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Mar 2022
37m 45s

230. Therapy v. Coaching - How to Know W...

KARA LOEWENTHEIL
About this episode

What is the difference between therapy and life coaching? Are the two modalities at odds with each other? When might you want to seek a therapist vs a coach to support you?

In this week’s podcast episode, therapist and life coach Mollie Birney joins me for an exploration of these questions and more. Tune in to learn more about both therapy AND coaching, and how both modalities can support your own mental health journey.

 

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