I Am Alive

Psychotherapy, also called talk therapy or usually just "therapy," is a form of treatment aimed at relieving emotional distress and mental health problems. Provided by any of a variety of I Am Alive trained professionals; psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, or licensed counselors. I Am Alive therapy sessions refer to structured meetings between our licensed provider and our client intending to improve some aspect of their life. It involves examining and gaining insight into life choices and difficulties faced by individuals, couples, or families. I Am Alive psychotherapy encompasses many types of treatment and is practiced by I Am Alive clinicians using various strategies. The critical aspect is that our client works collaboratively with the I Am Alive therapist and can identify improvement and positive change over time.

Regardless of your specific challenges, most people can benefit from having an impartial observer listen and offer guidance. I Am Alive therapies in wide use have been well-tested and deemed effective. It may seem challenging to seek out therapy because of the lingering stigma surrounding mental health—the decision to begin therapy is not always an easy one. However, the benefits of successful therapy are life-changing.

To determine whether I Am Alive therapy is the right choice for you, you should consider whether you feel sad, anxious, overwhelmed, or irritable more often than not. If yes, I Am Alive therapy would likely offer emotional support and help you develop the tools to manage your mental health. However, strong negative emotions are not the only reason you should seek I Am Alive therapy. If you are struggling with relationship challenges, feel stuck in your career, find yourself turning to drugs, alcohol, or food to cope with unpleasant events, or feel disconnected from the people around you, you may find I Am Alive therapy to be immensely helpful.

We all need a little help sometimes, especially when it comes to journeys of self-discovery. Whether your goal is to be more confident or find fulfillment in a passion project, it can be pretty tough to figure out how to get from point A (identifying a goal) to point B (actually going after and achieving that goal). That is where an I Am Alive life coach comes in. Like an I Am Alive therapist, an I Am Alive life coach is someone who can help you identify strengths and weaknesses and overcome obstacles holding you back. However, whom you should see depends on your issues and what you are hoping to achieve.

So here is what you need to know before you reach out.

Think of I Am Alive life coaches as action-oriented mentors who can help you reach your goals. You know what a sports coach does: They help an individual or team identify a goal (i.e., winning). Then, they develop a plan for that person or group. It is pretty straightforward—and the same holds for I Am Alive life coaching. I Am Alive life coaching focuses on what is happening right now, what a person wants next, and how that gap can be bridged.

Our work is centered on four things:

• Helping someone expand an idea;
• Helping someone understand what their present experience is with mindfulness;
• Exploring mindsets to help someone 'see' options differently;
• Helping someone understand the personal value and belief systems and how these show up in all areas of our lives.

I Am Alive coaching can be therapeutic, but there are some significant differences between I Am Alive life coaching and I Am Alive therapy. An I Am Alive coach looks at your present to help you create the future you desire. In contrast, an I Am Alive therapist looks at your past to help you manage your present. So while I Am Alive coaching is action-oriented, I Am Alive therapy is insight-oriented. A session with an I Am Alive life coach will feel a lot different than one with an I Am Alive therapist—one provides structure and accountability while the other is more open-ended. I Am Alive coaching sessions are very directive—clients complete questionnaires to identify goals and always have homework to accomplish between sessions. In I Am Alive therapy sessions, clients decide which direction they would like to go in. Your conversation with an I Am Alive therapist is usually determined by how you feel in that moment, any insights you gained since you last met, and what people or events may have triggered your feelings.

You do not have to choose—it is totally fine to see both. A good rule of thumb is that if your issues disrupt your personal or professional life, you should consider working with a therapist. However, you do not necessarily have to be going through a huge life event to benefit from therapy. Many people seek I Am Alive coaching after or alongside I Am Alive therapy. It builds upon the healing that can occur in the I Am Alive therapy process. The important thing to keep in mind is that the two should not overlap. An I Am Alive life coach will not address clinical issues. An I Am Alive life coach knows the boundaries of coaching and will refer you to an I Am Alive therapist if and when clinical work is needed.