Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby, PhD, LMFT, BCC, is a clinical psychologist, licensed marriage and family therapist, board-certified coach, AAMFT-approved clinical supervisor, founder of Growing Self Counseling & Coaching, founder of the first NBCC-accredited coach credentialing program exclusively for therapists, and the host of the Love, Happiness and Success for Therapists Podcast.
This training provides a clear, essential breakdown of the legal, ethical, and practical differences between therapy and coaching for licensed mental health professionals. You'll learn why coaching is considered an unregulated field, why therapists are held to a different standard than self-appointed coaches, and how those differences create unique risks for clinicians who offer coaching without the proper structure.
The workshop walks you through how to distinguish therapy from coaching, how to appropriately screen clients for coaching services, and the common mistakes that lead to licensing board complaints. You’ll leave with a clear action plan to protect your license, serve clients ethically, and confidently integrate coaching into your practice—while staying safely within scope.
1. Crystal clarity on the differences between coaching and therapy.
2. How to screen clients for coaching appropriateness
3. The mistakes therapists make that get them in trouble
4. A clear action plan to protect yourself and your clients
Please note that many regulatory boards accept AAMFT course attendance to fulfill CE requirements, but do not have a pre-approval process. If in doubt, check with the board.