In addition to being a Marriage and Family Therapist, Donny is also a Certified Executive Coach and Life Coach. He provides the following coaching services:

  • Leading with Emotional Intelligence
  • Leadership Development and Organizational Coaching
  • Interpersonal Effectiveness Coaching
  • Strategic Planning
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Motivation and Resiliency Coaching
  • Accountability and Behavioral Coaching
  • Communication Coaching

When deciding between therapy and coaching, there are several things to consider. If you are still unsure of which direction you should take after reviewing the differences between coaching and therapy, feel free to reach out to Donny with questions or concerns. You have many options when it comes to getting effective help, and having some clarity around which option is right for you before diving in can save you time and money. We’ve listed some differences that you should keep in mind when determining whether therapy or coaching is right for you.

Therapy

  • For those dealing with a challenge, pain or loss, and are in need of healing and understanding
  • Focus: past and present
  • Format: asking questions, listening, uncovering, diagnosing

Therapy might be right for you if:

  • You are struggling with self-doubt, anxiety, depression, negative core beliefs, trauma, unfinished business with the past, intense emotions, painful relationships, or addictive behaviors

Coaching

  • For individuals who want to take action in order to move forward in some area of life
  • Focus: present and future
  • Format: asking questions, listening, designing action plans

Coaching can:

  • Help you gain clarity and identify purpose
  • Help you Identify, Develop, and Attain Personal Goals
  • Improve Leadership/Workplace Skills
  • Reach Health and Fitness Goals
  • Improve Emotional Intelligence and Relationship Skills
  • Improve Goal-Attainment

If you are interested in learning more about coaching or if you have questions about whether coaching or therapy may be right for you, please contact Donny for more information at 651-424-4761.