Coaching vs. Psychotherapy
Understanding the difference between coaching and psychotherapy is essential, as they are distinct approaches with different goals.
ADHD Life Coaching
ADHD coaching provides personalized guidance and education to support individuals with ADHD that focuses on:
Managing symptoms: cultivating healthy lifestyle changes that support brain function and reduce stress levels.
Improving executive function: skill-building for addressing challenges like organization, time management, and emotional regulation.
Enhancing self-esteem: breaking away from stigma and shame through psychoeducation and life coaching.
Credible ADHD coaches possess specialized training, education, and credentials to work with individuals with ADHD effectively. They can also work across state and international borders.
Life Coaching
Life coaching is a partnership that focuses on:
Present and Future: Setting goals, creating strategies, and taking action to achieve desired outcomes.
Empowerment: Helping you identify your strengths, overcome obstacles, and maximize your potential.
Accountability: Providing support and encouragement to keep you on track and motivated.
Specific Goals: Focusing on areas like career, relationships, personal growth, and achieving specific objectives.
Life coaches are trained professionals who help clients improve their lives but are not licensed to diagnose mental health conditions.
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy, often called therapy, is a healthcare approach that focuses on:
Healing: Addressing past wounds, traumas, and difficult life experiences.
Diagnosis: Identifying mental health conditions like ADHD, PTSD, depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder.
Treatment: Using specific therapeutic techniques to alleviate symptoms and promote mental well-being.
Long-term issues: Exploring deep-seated patterns and making fundamental changes in how you relate to yourself and the world.
Psychotherapists are licensed mental health professionals, including psychologists, psychiatrists, and counselors.
