Coaching and therapy are both supportive practices aimed at helping individuals improve their lives, but they differ in several key ways:
Credentials and Training:
Coaching: While there are various coaching certifications and training programs available, the coaching industry is less regulated compared to therapy. Coaches may have diverse backgrounds and experiences, and their expertise often aligns with specific niches such as executive coaching, life coaching, or wellness coaching.
Therapy: Therapists typically hold advanced degrees (such as Master's or Doctoral degrees) in fields like psychology, counseling, or social work. They are trained in evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adhere to ethical guidelines established by professional organizations
Scope of Practice:
Coaching: While coaches may address some emotional or psychological issues that arise during coaching sessions, they are not trained to diagnose or treat mental health disorders. Coaches typically refer clients to therapists or other mental health professionals if deeper therapeutic work is needed.
Therapy: Therapists are equipped to diagnose and treat a wide range of mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, trauma, and substance abuse. They may use various therapeutic modalities, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, or mindfulness-based approaches, tailored to the client's needs.
Licensure Requirements
Coaches are allowed to practice in any jurisdiction.
Therapists are only allowed to practice in the state in which they are licensed.
I don’t accept insurance and am an Out-of-Network Provider.
The initial session includes the teen and at least one parent. It is divided into three parts: the individual portion for the teen, the individual portion for the parent(s), and the family portion where I share my treatment plan recommendation. The minute follow-up sessions are often individual sessions for the teen with periodic parent or family sessions to ensure everyone is on the same page
After the couple completes their initial session together, each person schedules one individual session. Once these appointments are complete, there is a 50 minute couple feedback session where I offer a treatment plan recommendation (ex: to continue couples counseling, to do individual counseling etc).
There is an initial 90 minute consultation where I give my treatment plan recommendation. Follow-up appointments are 50 minutes.
You and I work together to answer that question (as opposed to an insurance company since I am an Out-of-Network Provider). Along the way, we will check-in and give mutual feedback on the therapy process to ensure you’re getting the best care possible. From there, we can make any adjustments including the frequency of treatment. My goal is to guide you well based on my training and experience while also being open to your feedback.