Clinically trained chaplain and life coach · Orange County
Clinically trained chaplain and life coach for complex grief and 4th-quarter life — with Jeff Hetschel. Supports people of every faith and no faith. Faith-aware companionship available if you want it — never required. What you get is unhurried time with Jeff, one conversation at a time. A partnering process for what’s next.
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Jeff is a Life Coach, not a Therapist. Coaching aligns with the ICF Code of Ethics.
Jeff Hetschel is a clinically trained chaplain and life coach for complex grief and 4th-quarter life, serving through HetschelGroup (Orange County). He supports people of every faith and no faith — offering clarity, companionship, and a next step when they’re ready. Faith-aware companionship is available if you want it — never required.
He will not use private family stories as marketing. He will not sell certainty he does not have. The tone is slower and more human: honor over optics, hope without pressure, and ethics that stay in the coaching lane.
Life Coach, not a Therapist. Practice and marketing align with the ICF Code of Ethics.
Single session: $135 per coaching session
Prepaid pack: 10 visits for $1,200 — the path ~75% of clients choose
Your first step is a free 15-minute fit call. After that, sessions are $135 each, or $1,200 for a prepaid pack of 10. Grief and complex loss are at the heart of this work.
Paid coaching begins only with required client Consents. The first step is always the free 15-minute fit call, with no hard sell.
No pressure. No hard sell. Fifteen minutes to ask: Where am I? What am I carrying? Is HetschelGroup a fit — or is another step wiser right now? Either answer is a good outcome.
Jeff will be clear again: he is a Life Coach, not a Therapist. If you continue into paid coaching, work starts with required Consents, not promises he can’t keep.
HetschelGroup is for adults who want honorable clarity — especially when grief, transition, or a “fourth-quarter” season of life refuses a tidy script.
For: People carrying loss or change that did not follow the expected timeline; adults of every faith and no faith who want hope without spiritual pressure; those who want companioning and clarity — not slogans, guarantees, or “fix you” energy; anyone ready for a reflective conversation about a next step. Faith-aware help is available if you want it — never required.
Not for: Anyone in active crisis who needs emergency or clinical care right now (call or text 988 in the U.S.); anyone seeking therapy, diagnosis, or medical treatment from a coach; anyone looking for hype, scarcity timers, or hustle-bro motivation.
If therapy or clinical care is the wiser lane, seeking it is wisdom — coaching does not replace licensed treatment.
Coaching, as described in the ICF Code of Ethics, is a partnering process that helps you maximize your potential — with clarity, accountability, and care. It is not therapy, diagnosis, medical treatment, or crisis care.
At HetschelGroup: Companioning — presence that does not rush your timeline. Clarity — naming what’s true and a faithful next step. Agreement — before paid coaching, Jeff uses required client Consents (roles, confidentiality, fees).
Curious whether it’s a fit? Book free 15-min fit call
Some grief does not follow the calendar other people expect. Complex grief is not a character flaw — and you do not have to carry it alone.
Start with a free resource: When the Loss Won't Soften: A 7-Day Companion for Complex Grief — seven short daily reflections, a gentle practice each day, and optional wisdom. No hustle.
If you are in immediate danger or thinking of harming yourself, call or text 988 (U.S.), or go to your nearest emergency room.
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Are you a therapist? No. Jeff is a Life Coach, not a Therapist. Coaching is not diagnosis, treatment, or clinical care.
What are Consents? Before / as paid coaching begins, Jeff uses required client Consents covering roles, confidentiality, and fees.
What if I’m in crisis? Call or text 988 (U.S.) or use local emergency services. Coaching is not emergency care.
How much does coaching cost? Sessions are $135. Prepaid 10-pack for $1,200 (~75%); as-needed (~25%) at $135. Soft next step: free 15-minute fit call.
Is this faith-based? No — this is not sold as a faith product. Jeff is a clinically trained chaplain and life coach who supports people of every faith and no faith. Faith-aware companionship is available if you want it — never required.
You do not owe anyone a call to be worthy of care. If a short conversation would help, you’re invited.
Book your free 15-minute fit call
Prefer to start quieter? Get the free 7-day companion