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Candise Taylor
Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Miami, FL 33127  (Online Only)
There may be moments in life when different emotions, concerns, and feelings can arise. One might feel guilt, shame, depression, anxiety, relationship problems, a lack of faith and hope, and a lack of understanding regarding who they are or why situations occur. If you are interested in talking to someone, seeing things from a different perspective, and rebuilding your beliefs, please consider me as an option for communication. I have diverse years of experience helping children/adolescents, and adults with deal with challenging issues and adapt to new changes within their lives.
There may be moments in life when different emotions, concerns, and feelings can arise. One might feel guilt, shame, depression, anxiety, relationship problems, a lack of faith and hope, and a lack of understanding regarding who they are or why situations occur. If you are interested in talking to someone, seeing things from a different perspective, and rebuilding your beliefs, please consider me as an option for communication. I have diverse years of experience helping children/adolescents, and adults with deal with challenging issues and adapt to new changes within their lives.
(813) 669-0322 View (813) 669-0322
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Awareness Life Coaching, LLC
MHC
Verified Verified
Miami, FL 33196  (Online Only)
Welcome to Awareness Life Coaching, LLC. I am Mrs. Margarita Garcia-Saladin-Landron. I am a Psychotherapist striving to help individuals cope with their life stressors through life coaching. I will assist you in making real-life choices for real-life life experiences. I can assist you in understanding, creating, setting, and accomplishing your wants and needs to achieve your dreams clearly. Together we can utilize tools to help you comprehend and be able to make better decisions, with life’s many surprises. How to process these decisions in a well adaptive manner is the key. Together we will navigate through these experiences.
Welcome to Awareness Life Coaching, LLC. I am Mrs. Margarita Garcia-Saladin-Landron. I am a Psychotherapist striving to help individuals cope with their life stressors through life coaching. I will assist you in making real-life choices for real-life life experiences. I can assist you in understanding, creating, setting, and accomplishing your wants and needs to achieve your dreams clearly. Together we can utilize tools to help you comprehend and be able to make better decisions, with life’s many surprises. How to process these decisions in a well adaptive manner is the key. Together we will navigate through these experiences.
(786) 952-6129 View (786) 952-6129
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Prof. Arie T. Greenleaf
Counselor, PhD, LMHC
Verified Verified
Miami, FL 33101  (Online Only)
If you’re struggling to clarify your life vision, to find peace with your past, or to live life with great purpose, pleasure, and direction, I will help you to dissolve the limiting beliefs that hold you locked in place.
Welcome! I’m Dr. Arie Greenleaf, Professor of Counseling at NSU. In my practice, I integrate my own theory, Integrative Insight Therapy (IIT), with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Narrative Therapy, creating a comprehensive approach to mental health and well-being. This unique blend emphasizes empowering clients to navigate life’s challenges with resilience. I help individuals rewrite debilitating narratives and manage detrimental thoughts and behaviors, fostering profound personal growth and lasting change. My goal is to guide each client toward mental clarity and insight, enabling a more fulfilled and balanced life.
If you’re struggling to clarify your life vision, to find peace with your past, or to live life with great purpose, pleasure, and direction, I will help you to dissolve the limiting beliefs that hold you locked in place.
Welcome! I’m Dr. Arie Greenleaf, Professor of Counseling at NSU. In my practice, I integrate my own theory, Integrative Insight Therapy (IIT), with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Narrative Therapy, creating a comprehensive approach to mental health and well-being. This unique blend emphasizes empowering clients to navigate life’s challenges with resilience. I help individuals rewrite debilitating narratives and manage detrimental thoughts and behaviors, fostering profound personal growth and lasting change. My goal is to guide each client toward mental clarity and insight, enabling a more fulfilled and balanced life.
(954) 710-9227 View (954) 710-9227
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Jose A Sandoval
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Miami, FL 33165
If you’re feeling “stuck” and believe that anxiety or depression is ruining your life, I understand your suffering. I’ll help you to eliminate your stress, worry and overwhelm so that you can live a meaningful and fulfilling life. Imagine instead, waking up each day feeling grateful and excited to begin your day. You can learn to break free from your mind’s judgments, harsh criticisms and stories about who you are and what you are incapable of doing.
If you’re feeling “stuck” and believe that anxiety or depression is ruining your life, I understand your suffering. I’ll help you to eliminate your stress, worry and overwhelm so that you can live a meaningful and fulfilling life. Imagine instead, waking up each day feeling grateful and excited to begin your day. You can learn to break free from your mind’s judgments, harsh criticisms and stories about who you are and what you are incapable of doing.
(305) 834-4194 View (305) 834-4194
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Megan Bush
Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern, RCSWI
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Miami, FL 33138  (Online Only)
Are you yearning to live a fulfilling, harmonious life, but can't seem to figure out how to get there? Do you feel stuck in complacency and self-judgment, unable to get to where you’d like to be despite your best efforts? You are not alone. I believe that we all have a powerful capacity for change inside of us, but often, we need a bit of help to unlock it. Using a collaborative, compassionate, personable, and often playful approach, I specialize in helping women find the authenticity, confidence, and agency needed to live with deep fulfillment and joy.
Are you yearning to live a fulfilling, harmonious life, but can't seem to figure out how to get there? Do you feel stuck in complacency and self-judgment, unable to get to where you’d like to be despite your best efforts? You are not alone. I believe that we all have a powerful capacity for change inside of us, but often, we need a bit of help to unlock it. Using a collaborative, compassionate, personable, and often playful approach, I specialize in helping women find the authenticity, confidence, and agency needed to live with deep fulfillment and joy.
(786) 686-8710 View (786) 686-8710
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Daniela Romano
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Miami, FL 33160  (Online Only)
Welcome to my practice! I'm Daniela, a licensed therapist dedicated to guiding you towards well- being. If you're facing challenges with anxiety, stress, burnout, depression or low mood, I'm here to provide support, and practical tools to help you navigate through these difficulties. I'm committed to creating a warm, supportive, and non-judgmental environment where you can explore your thoughts and emotions openly, leading to transformative growth and positive change. My goal is to empower you with the resources and insights necessary to overcome these obstacles and achieve a more fulfilling and balanced life.
Welcome to my practice! I'm Daniela, a licensed therapist dedicated to guiding you towards well- being. If you're facing challenges with anxiety, stress, burnout, depression or low mood, I'm here to provide support, and practical tools to help you navigate through these difficulties. I'm committed to creating a warm, supportive, and non-judgmental environment where you can explore your thoughts and emotions openly, leading to transformative growth and positive change. My goal is to empower you with the resources and insights necessary to overcome these obstacles and achieve a more fulfilling and balanced life.
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Valerie Spiropoulos
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Miami, FL 33101
I choose to empower women, as I share a deep sense of connection to the challenges this can bring in life.
I support women who are amazing caretakers to others, but find themselves feeling unable to prioritize taking better care of themselves! They feel depleated, stuck and unsatisfierd with thier life! We can all list many examples of self care; but why aren't we praciticng it? When we partner together, I empower my clients to overcome the obstacles that hold them back. I do this through a two step, results driven process which gives women a deep understanding of themselves and redirects their actions to support prioritizng their emotional health so that they can be their best self; whether that's mom, wife, friend or entrepreneur.
I choose to empower women, as I share a deep sense of connection to the challenges this can bring in life.
I support women who are amazing caretakers to others, but find themselves feeling unable to prioritize taking better care of themselves! They feel depleated, stuck and unsatisfierd with thier life! We can all list many examples of self care; but why aren't we praciticng it? When we partner together, I empower my clients to overcome the obstacles that hold them back. I do this through a two step, results driven process which gives women a deep understanding of themselves and redirects their actions to support prioritizng their emotional health so that they can be their best self; whether that's mom, wife, friend or entrepreneur.
(708) 315-2842 View (708) 315-2842
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Florida Counseling Supervision
Counselor, LMHC, QS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Miami, FL 33155
Welcome! My name is Diana. Are you looking for more clarity and direction in your life? I can help. I am a Florida-based Mental Health Counselor (LMHC, MH17852)/Life Coach, and Qualified Supervisor (QS) to RMHCI. I speak French, Spanish and Portuguese. I can offer guidance into more effectively managing transitions such as mastering college, navigating the complexities of marriage/divorce, parenting, and understanding the process of aging, amongst the many facets of life's phases. I draw my knowledge of navigating life's challenges from both my academic training and my many years as a single parent and evolving human being.
Welcome! My name is Diana. Are you looking for more clarity and direction in your life? I can help. I am a Florida-based Mental Health Counselor (LMHC, MH17852)/Life Coach, and Qualified Supervisor (QS) to RMHCI. I speak French, Spanish and Portuguese. I can offer guidance into more effectively managing transitions such as mastering college, navigating the complexities of marriage/divorce, parenting, and understanding the process of aging, amongst the many facets of life's phases. I draw my knowledge of navigating life's challenges from both my academic training and my many years as a single parent and evolving human being.
(305) 614-8260 View (305) 614-8260
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Ashley Marie Arana
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSEd
Verified Verified
Miami, FL 33146
I believe that the purpose of therapy is to supply others with guidance towards developing tools and skills that allow them to ultimately set themselves free. I am here to offer support in helping you achieve your goals, meeting you where you are, and providing you with a comfortable non-judgmental space that would allow to open up. My hope is to connect with individuals, create a space that normalizes expressing feelings and assist in helping them through life transitions, others develop a plan towards reaching new goals, & be the bridge to their personal growth journey.
I believe that the purpose of therapy is to supply others with guidance towards developing tools and skills that allow them to ultimately set themselves free. I am here to offer support in helping you achieve your goals, meeting you where you are, and providing you with a comfortable non-judgmental space that would allow to open up. My hope is to connect with individuals, create a space that normalizes expressing feelings and assist in helping them through life transitions, others develop a plan towards reaching new goals, & be the bridge to their personal growth journey.
(305) 526-4025 View (305) 526-4025
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Prof. Arie T. Greenleaf
Counselor, PhD, LMHC, CHT
Verified Verified
Miami, FL 33129  (Online Only)
I'm here to guide you on this transformative journey, unlocking paths to self-discovery and a richer life.
Welcome! I’m Dr. Arie Greenleaf. In my practice, I integrate my own theory, Integrative Insight Therapy (IIT), with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Narrative Therapy, creating a comprehensive approach to mental health and well-being. This unique blend emphasizes empowering clients to navigate life’s challenges with resilience. I help individuals rewrite debilitating narratives and manage detrimental thoughts and behaviors, fostering profound personal growth and lasting change. My goal is to guide each client toward mental clarity and insight, enabling a more fulfilled and balanced life.
I'm here to guide you on this transformative journey, unlocking paths to self-discovery and a richer life.
Welcome! I’m Dr. Arie Greenleaf. In my practice, I integrate my own theory, Integrative Insight Therapy (IIT), with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Narrative Therapy, creating a comprehensive approach to mental health and well-being. This unique blend emphasizes empowering clients to navigate life’s challenges with resilience. I help individuals rewrite debilitating narratives and manage detrimental thoughts and behaviors, fostering profound personal growth and lasting change. My goal is to guide each client toward mental clarity and insight, enabling a more fulfilled and balanced life.
(206) 385-5978 View (206) 385-5978
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Elnur Gajiev
Psychologist, PsyD, MA
Verified Verified
Miami, FL 33101  (Online Only)
Seeking counseling & coaching can be a daunting task to undertake — I know as I've been there myself.
Hi there, I'm Dr. Elnur Gajiev—better known by most simply as Dr. El. I am a Creative Psychologist, a Wellness Coach, and a Business Consultant. I offer my experience and expertise to guide ambitious folks like you — who want to make a difference — align your habits and actions with your values, build resilience to overcome overwhelm and bounce back from burnout, and cultivate an intentional wellness practice that allows you to move through life with peace, presence, purpose, and permeating fulfillment.
Seeking counseling & coaching can be a daunting task to undertake — I know as I've been there myself.
Hi there, I'm Dr. Elnur Gajiev—better known by most simply as Dr. El. I am a Creative Psychologist, a Wellness Coach, and a Business Consultant. I offer my experience and expertise to guide ambitious folks like you — who want to make a difference — align your habits and actions with your values, build resilience to overcome overwhelm and bounce back from burnout, and cultivate an intentional wellness practice that allows you to move through life with peace, presence, purpose, and permeating fulfillment.
(914) 996-4868 View (914) 996-4868
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Matthew Vaughn
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Miami, FL 33101
Dr. Vaughn provides therapy and life coaching for adolescents and young adults. Please visit his website at www.vaughntherapy.com for details. The best way to reach him is through the contact form on his website. Dr. Vaughn specializes in working with adolescents and young adults with depression, anxiety, behavioral difficulties, self-esteem, anger, substance abuse, and problems with motivation. He focuses on building a strong and trusting relationship so his clients can share their most difficult thoughts and feelings in a safe environment. He believes trust is key.
Dr. Vaughn provides therapy and life coaching for adolescents and young adults. Please visit his website at www.vaughntherapy.com for details. The best way to reach him is through the contact form on his website. Dr. Vaughn specializes in working with adolescents and young adults with depression, anxiety, behavioral difficulties, self-esteem, anger, substance abuse, and problems with motivation. He focuses on building a strong and trusting relationship so his clients can share their most difficult thoughts and feelings in a safe environment. He believes trust is key.
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Renee Darden
Counselor, LMHC, BCBA
Verified Verified
Miami, FL 33101  (Online Only)
Are you tired of arguing constantly without feeling heard? Are you feeling anxious or sad more days than not? Do you struggle with attention deficit or hyperactivity, difficulty with concentration and focus? I provide couples therapy as well as individual therapy for anxiety and depression related to relationship trauma. I also help with discovering the coping skills needed to manage your stress, work and career issues, and family conflicts. In doing so, we will uncover the behavior patterns that are keeping you stuck in negative cycles, and help you find the clarity needed to change the dynamics within your life.
Are you tired of arguing constantly without feeling heard? Are you feeling anxious or sad more days than not? Do you struggle with attention deficit or hyperactivity, difficulty with concentration and focus? I provide couples therapy as well as individual therapy for anxiety and depression related to relationship trauma. I also help with discovering the coping skills needed to manage your stress, work and career issues, and family conflicts. In doing so, we will uncover the behavior patterns that are keeping you stuck in negative cycles, and help you find the clarity needed to change the dynamics within your life.
(833) 323-4283 View (833) 323-4283
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Drew Morgan
MA, Sport , Psych, CMPC
Verified Verified
Miami, FL 33101
Do you want to train your mind to be better in what you do? What I do is not therapy - it is mental coaching and I specialize in training youth, high school, collegiate, and professional athletes & performers. With an MA in Sport Psychology, an MBA, and extensive athletic experience I blend academic knowledge of psychological research with the dynamic and relatable approach of a sport coach to maximize you or your child's physical skills. Challenges my clients face include lack of confidence, inability to perform under pressure, "choking" aka "the yips", lack of motivation, inability to focus, fear of failure, and many others.
Do you want to train your mind to be better in what you do? What I do is not therapy - it is mental coaching and I specialize in training youth, high school, collegiate, and professional athletes & performers. With an MA in Sport Psychology, an MBA, and extensive athletic experience I blend academic knowledge of psychological research with the dynamic and relatable approach of a sport coach to maximize you or your child's physical skills. Challenges my clients face include lack of confidence, inability to perform under pressure, "choking" aka "the yips", lack of motivation, inability to focus, fear of failure, and many others.
(214) 380-3432 View (214) 380-3432
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Sandrina Seraphin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Miami, FL 33180  (Online Only)
I offer a range of services tailored to support individuals navigating life's challenges and achieving personal goals.
My ideal client is someone who is ready and willing to embark on a journey of self-discovery and growth. You may be facing a variety of challenges, such as navigating trauma, addiction, life transitions, or relationship issues. if you are seeking support and guidance to overcome these obstacles and create positive change in your life, i will create a safe and supportive space to freely express yourself without fear of judgment. Above all, I'd like to empower you to take control of your own journey and make the commitment to self discovery and improvement.
I offer a range of services tailored to support individuals navigating life's challenges and achieving personal goals.
My ideal client is someone who is ready and willing to embark on a journey of self-discovery and growth. You may be facing a variety of challenges, such as navigating trauma, addiction, life transitions, or relationship issues. if you are seeking support and guidance to overcome these obstacles and create positive change in your life, i will create a safe and supportive space to freely express yourself without fear of judgment. Above all, I'd like to empower you to take control of your own journey and make the commitment to self discovery and improvement.
(786) 386-0789 View (786) 386-0789
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Behavioral Teaching Solutions LLC
BCBA, LBA, QBA
Verified Verified
Miami, FL 33109  (Online Only)
As a licensed and certified behavioral health consultant, I'm here to support you on your journey to improved productivity and overall well-being. Living with intellectual disabilities or behavioral health issues can be challenging, but you're not alone. My compassionate approach to counseling focuses on meeting your unique needs and preferences. Together, we'll develop a personalized behavioral plan to support you in reaching your goals and improving your daily life. My ultimate goal is to empower and support you in achieving your best possible life. Let's work together in a safe and supportive space to achieve this shared goal.
As a licensed and certified behavioral health consultant, I'm here to support you on your journey to improved productivity and overall well-being. Living with intellectual disabilities or behavioral health issues can be challenging, but you're not alone. My compassionate approach to counseling focuses on meeting your unique needs and preferences. Together, we'll develop a personalized behavioral plan to support you in reaching your goals and improving your daily life. My ultimate goal is to empower and support you in achieving your best possible life. Let's work together in a safe and supportive space to achieve this shared goal.
(941) 267-0439 View (941) 267-0439
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Marian Rivodo
MS, RMHCI, Coach
Verified Verified
Miami, FL 33137
Therapy for each client is tailored to their specific needs, whether it may be relational distress, communication, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, life transitions, stress, divorce or self-discovery.
Venezuelan-born, Miami-raised native with a passion for helping individuals, couples and families achieve health within themselves and in their relationships. I firmly believe that healthy individuals can produce healthy homes and healthy homes can produce healthy individuals but somewhere along the way, culture and our surroundings make an attempt to lead us astray, leading us far from what we want to build and who we want to be. Allow me to join you on your journey of redesigning your life, your relationships and let’s commit to flourishing in every aspect of it.
Therapy for each client is tailored to their specific needs, whether it may be relational distress, communication, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, life transitions, stress, divorce or self-discovery.
Venezuelan-born, Miami-raised native with a passion for helping individuals, couples and families achieve health within themselves and in their relationships. I firmly believe that healthy individuals can produce healthy homes and healthy homes can produce healthy individuals but somewhere along the way, culture and our surroundings make an attempt to lead us astray, leading us far from what we want to build and who we want to be. Allow me to join you on your journey of redesigning your life, your relationships and let’s commit to flourishing in every aspect of it.
(305) 902-2012 View (305) 902-2012
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United Hands Counseling & Consulting
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Miami, FL 33106
We are a group of therapist who offers services in the state of Florida and Virginia. Collectively we have experience partnering with adults, children, couples, and families seeking help with depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, PTSD, grief, life transitions, family conflict, and relationship concerns. We have worked in a verity of mental health settings, providing each of us with a unique set of skills to aid in your mental wellness journey.
We are a group of therapist who offers services in the state of Florida and Virginia. Collectively we have experience partnering with adults, children, couples, and families seeking help with depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, PTSD, grief, life transitions, family conflict, and relationship concerns. We have worked in a verity of mental health settings, providing each of us with a unique set of skills to aid in your mental wellness journey.
(850) 407-2844 View (850) 407-2844
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Chantell Perez
Counselor, LMHC, CGP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Miami, FL 33109  (Online Only)
My name is Chantell and I am a bilingual Licensed Mental Health Clinician located in South Florida. Fluent in English and Spanish and dedicated to helping adults with past/current trauma and abuse, coping with grief and loss, unhealthy relationships, self-esteem, self-love, depression, and anxiety. I have provided trauma-focused individual therapy and facilitated support groups for grief and loss, self-love, and parenting skills in the community for over five years. I am also a life coach specializing in transformational life coaching. If interested, feel free to contact me for more information about my life coaching services.
My name is Chantell and I am a bilingual Licensed Mental Health Clinician located in South Florida. Fluent in English and Spanish and dedicated to helping adults with past/current trauma and abuse, coping with grief and loss, unhealthy relationships, self-esteem, self-love, depression, and anxiety. I have provided trauma-focused individual therapy and facilitated support groups for grief and loss, self-love, and parenting skills in the community for over five years. I am also a life coach specializing in transformational life coaching. If interested, feel free to contact me for more information about my life coaching services.
(954) 654-7356 View (954) 654-7356
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Veronica Isabel Ceballos
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
Miami, FL 33186
Veronica has a decade of experience treating adults of all ages for issues such as mood disorders, relational problems, and life skills. "I help my clients to find balance in their relationships by communicating and expressing their feelings and personal needs and setting up personal boundaries. I also work with students and others on skills' development with the purpose of organizing themselves, improving decision making, working on goal setting, addressing procrastination, maximizing time management, and learning problem solving.
Veronica has a decade of experience treating adults of all ages for issues such as mood disorders, relational problems, and life skills. "I help my clients to find balance in their relationships by communicating and expressing their feelings and personal needs and setting up personal boundaries. I also work with students and others on skills' development with the purpose of organizing themselves, improving decision making, working on goal setting, addressing procrastination, maximizing time management, and learning problem solving.
(305) 306-4611 View (305) 306-4611
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.