Coaching
Coaching and Therapy are both provided by Rebecca Seidemann -- however, these services exist under different business entities. Psychotherapy is provided by Rebecca Seidemann PLLC. Coaching services are provided by R Seidemann LLC. Both business are legal entities and covered by professional insurance. Scroll to learn more about how and why these services are distinct. Which might be a better fit for you? Inquiries can be sent to RRS.SocialWork@gmail.com
Michigan or Florida
What is Wellness Coaching?
Coaching is an opportunity to work one-on-one to support your goals and offer accountability. A coach can help you explore your thoughts, feelings, relationships, and habits.
What's the Difference?
Coaching is not therapy. Coaching is forward-looking and action-oriented. We may explore thoughts, feelings, and patterns, but we do not diagnose, treat, or manage mental health disorders in this space.
Compare & Contrast Services
Therapy
Both
Coaching
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For generalized healing, improving quality of life, processing emotions, shifting perspectives
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Offers mental health evaluations & diagnoses
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Client must be in licensing state at time of each session
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May be covered by insurance
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Often involves diving into patterns, family dynamics, childhood experiences, etc.
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Involves a treatment plan
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Uses scientifically-supported treatments to address mental health concerns
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Semi-standardized documentation for every session is incorporated into medical record
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Part of health care system -- follows strict ethical and insurance-based guidelines as such.
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Licensing and regulation monitored by the state
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Therapist can collaborate with your other providers as part of treatment team
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Looks at interactions of feelings, thoughts, behaviors, memories, core beliefs, labels,culture, etc. [Influence from Biological-Psychological- Sociological-Spiritual model]
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Offer strategy and structure
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Can help across a variety of domains (ex. romance, school, job search, etc.)
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Consider your external circumstances
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Validating and supportive
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Offer challenges when appropriate
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Encourage you to take ownership of your life
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Can help you feel unstuck
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Help you clarify your goals, values, and priorities
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Offer a confidential, supportive space
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Help guide your choices -- neither tells you what choices to make
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Encourages accountability, offers support, assistance problem-solving
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Not used to evaluate, diagnose, or treat mental illness
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Client can be located anywhere
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Will not be covered by insurance
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Emphasizes actionable steps, working toward goals
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May help individuals grow, hone motivation, gain clarity
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May be focused on one specific area of life or a project
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Present and future focused more-so than evaluating the past
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Generally less focus on feelings, more focus on behaviors and thoughts
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No centralized licensing or regulation body