What’s the difference between Therapy and Life Coaching?

Life Coaching	Therapy
Coaches focus on the present	Therapists focus on the past
Solution oriented	Problem oriented
Works with client to unlock potential	Treats mental health conditions and similar issues
Focuses on goals	Focuses on emotional healing
Often short-term	Not usually time-limited
Consultants show you how to do something	Therapists answer the “why do I…” questions
Life Coaching works in the shallow water of the pool	Therapy/counseling works in the deep end of the pool
Action first, insight comes later	Insight first, then action

“We set the standard of how we wanted to be treated. Our relationships are reflections of the relationships we have with ourselves.“

Iyanla Vanzant

Richard Seaman, award-winning teacher, gifted speaker and the founder and director of Seattle Life Coach Training.