Career Counseling Therapists in 37220
Purposelessness, anxiety, depression, hopelessness, addiction, school struggles, and career path decisions create a lot of difficulty, and I am hopeful I can help.
Sometimes life can get complicated and knock us down. Most times it takes a helping hand to get out of those hard moments. I pledge to give you my very best to be a helping hand, working with you, to move forward and up through those difficult circumstances. Need a hand? Email me. Let's work together.
Purposelessness, anxiety, depression, hopelessness, addiction, school struggles, and career path decisions create a lot of difficulty, and I am hopeful I can help.
Sometimes life can get complicated and knock us down. Most times it takes a helping hand to get out of those hard moments. I pledge to give you my very best to be a helping hand, working with you, to move forward and up through those difficult circumstances. Need a hand? Email me. Let's work together.
Chad Douglas Johnson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MPA
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Oak Hill, TN 37220
I specialize in working with preadolescents, teens, men, and couples, informed by my own personal journey as a husband of 20 years and father of two sons, with 20 years prior career experience in business, nonprofit, and the creative arts.
Welcome! You came here today for a reason. Maybe that’s an individual struggle, a relational conflict, you find yourself stuck in a transition or season of life, or you’re simply searching for ways to balance it all. I will help you understand the “why” and figure out the “how” as together we'll navigate your unique challenges to achieve a life of peace, purpose, and authenticity. My approach is collaboratively tailored to fit you, integrating evidence-based tools that work. We will go at your pace, but I will challenge you when needed. Most of all, you will feel heard, understood, and respected in our time together.
I specialize in working with preadolescents, teens, men, and couples, informed by my own personal journey as a husband of 20 years and father of two sons, with 20 years prior career experience in business, nonprofit, and the creative arts.
Welcome! You came here today for a reason. Maybe that’s an individual struggle, a relational conflict, you find yourself stuck in a transition or season of life, or you’re simply searching for ways to balance it all. I will help you understand the “why” and figure out the “how” as together we'll navigate your unique challenges to achieve a life of peace, purpose, and authenticity. My approach is collaboratively tailored to fit you, integrating evidence-based tools that work. We will go at your pace, but I will challenge you when needed. Most of all, you will feel heard, understood, and respected in our time together.
Susan Hyatt-Birnholz
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37220
Sometimes life gives you more than you can manage and you need someone to talk to who can really listen without judgement, can empathize and give you the right tools to help you work your way through a crisis. I want to be that person for you. Whether you are going through a personal crisis, divorce/marital problems, you're single in dead-end relationships, you're a caregiver to a special needs child or dying elderly parent or you are a band or musician needing career counseling - we will walk through your journey together and create a healthier you.
Sometimes life gives you more than you can manage and you need someone to talk to who can really listen without judgement, can empathize and give you the right tools to help you work your way through a crisis. I want to be that person for you. Whether you are going through a personal crisis, divorce/marital problems, you're single in dead-end relationships, you're a caregiver to a special needs child or dying elderly parent or you are a band or musician needing career counseling - we will walk through your journey together and create a healthier you.
Jeffrey Jay Waller Jr.
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, LPC-, MHSP, (temp)
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37220
Do you struggle with self-esteem and anxiety? Do you have trauma in your past you are working through? My goal is to rebuild your confidence by healing your past. There is so much potential each of us leaves on the table, my goal is to help you tap into that. You must develop a healthy relationship with yourself and others to rediscover that joy in life. Ultimately, in our work together, you can become the best version of yourself and embrace who you truly are. Whether you are struggling with past trauma, self-esteem, anxiety, grief, depression, or a career choice, I believe we can find a solution together.
Do you struggle with self-esteem and anxiety? Do you have trauma in your past you are working through? My goal is to rebuild your confidence by healing your past. There is so much potential each of us leaves on the table, my goal is to help you tap into that. You must develop a healthy relationship with yourself and others to rediscover that joy in life. Ultimately, in our work together, you can become the best version of yourself and embrace who you truly are. Whether you are struggling with past trauma, self-esteem, anxiety, grief, depression, or a career choice, I believe we can find a solution together.
Dan LaVelle
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37220 (Online Only)
My goal is to utilize the individual strengths of all clients for the sake of enabling them to accomplish their goals, overcome hardships, and live up to their fullest potential. This possibility is readily available to all willing to adopt new perspectives and practices to their day to day lives. I am passionate about meeting clients where they are for the sake of discovering the perspectives and interests that make people excited about the lives they live. I am credentialed as a Licensed Professional Counselor/Mental Health Service Provider.
My goal is to utilize the individual strengths of all clients for the sake of enabling them to accomplish their goals, overcome hardships, and live up to their fullest potential. This possibility is readily available to all willing to adopt new perspectives and practices to their day to day lives. I am passionate about meeting clients where they are for the sake of discovering the perspectives and interests that make people excited about the lives they live. I am credentialed as a Licensed Professional Counselor/Mental Health Service Provider.
Ascend Counseling, PLLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MMFT, LPC, CTT, CMAT, CSAT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37220
***NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS*** At Ascend Counseling, PLLC we believe that all people deserve a place to come as they are. As seasoned therapists, we provide a safe, collaborative experience for our clients combining empathy with professional excellence to guide the therapeutic process. Many therapeutic practices simply help you manage your symptoms and/or survive the next crisis. But at Ascend Counseling, PLLC, we believe that therapists should offer more. We will work with you to identify and address the root issues that perpetuate interpersonal problems. With us, you'll get to the bottom of things so that you can move forward!
***NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS*** At Ascend Counseling, PLLC we believe that all people deserve a place to come as they are. As seasoned therapists, we provide a safe, collaborative experience for our clients combining empathy with professional excellence to guide the therapeutic process. Many therapeutic practices simply help you manage your symptoms and/or survive the next crisis. But at Ascend Counseling, PLLC, we believe that therapists should offer more. We will work with you to identify and address the root issues that perpetuate interpersonal problems. With us, you'll get to the bottom of things so that you can move forward!
I am a daughter of Lao refugees, born and raised in Tennessee. I love working with clients who are wanting to process through their trauma, in the midst of life transitions, experiencing anxiety and/or depression, and wrestling with aspects of their identity. Throughout life, I have learned that every human has a unique story; having a longing to be understood, accepted, and seen and continue to learn the importance of understanding all the different parts that make up my clients’ lives. It’s my desire that I create a safe space for you to bring and be all of who you are on your unique journey of healing and discovery.
I am a daughter of Lao refugees, born and raised in Tennessee. I love working with clients who are wanting to process through their trauma, in the midst of life transitions, experiencing anxiety and/or depression, and wrestling with aspects of their identity. Throughout life, I have learned that every human has a unique story; having a longing to be understood, accepted, and seen and continue to learn the importance of understanding all the different parts that make up my clients’ lives. It’s my desire that I create a safe space for you to bring and be all of who you are on your unique journey of healing and discovery.
We all desire - and deserve - to be seen and celebrated for who we are. However, we can often get in our own way, putting heavy burdens and unrealistic expectations on ourselves and believing them to be true and necessary. We convince ourselves that our lives won’t change, that there’s something wrong with us, or that we don’t deserve better. We hide and twist ourselves to please everyone else, we get really good at pretending, or we start doing things that mask our pain, and we lose ourselves, our joy, and our connection to others in the process. I work with teens 16+ and adults of all ages and genders in their journey forward.
We all desire - and deserve - to be seen and celebrated for who we are. However, we can often get in our own way, putting heavy burdens and unrealistic expectations on ourselves and believing them to be true and necessary. We convince ourselves that our lives won’t change, that there’s something wrong with us, or that we don’t deserve better. We hide and twist ourselves to please everyone else, we get really good at pretending, or we start doing things that mask our pain, and we lose ourselves, our joy, and our connection to others in the process. I work with teens 16+ and adults of all ages and genders in their journey forward.
CLARITY, PEACE of MIND, CONFIDENCE, JOY and a SKILL SET by which to create and sustain a happier, healthier life, sound good? Let's face it, despite our best efforts life gets crazy at times. We can ride the slow gradual wave of disconnectedness until one day we wake up wondering "How the heck did I get here?!" Without warning we find ourselves in what I call an "uncomfortable comfortable." This turbulence is a result of life unfolding in ways we never imagined. Situations we've tried our best to "deal with" because "that's just life."
CLARITY, PEACE of MIND, CONFIDENCE, JOY and a SKILL SET by which to create and sustain a happier, healthier life, sound good? Let's face it, despite our best efforts life gets crazy at times. We can ride the slow gradual wave of disconnectedness until one day we wake up wondering "How the heck did I get here?!" Without warning we find ourselves in what I call an "uncomfortable comfortable." This turbulence is a result of life unfolding in ways we never imagined. Situations we've tried our best to "deal with" because "that's just life."
Michelle M Linzy
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, MS, MFT, PPS
Verified Verified
Nashville, TN 37220 (Online Only)
Accepting new clients... You want unconditional love. You want peace and happiness. You want to laugh, and feel good about yourself again. You have decided, that now is the time, for your pursuit of happiness, to begin. You are ready to move forward, towards the life you dream of having for yourself. I have helped numerous clients, move beyond their traumatic experiences, to achieve their personal goals, and I will do the same for you. Together, we will work on identifying the underlying issues and relational patterns that sabotage your chance at an incredible life.
Accepting new clients... You want unconditional love. You want peace and happiness. You want to laugh, and feel good about yourself again. You have decided, that now is the time, for your pursuit of happiness, to begin. You are ready to move forward, towards the life you dream of having for yourself. I have helped numerous clients, move beyond their traumatic experiences, to achieve their personal goals, and I will do the same for you. Together, we will work on identifying the underlying issues and relational patterns that sabotage your chance at an incredible life.
Steve Riser
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP, MDiv
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37220
I enjoy working with clients seeking to grow emotionally, spiritually and relationally. I believe therapy is an opportunity to journey deeper areas of self awareness and a greater understanding of who we have been created to be. I am relational in my approach to counseling. I believe that we have been broken in relationships and that we are therefore healed in the context of relationships. I have had many clients who have had success and experienced transformation throughout the counseling process. Evening and weekend appointments available. Contact me via phone, email, or text. New clients can register at therapyappointment.com
I enjoy working with clients seeking to grow emotionally, spiritually and relationally. I believe therapy is an opportunity to journey deeper areas of self awareness and a greater understanding of who we have been created to be. I am relational in my approach to counseling. I believe that we have been broken in relationships and that we are therefore healed in the context of relationships. I have had many clients who have had success and experienced transformation throughout the counseling process. Evening and weekend appointments available. Contact me via phone, email, or text. New clients can register at therapyappointment.com
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I am passionate about working with women, parents and children. I walk alongside women as they struggle with relationships or difficult life transitions. I assist parents in exploring new techniques for raising their children. And, I also work directly with the children using play to work through trauma or explore behavioral concerns.
I am passionate about working with women, parents and children. I walk alongside women as they struggle with relationships or difficult life transitions. I assist parents in exploring new techniques for raising their children. And, I also work directly with the children using play to work through trauma or explore behavioral concerns.
Another sleepless night kept awake either by nightmares, haunting images from the past, or memories that you can’t push away? You’ve tried almost everything to keep the past in the past, but no matter what, the past keeps showing up in all the reminders around you. The traumatic event(s) were awful enough, reliving them over again in your mind and body just seems unusually cruel. You’ve tried keeping up appearances at work, around family, but the more you try, the more disconnected you feel. As time moves on, you keep wondering if there’s something wrong with "you" that you can’t just “get over” them.
Another sleepless night kept awake either by nightmares, haunting images from the past, or memories that you can’t push away? You’ve tried almost everything to keep the past in the past, but no matter what, the past keeps showing up in all the reminders around you. The traumatic event(s) were awful enough, reliving them over again in your mind and body just seems unusually cruel. You’ve tried keeping up appearances at work, around family, but the more you try, the more disconnected you feel. As time moves on, you keep wondering if there’s something wrong with "you" that you can’t just “get over” them.
It is my honor to work with clients on paths of exploration, personal growth, and healing. Because of the pain that often brings us to therapy, I believe that safety, unconditional positive regard, and authenticity are of the utmost importance in the therapeutic relationship. My theoretical orientation in counseling is primarily psychodynamic and interpersonal within a humanistic framework. I believe that past experiences inform current understanding, and exploring such issues can be healing. Change can also be related to a new understanding of relational patterns and a new experience of relationship with the therapist and others.
It is my honor to work with clients on paths of exploration, personal growth, and healing. Because of the pain that often brings us to therapy, I believe that safety, unconditional positive regard, and authenticity are of the utmost importance in the therapeutic relationship. My theoretical orientation in counseling is primarily psychodynamic and interpersonal within a humanistic framework. I believe that past experiences inform current understanding, and exploring such issues can be healing. Change can also be related to a new understanding of relational patterns and a new experience of relationship with the therapist and others.
Becca Schwanke
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37220
I believe that safety and authenticity are incredibly important when looking for the right counselor. I am here to help you rediscover and reconnect with yourself as you navigate life challenges and find hope. I provide trauma informed care through the lens of attachment science, utilizing EMDR and Brainspotting. Our work will include an integration of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness, and Emotions-Focused Therapy for individuals to create a unique approach to the healing process.
I believe that safety and authenticity are incredibly important when looking for the right counselor. I am here to help you rediscover and reconnect with yourself as you navigate life challenges and find hope. I provide trauma informed care through the lens of attachment science, utilizing EMDR and Brainspotting. Our work will include an integration of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness, and Emotions-Focused Therapy for individuals to create a unique approach to the healing process.
You've heard of EMDR and want to know more. You are feeling stuck, not like yourself, and seem more distant or sad than you used to be. You drift off and have a hard time focusing at work or with your family, and you find yourself lonely and feeling detached even when other people are around. You want to feel better and improve your relationships, but it’s hard to imagine how you can get there. EMDR can be life-changing to help you reconnect with yourself and process past events so you can feel lighter and live more in the present. In-person is only for EMDR intensives to find relief and experience change in an accelerated format.
You've heard of EMDR and want to know more. You are feeling stuck, not like yourself, and seem more distant or sad than you used to be. You drift off and have a hard time focusing at work or with your family, and you find yourself lonely and feeling detached even when other people are around. You want to feel better and improve your relationships, but it’s hard to imagine how you can get there. EMDR can be life-changing to help you reconnect with yourself and process past events so you can feel lighter and live more in the present. In-person is only for EMDR intensives to find relief and experience change in an accelerated format.
If you are feeling stuck, stressed, anxious, sad, avoidant, unmotivated, distracted, or generally discontent with yourself, relationship, or the circles around you, then you may be experiencing difficulty navigating this stage of life. My passion is helping individuals with anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. I have multiple years of professional and private practice experience helping teens, adults, and older adults navigate emotional difficulties and traumatic periods. I have extensive experience supporting anxiety & depression, parenting, self-worth, stress management/self-care, life transitions, and trauma/PTSD.
If you are feeling stuck, stressed, anxious, sad, avoidant, unmotivated, distracted, or generally discontent with yourself, relationship, or the circles around you, then you may be experiencing difficulty navigating this stage of life. My passion is helping individuals with anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. I have multiple years of professional and private practice experience helping teens, adults, and older adults navigate emotional difficulties and traumatic periods. I have extensive experience supporting anxiety & depression, parenting, self-worth, stress management/self-care, life transitions, and trauma/PTSD.
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Career Counseling Therapists
How do I know if I need career counseling?
Determining whether a career counselor is needed involves assessing one's current career and identifying what changes can be made to improve one's overall quality of life. In particular, feelings of loss of motivation, fatigue, anxiety, depression, procrastination, or ongoing levels of high stress can all be indicative of a need for career-related counseling. In addition, individuals changing jobs may want the decision-making support or self-reflection opportunities provided by a career counselor.
Who can benefit from career counseling?
Anyone can benefit from the self-reflection, skill development, and stress management techniques that career counseling can provide. However, individuals who are feeling overwhelmed or burnt out with their current job and individuals considering a major career change may particularly benefit from career counseling to improve their wellbeing. Additionally, individuals who are facing issues in their current job, such as coworker relationship challenges or not meeting performance goals, may benefit from the perspective that a career counselor can provide. College-age or young professionals may also uniquely benefit from career counseling as they make key decisions surrounding education and job training that will impact their career trajectory.
How long does career counseling typically last?
The length of career counseling can vary greatly depending on the needs of the individual and what type of support they are seeking. Career coaching or advising services—which serve clients in a specific, goal-oriented capacity—often last for a shorter duration and are sometimes only a single session or a few sessions in length. In contrast, career counseling as part of a more integrative therapeutic relationship with a counselor may last longer, particularly if the issues faced by the client are longstanding and/or more complex in nature; in such cases, individuals may expect therapy to last multiple months or longer.
How to prepare for career counseling?
Clients can prepare for career counseling sessions by outlining the specific topics they would like to address with the counselor, such as current job challenges or hopes for the future of their career. Compiling one's thoughts on such topics often requires reflection on one's career and future goals, which in itself can be beneficial for session preparation. Clients may also want to put together a list of questions they would like to ask the counselor, particularly if the career counselor they are seeing has particular expertise in a given career area. Conducting research into potential future jobs, training opportunities, or support resources in one's area may also help clients prepare for career counseling by providing them with a background of what resources are available in their area.