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Mental health therapy and life coaching serve distinct purposes, but they share the goal of helping individuals improve their well-being and achieve personal growth. Here's an look at the differences between the two and what you might expect from each.

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Mental Health Therapy

Purpose:
Therapy focuses on diagnosing, treating, and managing mental health issues, such as depression, anxiety, trauma, and other psychological challenges. Therapists help individuals understand and process past experiences, develop coping mechanisms, and address emotional and psychological concerns.

Approach:

• Therapy is based on evidence-based practices, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Mindfulness-based approaches among others. 

• Therapy may involve exploring deep-seated issues and working through emotional pain, unresolved trauma, and/or unhealthy thought patterns.

• Sessions are tailored to your specific mental health needs.

What to Expect:

• Licensing and Credentials: Therapists are required to hold specific licenses and certifications, ensuring they meet rigorous professional and ethical standards.

• Therapeutic Environment: Sessions are confidential and structured in a way that fosters trust and emotional safety.

• Focus: The focus is often on healing and recovery, addressing mental health diagnoses or struggles that may hinder daily functioning.

• Outcome: The goal is to achieve emotional stability, improved mental health, and better coping mechanisms for life's challenges.

 

Coaching

Purpose:
Coaching is centered around personal and professional development - to help individuals set and achieve specific goals, improve performance, and gain clarity about their direction in life. Life coaching does not address diagnosed mental health issues but instead focuses on enhancing one's current circumstances.

Approach:

• Coaching is generally future-oriented, emphasizing actionable steps and strategies to reach goals.

• Sessions may involve identifying strengths, overcoming barriers, and creating personalized plans for growth.

• Coaches employ motivational techniques and accountability frameworks to support clients' progress.

What to Expect:​

• Collaborative Partnership: Coaching is often a partnership where the client is viewed as resourceful and capable of creating change.

• Focus: The focus is on maximizing potential, improving performance, or navigating specific transitions, such as career changes or relationship goals.

• Outcome: The aim is to achieve measurable success, personal fulfillment, and greater clarity in various aspects of life.

 

Which One is Right for You?

• Consider therapy if you are facing mental health challenges such as depression, anxiety, adjustments to challenging events or changes; unresolved emotional issues; or, stressors affecting your overall well-being.

• Consider life coaching if you are looking to improve specific areas of your life, set and achieve goals, or gain motivation and clarity without requiring mental health treatment.

• ​Both can be incredibly valuable depending on your needs, and it's worth noting that some individuals choose to engage in both therapy and coaching at different points in their journey.