Life Coach Counseling
in Phoenix, AZ

The traditional approach to counseling and psychological services is to help people with clinical mental health needs to overcome their difficulties and return to a place of health and wellness. Yet, this approach neglects a significant portion of the population that do not have severe symptoms or a true clinical diagnosis. Many healthy individuals are looking for a coach to help them accomplish their personal goals, find direction in life, and amplify their strengths, not just treat their “pathologies.” This is where life coaching can be so beneficial.

With this in mind, a life coach is someone who can help an individual achieve their goals, find a new direction, or increase motivation when they are feeling stuck or burned out.

This is an important question as there is a wide variation in training and experience in the life coaching field. 

Therapists are individuals who have advanced degrees and licensure in clinical psychology or counseling services and are able to provide a wide range of therapeutic services and treatment. Their field is regulated by a state licensing board and they are required to have many years of training to provide both clinical and coaching services. 

Life Coaches who do not have the additional training to be a therapist have often received brief training in coaching services and are not licensed mental health professionals. Their services are limited to coaching services alone and are not trained to provide any mental health treatment for individuals who may be experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety for example. 

The psychologists and counselors at Biltmore Psychology and Counseling who provide life coaching services have Master’s degree/Doctorate degrees in the field of psychology. At BPC, our therapists are able to provide both professional counseling services and coaching services tailored to meet the specific needs of our clients.

Life Coaching is all about self-improvement and identifying the obstacles getting in the way of becoming the best version of yourself. Together, your psychologist or counselor will help you clarify your goals, explore practical ways to achieve success, increase your motivation, and clarify your true passion, drive, and purpose in life.