What is the difference between coaching and therapy?

What is the difference between coaching and therapy?

Coaching and therapy are different in several important ways. Coaching focuses on strategies in the present moment based on the teen's goals. In contrast, therapy focuses on clinical disorders and addressing mental health issues to bring about emotional healing and symptom reduction.


For teens seeking therapy, coaches will help connect them to a therapist.

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