Although there may be some overlap in the benefits of working with a life coach and participating in psychotherapy with a licensed therapist, these professionals have distinct roles and serve unique purposes.Unlike life coaches, therapists and other mental health professionals focus on healing, treating mental health conditions, and helping people work through trauma and other issues from their past. While working with a life coach may help you to deal with certain unresolved issues, life coaches cannot treat mood disorders, anxiety disorders, addiction, or any other mental health condition. Dr. Whatley is trained to diagnose and treat mental health disorders but will only treat you if you are also a DPC member and have a contractual agreement. If appropriate Dr. Whatley will keep medical and coaching separate and refer you to other specialists as needed.