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Coaching vs Therapy

  • Writer: Carrie Jo
    Carrie Jo
  • Nov 15, 2022
  • 2 min read

Updated: Jun 16

What’s the Difference (and Which One’s Right for You?)


Let’s clear something up: therapy and coaching aren’t rivals in a self-help showdown. They’re just two totally different tools for two totally different jobs.


Therapy is like archaeology. You go deep. You dig through the layers—old wounds, trauma, childhood stuff—to heal and make peace with your past. It’s powerful work. Necessary work. It helps you get back to baseline when life’s been heavy or hard.


Coaching, on the other hand, is like architecture. You take what you’ve got now and start building. We focus on the future, on action, and on helping you move from “I’m stuck” to “I’ve got this.”


One heals. The other builds. And sometimes, you need both.




A Quick Look at the Differences


🔹 Therapy is great when you’re struggling with things like depression, anxiety, trauma, or relational pain.


🔹 Coaching is your go-to when you’re craving clarity, confidence, and a plan for what’s next. It’s about understanding what’s been holding you back and for those “I’m fine, but I know I’m meant for more” moments.


🔹 Therapists are licensed mental health pros. They can diagnose, treat, and help you heal from psychological challenges.


🔹 Coaches (hi, that’s me 👋) don’t diagnose anything—we partner with you to set goals, break through limiting beliefs, and figure out how to move from where you are today, to where you want to be in the future.


🔹 Therapy often looks back. Coaching looks forward.


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So, When Do You Reach Out to Whom?


👉 If you’re feeling emotionally weighed down by the past—a therapist is the best place to start.


👉 If you’re ready to set goals, shift your mindset, and create a future that lights you up—that’s where coaching comes in.


In short:

Therapy helps you heal. Coaching helps you grow.

And both are brave, powerful moves.


So if you’re feeling stuck, stressed, overwhelmed or just like you’re ready to figure out what’s next in life…Coaching might just be your next best step.


Book a Discovery Call today and let’s build something amazing together.



 
 
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