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!
At some point throughout our careers, most of us will experience feeling stuck, unmotivated, unsure of next steps or in need of some support navigating a workplace dynamic. Therapy can be a great place to identify and talk through work-related challenges. As a career changer, I have personal experience navigating different kinds of work environments and grappling with my career path.
— Megan Wessler, Mental Health Counselor in New York, NYWhen facing changes, one of the questions we often confront is who am I and what do I want to do with this short life? We may call it "career counseling" but the ways we choose to spend our days is a crucial choice, with many important limitations and consequences. Together, we can work to identify your values, who you are, and what kind of life you would like to authentically choose for yourself.
— Nic Sutherland, Associate Marriage & Family Therapist in Portland, ORI 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, ORFinding 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, CAThe transition from teenager to adult is under-recognized in terms of the challenges. They include the long journey of building an adult career, adult friendships and mentors, and adult autonomy. I work with you to identify the areas where you are thriving and the areas where you need help. Overall, most people have set deadlines for themselves that are hard to achieve and together we work to break the effort into digestible chunks.
— Jason Olin, Clinical Psychologist in Newport Beach, CAI 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, PAThe 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, NCIt's time to take the leap, committing yourself to become more fulfilled in your career. I specialize in helping people discover a career that falls in line with their life's purpose. I work with people who feel stuck in their careers, are dealing with career burnout or stress, or are entering the workforce and are unsure of what direction to take. Some of my favorite populations to work with include young adults or parents returning to the workforce after taking time off to raise children.
— Heather Rose LeCompte, Licensed Professional Counselor in Eugene, ORI became a therapist later in life, so I have worked in a variety of jobs and industries. One was working at YMCA, where I taught college exploration. At another job, I helped students find scholarships and write college essays. As a DV counselor, I have helped people explore what comes next in their lives, which is often a career change. It can be emotionally beneficial to have a career that brings joy and independence, and there are numerous resources to help people find what that is for them.
— Kate Mageau, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in Seattle, WAI am a certified career counselor and certified life's purpose coach. I specialize in helping people discover a career that falls in line with their life's purpose. I work with people who feel stuck in their careers, are dealing with career burnout or stress, or are entering the workforce and are unsure of what direction to take. Some of my favorite populations to work with include young adults or parents returning to the workforce after taking time off to raise children.
— Heather Rose LeCompte, Licensed Professional Counselor in Eugene, ORI have extensive experience supporting people in High-Tech fields (e.g., software engineering, systems administration) work through career stress, anxiety, burnout, imposter syndrome, and job transitions.
— Jun Akiyama, Licensed Professional Counselor in Longmont, COHow do you decide on what to do as a career? Especially when you are freshly out of school without much experience but rather some internship or volunteer experience? Should we follow the path of our parents? Should we settle on getting decent pay or have enough freedom at work? Should we take our job seriously enough, pour our 100% energy into it, and get burnout? Or perhaps you just got laid off and felt stuck in a position with no future? We can start structured sessions to explore.
— Chao Zhao, Art Therapist in Pasadena, CACareer-related therapy/counseling focuses on gaining insight into your underlying thoughts and emotions around your career, figuring out what role you want your career to play in your life, exploring what matters to you in your career and why, and understanding how you might approach your career trajectory going forward in a way that is more psychologically healthy for you. I also have experience helping people cope better with unemployment.
— Jason Wang, Psychologist in Washington, DCI 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, TNI help individuals find things they are passionate about and explore ways to monetize that passion. Maybe you need a career change or want to add a side hustle, this focus area is where to start.
— Candice N. Crowley, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor in Cincinnati, OHCareers 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, MIChange can be overwhelming and frightening, especially with our careers. Focusing on our strengths and passions can help guide us to make the correct career choices.
— Heath Tolleson, Associate Professional Clinical Counselor in New Braunfels, TXWhen facing changes, one of the questions we often confront is who am I and what do I want to do with this short life? We may call it "career counseling" but the ways we choose to spend our days is a crucial choice, with many important limitations and consequences. Together, we can work to identify your values, who you are, and what kind of life you would like to authentically choose for yourself.
— Nic Sutherland, Associate Marriage & Family Therapist in Portland, OR