Frequently Asked Questions

While therapy often focuses on mental health issues and past experiences, coaching is future-oriented and goal-driven, focusing on personal and professional development. Coaches help clients create actionable plans and strategies for success.

Coaches are not required to be licensed mental health professionals. While some coaches may have backgrounds in psychology or counseling, coaching as an industry does not require mental health licensing. Coaching focuses on personal and professional development, goal achievement, and skill enhancement, rather than addressing mental health issues.

If a coach is also a licensed mental health professional, they may choose to integrate therapeutic techniques into their coaching practice. However, it's essential for clients to understand that coaching and therapy serve different purposes and are guided by different licensing bodies.  If you are receiving services through Bitter2Sweet, it is coaching only.  If someone is dealing with mental health concerns, they should seek the help of a licensed mental health professional acting in that capacity, not a coach..

A mediator who is a lawyer in another state (or the same state as your matter) cannot provide you with legal advice. Mediators are neutral third parties whose role is to facilitate communication and negotiation between disputing parties, rather than to provide legal advice and/or advocate for one side.  If you are receiving services through Bitter2Sweet, it is not and should not be considered legal advice.

Confidentiality is of utmost importance in our coaching and consulting practice.