Your Pace Of Grace
Michelle Diederich, B.S.
Mental Wellness Coaching
What is the difference between mental wellness coaching and therapy?
​Purpose
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Mental Wellness Coaching: A proactive and preventive approach that supports overall well-being, builds resilience, and promotes a balanced mental state. Coaching emphasizes strengths, healthy habits, and personal growth through practical goal-setting and skill-building.
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Therapy: A reactive and curative process that explores the root causes of emotional or psychological challenges, with the goal of healing and recovery.
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Issues Addressed
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Mental Wellness Coaching: Stress management, life balance, emotional well-being, motivation, fulfillment, and navigating transitions.
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Therapy: Clinical concerns such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, trauma, and other diagnosed mental health disorders.
Approaches & Techniques
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Mental Wellness Coaching: Draws on modalities such as motivational interviewing, active listening, clean language, positive psychology, mindfulness practices, and cognitive behavioral coaching.
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Therapy utilizes evidence-based methods, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, and trauma-informed approaches, to treat various clinical conditions.
Professional Background
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Mental Wellness Coach: Specializes in enhancing mental health and overall well-being, without diagnosing or treating clinical disorders.
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Therapists: Licensed professionals (psychologists, social workers, counselors) with advanced training and credentials in diagnosing and treating mental health conditions.
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Regulation & Ethics
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Mental Wellness Coaching: Guided by the International Coaching Federation (ICF) Code of Ethics and confidentiality practices.
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Therapy: Governed by licensure requirements, professional boards, and strict adherence to confidentiality laws.
What is the Intentional Outcome?
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Mental Wellness Coaching: Provides a safe space to explore stress management, emotional balance, and mental wellness through lifestyle changes.
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​​Commitment to Safety- Harm Reduction: Your well-being is my top priority.
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If your needs exceed my scope, I recommend trusted therapists to ensure you receive the best care.
Disclaimer
I am not a licensed therapist and do not diagnose, treat, or provide medical care for mental health conditions.
My role as a Mental Wellness Coach is to support overall well-being, resilience, and personal growth.
If you are in emotional distress, experiencing thoughts of self-harm, or are in crisis, please know you are not alone. Immediate help is available:
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Call or text 988 in the United States to connect with the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for 24/7, free, and confidential support.
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