How do the services provided by Bridgeway Career Development differ from therapy?
We do not believe in the artificial distinctions between the two that we have sometimes seen asserted by others in the therapy and coaching fields. For example, we think it is simplistic to say that therapy is always about healing and coaching is always about growth. And we do not believe that all therapy focuses on the past while all coaching focuses on the present and future. Our coaching approach will examine a client’s past if doing so seems relevant for the present and future. Coaching has in common with therapy the goal of helping clients to increase their happiness and effectiveness in the world. But whereas therapy can be oriented toward treating diagnosable mental health disorders, our services are not. If your Bridgeway coach determines that you may benefit from working with a licensed psychiatrist, psychologist, or mental health counselor, we will advise you of that and assist you in locating the appropriate resources.
