LIFE COACHING
Psychotherapy and life coaching both aim to support individuals in achieving their personal, professional, and social goals by improving the and adding to their skill set. They differ significantly in their approaches and underlying philosophies. Both practices involve a strong relationship between a practitioner and a client, focusing on personal growth and self-discovery.
Psychotherapy
However, psychotherapy is typically grounded in psychological theories and often addresses mental health issues, such as anxiety, depression, or trauma, with licensed professionals trained to diagnose and treat these conditions.
Life Coaching
In contrast, life coaching is more future-oriented, emphasizing goal-setting and personal development, often without delving into past traumas or psychological disorders. Coaches may not require formal certification, allowing for a broader range of practices and methodologies.
Ultimately, while both can be beneficial, psychotherapy tends to focus on healing and understanding emotional difficulties, whereas life coaching focuses on achieving specific life goals and enhancing overall performance.
Dr. Goldwater regularly combines the two approaches when conducting psychotherapy. However, when working with life coaching clients, the focus is predominantly on removing obstacles to success.
