A divorce therapist is a licensed, certified therapist who is certified by the state to practice therapy. For example, I'm certified in New York and New Jersey, so I can legally work with clients from either state. A therapist will help you look at the whole picture, starting by looking back at the events that led you to where you are now. If I were your therapist, we'd start with what I call a 'family of origin.' I'd ask detailed questions about your past, your childhood, your relationship with your parents, whether your parents were married or divorced, how they managed their communication and communication with you, and so forth. This helps me connect the dots and get to understand events that helped shape your perspective.
A divorce coach can work with anyone, anywhere. A coach will work with you on the present or toward a goal in the future. You likely won't spend much (if any) time looking deeply into the past. Rather, you'll talk about what's not working right now, then chart a course forward to help you get where you want to be. As a coach, my job is to help you be strategic and solution-focused. Kind of like training for a marathon, my job as your coach is to get you successfully to the finish line.