Life Coaching Therapists in Saint Louis, MO

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David M Harris
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Saint Louis, MO 63117
Waitlist for new clients
I also speak for various organizations on a variety of subjects from clinical topics, relationships, educational equity, sports coaching techniques, and mental training.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker offering brief and extended therapy to individuals, couples, families, and groups. My mission as a therapist is to promote healing, positive ways of balancing, and joy in daily living. I cherish the opportunity to learn, teach, support, and challenge through my client's greatest hardships and most brilliant moments. My style is interactive and supportive, yet challenging. I adapt a variety of therapeutic approaches that focus on my clients' daily interactions. Our work together will help you Create a Life YOU Love! Positive By Design.
I also speak for various organizations on a variety of subjects from clinical topics, relationships, educational equity, sports coaching techniques, and mental training.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker offering brief and extended therapy to individuals, couples, families, and groups. My mission as a therapist is to promote healing, positive ways of balancing, and joy in daily living. I cherish the opportunity to learn, teach, support, and challenge through my client's greatest hardships and most brilliant moments. My style is interactive and supportive, yet challenging. I adapt a variety of therapeutic approaches that focus on my clients' daily interactions. Our work together will help you Create a Life YOU Love! Positive By Design.
(314) 282-3686 x101 View (314) 282-3686 x101
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Mary C Hughes
Licensed Professional Counselor, Coach, Yoga, Reiki, Breath
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Louis, MO 63112
Life is crazy, busy and complicated. Its layered with joys, sprinkled with heartache and everything in between. Life naturally takes its toll on us. Are you experiencing too much stress & overwhelm? Are your "go-to" tools just not working? What would it feel like if you had a place of calm and steady within, during life's turns? As a therapist, teacher, yoga instructor, and Reiki Master I offer my passion and what I have found most helpful personally and professionally. A path to slow and find your center. When life's "weather" hits, have a place within to navigate with calm. Increase and enhance your own well-being.
Life is crazy, busy and complicated. Its layered with joys, sprinkled with heartache and everything in between. Life naturally takes its toll on us. Are you experiencing too much stress & overwhelm? Are your "go-to" tools just not working? What would it feel like if you had a place of calm and steady within, during life's turns? As a therapist, teacher, yoga instructor, and Reiki Master I offer my passion and what I have found most helpful personally and professionally. A path to slow and find your center. When life's "weather" hits, have a place within to navigate with calm. Increase and enhance your own well-being.
(314) 488-2149 View (314) 488-2149
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Carolyn Catchings
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CRC, Coach
Verified Verified
Saint Louis, MO 63108  (Online Only)
The Personal Growth & Life Path programs (featured in ABC, CBS NBC & FOX news journals ) are designed to help reveal your full potential and life's purpose.
If your behavior does not reflect your core potential, make this your day to initiate personal growth & evolutionary change. Learn how to discover and employ your personal power to activate transformation! As a Personal Empowerment Coach, I help clients learn cognitive restructuring and behavior modification techniques to release their "authentic self" making change operational in their everyday life. I address physical, mental, emotional & spiritual issues through a wellness paradigm vs. symptom treatment approach. My philosophy is framed from a strength based perspective, "what's well with you" not "what's wrong with you".
The Personal Growth & Life Path programs (featured in ABC, CBS NBC & FOX news journals ) are designed to help reveal your full potential and life's purpose.
If your behavior does not reflect your core potential, make this your day to initiate personal growth & evolutionary change. Learn how to discover and employ your personal power to activate transformation! As a Personal Empowerment Coach, I help clients learn cognitive restructuring and behavior modification techniques to release their "authentic self" making change operational in their everyday life. I address physical, mental, emotional & spiritual issues through a wellness paradigm vs. symptom treatment approach. My philosophy is framed from a strength based perspective, "what's well with you" not "what's wrong with you".
(314) 222-2261 View (314) 222-2261
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Camielle Joy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Saint Louis, MO 63108  (Online Only)
In life's complexities, especially within relationships, it's courageous to seek support.
Now Accepting Coaching Clients Nationwide! Schedule NOW! -> Blessings! I specialize in guiding POC and LGBTQIA+ individuals and couples towards nurturing healthier relationships. Facing issues like stress, burnout, and communication challenges? You're in the right place. Together, we'll work on enhancing communication, deepening intimacy, and managing conflict with ease. My approach is empathetic and empowering, aiming to help you break generational patterns and thrive in your relationships. Whether you're on a personal growth journey or looking to enrich your partnership, I'm here to support you every step of the way.
In life's complexities, especially within relationships, it's courageous to seek support.
Now Accepting Coaching Clients Nationwide! Schedule NOW! -> Blessings! I specialize in guiding POC and LGBTQIA+ individuals and couples towards nurturing healthier relationships. Facing issues like stress, burnout, and communication challenges? You're in the right place. Together, we'll work on enhancing communication, deepening intimacy, and managing conflict with ease. My approach is empathetic and empowering, aiming to help you break generational patterns and thrive in your relationships. Whether you're on a personal growth journey or looking to enrich your partnership, I'm here to support you every step of the way.
(314) 804-7927 View (314) 804-7927
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Michelle Steeg
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Saint Louis, MO 63126
Have you ever asked yourself, "Is this it? Is this all there is for the rest of my life? What about me? This is not what I thought my life would look like at this point. I want more! But how do I get it? I'm not even sure what 'more' means, but I know something is missing in my life. I just want to feel fulfilled." If you are nodding along with this, you are not alone. Nearly every woman, whether she's 22 or 52, is saying the same thing: "I want more out of my life!"
Have you ever asked yourself, "Is this it? Is this all there is for the rest of my life? What about me? This is not what I thought my life would look like at this point. I want more! But how do I get it? I'm not even sure what 'more' means, but I know something is missing in my life. I just want to feel fulfilled." If you are nodding along with this, you are not alone. Nearly every woman, whether she's 22 or 52, is saying the same thing: "I want more out of my life!"
(314) 309-2499 View (314) 309-2499
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McKenna Walsh - Sandhill Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MMFT, PLMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Louis, MO 63128
McKenna works with individuals and couples to build applicable understanding and evidence-based skills to improve interpersonal relationships, communication, and the ability to navigate life transitions.
McKenna is a PLMFT who changed careers in mental health after a successful career in technology and innovation. She shifted into a new phase when she realized her true passion: understanding how her brain works. She completed her M.A. at Syracuse University; now in Saint Louis to pursue her PhD at the Saint Louis University School of Medicine. McKenna’s clinical focus is the NeuroTriad model consisting of three core pillars: trauma-informed, neuroscience-based, and resilience-focused, educating and empowering clients with the neuroscience behind human thought and emotion and building skills or resiliency to achieve optimum outcomes
McKenna works with individuals and couples to build applicable understanding and evidence-based skills to improve interpersonal relationships, communication, and the ability to navigate life transitions.
McKenna is a PLMFT who changed careers in mental health after a successful career in technology and innovation. She shifted into a new phase when she realized her true passion: understanding how her brain works. She completed her M.A. at Syracuse University; now in Saint Louis to pursue her PhD at the Saint Louis University School of Medicine. McKenna’s clinical focus is the NeuroTriad model consisting of three core pillars: trauma-informed, neuroscience-based, and resilience-focused, educating and empowering clients with the neuroscience behind human thought and emotion and building skills or resiliency to achieve optimum outcomes
(636) 245-0121 x1031 View (636) 245-0121 x1031
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Ann H Ross
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Saint Louis, MO 63119  (Online Only)
Is Therapy for you? Life is an incredible journey but is not without its challenges. While some of those experiences are beyond our control, many are the outcome of our choices. We can find ourselves in unfulfilling relationships, challenging times or lack luster careers. Our thoughts can take us to negative places where depression, anxiety and feelings of being overwhelmed may take control. Usually people seek out therapy when they are having a hard time managing it alone. It's one of those things that we resist, convinced that we can work it out ourselves. Most of the times we do yet when we feel unhappy, therapy can help.
Is Therapy for you? Life is an incredible journey but is not without its challenges. While some of those experiences are beyond our control, many are the outcome of our choices. We can find ourselves in unfulfilling relationships, challenging times or lack luster careers. Our thoughts can take us to negative places where depression, anxiety and feelings of being overwhelmed may take control. Usually people seek out therapy when they are having a hard time managing it alone. It's one of those things that we resist, convinced that we can work it out ourselves. Most of the times we do yet when we feel unhappy, therapy can help.
(314) 514-4041 View (314) 514-4041
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Chundra Williams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Saint Louis, MO 63146  (Online Only)
Hi! My name is Chundra and welcome to my page! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker licensed in 6 states (AR, MO, KS, IL, OH, TX), looking to help you feel empowered on your journey of growth. I am here to empower you to consider different perspectives along your journey. You have already made a huge decision to seek help so allow me to assist you on this healing journey. I offer support and coaching to individuals who are experiencing significant life changes and are seeking personal growth as well as those suffering from depression, anxiety, parenting issues, adjustment issues, relationship issues, and insomnia.
Hi! My name is Chundra and welcome to my page! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker licensed in 6 states (AR, MO, KS, IL, OH, TX), looking to help you feel empowered on your journey of growth. I am here to empower you to consider different perspectives along your journey. You have already made a huge decision to seek help so allow me to assist you on this healing journey. I offer support and coaching to individuals who are experiencing significant life changes and are seeking personal growth as well as those suffering from depression, anxiety, parenting issues, adjustment issues, relationship issues, and insomnia.
(314) 912-1157 View (314) 912-1157
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Healing Exchange LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Saint Louis, MO 63108
In addition to traditional therapy, we provide expressive arts therapy, sound therapy, sexuality education, and sex/life coaching because healing can include more than talk therapy.
Are you ready to set healthy boundaries in your relationships? Have you been wanting to explore your sexuality but didn't know where to start? Is your non-monogamous relationship experiencing friction? Maybe you are the survivor, strong friend, and problem solver who appears to have it all together. Yet on the inside you feel overwhelmed while also wondering, "Is this worth going to therapy for?" If your boundaries leave you questioning yourself, if you want to explore your sexuality, or if you and your partner(s) want support, it's worth going to therapy for. Our relationship, sexuality, and trauma experts are here for you.
In addition to traditional therapy, we provide expressive arts therapy, sound therapy, sexuality education, and sex/life coaching because healing can include more than talk therapy.
Are you ready to set healthy boundaries in your relationships? Have you been wanting to explore your sexuality but didn't know where to start? Is your non-monogamous relationship experiencing friction? Maybe you are the survivor, strong friend, and problem solver who appears to have it all together. Yet on the inside you feel overwhelmed while also wondering, "Is this worth going to therapy for?" If your boundaries leave you questioning yourself, if you want to explore your sexuality, or if you and your partner(s) want support, it's worth going to therapy for. Our relationship, sexuality, and trauma experts are here for you.
(314) 593-2416 View (314) 593-2416
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Dr. Deanna Granger
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD
Verified Verified
Saint Louis, MO 63103
Typically, we wear many hats and life “tries” to deter us from making time for self-care. However, YOU are important so, give yourself permission to put YOU at the top of your to-do list. Self-care is not selfish, it is essential….YOU are essential. My goal is to support my clients holistically…..mentally, spiritually, socially, and physically. My clients are actively involved in their treatment plan that is tailored to their unique selves. I see clients for individual, couples, and family therapy. I support my clients with concerns around depression, anxiety, stress, and health management.
Typically, we wear many hats and life “tries” to deter us from making time for self-care. However, YOU are important so, give yourself permission to put YOU at the top of your to-do list. Self-care is not selfish, it is essential….YOU are essential. My goal is to support my clients holistically…..mentally, spiritually, socially, and physically. My clients are actively involved in their treatment plan that is tailored to their unique selves. I see clients for individual, couples, and family therapy. I support my clients with concerns around depression, anxiety, stress, and health management.
(314) 470-9498 View (314) 470-9498
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Daeton DeGrant
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Louis, MO 63103  (Online Only)
The journey to wellness starts with the choice to hope that there is the possibility for tomorrow to be a better day. Our mission is to assist others in finding hope on their journey to wellness by providing practical solution focused options, including therapy, psychological assessment, life coaching, education, information, professional development trainings and more.
The journey to wellness starts with the choice to hope that there is the possibility for tomorrow to be a better day. Our mission is to assist others in finding hope on their journey to wellness by providing practical solution focused options, including therapy, psychological assessment, life coaching, education, information, professional development trainings and more.
(314) 470-9794 View (314) 470-9794
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Afshan Malik
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, EMDR, Coach, MP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Louis, MO 63119  (Online Only)
Life transitions are the new beginning; unfortunately, past experiences, insecurities, trauma, and grief can influence the present behavior & actions. Making life transitions emotionally exhausting while getting the same results exacerbating feelings of stuck-ness in the rut. If you are tired of starting over and want to learn Why, When, & How you self-sabotage your success & relationships, If you want to gain mastery over your emotions, have clarity, focus, and commitment to your life goals. Grow personally/professionally, feel more in control, and less stressed than I am the therapeutic coach you need. Online and self-pay only.
Life transitions are the new beginning; unfortunately, past experiences, insecurities, trauma, and grief can influence the present behavior & actions. Making life transitions emotionally exhausting while getting the same results exacerbating feelings of stuck-ness in the rut. If you are tired of starting over and want to learn Why, When, & How you self-sabotage your success & relationships, If you want to gain mastery over your emotions, have clarity, focus, and commitment to your life goals. Grow personally/professionally, feel more in control, and less stressed than I am the therapeutic coach you need. Online and self-pay only.
(314) 310-7916 View (314) 310-7916
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Linda J Etim
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Saint Louis, MO 63108
My overall goal is to inspire lasting change from within and to assist you in reaching your highest good in life.
Hi! I'm Linda Etim and I specialize in working with women and men who are in toxic or abusive/predatory relationships. My unique approach is designed to help you detach from and avoid these toxic relationships. I also work with individuals who are suffering from anxiety, depression and other mental health issues. As well I work with those experiencing work related stress, racial injustice and everyday life stressors. All of the above issues can threaten your physical and emotional wellbeing. I prescribe techniques that will help you to manage your symptoms while at the same time achieving overall wellness.
My overall goal is to inspire lasting change from within and to assist you in reaching your highest good in life.
Hi! I'm Linda Etim and I specialize in working with women and men who are in toxic or abusive/predatory relationships. My unique approach is designed to help you detach from and avoid these toxic relationships. I also work with individuals who are suffering from anxiety, depression and other mental health issues. As well I work with those experiencing work related stress, racial injustice and everyday life stressors. All of the above issues can threaten your physical and emotional wellbeing. I prescribe techniques that will help you to manage your symptoms while at the same time achieving overall wellness.
(763) 225-1317 View (763) 225-1317
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Jordan M Watson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC, CPBA
Verified Verified
Saint Louis, MO 63118
I specialize in career exploration, career transition, stress, anxiety, and depression as it relates to your career development, vocational discernment, career wellness, work-life-balance, developing self- care strategies, adjusting to work-life in St.
The belief that you can have a meaningful career is the first step to finding one...Sean Aiken. Hi there! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Nationally Certified Counselor who specializes in Career Counseling. Career counseling is meant to provide wellness, satisfaction, and empowerment in your place of work. Topics that are typically discussed are designed to give you a better understanding of yourself and the world of work in order to make career, educational, and life decisions. My goal is to help you overcome your daily professional stressors.
I specialize in career exploration, career transition, stress, anxiety, and depression as it relates to your career development, vocational discernment, career wellness, work-life-balance, developing self- care strategies, adjusting to work-life in St.
The belief that you can have a meaningful career is the first step to finding one...Sean Aiken. Hi there! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Nationally Certified Counselor who specializes in Career Counseling. Career counseling is meant to provide wellness, satisfaction, and empowerment in your place of work. Topics that are typically discussed are designed to give you a better understanding of yourself and the world of work in order to make career, educational, and life decisions. My goal is to help you overcome your daily professional stressors.
(314) 582-0379 View (314) 582-0379
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Daniel J Leeman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Louis, MO 63126
I am a therapist first and certified life coach second. Therapy acts as a catalyst for growth and speeds up the process of maturing into the best version of ourselves. I believe that everyone can benefit from this, not just people who have concerns regarding their mental health. I see depression, anxiety, and other challenges as opportunities for deep growth. Adversity helps forge character! For some this can be overwhelming and if this is the case, my first objective is to help relieve these symptoms. From there we can continue discovering you, master the challenges at hand, and keep peeling back the layers of your best self.
I am a therapist first and certified life coach second. Therapy acts as a catalyst for growth and speeds up the process of maturing into the best version of ourselves. I believe that everyone can benefit from this, not just people who have concerns regarding their mental health. I see depression, anxiety, and other challenges as opportunities for deep growth. Adversity helps forge character! For some this can be overwhelming and if this is the case, my first objective is to help relieve these symptoms. From there we can continue discovering you, master the challenges at hand, and keep peeling back the layers of your best self.
(314) 582-0525 View (314) 582-0525
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Glen Doherty: Counselor, Life Coach, Speaker
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Saint Louis, MO 63122
I believe one of your goals in life should be to continually learn how to resolve the problems you run into. Obviously some problems do not go away and cannot be easily resolved. With these, you must learn understanding and coping skills to manage them instead of allowing these problems to manage you. This is what counseling is all about.
I believe one of your goals in life should be to continually learn how to resolve the problems you run into. Obviously some problems do not go away and cannot be easily resolved. With these, you must learn understanding and coping skills to manage them instead of allowing these problems to manage you. This is what counseling is all about.
(314) 403-1443 View (314) 403-1443
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Etienne Clatanoff
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCPC
Verified Verified
Saint Louis, MO 63103
Congratulations! Take the opportunity to discover results which improve your life. You have found a flexible and down to earth therapist willing to work towards your goals.Sometimes you need 1 session or several sessions to reboot, re-energize and get back on track. I personally understand the many facets and stressor's which make life more difficult but nothing is unmanageable. For additional convenience, I offer HIPPA compliant Teletherapy services via internet access.
Congratulations! Take the opportunity to discover results which improve your life. You have found a flexible and down to earth therapist willing to work towards your goals.Sometimes you need 1 session or several sessions to reboot, re-energize and get back on track. I personally understand the many facets and stressor's which make life more difficult but nothing is unmanageable. For additional convenience, I offer HIPPA compliant Teletherapy services via internet access.
(913) 305-5039 View (913) 305-5039
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Laketia Carrell
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Saint Louis, MO 63101
Is the stress and anxiety of life getting you down? Does it seem like you will never overcome the emotional and physical pain you are experiencing? Are you stuck in behavioral patterns that derail financial success, impede relationships, and sabotage professional and personal growth? Pessimism, sadness, anger, and frustration, are real emotions with consequences, sometimes severe. They prevent you from enjoying your best life. Feeling stuck, unloved/cared for, worthless, and a failure is no fun. If it seems you are destined to live out this unfulfilling and, at times, hopeless life; take heart. Hope is just a phone call away!
Is the stress and anxiety of life getting you down? Does it seem like you will never overcome the emotional and physical pain you are experiencing? Are you stuck in behavioral patterns that derail financial success, impede relationships, and sabotage professional and personal growth? Pessimism, sadness, anger, and frustration, are real emotions with consequences, sometimes severe. They prevent you from enjoying your best life. Feeling stuck, unloved/cared for, worthless, and a failure is no fun. If it seems you are destined to live out this unfulfilling and, at times, hopeless life; take heart. Hope is just a phone call away!
(314) 274-6436 View (314) 274-6436
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Brooke N Spradlin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Louis, MO 63116  (Online Only)
I provide online counseling in Missouri for teens and adults including skill building, behavior activation techniques, life coaching, and goal development. I also have training with trauma recovery, depression and anxiety through DBT and EMDR. I have worked with sexual issues and personality disorders for years. Lastly, I take a person centered yet directive approach in assisting you identify your goals, assess barriers, and measure progress!
I provide online counseling in Missouri for teens and adults including skill building, behavior activation techniques, life coaching, and goal development. I also have training with trauma recovery, depression and anxiety through DBT and EMDR. I have worked with sexual issues and personality disorders for years. Lastly, I take a person centered yet directive approach in assisting you identify your goals, assess barriers, and measure progress!
(636) 323-9138 View (636) 323-9138
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Vincent Flammini
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Saint Louis, MO 63101  (Online Only)
Our psychological functioning is always at work creating our moment-to-moment experience of life.
Nothing needs to change in the circumstances or particulars of our lives to rest as peace. In fact, the more we attempt to manipulate and alter the particulars of our lives in order to experience peace, the further we will (seem to) move from what we want. What to do? Nothing. Relax. Give up. Release the grip. Resign ourselves to leaving everything alone, letting everything be as it is. We will find that we have always been standing knee-deep in the very peace we have been looking for. What a relief.
Our psychological functioning is always at work creating our moment-to-moment experience of life.
Nothing needs to change in the circumstances or particulars of our lives to rest as peace. In fact, the more we attempt to manipulate and alter the particulars of our lives in order to experience peace, the further we will (seem to) move from what we want. What to do? Nothing. Relax. Give up. Release the grip. Resign ourselves to leaving everything alone, letting everything be as it is. We will find that we have always been standing knee-deep in the very peace we have been looking for. What a relief.
(217) 601-8068 View (217) 601-8068
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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.