What’s the Difference? Coaching vs. Therapy
Approach + Methods
Coaching
Action-oriented
Emphasizes growth, accountability, and momentum
Includes mindset techniques to support focus and motivation
Therapy
Psychoanalysis
Trauma-informed practices
Working through emotional and/or psychological challenges
Scope of Practice
Coaching
Mindset shifts
Goal-setting
Career transitions
Personal development
Therapy
Crisis intervention
Diagnose and treat mental health conditions including but not limited to anxiety, depression, PTSD, OCD, and addiction
Areas of Focus
Coaching
The present and future
Set and achieve personal and/or professional goals
Build new habits
Create a fulfilling life
Therapy
Past experiences
Understand emotional patterns
Heal wounds
Address mental health concerns