Coaching Vs. Therapy

Understanding the Difference

Both coaching and therapy play essential roles in supporting healing, growth, and well-being. While they may overlap in certain ways, they serve distinct purposes.

Therapists are licensed mental health professionals who specialize in:

  • Diagnosing and assessing mental health conditions
  • Providing evidence-based treatment for mental illness
  • Helping clients process trauma, grief, and emotional distress

Therapy is often best suited for individuals who are experiencing mental health crises, persistent distress, or those require clinical interventions. If your mental health is in crisis, I strongly encourage seeking support from a licensed therapist who can provide the care you deserve.

The Role of Coaching

I am not working as a therapist in the services outlined on this site—I offer trauma-informed coaching to walk alongside clients as a peer and guide, offering compassionate support and practical tools for personal growth and healing. Coaching focuses on:

  • Teaching and mentoring
  • Providing compassionate listening
  • Goal-setting and future planning
  • Sharing trauma recovery tools
  • Supporting self-reflection and decision-making
  • Encouraging healthy thinking and self-worth
  • Reducing isolation through shared experience
  • Strengthening identity, purpose, and community connections
  • Exploring spiritual growth and personal meaning
  • Encouraging healthy relationships and social support

Coaching is not a substitute for therapy, but it can be an incredibly valuable complement for individuals who are functional, capable, and ready to learn and grow. If a client is in crisis or requires clinical care, I refer them to a licensed mental health professional and may work collaboratively with therapists and other practitioners to support their journey.

Which One Is Right for You?

If you’re unsure whether coaching is the best fit for your needs, I invite you to reach out for a conversation. Together, we can explore your goals and determine how coaching can support your healing and growth.

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