I live in Missouri and I am interested in advertising my services as a Life Coach. Is any particular licensing necessary in most states, or (if you know) specifically in Missouri? Are there specific guidelines that I must follow with respect to how I advertise my services and conduct my business? Or is this field largely unregulated at present? I've seen many "new age", health, and business centers offer 'Life Coaching' but I have always wondered if this is 100% legal. In general, what might be considered the line between offering therapy and Life Counseling? Any information you can provide in this regard would be most appreciated. Thanks!
2006-07-11 01:43:04 · 2 answers · asked by Tertium Quid 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
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2006-07-11 02:38:43 · answer #1 · answered by Mork the Stork 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If there were any specific requirements for your state, they should be listed on this site: http://pr.mo.gov/ It doesn't look like it is regulated as long as you are just calling yourself a coach and not a counselor, therapist, psychologist, or social worker.
It looks like you would just follow the states guidelines for starting a business: http://www.missouribusiness.net/startup/
There are accredited coach training programs: http://www.coachfederation.org/ICF/For+Current+Members/Coach+Training/For+Prospective+Students/
What this means to me is that you just won't get reimbursed by health insurance companies like mental health professionals can.
2006-07-11 02:28:30 · answer #2 · answered by truly 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋