One of the most common questions I get is: what’s the difference between a coach and a therapist? It’s an important question, because these are two very different roles with two very different purposes. Therapy focuses on healing and treating mental health conditions. Coaching focuses on growth, performance, and intentional change for psychologically healthy individuals. They can complement each other—but they are not the same. In this video, I’m going to clearly break down what each does, where the lines are, and how to know which one is right for you.