
Therapy vs Coaching:
I am a licensed therapist in the state of Indiana. I offer coaching/consulting for clients living anywhere. Let’s talk about what’s right for you.
Therapy
- Centuries old
- State regulated
- Education & Licensure requirements
- Mandated Continuing Education
- Office or online
- Often reimbursed by insurance
- Best for those working through a mental health concern such as anxiety, grief, etc
- Heavily in-sight oriented
- Identifies root causes of concerning issues and behaviors
- Shares a common language with other health providers
- Seeks emotional resolution
- Addresses trauma
Coaching
- Approximately 20 years old
- Non-regulated industry
- No certification, education or licensure requirements
- Office, online or off-site
- Typically not covered by insurance
- May be time specific (3 months, etc)
- May be goal specific
- Client maintains high level of accountability
- May have more of a focus on the present and future
- Approach may be dissimilar to other coaches in the industry
- Seeks to motivate and strategize
- Not for trauma/mental health concerns