A little about your Life Coach

About The Guiding Mind

Founded By Eric Almeida, The Guiding Mind is on a passionate mission to help men unlock their true potential and experience the satisfaction that comes from walking one’s true calling. With Eric’s guidance, clients are equipped with the tools needed for taking on the adventure of life: career, family, friends, romance & personal fulfillment. Guided by his insight and accepting presence, Eric leads clients through an inspiring journey that leaves them feeling centered, strong, filled with passion and more self-assured than ever before. It is this unique combination of understanding and strength that makes The Guiding Mind's approach so effective in helping men confidently embrace themselves and thrive.

 

About Eric Almeida - Your Life Coach

Eric Almedia - Emotional Freedom Technique Mental Health Coach with The Guiding Mind

An experienced men’s life coach, Eric Almeida will be serving as your guide. Eric always had the desire to help people for as long as he can remember. He earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst in psychology with the intention of becoming a clinician. After graduating, he got a position at a residential facility for emotionally distressed children. As fulfilling as the work was, he was not ready to take on the weight that came with such a position.

After leaving, Eric tried to find a different path in his life that he connected to. He worked in a variety of industries such as hospitality, retail, real estate, factory work, antiques & subsidized housing. Yet, some part of him knew that he was wandering away from his true calling.

It was while working in subsidized housing that his psyche told him that something needed to change, and it did so through a panic attack. As a result, Eric’s vision of himself shattered. He realized that the life he was living was not the life he should be living.

This jarring experience was the kick in the butt that Eric needed to finally do the work on himself that he always knew needed to be done. Many months of healing later, Eric recovered from the panic attack and began to embrace his true calling. The self-work not only healed his wounds but reignited his passion and drive to help others.

Eric embraced the gift that the panic attack gave him and aimed his efforts toward becoming proficient in methodologies that served him in his own healing journey. As a result, he is trained in the Emotional Freedom Technique through EFT International and trained in hypnosis through the American Board of Hypnotherapy. His continued goal is to guide men so that they can connect with their true calling in life.

FAQ

  • I offer insight and provide practical guidance to my clients so that they can move through the obstacles that stand in the way of them becoming the man that they are meant to be. Whether it is letting go of something from their past, working through a challenge in their present life or creating a road map for their future.

  • While, my specialty is working with men, I am qualified to work with women as well as members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

    And as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, I recognize the importance of ensuring those in our community have a safe and caring healer at their disposal.

  • I do not work with children, but do treat teens beginning at the age of 13, with the consent of their parents.

  • All of our sessions will be held via Zoom (preferred) or over the phone. I’m based in the Eastern Time Zone, but am happy to accommodate clients from all over the world.

  • That depends on you. After the first session, you will decide how often feels right for you. Weekly and biweekly are the most common options, but I do offer every 3rd week and monthly depending on the client. We all walk at our own pace.

  • I offer two packages: 9 Session package - $1200, 3 Session package - $450. Each session is 90 minutes long.

  • I accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Amex credit/debit cards, Venmo & PayPal.

  • No, health insurance currently does not cover life coaching. Hopefully that will change in the future 😊

  • Typically, yes – many of these tax advantage accounts allow coaching as an approved expense. I would look into the details of your specific plan.

  • Yes! You can work with a coach and therapist at the same time. Each of us will guide you through your journey from different perspectives. Your therapist will focus on treating the mental health diagnosis while I, as your coach, will focus on working with you to create a path forward towards the life that you want for yourself.

  • Absolutely! I have experience working with clients who take psychiatric medications: SSRI, anti-anxiety, etc.

    Please Note - I am not a medical professional. For your safety, please consult your prescribing doctor before you make any changes to your medication use.

★★★★★

Eric is a highly attuned healer who zeroes in on the heart of a problem with precision and compassion. I felt his steady presence and gentle attention were deeply helpful in opening up and healing deeply stuck patterns.

—B. R.

★★★★★

Eric is a wonderful human being with a unique strategy in regard to mental health. He has a personality and demeanor that both soothes and draws you in which makes you feel comfortable to talk. Mental health is such a personal issue and often we go through life not getting the help we need out of shame, cost, or access. Getting the help, I need when stressed or dealing with anxiety has never been easier. If you are open to working on you, I couldn't recommend anyone else.

—A. G.