Life Coaching Therapists in Los Angeles, CA

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Michael de Vihil
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90046  (Online Only)
My ideal client is someone who has already explored their own journey and done some reflection on their life and biography. They are seeking me out because I can help them with my own skills and practice to help make more sense of where they've come from so far. So, the goals would include things like continued growth or living a more satisfying life.
My ideal client is someone who has already explored their own journey and done some reflection on their life and biography. They are seeking me out because I can help them with my own skills and practice to help make more sense of where they've come from so far. So, the goals would include things like continued growth or living a more satisfying life.
(323) 765-3573 View (323) 765-3573
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Dr. Alborz Bahador
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90025
This model helps individuals from all walks of life in realization of their own uniqueness and providing them a variety of practical techniques and skills for balancing of their Thoughts, Emotions and Behaviors on the path to a healthy, happy and successful life.
It is very simple! When you are not feeling well, You do not feel balanced and you are experiencing procrastination, it is time to seek help. There are many choices and healthy options waiting for you. You may feel free to contact us for a complimentary evaluation session and a road map towards success, tranquility and happiness.
This model helps individuals from all walks of life in realization of their own uniqueness and providing them a variety of practical techniques and skills for balancing of their Thoughts, Emotions and Behaviors on the path to a healthy, happy and successful life.
It is very simple! When you are not feeling well, You do not feel balanced and you are experiencing procrastination, it is time to seek help. There are many choices and healthy options waiting for you. You may feel free to contact us for a complimentary evaluation session and a road map towards success, tranquility and happiness.
(951) 356-9354 View (951) 356-9354
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Ellen Radha Katz
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90056  (Online Only)
Because I've been blessed with life-changing mentors in my life, I can pass the sum of their wisdom on to you, along with my own. Therapy is a healing process that happens through our shared connection and your expanding awareness. It requires a safe place, where truth is expressed and pain is transformed. Typically we meet suffering with distractions, intoxication or denial. When we find a way to experience emotional sobriety, our relationships with ourselves and others can heal. Loss, trauma, emotional intoxication and shame are common issues that breed secondary problems. We’ll approach them with skill, compassion and courage.
Because I've been blessed with life-changing mentors in my life, I can pass the sum of their wisdom on to you, along with my own. Therapy is a healing process that happens through our shared connection and your expanding awareness. It requires a safe place, where truth is expressed and pain is transformed. Typically we meet suffering with distractions, intoxication or denial. When we find a way to experience emotional sobriety, our relationships with ourselves and others can heal. Loss, trauma, emotional intoxication and shame are common issues that breed secondary problems. We’ll approach them with skill, compassion and courage.
(424) 353-2867 View (424) 353-2867
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Ben Toubia
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90027
Whether you are going through a transitional phase, making a major change in your life, looking to work on your relationship, or just feeling lost in your life and in need of community - I am here to walk alongside you and help guide you through it. Do you feel like your life needs balance? Has work taken over too much of your life? Are you and your partner experiencing a stage of flux or miscommunication? Maybe you just moved in together and are finding this new dynamic challenging? Or perhaps you want to open up the relationship (or close it)? Attempt polyamory? All of these can benefit from some guidance.
Whether you are going through a transitional phase, making a major change in your life, looking to work on your relationship, or just feeling lost in your life and in need of community - I am here to walk alongside you and help guide you through it. Do you feel like your life needs balance? Has work taken over too much of your life? Are you and your partner experiencing a stage of flux or miscommunication? Maybe you just moved in together and are finding this new dynamic challenging? Or perhaps you want to open up the relationship (or close it)? Attempt polyamory? All of these can benefit from some guidance.
(323) 553-4804 View (323) 553-4804
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Mollie Birney Clinical Coaching
MA
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90066
Clinical Life Coaching is life coaching with an eye towards mental health.
Whether we're struggling with crushing anxiety, disordered eating, self-destructive patterns, or are looking to get into (or out of) a relationship, this work is about liberation from the noise in our heads by transforming our relationship to it. Through a therapeutic lens, I work with clients to alchemize original wounds into assets, challenge cognitive distortions, identify core confusions and intervene unconscious, fear-based belief systems. No mind hacks, no mantras, just compassionate straight-talk that will demand your grit, your courage, and most likely a sense of humor.
Clinical Life Coaching is life coaching with an eye towards mental health.
Whether we're struggling with crushing anxiety, disordered eating, self-destructive patterns, or are looking to get into (or out of) a relationship, this work is about liberation from the noise in our heads by transforming our relationship to it. Through a therapeutic lens, I work with clients to alchemize original wounds into assets, challenge cognitive distortions, identify core confusions and intervene unconscious, fear-based belief systems. No mind hacks, no mantras, just compassionate straight-talk that will demand your grit, your courage, and most likely a sense of humor.
(424) 401-0373 View (424) 401-0373
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Bhavani Rose Walker
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, CADC-II, CCDS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90025
I currently offer case management, coaching, crisis management, medication management and drug/alcohol monitoring, as well as in-home visits.
The individuals who I work with in private practice are often feeling stuck, or unsure of their next steps. They may be in need of healthy coping skills, and have difficulty regulating emotions. They may have trouble maintaining abstinence from alcohol and drugs, or other addictive behaviors. They also may simply need support around their activities of daily living. I have found that as human beings, we long to feel empowered to reach our full potential. My goal is always to help folks connect to their highest self in order to grow.
I currently offer case management, coaching, crisis management, medication management and drug/alcohol monitoring, as well as in-home visits.
The individuals who I work with in private practice are often feeling stuck, or unsure of their next steps. They may be in need of healthy coping skills, and have difficulty regulating emotions. They may have trouble maintaining abstinence from alcohol and drugs, or other addictive behaviors. They also may simply need support around their activities of daily living. I have found that as human beings, we long to feel empowered to reach our full potential. My goal is always to help folks connect to their highest self in order to grow.
(310) 668-1344 View (310) 668-1344
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Alexander Gittinger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSAT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90045
My goal is to help you regain control of your life, recover from this powerful addiction, and cultivate healthy relationships with yourself and others.
Welcome to my therapist website! Embarking on the therapeutic journey takes courage, and I commend you for taking this important step. I am a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist focusing on helping you overcome sex addiction, porn addiction, and relationship challenges. I understand that these issues can have a significant impact on your life and relationships, and I am here to provide a safe and nonjudgmental space for you to explore and heal. I also welcome you if your sexual behavior has gotten you in legal trouble, or if you have an attraction to minors. Together we can explore how to best navigate these challenging situations.
My goal is to help you regain control of your life, recover from this powerful addiction, and cultivate healthy relationships with yourself and others.
Welcome to my therapist website! Embarking on the therapeutic journey takes courage, and I commend you for taking this important step. I am a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist focusing on helping you overcome sex addiction, porn addiction, and relationship challenges. I understand that these issues can have a significant impact on your life and relationships, and I am here to provide a safe and nonjudgmental space for you to explore and heal. I also welcome you if your sexual behavior has gotten you in legal trouble, or if you have an attraction to minors. Together we can explore how to best navigate these challenging situations.
(424) 622-1431 View (424) 622-1431
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Alison Shlomi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90004
Working together you will learn to identify your patterns, behaviors and emotions as well as practical tools so you can live life with greater ease and confidence.
Are you struggling with obsessive food thoughts, unbreakable food behaviors or body hate? Has an eating disorder or food struggle stolen your brain space, relationships, confidence and ability to function? I know how this feels. You are left physically exhausted, stuck in your self-loathing thoughts and defeated. I spent the last 10+ years specializing in working with eating disorders and supporting/educating family members because I believe no one should have to feel this way. Whether this is your first stop or you've been in treatment, I am glad you are here. One thing I know for sure, we are not meant to do this alone.
Working together you will learn to identify your patterns, behaviors and emotions as well as practical tools so you can live life with greater ease and confidence.
Are you struggling with obsessive food thoughts, unbreakable food behaviors or body hate? Has an eating disorder or food struggle stolen your brain space, relationships, confidence and ability to function? I know how this feels. You are left physically exhausted, stuck in your self-loathing thoughts and defeated. I spent the last 10+ years specializing in working with eating disorders and supporting/educating family members because I believe no one should have to feel this way. Whether this is your first stop or you've been in treatment, I am glad you are here. One thing I know for sure, we are not meant to do this alone.
(508) 315-6852 View (508) 315-6852
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Dayae Kim
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90069  (Online Only)
Are you new to therapy and looking to understand and manage your anxiety and stress, or have you been in therapy but need to uncover the last missing pieces to take your progress to the next level? My clients often struggle with choice paralysis (decision making, completing tasks), career progress (quitting, promotions, career changes), next steps in relationships (marriage, breakup, family planning), people pleasing (difficulty saying no, avoiding conflict), and feeling apathetic/dissatisfied with life. I also work with couples integrating CBT and behavioral couples therapy to establish new problem-solving and communication skills.
Are you new to therapy and looking to understand and manage your anxiety and stress, or have you been in therapy but need to uncover the last missing pieces to take your progress to the next level? My clients often struggle with choice paralysis (decision making, completing tasks), career progress (quitting, promotions, career changes), next steps in relationships (marriage, breakup, family planning), people pleasing (difficulty saying no, avoiding conflict), and feeling apathetic/dissatisfied with life. I also work with couples integrating CBT and behavioral couples therapy to establish new problem-solving and communication skills.
(818) 293-4974 View (818) 293-4974
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Jim Roach
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90025
In essence, together we are partners who collaborate for a time and explore the path, which their life has taken, and then, establish patterns so that in the future they can take their life where they want it to go.
I believe my position, as a therapist, is to partner with my clients in a safe environment that will allow resources to be uncovered and new choices to be discovered. These tools will equip them to find desired changes and/or fight their problems. Life experiences can limit what is available and by processing these experiences people can find understanding, healing and/or the ability to move on and thrive. I work with individuals, couples and families, and have a specialization in working with preteens/teens as well as persons with terminal illnesses. I offer a free phone consultation.
In essence, together we are partners who collaborate for a time and explore the path, which their life has taken, and then, establish patterns so that in the future they can take their life where they want it to go.
I believe my position, as a therapist, is to partner with my clients in a safe environment that will allow resources to be uncovered and new choices to be discovered. These tools will equip them to find desired changes and/or fight their problems. Life experiences can limit what is available and by processing these experiences people can find understanding, healing and/or the ability to move on and thrive. I work with individuals, couples and families, and have a specialization in working with preteens/teens as well as persons with terminal illnesses. I offer a free phone consultation.
(424) 242-3929 View (424) 242-3929
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Pamela Modeste
RDT, MS
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90017
As wonderful as life can be, reaching your goals, coping with everyday issues, handling relationships, finding purpose, and staying inspired can be challenging. At times, embracing who you are and what you believe can be difficult. Even with your best efforts life can be stressful, and things don’t always go as planned. Connecting body and mind; using creative expression to destress, heal, dig deeper, and express what you are going though when words aren't enough, may be what you need to help guide you through challenges, make healthy decisions, feel better, and enjoy life. Would you like to understand the healing of your story?
As wonderful as life can be, reaching your goals, coping with everyday issues, handling relationships, finding purpose, and staying inspired can be challenging. At times, embracing who you are and what you believe can be difficult. Even with your best efforts life can be stressful, and things don’t always go as planned. Connecting body and mind; using creative expression to destress, heal, dig deeper, and express what you are going though when words aren't enough, may be what you need to help guide you through challenges, make healthy decisions, feel better, and enjoy life. Would you like to understand the healing of your story?
(424) 433-4871 View (424) 433-4871
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Uche Okolie
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90017  (Online Only)
In my practice at Onetara Counseling, I unite cultural empathy with clinical expertise to support individuals grappling with identity stress, cultural transitions, and trauma. I help clients reconcile their multicultural narratives, enabling them to thrive authentically. Join me in crafting a path to wellness that honors your unique life story.
In my practice at Onetara Counseling, I unite cultural empathy with clinical expertise to support individuals grappling with identity stress, cultural transitions, and trauma. I help clients reconcile their multicultural narratives, enabling them to thrive authentically. Join me in crafting a path to wellness that honors your unique life story.
(818) 806-9851 View (818) 806-9851
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Jimmy Cabrera Jr
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90039
I can help you find relief, and I can help you construct a beautiful and abundant life limited only by your imagination.
Nothing feels right. Your body, your relationships, your job--they all feel so heavy, so frustrating, and out of your control . You wake up stressed before you even get out of bed. Sometimes you respond with anger, sometimes panic, sometimes you simply withdraw. Maybe you've imagined the way things are supposed to be, and wonder what you're doing wrong, or maybe you feel like circumstances, or other people are blocking you from your ideal life. Or perhaps you are so stressed that you can't even imagine a better life because it seems so unrealistic. What's the point?
I can help you find relief, and I can help you construct a beautiful and abundant life limited only by your imagination.
Nothing feels right. Your body, your relationships, your job--they all feel so heavy, so frustrating, and out of your control . You wake up stressed before you even get out of bed. Sometimes you respond with anger, sometimes panic, sometimes you simply withdraw. Maybe you've imagined the way things are supposed to be, and wonder what you're doing wrong, or maybe you feel like circumstances, or other people are blocking you from your ideal life. Or perhaps you are so stressed that you can't even imagine a better life because it seems so unrealistic. What's the point?
(213) 810-5056 View (213) 810-5056
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Dr. Richard Trammel
EdD, MS, L3S-CT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90037
As a REAL sports psychologist, I have a unique practice in that I specialize in working with athletes who have the desire to take their game to the next level. Being a competitive athlete helps me relate to other competitive people in sports or business. My primary focus is on confidence building and the elimination of performance anxiety. I use a 3 tiered approach to training: Perspective Training, Mental Skills Training, and Applied Settings (if applicable at a sporting location). I am the only professional to offer that kind of travel service. We also offer Coaching Certification Programs for those who are interested in teaching.
As a REAL sports psychologist, I have a unique practice in that I specialize in working with athletes who have the desire to take their game to the next level. Being a competitive athlete helps me relate to other competitive people in sports or business. My primary focus is on confidence building and the elimination of performance anxiety. I use a 3 tiered approach to training: Perspective Training, Mental Skills Training, and Applied Settings (if applicable at a sporting location). I am the only professional to offer that kind of travel service. We also offer Coaching Certification Programs for those who are interested in teaching.
(213) 212-7591 x2 View (213) 212-7591 x2
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Dov Paz
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Coaching style therapy is focused on exploring your concious and unconcious belief systems driving your life decession, I choices and repeated patterns.
Feeling stuck? Not happy? Facing choices but feeling conflicted? Looking for clarity and purpose? Maybe Issues of professional burnout, depression, anxiety, work-life balance, relationships, career, being present. Do you feel as if life is passing you by and you are unsure of the path you need to take? These are issues many high achieving and successful women and men are facing today. Years of therapy and coaching experience thought me a common sense approach in helping clients navigate through these issues while gaining insights personal growth.
Coaching style therapy is focused on exploring your concious and unconcious belief systems driving your life decession, I choices and repeated patterns.
Feeling stuck? Not happy? Facing choices but feeling conflicted? Looking for clarity and purpose? Maybe Issues of professional burnout, depression, anxiety, work-life balance, relationships, career, being present. Do you feel as if life is passing you by and you are unsure of the path you need to take? These are issues many high achieving and successful women and men are facing today. Years of therapy and coaching experience thought me a common sense approach in helping clients navigate through these issues while gaining insights personal growth.
(213) 348-7473 View (213) 348-7473
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Andrew Robert Stephanopoulos
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Since 2004 I have been in private practice providing supportive counseling and life coaching for individuals. couples and families. A graduate of Antioch University with a Master of Arts in Psychology, I work with people who are experiencing depression, anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem issues, existential anxiety, or other life stressors, as well as a focus in maternal mental health including postpartum mood and anxiety disorders. My therapeutic approach involves understanding, compassion, exploration and insight. I am psychodynamic and existential in my approach, and welcome clients from a variety of backgrounds, spiritual traditions, and sexual orientations.
Since 2004 I have been in private practice providing supportive counseling and life coaching for individuals. couples and families. A graduate of Antioch University with a Master of Arts in Psychology, I work with people who are experiencing depression, anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem issues, existential anxiety, or other life stressors, as well as a focus in maternal mental health including postpartum mood and anxiety disorders. My therapeutic approach involves understanding, compassion, exploration and insight. I am psychodynamic and existential in my approach, and welcome clients from a variety of backgrounds, spiritual traditions, and sexual orientations.
(424) 324-3707 View (424) 324-3707
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Couple Journeys w/ Plant Medicine & Tantra
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Take a startling psychological, spiritual quantum leap in your personal and relational life with a braid of psychotherapeutic power tools, meditation, an MDMA journey and profound Tantric practices. Shift from horsepower to rocket power for significant transformation with powerful practices. Take advantage of both ancient and the most advanced spiritual technologies. Obtain deep insight and understanding. Release unproductive patterns, dramatically elevate your love and discover your relationship’s higher purpose. Both Alexandra and I have enjoyed very significant transformations by engaging these practices. And glad to share them.
Take a startling psychological, spiritual quantum leap in your personal and relational life with a braid of psychotherapeutic power tools, meditation, an MDMA journey and profound Tantric practices. Shift from horsepower to rocket power for significant transformation with powerful practices. Take advantage of both ancient and the most advanced spiritual technologies. Obtain deep insight and understanding. Release unproductive patterns, dramatically elevate your love and discover your relationship’s higher purpose. Both Alexandra and I have enjoyed very significant transformations by engaging these practices. And glad to share them.
(415) 326-8256 View (415) 326-8256
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Doug Friedman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90027
It should be an empowering process to get help with stress, self-esteem, grief, trauma, codependency, life coaching, or marriage counseling.
My approach blends years of experience with natural compassion, humor and insight. I'm not a passive therapist. I'm interactive in sessions, using a holistic, relational approach with techniques from CBT, DBT, psychodynamic and narrative. I specialize in helping re-wire patterned thinking in your brain through talk therapy. Without a bunch of clinical jargon, we have relatable conversations in session where I will both nurture you and challenge you when needed. We stay in the present to shift behaviors and ways of thinking, while also getting to the root of the issues and feelings by understanding and processing them at the core.
It should be an empowering process to get help with stress, self-esteem, grief, trauma, codependency, life coaching, or marriage counseling.
My approach blends years of experience with natural compassion, humor and insight. I'm not a passive therapist. I'm interactive in sessions, using a holistic, relational approach with techniques from CBT, DBT, psychodynamic and narrative. I specialize in helping re-wire patterned thinking in your brain through talk therapy. Without a bunch of clinical jargon, we have relatable conversations in session where I will both nurture you and challenge you when needed. We stay in the present to shift behaviors and ways of thinking, while also getting to the root of the issues and feelings by understanding and processing them at the core.
(323) 825-4534 View (323) 825-4534
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Jayne Goldman, Best Life Hypnotherapy
MBA, CHT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90045
You will reframe events of your life through the safe lens of an objective observer, thereby acquiring insights and breakthroughs that are not otherwise possible.
As a Certified Hypnotherapist, NLP Coach and Time Line Therapy Practitioner, I believe that everyone has the answers they are seeking inside of themselves. I gently guide my clients in their self-discovery journey to create permanent, positive shifts in thinking at the subconscious level. I uniquely offer a 4-hour Power Breakthrough Session, employing a combination of proven Hypnotherapy and NLP Coaching techniques that enable you to surface and release years of emotional pain in a secure and relaxing environment. I invite you to reach out to set up a complimentary 30-minute phone consultation to discuss your specific needs.
You will reframe events of your life through the safe lens of an objective observer, thereby acquiring insights and breakthroughs that are not otherwise possible.
As a Certified Hypnotherapist, NLP Coach and Time Line Therapy Practitioner, I believe that everyone has the answers they are seeking inside of themselves. I gently guide my clients in their self-discovery journey to create permanent, positive shifts in thinking at the subconscious level. I uniquely offer a 4-hour Power Breakthrough Session, employing a combination of proven Hypnotherapy and NLP Coaching techniques that enable you to surface and release years of emotional pain in a secure and relaxing environment. I invite you to reach out to set up a complimentary 30-minute phone consultation to discuss your specific needs.
(310) 422-7828 View (310) 422-7828
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Alyson Pancer
MSW, BSW, CYT, CHyp, Coach
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90027
Inhale, exhale, repeat! Sounds easy, but it takes careful guidance and support to maintain. I'm here to help you build a SELF-CARE TOOLBOX to help you protect balance in your life. Life is a delicate balancing act – sometimes we need a little guidance and support to maintain it! I completely recognize that each person is unique and I ensure that every individual is empowered and feels comfortable and safe. As our coaching sessions progress, working with your goals is my primary focus. I find great meaning and purpose in working with populations of all ages, including children, adolescents, families, adults, couples and groups.
Inhale, exhale, repeat! Sounds easy, but it takes careful guidance and support to maintain. I'm here to help you build a SELF-CARE TOOLBOX to help you protect balance in your life. Life is a delicate balancing act – sometimes we need a little guidance and support to maintain it! I completely recognize that each person is unique and I ensure that every individual is empowered and feels comfortable and safe. As our coaching sessions progress, working with your goals is my primary focus. I find great meaning and purpose in working with populations of all ages, including children, adolescents, families, adults, couples and groups.
(818) 485-4229 View (818) 485-4229
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Life Coaching Therapists

What can I expect from life coaching?

Clients and coaches will typically start by identifying the problem area(s) that the client hopes to address—then, the coach will help the client brainstorm potential solutions and explore concrete techniques to help the client attain their goals. Coaching is typically short-term and focused on finding solutions in the here and now, rather than exploring a client’s past. In addition to strategies aimed at the client’s specific concerns, coaches may encourage general stress management techniques such as meditation.

Can a life coach help treat anxiety?

Because the majority of life coaches are not licensed clinicians, they are not qualified to diagnose or treat anxiety. Anyone struggling with anxiety or another mental health condition should seek help from a licensed mental health practitioner. However, some coaching clients who struggle with subclinical anxiety report that working with their coach on other problems—such as career dissatisfaction or unhealthy habits—has a positive effect on their anxiety.

Can life coaching be done online?

Yes. While life coaching often happens in person, many coaches conduct sessions over the phone or via online platforms such as Zoom or Skype. Because life coaches are not subject to local licensing regulations in the same way that therapists are, they are able to see clients who live in other locations.

How long does life coaching last?

Life coaching tends to be a shorter-term process than therapy, though it does not always unfold over a specific period of time and is instead based on the coach’s or the client’s preferences. Coaching often takes place over three to 12 months but may be shorter or longer if necessary.