Life/Business Coaching versus Psychotherapy
A popular question I've been asked is, "What is the difference between Life Coaching and Psychotherapy?". Here in the Big Apple, Psychotherapy is very popular. People are comforted by having a Psychotherapist to lean on as a source of clarity and support. But Psychotherapy is much more than that. It is a treatment of psychological problems typically caused by past traumas and/or experiences, or a biological imbalance. Its main purpose is to improve mental health and an overall sense of well-being. A diagnosis and treatment plan guide the course of therapy services. Health Insurance will pay for Psychotherapy. Those practicing Psychotherapy at the Licensure level, e.g. Mental Health Counselors, Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Clinical Social Workers, etc. have completed at least a Masters Degree...
