Counseling Vs. Coaching

How do I know if I need counseling services or coaching services? It’s easy to get a little confused about the two as they have a lot of similarities! Take a look at this quick comparison.

Therapy

• Address mental health issues such as trauma, depression, or anxiety

• Is about healing trauma or deep/core negative thinking patterns

• Primarily looks at past and present events

• Need help regulating and navigating through emotions

Coaching

• Is not a substitute for mental health counseling

• Is about setting goals or finding direction

• Goals are more short-term

• Primarily looks at present and future events

• Good for feeling “stuck” in personal or professional life

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