Courtney Heyward Courtney Heyward

Christian Counseling vs. Christian Coaching and Why Many Believers Need Both

When life gets complicated, Christians often ask: Do I need counseling or coaching? The truth is, these are complementary, not competing paths.

Christian counseling focuses on healing. Licensed counselors help you process pain, trauma, anxiety, depression, or relational wounds through clinically sound methods anchored in biblical truth. Counseling looks backward to make sense of what’s happened so you can live whole in the present.

Christian coaching focuses on growth and action. A coach is a thought partner who helps you clarify callings, make decisions, and establish rhythms that move you forward. Coaching examines your current reality and future horizon asking what God is inviting you to build next and turns intentions into concrete steps, with accountability.

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New Service Alert! Christian-Centered Coaching for Leaders

Why This, Why Now?

Two reasons. First, I love meeting new people and hearing their stories, the real stories, where calling meets pressure, purpose meets complexity, and faith meets decision-making. Second, I enjoy helping others whenever possible by sharing my experiences and expertise. After the great response to my book, Reimagining Learning: The Power of Triple Loop Leadership, it became clear that many Christian leaders were asking, “How do I bring this into my faith and my work today?” This new offering is my answer.

Triple Loop Leadership began as a cross-sector framework to help leaders see beyond quick fixes and address the beliefs, assumptions, and rhythms that drive their decisions. I’m now extending that framework directly to Christian leaders so your leadership growth is anchored in Scripture and expressed in your daily decisions.

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