7 Reasons Why People Choose Life Coaches Vs. Therapists
Life can get messy. Heavy. Beautiful. Confusing. And thankfully, we don’t have to go it alone.
As the coaching industry grows, it’s natural for people to ask: What’s the difference between a therapist and a life coach?
The truth is—they’re both here to help, just in different ways.
Therapists are trained to support people through emotional healing, trauma, and mental health challenges. They look to the past, explore the inner world, and offer grounding, clinical support when life feels overwhelming or unclear.
Life coaches meet you in the present and help you move into the future. Coaching is typically about taking action, gaining clarity, and pursuing personal or professional growth. It’s about momentum, aligned decision-making, and building trust with yourself.
Both therapy and coaching can be transformational. Neither is “better”—they’re simply different kinds of help for different moments in life.
There are seasons when healing is the work—and therapy is the space.
There are seasons when building is the work—and coaching is the space.
And there are even seasons where both are exactly what you need.
Whatever season you’re in, just know: you don’t have to do it alone.
There are people trained, equipped, and deeply honored to walk with you.
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Hey There! I’m Krista
A Retired Nurse Turned Professional Certified Life Coach, Spiritual Business Mentor, Hypnotherapist, World Traveler, Author & Mama to Lincoln.
I was born to be a coach and live a life beyond the white picket fence. I was never designed to struggle through a 9-5 job and sell my soul to the devil.
Now I work with heart-centered humans all over the world showing them how to become life coaches and start their own online businesses.
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