionals may utilize reporting or feedback from electronic devices, the work that Adam does is actually hindered by personal wearable electronics.

What about apnea?

If you have been medically diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) or central sleep apnea (CSA), you may still benefit from working with Adam—although he cannot resolve your actual apnea issues. Many people with apnea also struggle with other aspects of sleep as well and, the counseling/coaching that Adam provides can improve sleep and sleep-related choices that to improve restorative sleep over all. Similarly, treatment for sleep apnea is often unpleasant and many find that it is difficult to adhere to doctor’s orders and to effectively use their apnea devices. Working with Adam can help people stick with treatment and more effectively use apnea treatment devices. In short, the counseling/coaching that Adam provides is a good and solid complement to apnea treatments. And physicians refer their patients to Adam for help.

What is the holistic counseling that Adam provides?

Holistic counseling focuses on your whole being, which includes your mind, body, and spiritual landscape (how you create meaning). True wellness comes from addressing all aspects of oneself, not just one. Life is complex and made up of a myriad of interconnected and interrelated factors. When a narrow focus is placed on any one particular issue, growth and healing often falls short. Holistic counseling, however, works to understand the interconnectedness of your life to achieve true growth and lasting change.

Think of it this way: if you're feeling stressed, we won't just talk about your specific stressors. We might also explore how your diet, sleep, or relationships are impacting you. And, although Adam does not diagnose or treat mental illness or disorders, we'll work together to create a personalized plan that helps you grow toward greater growth, balance, and progress in all areas of your life in order to help you get where you want to be.

You are more than a list of symptoms that need to be treated. You are a full and complete, meaning-filled human being and you deserve to evolve, heal, and become your best self in an equally complete way.

What is a typical holistic counseling session like?

Typical holistic counseling can be divided into three phases. Initial sessions involve a lot of intake questions and conversation focused on understanding your overall wellness in mind, body, and soul. Clients often present issues or concerns that they have and explore them in initial sessions as well. These opening sessions help in formulating a personalized plan and strategy to help clients achieve their goals.

Follow up sessions (the second phase) focus on working through a personalized plan for care (knowing that this plan may need to change and/or pivot depending on how subsequent sessions unfold), furthering initial points of exploration, and work on moving forward toward client wellness. Sessions can be online or in-person sessions and both can utilize conversation, guided questioning, personal exploration, guided meditation, education, breath work, and processing. (In-person sessions with Adam, often involve a cup of tea in a beautiful garden—presuming the weather is kind).

What is the coaching service that Adam Scheldt provides?

Coaching is like having a personal guide in your corner to help you achieve your goals. Coaches help you figure out what you want, create a plan, and stay motivated to get there. They're like a supportive partner in your personal and professional growth, and often educate clients in a myriad of tricks, tools, and strategies to help them achieve their goals.

Coaching can help you get “unstuck” and create the life (and career) you want. Adam frequently helps clients with everything from career changes, relationships, and stress management, to just generally feeling more fulfilled in various aspects of life.

What is a typical coaching session like?

Coaching is a target-oriented partnership in which you are empowered to accomplish goals. In coaching sessions you work together with your coach to identify your goals, explore your challenges, and develop strategies for success. Coaches ask powerful questions, help you see things from new perspectives, and keep you accountable.

Coaching is not therapy. Clinical therapy works to stabilize and remediate mental health problems through the use of diagnoses and/or treatment plans. Coaching is about moving forward, and while it acknowledges the past, it does not dwell on it. Good coaching understands where you’ve been in life, focuses on your present and future, and helps you create a plan to achieve your goals and dreams—whatever they may be. It's more about empowerment and taking action.

Initial coaching sessions work to explore and establish a groundwork and framework for future achievement. Follow up sessions develop and execute your personalized roadmap to success, including progress reviews, actionable next steps, and exercises to help along the way. When clients feel that they have achieved their goals or they feel that they are sufficiently able to achieve them on their own, the coaching relationship generally winds down and concludes.

What is it like to work with Adam as a coach?

Coaching often focuses on personal, professional, interpersonal, or internal goals. Many coaches specialize in one specific area or another. Adam Scheldt Wellness, however, has a more generalist approach, and works with his clients to achieve success and wellbeing in any area of their lives. Adam’s specialization is his compassion-based methods that foster understanding, grace, and exploration in order to chart a pathway forward.

What should I do if I need to cancel or reschedule a session with Adam?

It’s best to reach out as soon as possible. You can cancel or reschedule your appointment online through Adam’s online scheduler. Cancelations with less than 24-hours notice will be assessed and billed a $40 fee. Clients who do not show up for appointments will likewise be assessed a fee of $40.

Can I book Adam to speak at my event?

Yes. Adam regularly speaks at groups of varying sizes—from small intimate gatherings to audiences of thousands. He has spoken on a range of topics from organizational change, staff retention, and healthcare to self-care, personal growth, and inspirational talks. Rates and cost vary depending on the event. If you are interested in having Adam speak, click here to reach out or use the contact information at the bottom of this page. Likewise, you can click here to download more information.

Does Adam offer teaching?

Absolutely, Adam holds a masters degree in education and is deeply passionate about sharing knowledge. He frequently teaches his own courses both in-person and online. He is also available as a scholar in residence, teaching at seminars, or presenting at conferences. In some instances, Adam also offers private learning for individuals and small groups, catering to their specific educational goals.

Does Adam officiate lifecycle events?

Yes. As an ordained rabbi, Adam often officiates at weddings, memorial services, baby naming, anniversaries, and more. As you might imagine the officiation services he offers are warm, inviting, and personally tailored to the people and families that he works with. Adam works to instill both comfort and meaning in every ritual moment. To learn more, you can click here, or reach out using this link.

Is Adam on social media?

You can find Adam on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and Threads. His posts are filled with useful information as well as announcements about new publications, classes, and releases.

Does Adam provide clinical mental health services?

No, while Adam holds multiple certifications in counseling and coaching modalities, and has many years of counseling experience both in and out of the healthcare industry. His services do not take the place of clinical mental health interventions, and are not intended to be used as such. The holistic counseling and coaching work that Adam engages, however, provides substantial benefit to clients, helps them reach their goals, and often serves as an effective complement to clinical mental health interventions and services.