Guides & Mentors
Not everyone needs a therapist. Sometimes you just need a guide, mentor, advisor, or someone to listen.
Discover different types of support and find the right guide for your unique journey.
Types of Guides & Mentors
Each type of guide offers unique support. Click on any type to learn more about when it might be right for you.
Mentors
Experienced individuals who share wisdom, provide guidance, and support your personal and professional growth through their lived experience.
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Spiritual Advisors
Guidance for your spiritual journey, helping you explore meaning, purpose, and connection with something greater than yourself.
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Coaches
Goal-oriented professionals who help you achieve specific outcomes, develop skills, and maximize your potential.
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Listening Peers
Trained peers who provide empathetic listening, validation, and support without judgment, often having shared similar experiences.
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Life Guides
Holistic guides who help you navigate life's challenges, make decisions, and find clarity across multiple life areas.
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Career Mentors
Experienced professionals who guide your career development, share industry insights, and help you advance professionally.
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Spiritual Mentors
Experienced practitioners who guide your spiritual practice, deepen your understanding, and support your spiritual growth.
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Wellness Guides
Holistic guides who support your overall well-being, helping you integrate physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health.
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Not Sure Which to Choose?
Compare different types of support to find what's right for your needs.
Mentor vs Therapist: Which Do You Need?
Learn when to choose a mentor and when therapy might be more appropriate
Coach vs Therapist: Understanding the Difference
Compare coaching and therapy to find the right approach
Spiritual Advisor vs Therapist
Understand when spiritual guidance vs mental health treatment is needed
When to Choose a Guide vs Therapist
Learn when general guidance might be more appropriate than therapy
When Might You Need a Guide or Mentor Instead of a Therapist?
You might need a guide or mentor when:
- •You're going through a life transition and need wisdom from someone who's been there
- •You want spiritual guidance and meaning-making rather than mental health treatment
- •You have specific goals and want action-oriented support (coaching)
- •You need peer support from someone who shares similar experiences
- •You want general life guidance and decision-making support
- •You're seeking professional or career development guidance
- •You want holistic wellness support beyond mental health
- •You prefer a more informal, relationship-based approach
💡 Remember:
Therapy focuses on diagnosing and treating mental health conditions. Guides, mentors, and advisors focus on support, guidance, wisdom-sharing, and growth. Sometimes you need one, sometimes the other, and sometimes both!