Life Coaching Therapists in Cordova, TN

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Steven Cromer Ethridge
PhD, MDiv, MA, MCHt, HI
Verified Verified
Cordova, TN 38018
I will work with you very empathetically to help you develop a positive, winning mindset and achieve what you want in life, whether your need is for better health, wealth, business, education, sports, or relationships.
Do you want something more / better in life? Do you have some significant Negative Emotions that are weighing you down? Or some uncertainties (Limiting Beliefs) that are holding you back from having, doing, or being what you want? Do you procrastinate and need to get motivated? Would you like to set and achieve new goals in your health, wealth, career, or relationships? Do you want to stop smoking? Or lose weight? Or improve your school performance? Or increase sports performance? Or improve your relationships? Or do you need a solid Life Plan? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, then contact me now for a better life.
I will work with you very empathetically to help you develop a positive, winning mindset and achieve what you want in life, whether your need is for better health, wealth, business, education, sports, or relationships.
Do you want something more / better in life? Do you have some significant Negative Emotions that are weighing you down? Or some uncertainties (Limiting Beliefs) that are holding you back from having, doing, or being what you want? Do you procrastinate and need to get motivated? Would you like to set and achieve new goals in your health, wealth, career, or relationships? Do you want to stop smoking? Or lose weight? Or improve your school performance? Or increase sports performance? Or improve your relationships? Or do you need a solid Life Plan? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, then contact me now for a better life.
(901) 250-9506 View (901) 250-9506
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Zen-Inspired Counseling and Wellness Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCM
Verified Verified
Cordova, TN 38018  (Online Only)
The decision to see a therapist or a life coach is a very personal choice.
​We are so glad you’re here. You might be feeling dissatisfied with your current life and direction, experiencing big life changes, destructive behavior patterns, struggling to achieve your weight-loss or financial goals or simply wanting to find a safe space to deepen your relationship with yourself and the most important people in your life. Whatever is your reason for being here, you don’t have to walk this journey alone. Our hope is to provide you with a safe space to do the inner work to experience yourself whole, grounded, and connected in your life.
The decision to see a therapist or a life coach is a very personal choice.
​We are so glad you’re here. You might be feeling dissatisfied with your current life and direction, experiencing big life changes, destructive behavior patterns, struggling to achieve your weight-loss or financial goals or simply wanting to find a safe space to deepen your relationship with yourself and the most important people in your life. Whatever is your reason for being here, you don’t have to walk this journey alone. Our hope is to provide you with a safe space to do the inner work to experience yourself whole, grounded, and connected in your life.
(901) 329-8331 View (901) 329-8331
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Ashley Cole
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Cordova, TN 38018
To admit that you're not sure what comes next in your life, to imagine yourself in a better place takes courage, and I consider it an honor to help.
I am dedicated to helping my clients build bridges to a healthier, happier life. Are you going through a big change? Life calls us into constant change. Whether planned and joyful or unexpected and grief filled: changes in relationships; parenting; or career - they take their toll on each of us. Healing through grieving, stretching, adjusting, and growing can be blocked when you feel overwhelming emotions, when you are fearful and avoidant of what is to come, and when you simply don't know how to move ahead. I listen to, support, and teach my clients to help reduce anxiety, depression, and stress that comes with life transitions.
To admit that you're not sure what comes next in your life, to imagine yourself in a better place takes courage, and I consider it an honor to help.
I am dedicated to helping my clients build bridges to a healthier, happier life. Are you going through a big change? Life calls us into constant change. Whether planned and joyful or unexpected and grief filled: changes in relationships; parenting; or career - they take their toll on each of us. Healing through grieving, stretching, adjusting, and growing can be blocked when you feel overwhelming emotions, when you are fearful and avoidant of what is to come, and when you simply don't know how to move ahead. I listen to, support, and teach my clients to help reduce anxiety, depression, and stress that comes with life transitions.
(901) 350-4703 View (901) 350-4703
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Empowerment Counseling + Consulting
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Cordova, TN 38018
Do you feel lonely, hopeless, anxious or depressed? Do you feel like no one understands you? Do you struggle with developing and maintaining social and/or intimate relationships? If so, I'm interested in helping you find healing and a sense of empowerment as you strive to live life to its fullest potential. Together, we can get there. Do you need to improve your social or coping skills or boost your self-esteem? I can help with that too. Let me help guide you in the direction of healing. I enjoy working with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families.
Do you feel lonely, hopeless, anxious or depressed? Do you feel like no one understands you? Do you struggle with developing and maintaining social and/or intimate relationships? If so, I'm interested in helping you find healing and a sense of empowerment as you strive to live life to its fullest potential. Together, we can get there. Do you need to improve your social or coping skills or boost your self-esteem? I can help with that too. Let me help guide you in the direction of healing. I enjoy working with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families.
(901) 479-1597 View (901) 479-1597
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Pam Madison Wright
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cordova, TN 38016
Brene' Brown once wrote "The magic is in the mess". Owning your story is one of the most challenging, yet courageous adventures that we live. You don't have to do it alone. My goals are centered around helping you improve your resiliency, acceptance/contentment with life, reconcile loss/grief, and improve the overall balance of mind/body/spirit needed to enjoy life. Utilizing mindfulness and other techniques, we'll explore ways to improve the way you respond to life's challenges. My approach is holistic and person-centered while providing you the support needed to grow.
Brene' Brown once wrote "The magic is in the mess". Owning your story is one of the most challenging, yet courageous adventures that we live. You don't have to do it alone. My goals are centered around helping you improve your resiliency, acceptance/contentment with life, reconcile loss/grief, and improve the overall balance of mind/body/spirit needed to enjoy life. Utilizing mindfulness and other techniques, we'll explore ways to improve the way you respond to life's challenges. My approach is holistic and person-centered while providing you the support needed to grow.
(901) 617-3957 View (901) 617-3957
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Sherry McMillan
Pre-Licensed Professional, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cordova, TN 38018  (Online Only)
Are you always down on yourself about how you don't measure up? Do you get bogged down with this thought and feel too anxious, too depressed to get up each day? I know exactly what you're feeling: lack of focus, little interest in doing what you used to do, sleeping more or less than usual, feeling hopeless & lost, feeling like you're a failure. Your life can be better than this. I can help you explore and teach you the tools to take control. (I am licensed in TN & GA). (Currently accepting insurance & up to 60% discounted private pay).
Are you always down on yourself about how you don't measure up? Do you get bogged down with this thought and feel too anxious, too depressed to get up each day? I know exactly what you're feeling: lack of focus, little interest in doing what you used to do, sleeping more or less than usual, feeling hopeless & lost, feeling like you're a failure. Your life can be better than this. I can help you explore and teach you the tools to take control. (I am licensed in TN & GA). (Currently accepting insurance & up to 60% discounted private pay).
(901) 422-8626 View (901) 422-8626
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Karla Lewis
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP, NCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Cordova, TN 38016  (Online Only)
Are you an adult in transition? Are you experiencing work challenges? Are you having issues with interpersonal relationships? If yes, I'm the Therapist for you. I can help you be more assertive, improve your self-esteem and confidence, and develop coping skills to help you navigate life better. I am a Licensed Therapist with over 20 years of experience. I became a Therapist because I enjoy helping people find solutions to life's problems. Therapy is collaborative so I listen to the issues you want to address and we develop your treatment together. Clients describe me as patient and compassionate.
Are you an adult in transition? Are you experiencing work challenges? Are you having issues with interpersonal relationships? If yes, I'm the Therapist for you. I can help you be more assertive, improve your self-esteem and confidence, and develop coping skills to help you navigate life better. I am a Licensed Therapist with over 20 years of experience. I became a Therapist because I enjoy helping people find solutions to life's problems. Therapy is collaborative so I listen to the issues you want to address and we develop your treatment together. Clients describe me as patient and compassionate.
(901) 446-1891 View (901) 446-1891
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Matthew Glen Peifer
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cordova, TN 38018
Life's challenges can feel overwhelming, but you don't have to face them alone.
My ideal client is any individual or couple who is navigating significant life transitions. Whether you are experiencing the pain of a divorce, the uncertainty of a new job or the loss of one, or the deep grief of losing a loved one, I am here to support you. You may find yourself grappling with existential questions, searching for meaning and understanding in the midst of life’s challenges. Together, we can build a bridge that connects these profound questions with your everyday experiences, helping you find clarity and a renewed sense of purpose.
Life's challenges can feel overwhelming, but you don't have to face them alone.
My ideal client is any individual or couple who is navigating significant life transitions. Whether you are experiencing the pain of a divorce, the uncertainty of a new job or the loss of one, or the deep grief of losing a loved one, I am here to support you. You may find yourself grappling with existential questions, searching for meaning and understanding in the midst of life’s challenges. Together, we can build a bridge that connects these profound questions with your everyday experiences, helping you find clarity and a renewed sense of purpose.
(901) 675-5972 View (901) 675-5972
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Shelley Spence
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP, RPT, NCC
Verified Verified
Cordova, TN 38018  (Online Only)
to navigate anxiety, trauma, and various transitions in life with hope and a sense of calm.
You're in a season of transition. You may be feeling unable to cope with everything at once. Uncertain about the future. Worried about making the “right” choices…or whether you’re good enough. Questioning everything: your values, goals, and direction in life. It can feel like every decision weighs you down with uncertainty and self-doubt.
to navigate anxiety, trauma, and various transitions in life with hope and a sense of calm.
You're in a season of transition. You may be feeling unable to cope with everything at once. Uncertain about the future. Worried about making the “right” choices…or whether you’re good enough. Questioning everything: your values, goals, and direction in life. It can feel like every decision weighs you down with uncertainty and self-doubt.
(901) 460-3294 View (901) 460-3294
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Irene Y Bernard
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, DMin, LADACII, CAADC, CPRSII, QCS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cordova, TN 38018
One of my greatest passions involves helping people through various transitions of life. I offer therapy for Grief, Loss, Substance Use Disorders, Trauma, Behavioral Addictions, and Spiritual Direction. I believe our mental health is intricately connected to our emotional and spiritual well-being. There are times we find ourselves choosing unhealthy coping tools to redirect self-defeating, self-loathing, and self-sabotaging thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Through a multi-disciplined approach I'll help you identify those negative thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and reconnect to the emotions you've grown numb to.
One of my greatest passions involves helping people through various transitions of life. I offer therapy for Grief, Loss, Substance Use Disorders, Trauma, Behavioral Addictions, and Spiritual Direction. I believe our mental health is intricately connected to our emotional and spiritual well-being. There are times we find ourselves choosing unhealthy coping tools to redirect self-defeating, self-loathing, and self-sabotaging thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Through a multi-disciplined approach I'll help you identify those negative thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and reconnect to the emotions you've grown numb to.
(901) 459-5256 View (901) 459-5256
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Dayciaa C. Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Cordova, TN 38018
I have twenty years of school counseling experience with elementary, middle, and high school students, ten years of experience working with adults of all ages and life stages, and five years of virtual/remote mental health services.
Happy Hello! I counsel children and adolescents, from ages 6-18, on academic and behavioral matters including, but not limited to, the following: Goal-Setting, Study Skills, Test-Taking Strategies, Organization/Time Management, Non-Violent Conflict Resolution, Respect/Responsibility, Decision-Making, New School Transitions, Self-Esteem Issues, Grief/Bereavement, Stress Management, Anger Management, and College/Career Awareness, Exploration and Planning. I also work with adults of all ages and life stages on a range of issues, including anxiety and depression, eating disorders and PTSD.
I have twenty years of school counseling experience with elementary, middle, and high school students, ten years of experience working with adults of all ages and life stages, and five years of virtual/remote mental health services.
Happy Hello! I counsel children and adolescents, from ages 6-18, on academic and behavioral matters including, but not limited to, the following: Goal-Setting, Study Skills, Test-Taking Strategies, Organization/Time Management, Non-Violent Conflict Resolution, Respect/Responsibility, Decision-Making, New School Transitions, Self-Esteem Issues, Grief/Bereavement, Stress Management, Anger Management, and College/Career Awareness, Exploration and Planning. I also work with adults of all ages and life stages on a range of issues, including anxiety and depression, eating disorders and PTSD.
(901) 617-3139 View (901) 617-3139
William Mealer
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Cordova, TN 38018  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
While treatment is typically short term, depending on the severity of the problem, I find that after the initial treatment, people generally return later in life for additional "booster" sessions to deal with current issues.
I am a licensed psychologist with training and experience in treating a wide variety of psychological disorders. I work with adults with alcoholism, drug addiction, posttraumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety, phobias and phase of life problems, i.e. marital problems and divorce, job loss, physical illness. While my approach to treatment is primarily cognitive-behavioral, I also rely on other treatment approaches and interventions. I believe that the psychologist and the individual must work together as a team. Thus, each treatment plan is created by working together according to the needs of the individual.
While treatment is typically short term, depending on the severity of the problem, I find that after the initial treatment, people generally return later in life for additional "booster" sessions to deal with current issues.
I am a licensed psychologist with training and experience in treating a wide variety of psychological disorders. I work with adults with alcoholism, drug addiction, posttraumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety, phobias and phase of life problems, i.e. marital problems and divorce, job loss, physical illness. While my approach to treatment is primarily cognitive-behavioral, I also rely on other treatment approaches and interventions. I believe that the psychologist and the individual must work together as a team. Thus, each treatment plan is created by working together according to the needs of the individual.
(901) 290-0366 View (901) 290-0366
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The Self-care Experience, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Cordova, TN 38018
Break the cycle, increase your confidence and obtain professional guidance on how to fully love your life & the people in it.
The Self-care Experience provides dedicated counseling and coaching services for healing generational and relational trauma. Maybe you are considered to be the strong one who looks out for everyone else with little to no energy to give yourself. You might feel anxious and worried about your future, overwhelmed with pressure to be perfect, struggling to please others and afraid to go against the grain & finally put yourself first for a change. You desire to find balance & develop healthy boundaries in your life, relationships & career. You can have it all but you must take care of yourself in the process & I am here to help you!
Break the cycle, increase your confidence and obtain professional guidance on how to fully love your life & the people in it.
The Self-care Experience provides dedicated counseling and coaching services for healing generational and relational trauma. Maybe you are considered to be the strong one who looks out for everyone else with little to no energy to give yourself. You might feel anxious and worried about your future, overwhelmed with pressure to be perfect, struggling to please others and afraid to go against the grain & finally put yourself first for a change. You desire to find balance & develop healthy boundaries in your life, relationships & career. You can have it all but you must take care of yourself in the process & I am here to help you!
(901) 614-2370 View (901) 614-2370
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Allison Hunnicutt
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CCTP, CSAT-S, CMAT
Verified Verified
Cordova, TN 38016
In my personal and professional life, I have found one thing to be true: Life can be hard. I have a passion for supporting others in resolving pain and reclaiming fullness in life. While pain is an inevitable part of the human experience, suffering is optional. I am dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families heal from relational and other traumas, problematic sexual behaviors, addictions, and intimacy disorders. I see men and women whose lives have spiraled out of control become desperate for help. I see brokenhearted adults and children as they learn to cope with an unstable world. My heart is to heal the broken hearted and give hope where hope was once lost.
In my personal and professional life, I have found one thing to be true: Life can be hard. I have a passion for supporting others in resolving pain and reclaiming fullness in life. While pain is an inevitable part of the human experience, suffering is optional. I am dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families heal from relational and other traumas, problematic sexual behaviors, addictions, and intimacy disorders. I see men and women whose lives have spiraled out of control become desperate for help. I see brokenhearted adults and children as they learn to cope with an unstable world. My heart is to heal the broken hearted and give hope where hope was once lost.
(615) 488-5389 View (615) 488-5389
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Elnora Peters
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, MS
Verified Verified
Cordova, TN 38018  (Online Only)
You may be going through a major shift in your life and have reached a breaking point. The good news is that you no longer have to figure it out by yourself. Elnora is a skilled and empathetic psychotherapist, whose desire is to help individuals overcome anxiety and depression, grief/loss, life transitions, and family and marital/relationship discord.
You may be going through a major shift in your life and have reached a breaking point. The good news is that you no longer have to figure it out by yourself. Elnora is a skilled and empathetic psychotherapist, whose desire is to help individuals overcome anxiety and depression, grief/loss, life transitions, and family and marital/relationship discord.
(901) 329-3662 View (901) 329-3662
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Michelle Renae Robinson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CEAP, LSSW
Verified Verified
Cordova, TN 38018  (Online Only)
I've worked in various settings addressing mental health issues and life issues.
I enjoy working with all age groups. However, I particularly enjoy working with both men and women on their individualized issues. I also enjoy working with teens who are at the experimental stages of Alcohol and Drug issues. I have a Family Therapy background and Outpatient Mental Health, as well as over 15 years of providing EAP Counseling services, which is more Brief/Solution Focus Therapy. I love working with people helping them to reach a healthy emotional and mental state of being!! Let’s work together so that you can be happy and comfortable living in the present moment.
I've worked in various settings addressing mental health issues and life issues.
I enjoy working with all age groups. However, I particularly enjoy working with both men and women on their individualized issues. I also enjoy working with teens who are at the experimental stages of Alcohol and Drug issues. I have a Family Therapy background and Outpatient Mental Health, as well as over 15 years of providing EAP Counseling services, which is more Brief/Solution Focus Therapy. I love working with people helping them to reach a healthy emotional and mental state of being!! Let’s work together so that you can be happy and comfortable living in the present moment.
(901) 450-5994 View (901) 450-5994
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Tina Brown
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Cordova, TN 38016  (Online Only)
Life is ever changing, ever shifting.
Welcome! Are you struggling with a life issue, or looking for clarity about something? Even positive life transitions can be accompanied with anxiety or stress. Do you feel invisible? Would you like to develop healthier relationships? Are you known as the "strong one" or the "go to" person in your family or social circle? Do you have a hard time finding reasons to have hope or joy?
Life is ever changing, ever shifting.
Welcome! Are you struggling with a life issue, or looking for clarity about something? Even positive life transitions can be accompanied with anxiety or stress. Do you feel invisible? Would you like to develop healthier relationships? Are you known as the "strong one" or the "go to" person in your family or social circle? Do you have a hard time finding reasons to have hope or joy?
(901) 660-8097 View (901) 660-8097
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A Balanced Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Cordova, TN 38016  (Online Only)
We’ll learn, work and build together so that you can have a more balanced life.
Are you having thoughts and feelings that just don’t make sense? Do you ever feel really upset and can’t figure out why? Does it seem like finding happiness is harder for you than for others? You’re definitely not alone in this. At A Balanced Therapy, we’re all about helping you feel better. We listen, really listen, to what you’re going through and help you see things in a new way. We’ll work together to help you find your happy place, even when it seems really hard to get there. Your journey to feeling good about life starts with just one step. Your journey to joy starts with a single, brave step. Let’s take that step together.
We’ll learn, work and build together so that you can have a more balanced life.
Are you having thoughts and feelings that just don’t make sense? Do you ever feel really upset and can’t figure out why? Does it seem like finding happiness is harder for you than for others? You’re definitely not alone in this. At A Balanced Therapy, we’re all about helping you feel better. We listen, really listen, to what you’re going through and help you see things in a new way. We’ll work together to help you find your happy place, even when it seems really hard to get there. Your journey to feeling good about life starts with just one step. Your journey to joy starts with a single, brave step. Let’s take that step together.
(901) 665-3530 View (901) 665-3530
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Apple Seeds, Inc
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Cordova, TN 38018
Apple Seeds, Inc. enhances mental wellness and aims to improve the quality of life for individuals, moms, dads, and moms-to-be. We also offer therapeutic services designed to holistically support motherhood and those who are at risk of developing Perinatal Mood Disorders (PMAD), such as Postpartum Depression and Obsessive Compulsive Disorders. We also provide Mental Wellness Support, General Coaching and Solution Focused Counseling to college students that focuses on the student’s present issues, their future goals, and positive coping tools.
Apple Seeds, Inc. enhances mental wellness and aims to improve the quality of life for individuals, moms, dads, and moms-to-be. We also offer therapeutic services designed to holistically support motherhood and those who are at risk of developing Perinatal Mood Disorders (PMAD), such as Postpartum Depression and Obsessive Compulsive Disorders. We also provide Mental Wellness Support, General Coaching and Solution Focused Counseling to college students that focuses on the student’s present issues, their future goals, and positive coping tools.
(901) 557-8339 View (901) 557-8339
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Jeremy Schrimsher
Counselor, MA, LPC, MHSP, Temp
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Cordova, TN 38016
Welcome! It could be that the thought of therapy is scary, and maybe you're thinking to yourself, "I never thought I would be here." I'm here to assure you that you don't have to face what you're facing alone. Guess what? Therapy is a completely normal and healthy thing to seek out. Many people do it every day! It would be an honor to work with you as you seek healing, balance, and harmony in your life and relationships. Far too often we try to put a bandaid on top of things that require some extra work. I would be thrilled to assist and walk beside you as you put in this extra work on your journey.
Welcome! It could be that the thought of therapy is scary, and maybe you're thinking to yourself, "I never thought I would be here." I'm here to assure you that you don't have to face what you're facing alone. Guess what? Therapy is a completely normal and healthy thing to seek out. Many people do it every day! It would be an honor to work with you as you seek healing, balance, and harmony in your life and relationships. Far too often we try to put a bandaid on top of things that require some extra work. I would be thrilled to assist and walk beside you as you put in this extra work on your journey.
(901) 582-7749 View (901) 582-7749
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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.