



Life is a long, rocky road with many ups and downs -but for some, overcoming obstacles and challenges can be trickier than it would be for the average person. If you’ve decided to seek outside professional help, you may have trouble discerning what type of help is right for you. Do I need a coach? Or do I need to seek a therapist instead? While both therapy and coaching provide solutions and are beneficial for clients, there are some key differences.
One key difference is that a psychotherapist Is trained to diagnose and treat mental illnesses, which includes treatment for anxiety, depression, PTSD, eating disorders, and other types of mental disorders. This type of treatment involves focusing on emotions, perceptions, behavior and uncovering your past. Psychotherapists hold post graduate degrees in psychology or counseling, and require licensure through state psychology or licensed professional counseling boards.
Coaches, on the other hand, help you with your personal and professional goals. While they may have specialized skills and training and/or belong to professional coaching associations, they do not require a degree or license, and are not overseen by a governing board.
Coaching will help you build skills and improve performance, keeping you on task with daily goals and obstacles. Coaching helps you deal with common problems that many children and adults face such as procrastination, tardiness, not meeting deadlines, emotional outbursts, disorganization, forgetfulness, and impulsive decision making. But when there’s an underlying issue or mental disorder that hinders a person’s ability to improve upon these skills – then there may be a need to speak to a psychotherapist instead. Either way, both coaches and psychotherapists will be able to track a patient’s progress and determine if another course of action is necessary.
Another key difference is pricing. Since psychotherapy requires extensive training and licenses, it may be a bit more costly. Coaching will have a set structure and program length, while psychotherapy may require ongoing treatment with less clear “start and finish” points.
Typically, you would find coaches and psychotherapists at different business locations – but Woodlands Behavioral Health and Wellness Center offers clients both these services. There are various different types of treatment and services provided by both coaches and psychotherapists.
Psychotherapy includes:
Coaching services include:
So how do you decide which type of therapy or coaching is best for you? Assessing the type of services you need may seem overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. The Woodlands Behavior Health and Wellness Center provides a complimentary consultation with a professional to help you determine your best course of action, as well as guide you through selecting a provider who will best fit your needs. This is highly recommended before starting your coaching or therapeutic journey.
To find out more about these programs and other services offered a The Woodlands Behavioral Health and Wellness Center, review our website at www.addwoodlands.com or call us at 281-528-4226 to schedule a Complimentary Consultation.
2700 Research Forest Dr. #130, The Woodlands, Texas 77381
Coming from 45, turn right into the visitor parking just before New Trails. If you miss it, turn right on New Trails and right into the first lot.