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Episode Summary:
In this final episode of the Beyond Private Practice series on debunking the top 10 myths therapists have about starting a coaching business, Liz Fernandez addresses a concern that hits close to home for many: “Does calling myself a coach mean I’m losing my therapist identity?” Therapists often fear that embracing a coaching role will diminish the professional identity they worked so hard to build. Liz explains why this fear is rooted in a misunderstanding and how coaching can actually enhance your work as a therapist.

Liz shares how coaching is not a replacement for therapy but an extension of your skill set. It allows you to serve clients in new, goal-oriented ways without compromising the values and expertise you bring from your therapy background. By thinking of coaching as an additional way to support clients’ growth, you can confidently own both identities. Liz also shares her own experience of grappling with this fear and offers actionable advice to help you embrace both roles.

This episode wraps up the myth-busting series with a powerful perspective shift, encouraging you to see coaching as a natural and valuable addition to your practice.

Timestamps:
00:02 - Welcome & Free Webinar Reminder
01:22 - The Fear of Losing Your Therapist Identity
01:59 - Why Coaching Doesn’t Diminish Your Identity as a Therapist
03:37 - How Coaching Expands Your Skill Set and Impact
04:11 - Actionable Steps to Embrace Both Roles Confidently
05:38 - The Flexibility of Titles: You Don’t Have to Call Yourself a “Coach”
06:31 - Series Wrap-Up & Encouragement to Get Started

Key Takeaways:

• Coaching Is an Extension, Not a Replacement: Viewing coaching as an additional skill set will help you feel more confident about embracing both roles.
• Actionable Tips for Confidence: Reflect on how your therapy skills can enrich your coaching and define a coaching niche that complements your deeper work as a therapist.
• Flexibility with Identity: You don’t have to call yourself a “coach” if it doesn’t feel right; other titles like “guide” or “mentor” can work just as well.

Category:
Therapist to Coach, Professional Identity, Coaching Business, Therapist Growth

Keywords:
Therapist identity, coaching vs. therapy, professional identity in coaching, therapist to coach transition, embracing dual roles, Therapist to Coach Collective, starting a coaching business

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