Therapy vs Coaching.
Coaching
Sets goals based on the client's needs
Creates action plan to work alongside the client
Present or future-focused with productivity and
performance in mindSolution-focused and action-oriented
Typically paid privately
Coaching can be informed by many modalities
Therapy
Diagnoses a problem or issue
Creates a treatment plan based on diagnosis
Focused on past experiences and/or trauma
Problem-focused with healing in mind
Typically billed through insurance
Therapists must be licensed and have formal education & training
◗ one-on-one life coaching session
One-on-one coaching offers space to tap into your inner clarity and discover the answers already within. It supports you in clarifying goals, moving through challenges, and gaining insight into the patterns that shape your life choices. With greater awareness, it becomes possible to move beyond limitations and step into a life that feels aligned, authentic, and truly your own.
◗ group life coaching session
A group life coaching session focuses on a specific topic, fostering self-discovery while building a sense of community and connection. Through guided discussions and shared insights, participants strengthen their inner power, gain new perspectives, and support one another in personal growth.
The good life is a process, not a state of being.
It is a direction, not a destination.
_Carl Rogers, On Becoming a Person (1961)
