Therapy vs. Coaching Services with Chelsea
Hi 👋I’m Chelsea, a Colorado based therapist who provides coaching services to people who want to work with me, but don’t live in Colorado.
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I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Colorado (CSW. 09925324) and can only provide therapy services to people who live in the state of Colorado.
However, there are many individuals who want to work with me who do not live in Colorado (hi 👋 I’m so glad you found me!)
My goal in this post is to provide clear information about the difference between therapy and coaching services with me, Chelsea Newton.
Many therapists also provide coaching services to individuals who live outside of the state of their therapy license. Therapy rules are strict (and for good reason), but can be confusing if you are not familiar with them. Here is a brief breakdown of therapy vs. coaching services.
If you want to work with me, but do not currently live in Colorado, I’m sorry, I cannot be your therapist.
However, I might be able to provide coaching services to you! 🦄🌈🥳
Becoming a coaching client with Phases of the Mind Coaching LLC really depends on what specifically you are seeking support for. I offer a free consultation to talk through it together and determine if you are a good fit for coaching services. It’s important to me that you get what you need.
Here are some of the thing you should know about therapy services and coaching services.
Therapy Services with Chelsea
Clinically licensed mental health treatment provided under Colorado licensure.
Support for mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, trauma responses, burnout, grief, or life-disrupting stress.
A focus on the past when needed — including childhood experiences, past trauma, attachment patterns, and longstanding emotional wounds.
Treatment planning with clinically relevant goals that address symptoms, healing, and emotional regulation.
A protected therapeutic relationship, governed by HIPAA, state law, and professional ethics.
Coaching Services with Chelsea
Non-clinical, future-focused support designed to help you grow, build, and thrive — not mental health treatment.
A present-to-future orientation, focusing on who you are now and who you’re becoming; we do not process trauma or explore unresolved past experiences.
Goal-oriented action planning, accountability, and practical strategies to move your personal or professional life forward.
Emphasis on strengths and potential, rather than symptoms, diagnoses, or clinical concerns.
Support available to clients located outside Colorado, since coaching is not governed by state therapy licensure.
Therapy services and coaching services are separate services with separate companies, paperwork, and boundaries.
Therapy addresses mental health (Phases of the Mind Therapy LLC)
Coaching addresses personal growth and development (Phases of the Mind Coaching LLC)
I hope that this helps clarify some of the main differences between coaching and therapy. If you have questions, you are always welcome to contact me directly at chelsea@phasesofthemindtherapy.com
