Coaching FAQ
Coaching or therapy?
Some things can be interchangeable, but this is a general guide for how the session can feel a bit different.
Therapy
Coaching
Purpose
Therapy
Healing and symptom resolution — addressing emotional injuries, trauma, and mental health concerns.
Coaching
Reaching a defined short- or long-term goal with guidance, encouragement, and accountability.
Focus
Therapy
Understands how the past shapes the present, and resolves what has gotten stuck.
Coaching
Present and forward-looking — where you want to go and what will move the needle.
Structure
Therapy
Clinical assessment, a treatment plan, and goals developed with your therapist.
Coaching
Solution-oriented, outcome-driven sessions built around your own targets.
Clinical status
Therapy
Psychological counseling provided by a licensed clinician. A diagnosis may apply.
Coaching
Not psychological counseling and not a replacement for it. No diagnosis and no clinical treatment.
Insurance
Therapy
May be eligible for out-of-network reimbursement with a receipt showing a diagnostic code.
Coaching
Not billable to insurance.
Still not sure which fits? Call us at (302) 415-3385 and we'll help you decide. See also the Therapy FAQ.