Imagine discovering that your path to personal growth and mental well-being has more options than you thought. Today, we welcome Dr. Emma Mansour, a licensed psychologist and clinical director of Life Matters Counseling and Psychological Services, as she opens up about her journey from aspiring lawyer to dedicated psychologist.

Together, we explore the critical distinctions between therapy and coaching, helping you understand when it's important to seek each type of support.

We also navigate the often challenging journey of finding the right therapist and establishing a strong therapist-client relationship. This episode is a heartfelt and informative guide to understanding when to seek therapy versus coaching for personal growth and mental well-being.

What you'll learn in this episode:

• The unique roles and boundaries of therapy and coaching
• Recognizing changes in behavior and emotional states that may signal the need for therapy
• Steps to find the right therapist and the importance of a strong therapist-client relationship
• The importance of self-advocacy in therapy
• Guidance on seeking the right support for mental well-being

Dr. Emma Mansour's Bio:

Dr. Emma Mansour is a licensed psychologist specializing in individual therapy and psychological testing. With over 14 years of therapy experience and as a graduate of the University of Utah's Counseling Psychology program, in addition to providing individual therapy, she also specializes in psychological testing and she is the founder of Life Matters: Counseling and Psychological Services.

Her mission is to help you lead a meaningful and fulfilling life by guiding you through life's challenges and towards your values and goals.

Using ACT principles, she combines mindfulness strategies and behavioral change techniques to help you accept difficult emotions and thoughts. This approach enables you to commit to actions that align with your values. By fostering psychological flexibility, she empowers you to navigate stress, anxiety, depression, and life transitions with resilience and purpose.

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