Therapy vs. Coaching: Uncovering the Truth About Qualifications, Regulations, and Misleading Claims!

Published 2024-05-21

A question that frequently comes up in our offices is: What the heck is the difference between traditional therapy and coaching? Today, we discuss the differences between therapy and coaching, how our opinions have changed, and last but not least, an exciting announcement from your favorite Honest Women.

Listen to learn more about:

*Educational Requirements and Licensure: Differences between the stringent regulations for therapists and the lack of regulations for coaches.
*Code of Ethics: Importance of the ethical standards therapists must adhere to, which coaches do not necessarily follow.
*Therapists vs. Coaches: Explanation that therapists can also act as coaches, but coaches cannot serve as therapists.
*Appropriate Issues for Therapy: Suitable for addressing diagnosable mental health conditions.
*Appropriate Issues for Coaching: Focus on personal development and skill-building.
*Personal Opinions and Experiences: Jessica and Andrea share their insights and experiences with therapy and coaching.
*Frustration with the Coaching Industry: Discussion on the lack of regulation and misleading claims by some coaches.
*Limitations of Traditional Psychotherapy: Need for a more flexible and proactive approach in therapy.
*Therapeutic Alliance: It is important to find a therapist or coach who understands and connects with you.
*Future Plans: Announcement of upcoming coaching services and training programs offered by Jessica and Andrea.

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Honest Women is the podcast for every woman juggling the demands of modern life (while trying to keep her shit together) and finding that it’s all just a little more difficult than she thought it would be. Your hosts, Andrea Burkly and Jessica Hutchison, are two very real mental health professionals who are taking honest conversations from inside their offices to the outside world.

Disclaimer: Please note while this podcast features two therapists, and may feel very therapeutic, this is not therapy! Please be entertained, and know that through our creative content, we are not providing mental health care. No diagnosis. No treatment. No medical advice. Just creative content. Please seek appropriate mental health support in the real world.