FAQ

What is the difference between a coach and a counselor?

Professional counselors and coaches bear resemblance, but they also have clear distinctions. Both can offer solutions to get you closer to the life you want to be living.  However, there is a broad scope of needs to consider. Counselors are trained and licensed in diagnosing and treating mental health concerns. Coaches do not diagnose nor treat mental health illness.

Counselors typically work with people who need help to resolve old pain, heal from trauma or identify dysfunction. Coaches form an alliance with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires the client to maximize personal and professional potential. It is designed to establish goals and carry out a strategy/plan for achieving those goals. Coaching is all about looking ahead while counseling often deals with events from the past.

How can coaching help me?

If you are someone grappling with a particular challenge in your life and are struggling to find resolve on your own, a coach is somewhere you can turn for guidance. A coach will actively listen to you with no judgment or criticism and help you see the big picture of your problem. Then, together you will  come up with goals so you can take steps towards a solution.

Is coaching right for me?

Coaching is right for you if you are someone who is ready to deploy self-awareness, take steps towards improving your life, and celebrate success in breaking passed your barriers.  If you are struggling with a mental health crisis or contemplating suicide, please have the courage to contact a healthcare professional, psychologist, or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255. Help is available. You are not alone.