The Tools

Transform your challenges into growith.

What are The Tools?

If you have ever felt stuck in patterns of fear, self-doubt, or procrastination, The Tools (developed by Phil Stutz and Barry Michels), offer a powerful way forward. These techniques provide actionable strategies to move past internal roadblocks, build confidence, and create lasting change.

I incorporate The Tools into my work as a therapist and coach to help clients break free from limitations and step into their full potential. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, low self-esteem, or a lack of motivation, The Tools can help you regain control and make meaningful progress.

How The Tools can help you

The Tools are designed to address common mental and emotional challenges that keep us from thriving. Here are a few of the original Tools and how they work:

  • Reversal of Desire - Helps you push through fear and discomfort instead of avoiding it.

  • Active Love - Transforms feelings of resentment or anger into love and emotional freedom.

  • Inner Authority - Strengthens your confidence and resilience against criticism.

  • The Grateful Flow - Redirects negative thoughts into gratitude and presence.

Rather than simply talking about problems, The Tools provide immediate, actionable solutions that you can apply in daily life.

While The Tools are a powerful framework, they’re just one part of the therapeutic or coaching process. I tailor my approach to each client, combining The Tools with other evidence-based and research backed modalities such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and psychodynamic techniques (in therapy) and the Positive Intelligence framework (in coaching).

Together, we’ll explore the patterns that are holding you back and apply the right approaches to shift them. Over time, you’ll develop the ability to face challenges head-on, build confidence, and create meaningful change in your life.

Using The Tools in our work together

Is The Tools approach right for you?

You might benefit from this approach if you:

  • Feel stuck in recurring negative patterns

  • Struggle with anxiety, fear, or self-doubt

  • Want a more active, results driven approach to therapy

  • Need practical strategies to overcome obstacles and take action

The Tools aren’t just about managing emotions - they’re about transforming them into catalysts for growth,

Jessica Peters, MFT. Psychotherapist providing individual and couples therapy, support for (in)fertility challenges, and parenting support in person in Los Gatos, CA or virtually throughout CA.

MEET YOUR GUIDE

Hi, I’m Jessica, and I can help.

As a therapist, a practitioner of The Tools, and a Positive Intelligence (PQ) coach, I specialize in helping clients break free from unhelpful patterns. While mindset coaching is not therapy and is not a substitute for therapy, it can provide practical and effective strategies for transforming your relationships, wellbeing, and performance. Through our collaboration you can move closer to where you want to be, toward a vision of your life that you know is possible.

Together, we will explore and identify areas for growth and develop actionable steps toward meaningful change. I’m here to support you on your journey toward greater ease and connection.

Start your journey with The Tools

If you’re curious about how The Tools can support your personal or professional growth, I’d be happy to help. Schedule a free 15-minute consultation to see if this approach is right for you.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • No! I will guide you through these techniques and customize them to your specific needs.

  • Yes - The Tools are action-oriented, meaning they focus on practical steps in addition to talking through challenges. I integrate them with other therapy methods for a well-rounded approach.

  • Absolutely. Many people use The Tools to break from from anxious thought patterns and find a greater sense of control.

  • While everyone’s journey is unique, many people experience a shift in mindset after just a few sessions of applying The Tools.

  • Yes! The Tools techniques can be incorporated into therapy or coaching sessions.

Get Started

If you’re ready to see what’s possible—how this work can shift your life in big ways and small—I invite you to reach out.

Contact me for a free 15-minute consultation or click below to schedule.