FAQs

Modern Mid offers life transition coaching services, including psychological personality assessments, individualized coaching sessions, and supportive group meetings to help clients navigate life’s challenging moments.

Modern Mid supports clients through various transitions, including midlife crises, career changes, family changes, and more. Please contact us for a free consultation to discuss your unique situation.

Yes! Modern Mid provides support and offers life tips and tricks for personal growth and development, even if you're not facing a significant transition.

Modern Mid was founded by Laura Kokinda, PhD, a licensed psychologist with over 20 years of experience specializing in personality assessment, skill training, coaching, workplace wellness consultation, mental health disability evaluation, and more.

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She is an esteemed professional in her area of expertise and has earned the following qualifications:

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• California POST Psychological Evaluator

• California and Ohio Licensed Psychologist 

• Graduate Certificate in Business Essentials

• Certified Threat Manager (CTM) with the Association of Threat Assessment Professionals (ATAP)

Modern Mid is Southern California-based, with virtual services available throughout all of California and in-person services in Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, and Encino. 

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Services available in 41 additional states vary based on provider availability and state psychology licensure guidelines. You can contact us to inquire about availability in your area if you reside outside of California.

Our services follow a structured personal development plan to help you reach your goals. We do not provide mental health treatment for diagnosable disorders. However, we expect our services to improve overall mental and emotional well-being. 

Through our doctoral-level, trained clinical psychologist, we have no limitations on the tests we can use. Our transitional life coach can do a more thorough evaluation than any work-provided assessment. We can also integrate your personal history and life outside your career to ensure you have the right plan to meet your goals.

Yes, we offer group meetings as part of our life counseling services. Our group meetings provide a collaborative environment for skill-building and mutual support.

Modern Mid does not diagnose or treat mental health disorders. We provide psychological services and skill training sessions to help you master your next phase of life. Therefore, we do not take insurance. Services are billed at standard industry rates and in line with your provider's experience and expertise.

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The psychological personality assessment, which includes the initial 90-minute interview appointment, testing sessions, comprehensive written report, and evaluation feedback meeting, typically ranges from $2400-$2900 depending on your service provider and personal needs. 

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Hourly personal life coaching meetings range from $175 to $300 per hour. Additional contacts exceeding 15 minutes per week will be billed at your coach's rate and are available at your request. We will provide a detailed breakdown of the fees before engaging in services of any type.

Absolutely! Modern Mid prioritizes client confidentiality, ensuring all assessment results and personal information are securely maintained.

You can book a free initial consultation to discuss your needs. During our potential new client meeting, we will ask a few basic questions to assess whether our coaching approach aligns with your personal goals.

If you need to change or cancel an appointment, contact Modern Mid directly to reschedule, and we will accommodate your needs accordingly.