Career Counseling

Finding a satisfying and fulfilling career is a critical part of mental health. If you are facing career-related challenges or just having trouble figuring out what your next step should be, you may want to explore career counseling (or career guidance as it is sometimes known). A qualified career counselor will be able to help you identify all your options and work to help you change, choose or leave a career. No matter what stage of life you are in, a career counselor can help you use your values, skills, strengths, and interests to identify the perfect career for you. Reach out to one of TherapyDen’s experts today!

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Very often people feel stuck in their work OR feel like their career has not even started. Being in a job that is a poor fit can be frustrating & even lead to depression or anxiety. This can go on to impact our personal life & relationships. Further, the rapid advancement in technology is creating new opportunities, but can seem overwhelming to know where to start. Lets put our heads together to see what is possible for you.

— Kathleen Thompson, Licensed Professional Counselor in Portland, OR

Career development is lifelong, shaped by where we come from—our families, communities, and experiences. At every life stage, we revisit the question: What fits now? Are we just beginning, building stability, sustaining a path, or shifting directions? Interests, values, strengths, and personal style are key to finding work that feels meaningful and genuinely satisfying—they help us understand what fits and what fuels us.

— April Abrego, Psychologist in San Antonio, TX
 

How we feel about our careers and the healthiness of our work environments have significant relationships to our mental and emotional health. I have successfully worked with many clients on 'imposter syndrome,' boundaries, finding career passions, work-life balance, healing from toxic work environments, job search struggles & successes, and exploring their next career step!

— Johanna Karasik, Licensed Professional Counselor in Northglenn, CO

Many adults struggle in their careers. Many of my clients have a unique way of operating in the world, I honor that uniqueness by allowing you to fully express who you are, and will encourage you to find and follow your true passion. I help my clients identify the type of work that leverages your strengths so you can get the most out of your career.

— Shari Grande, Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Santa Clara, CA
 

I specialize in career counseling for women leaders, addressing workplace stress and transitions. Using trauma-informed therapy, CBT, and mindfulness, I guide clients to overcome challenges, find clarity, and thrive professionally. We'll create personalized plans to manage stress and achieve work-life balance. Ready to transform your career? Reach out today!

— Djuan Short, Clinical Social Worker in Philadelphia, PA

Navigating career changes, exploring new opportunities, or facing workplace hurdles can be daunting. Whether you're considering a shift in your career, dealing with job-related stress, preparing for professional exams, or feeling stuck in your current role, I'm here to help you gain clarity and build confidence. With a strengths-based, solution-focused approach, we’ll explore your unique skills, values, and aspirations, while addressing self-doubt, imposter syndrome, or any limiting beliefs. Tog

— Katherine Flechaus, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
 

This is an area close to my heart. Before becoming a psychologist, I worked as a vocational evaluator and supported employment specialist. I help clients explore transitions after disability, injury, military service, or into college and adult life. I support clients in identifying interests, values, and abilities. My practice also offers vocational and neuropsychovocational evaluations, with in-office referral to Texas Workforce employment specialists when appropriate.

— April Abrego, Psychologist in San Antonio, TX

Is your job getting you down? Are you feeling burned out, and not sure how to turn it around? Maybe at this point you can't even remember why you accepted the job in the first place. Or perhaps you're an entrepreneur and can't seem to create the work-life balance you'd thought you would have achieved by now. You've noticed that getting through the week is getting harder and harder, and the coping strategies that used to work just aren't cutting it anymore. No worries - I can help!

— Dr. Grisel Lopez-Escobar, Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Boca Raton, FL
 

I have been working with fellow Fountain House club members for 5 years now with career advice, mainly centering around the peer specialist training platform known as The Academy of Peer Service, in preparation for state peer certification. I'm currently working with the CNY Coalition in the creation of the Peer Exchange and the PE internship program for all New York City clubhouses. I serve as a peer professional development consultant for various organizations and agencies.

— Phillip Fleming, Counselor in Yonkers, NY

I believe you are a masterpiece, created by God for an abundant life. It isn't going to be a life free of trials and struggles, but it will be a plan full of amazing and fulfilling purposes. In the career counseling you will receive from me, we will work together to help you see how God specifically made you match the purposes He has for you. And we'll help you not just identify your best job, but how all the roles in your life are meant to work together to help you fulfill those purposes.

— Alyssa Williams, Licensed Professional Counselor
 

The career counseling I offer is a bit different than helping you determine your life's calling, next career move, or navigating a job search. While I'm qualified in those areas, I specializing in helping others work through how anxiety, self-esteem, confidence, burnout, and people-pleasing are impacting their career performance. I enjoy helping others feel more secure and in control of their job and professional identity by tackling these issues within the specific context of their career.

— Joe Burke, Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Cary, NC

I combine focused study of workplace issues with experience from a lifetime of corporate work. I have a passion for helping people navigate career transitions from starting out, to starting again, to retirement's second act. We might explore what changes feel right, even if they feel scary, or how to believe in yourself and find meaning and balance between work and life.

— Christa Cummins, Licensed Professional Counselor in Portland, OR
 

I specialize in career counseling for women leaders, addressing workplace stress and transitions. Using trauma-informed therapy, CBT, and mindfulness, I guide clients to overcome challenges, find clarity, and thrive professionally. We'll create personalized plans to manage stress and achieve work-life balance. Ready to transform your career? Reach out today!

— Djuan Short, Clinical Social Worker in Philadelphia, PA

Careers or potential careers can contribute towards a wide range of symptoms, especially certain working environments that can predispose an individual to higher levels of stress than usual. I served many different populations in search of treatment, with careers being one of the most significant variables that can trigger symptoms of stress, anxiety, and even depression.

— Scott Tomey, Psychotherapist in Farmington, MI
 

Finding a job that suits your needs, your purpose, and your values can be super hard. Especially if you're not sure if you're in the wrong job OR if you're not managing it properly. Once you've identified what you want to do, it is important to set yourself up for success - from the first interview, to every-day work life, through promotion and future career goals. Let's talk about how you can maximize your strengths, manage your day, and succeed at work.

— Katie Vernoy, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in Torrance, CA

Whether or not you're seeking ongoing therapy with me, I offer the Strong Interest Inventory for career exploration to those in their last 2 years of high school and beyond. No matter why you're looking for a new career path, let's use your interests and personality strengths to find some new possible paths forward! See https://SageBlackbirdTherapy.com/StrongCareer for information on the process to schedule your collaborative career exploration session!

— Elizabeth Bolton, Licensed Professional Counselor in Cypress, TX
 

I focus on helping high achievers like you tap into your true potential. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by pressure, perfectionism, or self-doubt, know that you’re not alone. We’ll work through issues like imposter syndrome, anxiety, and setting boundaries so you can step out of the cycle of endless striving. With personalized career counseling and executive coaching, I’ll support you in finding a healthier work-life balance and lasting fulfillment.

— Joe Rustum, Clinical Psychologist in Nashville, TN