Therapist vs. Life Coach, What’s Really the Difference?

I wanted to write this post to help you distinguish between the two, because so many people get confused. While both therapists and life coaches are here to support your growth, their roles, methods, and intentions are completely different.

A therapist helps you heal the past. Therapy is about processing pain, exploring old wounds, and addressing things like trauma, depression, or addiction. It’s deep, reflective work that focuses on emotional healing and mental health while helping you understand why you feel the way you do and how to move toward recovery.

A life coach, on the other hand, focuses on your future. Coaching is not for those dealing with unresolved trauma or mental illness; however, it’s for people who are ready to take action, set meaningful goals, and become the highest version of themselves. It’s about clarity, accountability, growth, and creating the life you want. It is not about fixing what’s broken, but building what’s possible.

In short:

• Therapy is about healing the past.

• Coaching is about creating the future.

If you’re at a stage where you’re ready to grow, evolve, and step into a thriving, authentic version of yourself, then coaching might be your next chapter.

Heal. Rise. Thrive.
Learn more at www.moeakelcoaching.com