10 Reasons Therapists Make Fantastic Coaches

Pivot your practice. It isn’t hard when you understand that you already know how to help people and that you’ve been a coach for years…even as a therapist.

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Therapists make excellent coaches for a variety of reasons.
In general, their deep knowledge of human behavior allows them to quickly identify patterns and help clients make big changes.
Their active listening skills and ability to establish trust are also key skills. Additionally, therapists have strong communication skills, which is critical for helping clients achieve their goals.

Therapists are also experts in goal-setting and are skilled at helping clients set goals that are realistic, achievable, and meaningful. Their knowledge of mental health issues allows them to provide support to clients who may struggle with anxiety, depression, or other challenges. Therapists also have a deep understanding of what motivates people and how to help them stay focused on their goals.

If you’re a therapist ready to transition to a coach, or if you want to start in start a coaching business as a therapist, these skills and qualities set you up for success.

Reasons why therapists make fantastic coaches.

1. Deep awareness of human behavior: Therapists understand human behavior. This allows them to quickly identify patterns and help clients make huge life changes.
2. Active listening skills: Therapists are trained to actively listen to their clients. They can understand their unique perspectives, which is a key skill.
3. Ability to establish trust: Therapists are skilled at trust development with their clients. I think we all agree, this is essential.  
4. Strong communication skills: Therapists are trained to communicate effectively with their clients, which is critical.
5. Expertise in goal-setting: Therapists are skilled at helping clients set goals that are realistic, achievable, and transformative. 
6. Knowledge of mental health issues: Therapists are well-versed in mental health issues, which allows them to provide support to clients who may struggle with anxiety, depression, or other challenges.
7. Understand motivation: Therapists have clarity of what motivates people and how to help them stay focused on their goals.
8. Focus on strengths: Therapists are trained to focus on their client’s strengths, which helps to build confidence and resilience.
9. Emphasis on personal growth: Therapists are dedicated to helping clients achieve personal growth and transformation. 
10. Commitment to ethical standards: Therapists are committed to ethical standards in their work, which translates into high-quality coaching that is grounded in respect and professionalism.

In summary, that’s why therapists make fantastic coaches!

Listen to this episode on why therapists make the best coaches and see which of the 10 reasons and skills you have already, that would make you a fantastic life coach, or relationship coach or leadership coach…or whatever type of coach you want to be.

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