Coaching
- Focused on the agenda set by you, the client
- Action-oriented and results-driven
- Works in the present rather than exploring the past
- Assumes you are resilient, strong, capable, and healthy
- Collaborative, with minimal regulatory requirements
Which one is right for you?
People often confuse these two roles, and there's real overlap. Because I practice both licensed counseling and certified life coaching, here's a clear way to tell them apart.
Counseling
- Assesses for and diagnoses mental health disorders
- Provides treatment for those conditions
- Often eligible for insurance coverage
- Considers emotional roots and past experiences
- Requires a licensed clinician, HIPAA compliance, and state licensure
What they share
The best way to choose is a short, informed-consent conversation about the scope of each service and what you're hoping to change. I'm glad to help you figure that out, with no pressure either way.