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ONE-ON-ONE COACHING

Online therapy California Daria Sievers, MSW, LCSW, CCTP, NATC woman not sure of what to do

COACHING OR THERAPY?

To decide between coaching and therapy, consider whether you primarily need to address emotional issues or past trauma (therapy) or if you want to focus on achieving specific goals and improving performance in a particular area (coaching); if you're unsure about emotional or mental health concerns, always start with therapy to get an assessment of your needs by a qualified mental health professional.​ We can assess your needs and recommend the most appropriate path, whether it's therapy, coaching, or a combination of both. 

KEY DIFFERENCES

The major difference between therapy and life coaching is the focus of the work: therapy focuses on mental health and emotional healing, while life coaching focuses on setting and achieving goals.
Essentially, coaching is more about "how to move forward" while therapy is about "why you might be stuck.". 

SIMPLY PUT

CHOOSE THERAPY IF:

  • You are experiencing significant emotional distress, anxiety, depression, or trauma. 

  • You want to understand the underlying causes of your behaviors and patterns. 

  • You need help managing difficult emotions or relationships. 

CHOOSE COACHING IF: 

  • You have a clear goal in mind and want to develop strategies to achieve it. 
  • You want to improve performance in a specific area like career development or leadership skills. 
  • You are already functioning well and want to reach your full potential. ​​​​​​​​​
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