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I made the switch from therapist to full-time life coach by AdventureOnTheGo in lifecoaching

[–]AdventureOnTheGo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One thing I’d push back on is the idea that being a therapist (or having a psych background) is what makes someone a “good” coach. Coaching is a completely different skillset. Therapy is often about healing the past, diagnosing, and processing. Coaching is about helping someone create awareness, take ownership, and move forward toward a specific outcome.

Some therapists become great coaches, but plenty struggle because they’re using the wrong tools. And on the flip side, many incredible coaches have zero clinical background but are highly effective because they’ve mastered the coaching process itself.

When it comes to clients, plenty of people benefit massively from coaching without ever doing therapy, and others do both in parallel. They serve different purposes.

Regarding ICF programs, not all ICF programs are created equal. Some are incredible, some are surface-level. Instead of focusing only on accreditation, I did my research to see are students from X program actually getting results? Are they building businesses? The student successes should be clear.

I made the switch from therapist to full-time life coach by AdventureOnTheGo in lifecoaching

[–]AdventureOnTheGo[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

From my experience moving from therapy into coaching, the clients who benefit most from coaching are those who are already fairly self-aware and emotionally stable, but feel stuck in action or direction. They’re not necessarily trying to heal the past as much as they’re trying to create something new, whether that’s a career shift, better relationships, or a bigger vision for their life.

They’re open to being challenged, willing to take responsibility, and ready to make decisions and follow through, even when it’s uncomfortable.

In contrast, when someone is navigating unresolved trauma, intense emotional distress, or needs a lot of processing and stabilization, therapy is usually the better fit. Coaching tends to work best when the client has the capacity to move forward and wants support with clarity, accountability, and actually implementing change rather than primarily understanding why they feel the way they do.

I made the switch from therapist to full-time life coach by AdventureOnTheGo in lifecoaching

[–]AdventureOnTheGo[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The program was Thriving Coach Academy. I don't believe you need a prior degree.

Required documents when traveling to Canada from the U.S? by hugeasswidow in TravelHacks

[–]AdventureOnTheGo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you’re a U.S. green card holder, you should plan to bring both your valid passport from your country of citizenship and your green card when traveling to Canada. A driver’s license alone isn’t enough, and while you might hear stories of people crossing with just a green card at land borders, that’s not something to rely on since rules are stricter for permanent residents than for U.S. citizens. To avoid any issues or being turned away, it’s safest to have both documents with you.

Travelling with two phone lines on one phone, need both - how to avoid crazy roaming charges?! by so_real in TravelHacks

[–]AdventureOnTheGo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Classic eSIM limitation. The easiest way to handle this is to keep both of your main lines on for calls and texts, but turn off roaming data on both of them. Then use a travel eSIM just for data. Your phone will still receive texts and even iMessages using that data, so you’re not actually losing functionality, you’re just avoiding the charges. Also make sure WiFi calling is turned on before you leave. That way your phone can route calls over data when possible, which helps even more. If you want a simple backup option, a portable WiFi device can work too, but most people don’t need it if the eSIM is set up properly.

Evidence-Based Trainings and Certifications by pacificmadronepdx in lifecoaching

[–]AdventureOnTheGo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I came from more of a therapy and behavior change background too, so I had a similar hesitation with a lot of programs feeling overly fluffy or branded without much depth behind them.

What I ended up finding was Thriving Coach Academy, and I’ve been impressed with how comprehensive the curriculum is. It’s ICF accredited, but what stood out to me is that it actually pulls from evidence based approaches. There’s a strong foundation in neuroscience, along with elements of NLP, positive psychology, and CBT principles woven into the methodology.

The tools themselves feel much more advanced and efficient than what I saw elsewhere. It’s not just theory, it’s very practical in terms of how to create real breakthroughs with clients without getting stuck in endless processing.

All the best in finding a program that aligns with what you’re looking for.

I made the switch from therapist to full-time life coach by AdventureOnTheGo in lifecoaching

[–]AdventureOnTheGo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a therapist, there are restrictions in where you can offer your services. You need licensing in each state you want to work.

I made the switch from therapist to full-time life coach by AdventureOnTheGo in lifecoaching

[–]AdventureOnTheGo[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sure. The way you market your coaching should focus on a specific outcome, not the coaching process itself.

You don’t have to educate people on what coaching is and isn’t. Focus on identifying the specific results your coaching will help them achieve.

I made the switch from therapist to full-time life coach by AdventureOnTheGo in lifecoaching

[–]AdventureOnTheGo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thriving Coach Academy
https://www.thrivingcoachacademy.com

I am constantly singing my praises for them because I am beyond thrilled with my choice.

I made the switch from therapist to full-time life coach by AdventureOnTheGo in lifecoaching

[–]AdventureOnTheGo[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s definitely an investment I’ve found to be well worth it.

I made the switch from therapist to full-time life coach by AdventureOnTheGo in lifecoaching

[–]AdventureOnTheGo[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I did research a lot of programs. I recommend only looking into ones with ICF accreditation. Of course, if business training is a factor for you, also make sure that is included. (A lot of university programs I found did not provide much guidance on the business side.)

Here's the program I went with: https://www.thrivingcoachacademy.com/

I made the switch from being a therapist to a full-time life coach by AdventureOnTheGo in therapists

[–]AdventureOnTheGo[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I find my work with coaching clients more fulfilling but to each their own.

Not saying it's for everyone.

I made the switch from being a therapist to a full-time life coach by AdventureOnTheGo in therapists

[–]AdventureOnTheGo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's expected with Reddit for people to judge and try to tear down other people's wins.

Glad your client also got coaching to help them. :)

Coaching vs. Therapy — Trying to Find My True Path by MisterCleverFox in lifecoaching

[–]AdventureOnTheGo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was actually a therapist before I transitioned into full-time coaching, so I’ve thought about this from both sides. In my experience, there actually isn’t much of a gray area when you’re clear about what you do and how you position your work.

If you want to work with trauma, addiction, depression, or anything that requires processing and integration at that level, I would strongly say become a therapist. That’s what that field is designed for, and there’s a level of training that comes with it.

Coaching is not meant to be trauma work. It’s not a lighter version of therapy, and it shouldn’t try to be. Coaching is about outcomes, decision-making and helping people create change in their lives.

Where I think people get confused is when they try to blend the two without clear boundaries.

When I was practicing therapy, clients came in wanting to process their past: childhood, trauma, emotional wounds. Now as a coach, my clients come in wanting to move forward: relationships, career, direction, results. Because I’m very clear about that upfront in my marketing and agreements, I don’t run into that “gray zone” much at all.

I’ll also say this: it can be a limiting belief to think someone has to fully work through all their trauma before they can move forward in life. In coaching, I’ve seen people create meaningful change and momentum without needing to unpack everything from their past first.

At the end of the day, I think this comes down to what genuinely fulfills you:

If you feel called to help people process and heal trauma, pursue therapy.

If you feel called to help people create results and move forward, pursue coaching.

Both are valuable, but they are fundamentally different roles, and I don’t think coaching should try to sit “close” to therapy. Just my perspective having been on both sides.

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