May is Mental Health Awareness Month, which means it’s the perfect time to ask a powerful question:
“What kind of support do I really need right now—therapy or coaching?”
Both options offer guidance, growth, and relief—but they serve different purposes. Let’s break it down so you can make the best choice for your mental wellness journey.
👩⚕️ What a Therapist Can Help You With
Therapists are licensed mental health professionals trained to help you:
- Manage anxiety, depression, PTSD, or mood disorders
- Process trauma or grief
- Explore how past experiences impact your present
- Build healthier thought patterns through techniques like CBT or EMDR
Therapy is healing-focused. It’s ideal if you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck in the past, or emotionally raw.
🧠 Think of therapy as emotional rehab. It’s where you go to heal and rebuild from the inside out.
🎯 What a Coach Can Help You With
Coaches help you get from “okay” to “awesome.” They’re not licensed to treat mental health conditions, but they do help with:
- Setting and achieving personal or professional goals
- Improving time management, confidence, or productivity
- Providing accountability and motivation
- Gaining clarity during life transitions (career changes, relationship shifts, etc.)
✅ Think of coaching as future-focused. You’re not looking back—you’re moving forward.
🧩 Can You Do Both?
Absolutely. Many people start with therapy to process the past and then transition to coaching to take action in the present.
Some even use both simultaneously—one for emotional support and one for forward momentum.
🙌 Bringing It All Together
Mental Health Awareness Month is a reminder to check in with yourself and ask:
Do I need healing, or am I ready for growth?
Whether you’re struggling with emotional pain or just need a push in the right direction, the right support is out there. Don’t wait until things get worse—take the first step now.
💬 Your Turn
What’s one thing you wish someone had told you about therapy or coaching?
