What is the difference between Coaching vs. Working with a licensed Psychologist or Counselor?

Both Coaching and psychotherapy utilize knowledge of human behavior, motivation, behavioral change, and interactive counseling techniques, there are major differences in the goals, focus, and level of professional responsibility.  

Professional Coaching is an ongoing professional relationship that helps people produce desired change in their personal, professionaland interpersonal lives. Through the process of coaching, clients deepen their learning, improve their performance, and enhance their quality of life. In each meeting, the client chooses the focus of conversation, while the coach listens and contributes observations and questions. This interaction creates clarity and moves the client into action. Coaching accelerates the client’s progress by providing greater focus and awareness of choice. Coaching concentrates on where clients are now and what they are willing to do to get where they want to be in the future. Coaches recognize that results are a matter of the client’s intentions, choices and actions, supported by the coach’s efforts and application of the coaching process. You can expect that I, your Coach, will be honest and direct, asking straightforward questions and using challenging techniques to help you move forward. As with any human endeavor, coaching can involve feelings of discomfort and frustration which may accompany the process of change. 

Working with a Licensed Psychologist or Counselor  is a health care service that’s primary focus is to identify, diagnose, and treat nervous and mental disorders. The goals include alleviating symptoms, understanding the underlying personality dynamics which create symptoms, changing the dysfunctional behaviors which are the result of these disorders, and helping patients to cope with their psychological problems. 

What are the Limitations to Counseling and Traditional Therapy?  

Traditional therapy leaves many people feeling like they are just talking about the past without translating their experiences to present world changes. Coaches will make recommendations and help you brainstorm solutions and strategies for changing your life.  

 Is Dr. Horns a licensed Psychologist or counselor? When a doses license matter? 

In the past, I was a licensed psychologist and counselor, with training and experience in diagnosing and treating emotional and psychological problems.  I do not treat mental health issues that should be treated by a licensed professional. It is understood and agreed to by The Client and The Coach that if either of us recognizes that you have a problem that would benefit from therapy with a licensed professional. I will  refer or direct you to appropriate resources in addition to or in lieu of Coaching. In some situations as a condition of my continuance as your Coach, I may insist that you enter psychotherapy and that I have your consent to discuss matters which concern you with your psychotherapist. 

Do You Have to Come in to the Office to participate In Sessions?

Sessions can be conducted remotely  via Facetime and Skype. Time difference is not a  hindrance when working remotely  

What are the benefits of not having to come into the office?

Even in the middle of your busy day you can close your office door and have a session then get back to business. Parents and Caretakers can schedule their session during nap times or once your children have gone to bed. 

 What is the Cancellation Policy?

For individual Coaching clients, you must give twenty-four (24) hours prior notice if you need to cancel or change the time of an appointment, otherwise you will be charged for the session in full.  Dr Horns

will make reasonable efforts to reschedule sessions which are cancelled in a timely manner.  

Do you have Sliding Scale Fees?

Sliding Scale is available  as needed.