Do Counselors Need Life Coaching Certification?

From Laura B.:

I see that you are qualified to do counseling, but what are your coaching credentials?

Thanks,
Laura

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Answer:

Dear Laura,

Our opinion is that a life coach telling a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC or LPC) or licensed psychologist that they need additional credentials to perform coaching, is like a nurses aid telling an MD they need additional credentials. You can learn more about our perspective on life coaching credentialing programs here: https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/why-the-life-coach-is-eating-the-counselors-lunch-and-how-to-take-it-back/

I hope this helps!

Sincerely,

Anthony Centore Ph.D.

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Anthony Centore

Anthony Centore Ph.D. is Founder and CEO at Thriveworks--a counseling practice, focused on premium client care, with 80+ locations across the USA. He is Private Practice Consultant for the American Counseling Association, columnist for Counseling Today magazine, and Author of How to Thrive in Counseling Private Practice. Anthony is a multistate Licensed Professional Counselor and has been quoted in national media sources including The Boston Globe, Chicago Tribune, and CBS Sunday Morning.

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Do Counselors Need Life Coaching Certification?