Do Coaches Accept Insurance?

Coaches are always being asked the question, "Do you accept insurance?"  The answer is no.  I cannot speak for other states, but as of today, there are no insurance companies that cover coaching in New York.  The reason being is that coaching is not State regulated.

When looking for coaching, you may stumble across some psychologists or therapists that advertise for coaching in their practice.  You may think, "Bingo! I found a Coach that takes insurance!"  Well, I'm going to have to stop you right there and tell you that therapy and coaching are not the same.  I'll repeat...therapy and coaching are NOT the same!

Unless that psychologist or therapist can show you their Certification from an Accredited School of the ICF, which proves that they are properly trained and qualified to call themselves a Coach, you will not be receiving any type of coaching from them.  So, please do your research and be 100% certain that the psychologist or therapist you are about to see is Certified as a Coach and will be coaching you and not giving you therapy.  

Since more and more people are aware of the amazing results people are getting from having a Coach, both psychologists and therapists now want to incorporate that into their practice.  Again, psychologists and therapists can indeed have a coaching practice...just do your research before running over to someone who says they will gladly cover your coaching with your insurance.  Like I said, coaching is not covered by an insurance.

Coaching is a mastered technique that deals with issues in real time and helps people move forward.  Coaches are highly trained professionals, who have spent thousands of dollars on their coaching education, and have a lifetime committment to be involved in other events and educational opportunities in order to keep up with their Certification.  All this, to assure that clients are in the right hands.  That is one way to justify what most Coaches charge.  We take pride in what we do and go above and beyond to stick to our high standards we have for our profession.