While therapy and coaching both aim to support personal growth and development, they are different services that serve distinct purposes and address different aspects of an individual's life. Dr. Boyd is uniquely qualified to provide each, depending on your needs/goals.

Therapy typically focuses on mental health and emotional well-being. It helps individuals address symptoms such as anxiety, depression, or trauma. The service of therapy follows a medical model, in which there is treatment of a diagnosed condition. Therapists are trained to work with clients to explore and understand their diagnosis, past experiences, identify patterns of behavior or deep-rooted issues, and develop coping strategies to manage or overcome their symptoms.

Coaching, on the other hand, is geared toward personal (Life Coaching) or professional development and performance enhancement (Executive Coaching). It is aimed at helping individuals who don’t necessarily meet the criteria for a diagnosable condition or who aren’t experiencing significant mental health symptoms, but rather want support in improving certain areas of their life. It tends to work from a positive perspective rather than medical model, with solution-focused strategies aimed at reaching a goal rather than treating a condition. Coaches work with clients to set and achieve specific goals, develop new skills, enhance decision-making abilities, and navigate life or workplace challenges. The focus typically is on the present and future.

In summary, therapy tends to ask “How did I get here?,” and coaching asks, “Where do I go from here?”