Ready to take charge of your life? Whether it is navigating your career, building healthy habits, or overcoming challenges, we have therapists, and coaches (collectively known as Providers) who are here to support you.

In the Care Team tab, you have the option to book private and confidential 1-on-1 care sessions with our network of certified therapists and coaches.

Therapy is talk-based mental health treatment delivered by licensed clinicians to help with mental health needs. Therapy is appropriate if there is a clinical concern, as defined by the duration of symptoms (e.g., most of the time for two weeks) and their severity (e.g., interfering with someone’s ability to function in an important area of life). Those with a clinical need essentially experience symptoms (e.g. depression, anxiety) that are strong, last a long time, and impact the ability to function.

Coaching is a collaborative process to help you make important changes in your personal and professional life. Your coach is there to help you figure out how you want to change and the steps you need to take to do so. Your coach’s job is to help you organize your thoughts, emotions, and goals and break things down into smaller steps that create forward movement and growth. The client is the driver of these sessions, while the coach is there to provide reflection, clarity, and accountability.

MindFi’s belief is that anyone can benefit from working with a coach, and some people need therapy, in addition to or instead of, coaching.

The primary difference between coaching and therapy is that therapy is conducted by licensed mental health professionals who are trained to treat clinical difficulties (e.g. depression, anxiety), whereas coaches work on non-clinical issues (e.g., personal growth, financial wellbeing, and professional development).

You can maybe think about it as the difference between seeing an orthopedic surgeon and a physical therapist. If you've broken your leg, you should see a surgeon since they are uniquely qualified to support you. But if you’ve sprained your ankle, a physical therapist is a much better fit. Not only would seeing a surgeon be more intense than you need, but physical therapists are better trained to help you gain strength. In this metaphor, therapists serve as the surgeon and coaches serve as the physical therapist.

Therapists can have a variety of titles (counselors, therapists, psychologists, clinicians, etc.). What they have in common is a masters degree (M.A., or M.S.) in Clinical Psychology or a related field, and are licensed in the state in which they practice.

Common licenses include Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), and Licensed Professional Counselor(LPC). Psychologists have a doctoral degree (Ph.D., or Psy.D.) in Clinical Psychology or a related field, such as Counseling Psychology or Education, and are licensed in the state in which they practice. All therapists are trained in the assessment and treatment of mental health concerns.

Coaches work with individuals to help them have the kind of lives they want. While there is no specific degree or license required to practice as a coach, all MindFi coaches are rigorously vetted, certified, and trained in evidence-based approaches.