I am a doctoral-level psychologist with over twenty-five years of practice in the field. I currently work in a hospital setting and maintain a private practice specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT. CBT is a skills-based approach and is considered to be paramount in the field of psychology for its ability to effect powerful change. Since my early days in graduate school, my professional passion has been studying the connections between lifestyle behaviors and well-being and I have done extensive research in this area (my doctoral dissertation on the connection between life events, sleep, and episodes of mania and depression is available for your reading pleasure ☺). As a clinician, I have helped thousands of clients better understand their thoughts and feelings, empowering them to create changes that ultimately lead to symptom reduction and greater happiness.

I established Healthy 4 Life by Carol Perlman in 2014 to help people in a coaching capacity. I wanted to work with women who were struggling to reestablish their health and body after having children as well as men and women who were experiencing changes in their body due to age and wanted to prevent disease progression. Rather than focus on psychological disorders, I wanted to help others improve their life by teaching them to change their lifestyle habits around nutrition, fitness, and time management. In the coaching environment, you and I are peers. I am able to draw upon my past experiences, struggles and victories to empower, inspire, and guide you to change your health habits and improve the quality of day to day life.

It all depends. I offer different services and packages.

You and I will begin by connecting over a conversation. We will talk about your struggles and goals and individual needs for change. Then, together, you and I will develop a custom game plan to ensure your success. Options may include:

• Beachbody on Demand, an at-home exercise option with thousands of workout videos available at your fingertips. From yoga to cardio to weight lifting and everything in between, there are endless options. You can follow a program start to finish or select a program based on your daily need.
• Video-based nutrition courses. Here, you’ll learn WHAT to eat WHEN, how to create meals that will bring you closer to your health goals whether you are home, on vacation, or out to eat, and how to create a positive mindset… the KEY to your success.
• Supplements to maximize your nutrition or make up for deficits in your diet.
• Short- term cleanse programs to get a jump start on your goals.

I customize every recommendation to YOUR needs and goals.

I am by your side 100% of the way- from the onset and through maintenance. I support you via regular texts, emails, and phone calls. My preferred method is to lace up our sneakers and walk during a coaching conversation. I am NOT the person who signs up
a client and then disappears. We will stay connected every single day if you choose.

All of my health and wellness clients are invited to join my private health accountability group. It is a community of wonderful and supportive men and women all working on their own health journeys. We support and cheer one another on, share recipes, strategies, and solve problems.

Do you have a vacation coming up and want some help creating an activity plan or a strategy for staying on track at restaurants?

Are you bored with your meals and looking for recipe ideas?

If you share in the group, you will be flooded with helpful suggestions. You are never alone in your journey.

Many in this group developed new friendships maintained outside of the group. If you are looking for other like-minded men and women, you can find them here.

Everyone’s timeline is different, depending on their goals!  Some clients work with me intensively for a month, and some have been with me for years.  In my opinion, there are always goals to work on and we can always continue to work towards better health and happiness; it’s a life – long journey. There is no obligation to work with me for a prescribed period.

No. Several distinct parameters define therapy. Typically, people in therapy seek treatment for certain symptoms or difficulties detracting from their quality of life. To provide appropriate treatment, a clinician conducts a thorough interview and provides a diagnosis to explain the symptoms. Treatment methods are determined by the research relevant to that diagnosis. There are definite boundaries to the therapist/patient relationship, and the work focuses solely on the patient’s experiences and struggles.

Coaching, however, is decidedly different. A client hires a coach to help with a self-identified problem in their life. The interactions are more educational and motivational in nature. The relationship can be more two-sided, allowing the coach to draw upon her own experiences if they are relevant and help the client create future change. Coaching is not geared towards treating a particular diagnosis.

For more information, read this article.