The Difference Between Therapy and Coaching: A Conversation with Lisa Pepper Satkin
In today's world, it can be confusing to navigate the options for personal growth and mental health support. More people are seeking coaching than ever before, but what if you need therapy? Can a therapist also be a coach?
In the latest episode of Flip Your Mindset, I sat down with Lisa Pepper Satkin, a licensed psychotherapist and executive therapeutic coach, to discuss the unique benefits of both approaches. Here are some key takeaways:
Therapy: Understanding Your Story and Healing the Past
Therapy is often focused on understanding your personal history and family system. As Lisa explains, "Psychotherapy helps you understand how you’ve come into who you are today based on what you were told, what you saw, and your environment."
Therapists offer a safe, confidential space to explore deep-seated emotional patterns and trauma. This allows individuals to process their past and uncover how it impacts their current relationships and choices. For Lisa, her passion for therapy began at a young age, leading her to become a licensed therapist almost 30 years ago.
Coaching: Strategic Focus for Future Goals
Coaching, on the other hand, is more future-oriented and strategic. Lisa defines coaching as a "strategic approach to get to the next goal." It’s about creating a plan for your future—whether it's personal development, professional advancement, or emotional growth. Coaching is often less about digging into the past and more about taking actionable steps toward the life you want to create.
The Power of Combining Both
Lisa has found that combining psychotherapy and coaching helps her clients go beyond their wildest dreams. “You can both have had trauma in your life and ignite a life of mastery," she says. This blend allows individuals to understand their past while setting powerful goals for their future.
If you're unsure about whether to seek therapy or coaching, consider what stage you are in your personal journey. Are you looking to understand and heal your past, or are you more focused on achieving future success?
If you'd like to learn more about Lisa's work or inquire about working with her, visit her website at [Insert Link]. She offers consultations to help you determine the best path forward.
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