Coaching or Counseling?
First things first: You don’t have to know which service is right for you. That’s what the consultation call is for. We’ll figure it out together. But if you’re curious about how coaching is different from therapy, read on.
Counseling / Therapy
The main difference between coaching and counseling or therapy (I use these terms interchangeably, by the way) is that therapy is typically considered a treatment for a diagnosed mental health disorder.
In fact, in order to bill insurance (in- or out-of-network), a therapist must assign a mental health diagnosis and justify that counseling is medically necessary.
I happen to believe that therapy should be a preventative service, but hey, no one in the health insurance industrial complex has asked for my input.
There’s a lot of overlap, and if you ask 27 therapists to explain the difference between counseling and coaching, you’ll get 27 different answers.
This doesn’t mean no one really knows the difference. It just means it’s a little bit of a grey area in some cases.
Clearly, if you are having difficulty functioning, experiencing symptoms of panic, struggling with a seemingly endless loop of frightening intrusive thoughts, unable to fall asleep when given the opportunity, or you’ve been diagnosed with postpartum depression by your doctor, then therapy with a perinatal mental health specialist is likely the right choice for you.
Counseling or therapy must be provided by a professional who is licensed in the state where you live. If you live in North Carolina or South Carolina and could benefit from my therapy services, visit this page.
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Coaching
You may have very little trouble sleeping when given the opportunity; you may be fortunate enough to have a solid support system, and you may be meeting your basic needs (even if just barely), but you’re still finding the adjustment to motherhood overwhelming, emotionally draining, and frustrating.
You may be thinking you don’t fit the predetermined mold of what a mom is ‘supposed to’ look like, feel, do, or be.
But here’s the beautiful thing — YOU get to define what motherhood is for you, and you don’t have to do it alone.
If you’re nodding along, wondering how I got inside your head, coaching may be a perfect fit for you.
Coaching is not regulated by any licensure boards, certification guidelines, or geographical boundaries; and it can be provided by anyone who decides to call themselves a coach.
Since I’m a certified perinatal mental health specialist and licensed therapist with over 20 years of experience, you’ll be in good hands.
The most important part is that you get the support you need.
This is why I take this process seriously and request that you complete this contact form before we even schedule the consultation call.
Investment
A 20-minute consultation call will be provided at no charge to you before we schedule an appointment.
Customizable coaching programs start at $2500.
You’ll submit your credit card securely online through my client portal when you complete your initial paperwork.
You may choose to pay in full up front or arrange a monthly payment plan.
