ICF Los Angeles Community Care Coaching
If you have been feeling overwhelmed after the fires, you don’t have to go through this alone. The International Coaching Federation (ICF) chapters for Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Colorado are offering free one-on-one conversations to support recovery and resilience.
We are here for you
Pro-bono (Free!) One-on-One Support for Individuals Impacted by the January 2025 LA County Wildfires
If you've been affected by the wildfires in Altadena, Pasadena, Pacific Palisades, and Malibu or nearby areas, we’re here for you.
We’re a group of ICF certified coaches and emotional support professionals offering free, confidential coaching conversations to help you process, figure out next steps, and reconnect with what is important to you. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, numb, uncertain—or just need someone to talk to—we’re here to walk alongside you.
What is coaching?
Coaching becomes especially valuable once you are out of immediate danger and ready to shift from a reactive to a proactive mindset.
- A coaching conversation is a 1:1 discussion that is confidential and is designed to explore new ways of thinking, problem solving, and creating manageable action plans
- Examples of coaching conversations include but are not limited to
- Understanding why grief hits unexpectedly
- Designing coping behaviors for high stress situations
- Navigating your never-ending to-do list
While coaching is distinct from therapy, it provides a structured approach to process experiences and move forward with purpose. You can have both a therapist and a coach as part of your self-care team.
Who is this for?
Those who are 21+ and over and have experienced:
- Employment or business loss or on hold
- Residence loss
- Have been or are still displaced
*If you have experienced loss of a person or pet due to the wildfires, please reach out to Our House (Bereavement) Grief Support.
What to expect:
You’ll meet with a kind, grounded coach who will listen without judgment. We’re not here to “fix” you—we’re here to hold space, help you reconnect with your inner strength, and offer tools if you want them.
This is not therapy. It’s a supportive conversation from someone trained to walk with you in difficult times.
- Up to 5 one-on-one pro bono sessions
- 60-minute virtual or phone conversations
- This offer is valid until December 31, 2025
*Limit one 5-session coaching package per person.
*Additional packages may be discussed with the coach and may not be free.