Coaching does not treat mental health diagnoses and therefore is not a substitute for psychotherapy. Coaching is a different process that focuses primarily on the present and future.  The coaching relationship is co-created to match the needs of a given individual.  With your coach, you decide on the focus, your goals, the steps to reach your goals, and your structures for accountability. The coaching relationship is there to help you reach your goals and feel more fulfilled. There are times when a person can work with a psychotherapist and a coach but they are generally two different helping professionals. Because coaching is not a health service, it is paid for by the individual.

Both coaching and psychotherapy are effective processes of change. The important issue is to use the correct tool depending on your needs.

I would be happy to consult with you on what will be most helpful to you.