Coaching

Coaching is the act of guiding a person to achieve a specific goal, either professional or personal. Although therapists and coaches have similar approaches, coaches are typically more direct and have more frequent contact with clients than therapists, and focus on the specific goal at hand, rather than seeking the root of an issue. If you have a specific goal you'd like a professional perspective on, coaching might be a good step. Contact one of TherapyDen’s coaching experts today!

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I'm in expert in this area because I completed professional training over 30 years ago and have frequently used it in my practice to help numerous people.

— Dr Don Etkes, Sex Therapist in Claremont, CA

Areas and Specialties in my Coaching Practice as a Certified Master Jungian Life Coach & Trauma-Informed Breathwork Facilitator: Coaching for Adults & Parents; Life & Career Transitions; Burnout; Feeling Stuck and Resistant; Shadow Work; Reconnecting With Your Intuition & Spiritual Growth; Strengthening Self Worth & Self Confidence; Family/Parent/Work/Relationship/Life Balance; Ready to Level Up in Business; Entrepreneurship; Stress Management/Anxiety/Overwhelm

— Caroline McGrath, Licensed Professional Counselor in Lake Oswego, OR
 

Here’s to You! LLC combines specialized coaching and counseling techniques that are unique to you without using a “cookie cutter approach”. We collaborate on creating strategies that work for you! Celebrating your accomplishments and changing your weaknesses into strengths. We offer an unbiased and non-judgmental approach giving you the peace and respect which is crucial for allowing trust and open communication.

— Heather Nemeth, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in Western Springs, IL

I am deeply passionate about personal growth and compassionate leadership. My work's focus is to help others see the best version of the self. In doing so, their goals reveal believable, specific, actionable items that have helped my clients land a dream job, negotiate higher salary compensation, start businesses, and approach their personal relationships with more enthusiasm and joy.

— Julia Davis, Marriage & Family Therapist
 

My career history before therapy involved lots of mentoring and educating, and with certain clients or struggles, it can be helpful to help build structure or encourage someone along a certain goal. I find coaching especially useful for relationship counseling, when couples may need guidance to get back to a healthier dynamic. I also use it a lot with ADHD clients, to help build routines and accountability.

— Lauren Sill, Marriage and Family Therapist Associate

Sometimes, it's just good to process your emotions, hopes, dreams, fears, and struggles with someone who isn't your parent, sibling, partner, or boss. Coaching helps you sort through your thoughts and emotions about the direction you see your life going. Do you make a left turn, or a right turn. Together, we'll map out a plan to point your toes in the direction you want to be going in your life. Think of coaching as a gentle nudge to empower you toward growth and progress in your life.

— Cyndi Peters, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in Libertyville, IL
 

Personal growth is a lifelong process that can help us live more fulfilling lives. Growth is relevant in all stages of our lives: If therapy is for folks looking to grow by healing the wounds from the past, then coaching is for people who hope to grow optimally in the present and the future, in both personal and professional realms. I am here to help you gain the skills and mindsets that you need to grow into your potential, and ultimately, become your own master of personal growth.

— I-Ching Grace Hung, Psychologist in San Francisco, CA

Many adolescents, young adults, and adults I have worked with have been interested in goal-setting, and improving performance in either work, school, college, sports, music, art, writing, or another endeavor. Coaching helps to meet these needs in a very direct way.

— Dr. Christopher Joaquim, Counselor in Los Angeles, CA
 

I encourage my clients and push them to new heights. I train the mind to think differently and facilitate execution.

— Candice N. Crowley, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor in Cincinnati, OH

Coaching helps people identify their goals and the obstacles they are facing. Like therapy, coaching involves guidance and support but also places a great deal of emphasis on accountability, enabling people to do more than they might on their own.

— Adriana Beck, Licensed Professional Counselor in Frisco, TX
 

With experience as a therapeutic coach, I believe coaching can be a powerful catalyst for positive change for people looking to address challenges and enrich their lives. A foundation to coaching is utilizing a Strength-Based approach, emphasizing an individual's existing skills, talents, and resources. As such, coaching can help make therapy feel more tangible.

— Nick Worstell, Licensed Professional Counselor in Fort Collins, CO

Not everyone comes to therapy just to be heard. Yes that can do wonders for you and for some people it's what they need. For others they need someone to help coach them through their issues. I have extensive experience coaching people that may not need help with more severe issues, but just need a push.

— Rachel Goldberg, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in Studio City, CA
 

Coaching is used to foster forward movement and accountability. It is for those who need support on the path to change. It is a directive approach and enforces change. Coaching can be used in conjunction with therapy but is not a substitute for those who will benefit from healing trauma, anxiety, depression, self esteem, with therapy. It can be integrated during the course of therapy to help with consistency OR it can be used on it's own if one is seeking accountability toward a particular goal.

— Live Life Now! Counseling and Coaching Tonya Jordan, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor

Having worked in corporate America for many years and understanding the stresses of work and life in general, I have learned to incorporate therapeutic techniques to help clients reach personal and career goals.

— Emily Cassidy, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor
 

Therapy isn't solely about being heard; while that can be profoundly transformative for many, some seek more than just a listening ear. Coaching is a dynamic approach tailored for those who thrive on guidance. Drawing from my extensive experience as a therapist and personal trainer, I specialize in assisting individuals navigating challenges that require that extra push toward personal growth.

— Rachel Goldberg, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in Studio City, CA