Career Counseling Therapists in Chicago, IL
Let's work together to help you build a clear vision of what you want out of life, your family, your career, your friends, your education, your health and so much more! Whether you're single, a single parent, married, co-parenting, in a relationship - we'll collaborative work on the betterment of YOU! What do you want to achieve first?.
*ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS FOR PHONE, VIDEO AND IN-PERSON SESSIONS" Hi, I am Nancy Griffin, Integrative Life Coach! Using my own life experiences combined with a diverse range of healing techniques in the areas of mental, emotional, physical and spiritual wellness, I have a passion for helping you achieve positive changes in all areas of life! Therapy is a great way to improve the quality of relationships, learn coping skills, overcome obstacles and to focus on better understanding yourself and the intricate layers within your life's purpose.
Let's work together to help you build a clear vision of what you want out of life, your family, your career, your friends, your education, your health and so much more! Whether you're single, a single parent, married, co-parenting, in a relationship - we'll collaborative work on the betterment of YOU! What do you want to achieve first?.
*ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS FOR PHONE, VIDEO AND IN-PERSON SESSIONS" Hi, I am Nancy Griffin, Integrative Life Coach! Using my own life experiences combined with a diverse range of healing techniques in the areas of mental, emotional, physical and spiritual wellness, I have a passion for helping you achieve positive changes in all areas of life! Therapy is a great way to improve the quality of relationships, learn coping skills, overcome obstacles and to focus on better understanding yourself and the intricate layers within your life's purpose.
Are you feeling uncertain about your next career step? Whether you're a recent graduate, a teacher considering a change, or a professional looking to pivot, you might be experiencing anxiety or unsure about your strengths and how to communicate them. Together, we'll explore your interests, values, and goals to build a clear, personalized path forward. We'll work through your challenges and build your confidence, ensuring you feel empowered and ready to take the next steps in your career journey. This service is designed for those ready to invest in high-impact, self-pay career counseling for meaningful results.
Are you feeling uncertain about your next career step? Whether you're a recent graduate, a teacher considering a change, or a professional looking to pivot, you might be experiencing anxiety or unsure about your strengths and how to communicate them. Together, we'll explore your interests, values, and goals to build a clear, personalized path forward. We'll work through your challenges and build your confidence, ensuring you feel empowered and ready to take the next steps in your career journey. This service is designed for those ready to invest in high-impact, self-pay career counseling for meaningful results.
I also bring a background in Talent Acquisition & Recruitment, which I integrate into my work with clients seeking career counseling support.
A common myth is that we need to be in "crisis" or at our "very worst" to go to therapy. While seeking therapy during more critical life periods is certainly appropriate, therapy can be equally beneficial for folks seeking help taking something from good to great or okay to good. Maybe you could use a confidential space to unload or get an unbiased view. Maybe the ways you’ve tried coping on your own have still kept you stuck or are no longer serving you. Maybe you’re questioning your purpose in life or career. Maybe you know what you want but lack the confidence or motivation to follow through.
I also bring a background in Talent Acquisition & Recruitment, which I integrate into my work with clients seeking career counseling support.
A common myth is that we need to be in "crisis" or at our "very worst" to go to therapy. While seeking therapy during more critical life periods is certainly appropriate, therapy can be equally beneficial for folks seeking help taking something from good to great or okay to good. Maybe you could use a confidential space to unload or get an unbiased view. Maybe the ways you’ve tried coping on your own have still kept you stuck or are no longer serving you. Maybe you’re questioning your purpose in life or career. Maybe you know what you want but lack the confidence or motivation to follow through.
Ron Pajak
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60640
Waitlist for new clients
Areas of particular interest are career changes; men's issues; relationship issues; gay men and coming out; grief and loss; trauma; depression and anxiety; the creative process; premarital counseling.
Therapy is a healthy resource. Everyone needs an objective, non-judgmental person to talk with in a confidential and warm environment. Sometimes you feel something is not quite right, but you can't put your finger on it. Other times, you know exactly what it is. Either way, telling your story can help figure things out by identifying your patterns of thought, behavior and emotions. Are any of them getting in the way? Together we discover the obstacles to achieving a stronger sense of well-being. Most importantly, we figure out how you can remove obstacles to leading a happier, more authentic life.
Areas of particular interest are career changes; men's issues; relationship issues; gay men and coming out; grief and loss; trauma; depression and anxiety; the creative process; premarital counseling.
Therapy is a healthy resource. Everyone needs an objective, non-judgmental person to talk with in a confidential and warm environment. Sometimes you feel something is not quite right, but you can't put your finger on it. Other times, you know exactly what it is. Either way, telling your story can help figure things out by identifying your patterns of thought, behavior and emotions. Are any of them getting in the way? Together we discover the obstacles to achieving a stronger sense of well-being. Most importantly, we figure out how you can remove obstacles to leading a happier, more authentic life.
I have supported adult clients of diverse ages and cultural identities address anxiety, depression, work-related stress, career and life transitions, imposter syndrome, and family of origin issues. In particular, I have extensive experience working with clients navigating early-adulthood as they seek meaning and fulfillment from their work and relationships.
I have supported adult clients of diverse ages and cultural identities address anxiety, depression, work-related stress, career and life transitions, imposter syndrome, and family of origin issues. In particular, I have extensive experience working with clients navigating early-adulthood as they seek meaning and fulfillment from their work and relationships.
Greetings! It’s great to have you here! Look, reaching out for help and starting therapy is a daunting process. If you’re here it means you are searching for someone to help you through a difficult time. No one calls my office or emails me because everything is “perfect.” Typically, my clients are facing major burnout, compassion fatigue, work/career issues, relationship crisis, and a spattering of problems like anxiety, depression, weight gain, and attention and concentration concerns. The good news is that I have worked with them all – and each one, you included, brings something unique and impressive to the work that I do: You.
Greetings! It’s great to have you here! Look, reaching out for help and starting therapy is a daunting process. If you’re here it means you are searching for someone to help you through a difficult time. No one calls my office or emails me because everything is “perfect.” Typically, my clients are facing major burnout, compassion fatigue, work/career issues, relationship crisis, and a spattering of problems like anxiety, depression, weight gain, and attention and concentration concerns. The good news is that I have worked with them all – and each one, you included, brings something unique and impressive to the work that I do: You.
I have experience working with adolescents and adults from various walks of life, helping clients address life & career transitions, vocational counseling, addiction, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and creating healthy habits.
Everyone has a story to tell. But how we choose to tell it is up to us. Through the act of retelling, confronting, and finding strength within, it empowers us when writing our next chapter. I am dedicated to helping my clients explore what their next chapter could look like.
I have experience working with adolescents and adults from various walks of life, helping clients address life & career transitions, vocational counseling, addiction, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and creating healthy habits.
Everyone has a story to tell. But how we choose to tell it is up to us. Through the act of retelling, confronting, and finding strength within, it empowers us when writing our next chapter. I am dedicated to helping my clients explore what their next chapter could look like.
Career: Everyone has exceptional natural aptitudes.
Update: Not accepting clients at this time. Many scientists are rethinking the belief that depression and anxiety are caused by dysregulation of brain chemistry. The cause, they think, is adversity, and it can be better treated by therapy that teaches people how to deal with their circumstances. That adversity takes many forms – narcissistic, abusive, inattentive or addicted parents, traumatic events, and childhood bullying are all examples. I use evidence-based practices that will produce the improvements you want in your life. You and I will find and address your distress. My approach is to be both empathic and directive.
Career: Everyone has exceptional natural aptitudes.
Update: Not accepting clients at this time. Many scientists are rethinking the belief that depression and anxiety are caused by dysregulation of brain chemistry. The cause, they think, is adversity, and it can be better treated by therapy that teaches people how to deal with their circumstances. That adversity takes many forms – narcissistic, abusive, inattentive or addicted parents, traumatic events, and childhood bullying are all examples. I use evidence-based practices that will produce the improvements you want in your life. You and I will find and address your distress. My approach is to be both empathic and directive.
Andrea (Andy) Guenther-Pal
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, JD, LCSW, CCTP
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60603 (Online Only)
I specialize in helping women+ professionals who struggle with anxiety or depression, or are challenged by stress/burnout, perfectionism, imposter syndrome, or work and career concerns.
You’ve worked hard and invested a lot to get where you are, but something’s missing. You're successful, but not thriving. In fact, most of the time you're exhausted, anxious, overwhelmed, or angry. You may worry that you’ve lost your drive. Or, maybe you find that the goals you once thought mattered most just don’t make you happy anymore. If you’re feeling stressed out, burned out, or unhappy with the life you’ve built, I’m here to help. I’m passionate about helping you tap into your wisdom and rediscover your deepest authenticity and joy.
I specialize in helping women+ professionals who struggle with anxiety or depression, or are challenged by stress/burnout, perfectionism, imposter syndrome, or work and career concerns.
You’ve worked hard and invested a lot to get where you are, but something’s missing. You're successful, but not thriving. In fact, most of the time you're exhausted, anxious, overwhelmed, or angry. You may worry that you’ve lost your drive. Or, maybe you find that the goals you once thought mattered most just don’t make you happy anymore. If you’re feeling stressed out, burned out, or unhappy with the life you’ve built, I’m here to help. I’m passionate about helping you tap into your wisdom and rediscover your deepest authenticity and joy.
Shira Galston
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60645 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Some of the areas I have addressed include: anxiety, depression, premarital counseling, communication problems, conflict, career difficulties, and parenting.
I believe in the strength within every individual to achieve clarity and change. I believe in the ability within every couple and family to achieve authentic bonds, effective communication, and joy. Nurturing these inner and relational strengths is essential in my work, so as to help my clients remove constraints in their lives. I mainly work with young professionals and students, as well as young couples and families. I also work with individuals, families, and even coworkers and friends of all ages.
Some of the areas I have addressed include: anxiety, depression, premarital counseling, communication problems, conflict, career difficulties, and parenting.
I believe in the strength within every individual to achieve clarity and change. I believe in the ability within every couple and family to achieve authentic bonds, effective communication, and joy. Nurturing these inner and relational strengths is essential in my work, so as to help my clients remove constraints in their lives. I mainly work with young professionals and students, as well as young couples and families. I also work with individuals, families, and even coworkers and friends of all ages.
Michel Rosenthal
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, MA, Coach
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60613 (Online Only)
I am a thoughtful, caring, therapist, with 25+ yrs experience helping people heal, enrich & stimulate their lives. Therapy relies on connection & the process of therapy. In these difficult times there's pervasive confusion & disappointment. Talking things through & exploring complicated feelings is essential. I can help articulate goals & make plans to help you feel fulfilled. Through the years I work with teens, adults, LGBTQ & straight couples, & groups. I also teach the Artist Way, about connecting with your creativity and finding your voice. In addition I do career counseling. I love my work and feel lucky to do what I do.
I am a thoughtful, caring, therapist, with 25+ yrs experience helping people heal, enrich & stimulate their lives. Therapy relies on connection & the process of therapy. In these difficult times there's pervasive confusion & disappointment. Talking things through & exploring complicated feelings is essential. I can help articulate goals & make plans to help you feel fulfilled. Through the years I work with teens, adults, LGBTQ & straight couples, & groups. I also teach the Artist Way, about connecting with your creativity and finding your voice. In addition I do career counseling. I love my work and feel lucky to do what I do.
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I pursued a career in therapy because I believe that holistic healing is possible. Taking care of your mental, emotional, physical and spiritual wellness, enables you to take care of others, and live a life of joy. With a background in the arts, storytelling, and visual media, I integrate the power of story in the narrative of your life, past present and future. Where are you right now? How has right now been impacted by your past, and what is a vision and purpose for who you want to be? What do you want your life to look like in the future? We can work on all this together.
I pursued a career in therapy because I believe that holistic healing is possible. Taking care of your mental, emotional, physical and spiritual wellness, enables you to take care of others, and live a life of joy. With a background in the arts, storytelling, and visual media, I integrate the power of story in the narrative of your life, past present and future. Where are you right now? How has right now been impacted by your past, and what is a vision and purpose for who you want to be? What do you want your life to look like in the future? We can work on all this together.
Currently, Dr. Francesca Giordano is the principal partner of Veduta Consulting, LLC. Her clinical practice specializes in relationship restoration and helping clients feel they are living life with authenticity. She is also a very experienced career counseling and helps clients with career transitions and job search strategies. It is my hope that my clients will also benefit from my 25 years of experience teaching and supervising counselors-in-training. Being a counseling professor keeps my skills updated and my perspective fresh and innovative. If you are interested in continuing our conversation, please contact me.
Currently, Dr. Francesca Giordano is the principal partner of Veduta Consulting, LLC. Her clinical practice specializes in relationship restoration and helping clients feel they are living life with authenticity. She is also a very experienced career counseling and helps clients with career transitions and job search strategies. It is my hope that my clients will also benefit from my 25 years of experience teaching and supervising counselors-in-training. Being a counseling professor keeps my skills updated and my perspective fresh and innovative. If you are interested in continuing our conversation, please contact me.
Welcome! I am honored to walk alongside you and help you navigate throughout this experience. I am passionate about working with students. This phase of life comes with a unique set of challenges such as adjusting to life transitions, working through school and career stressors, managing relationship and family challenges, and exploring one’s developing identity. I aim to help you navigate stress management, prevent burnout, and set a healthy work/life balance. I also specialize in working with clients with body image issues and eating concerns, and have extensively researched ADHD and concentration difficulties in young adults.
Welcome! I am honored to walk alongside you and help you navigate throughout this experience. I am passionate about working with students. This phase of life comes with a unique set of challenges such as adjusting to life transitions, working through school and career stressors, managing relationship and family challenges, and exploring one’s developing identity. I aim to help you navigate stress management, prevent burnout, and set a healthy work/life balance. I also specialize in working with clients with body image issues and eating concerns, and have extensively researched ADHD and concentration difficulties in young adults.
Priscilla Anzaldua
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60657
I have supported and guided young adults struggling with career options, managing anxiety and feelings of depression.
I am a bilingual and bi-cultural therapist who values the strength of a trusting and supportive therapeutic relationship. You might feel overwhelmed with finding a therapist if you are already feeling stuck. It can be hard to find someone to disclose your feelings to a "new person" during your time of vulnerability. My warm, empathetic, and non-directive approach has helped those new to therapy feel comfortable disclosing their most difficult emotions and experiences. My approach is collaborative, where I can guide you to find the right tools to feel in control of your life again.
I have supported and guided young adults struggling with career options, managing anxiety and feelings of depression.
I am a bilingual and bi-cultural therapist who values the strength of a trusting and supportive therapeutic relationship. You might feel overwhelmed with finding a therapist if you are already feeling stuck. It can be hard to find someone to disclose your feelings to a "new person" during your time of vulnerability. My warm, empathetic, and non-directive approach has helped those new to therapy feel comfortable disclosing their most difficult emotions and experiences. My approach is collaborative, where I can guide you to find the right tools to feel in control of your life again.
I am a licensed therapist focused on providing a compassionate and nurturing environment for self-exploration and goal-setting. I work collaboratively with adolescents, adults, and seniors through life transitions. Using cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness, and person-centered approaches, I guide individuals dealing with adjustment disorder, career transitions, depression, mood disorder, and anxiety.
I am a licensed therapist focused on providing a compassionate and nurturing environment for self-exploration and goal-setting. I work collaboratively with adolescents, adults, and seniors through life transitions. Using cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness, and person-centered approaches, I guide individuals dealing with adjustment disorder, career transitions, depression, mood disorder, and anxiety.
We work with young professionals & entrepreneurs to help them with major career choices, startup goals, and burnout prevention.
Jane has worked with children & adults facing life transitions, medical & learning disabilities, addiction, personality disorders, trauma, grief, psychosis, mood disorders, anxiety, & relationship challenges. Jane has 13 years of training & graduated from Loyola University Chicago. Jane is the founder of Summit Counseling Group, which helps people to live happier, healthier & more productive lives. Through the use of humanistic psychology, cognitive behavioral therapy, solution focused therapy, psychodynamic therapy, & integrative holistic approaches, clients develop skills and coping tools to better manage life's various obstacles. Therapy sessions develop insight into behavior trends, emotions, & communication patterns to create real progress.
We work with young professionals & entrepreneurs to help them with major career choices, startup goals, and burnout prevention.
Jane has worked with children & adults facing life transitions, medical & learning disabilities, addiction, personality disorders, trauma, grief, psychosis, mood disorders, anxiety, & relationship challenges. Jane has 13 years of training & graduated from Loyola University Chicago. Jane is the founder of Summit Counseling Group, which helps people to live happier, healthier & more productive lives. Through the use of humanistic psychology, cognitive behavioral therapy, solution focused therapy, psychodynamic therapy, & integrative holistic approaches, clients develop skills and coping tools to better manage life's various obstacles. Therapy sessions develop insight into behavior trends, emotions, & communication patterns to create real progress.
Hi- My name is Jennifer Wolf, and I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Illinois with 7 years of professional work experience. I obtained my Master's Degree in School and Community Counseling from National-Louis University. I also hold a Professional Educator License (PEL) with an endorsement in School Counseling. I have experience in helping clients of all ages with stress and anxiety, motivation, self-esteem, confidence, career difficulties, and executive functioning.
Hi- My name is Jennifer Wolf, and I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Illinois with 7 years of professional work experience. I obtained my Master's Degree in School and Community Counseling from National-Louis University. I also hold a Professional Educator License (PEL) with an endorsement in School Counseling. I have experience in helping clients of all ages with stress and anxiety, motivation, self-esteem, confidence, career difficulties, and executive functioning.
I identify as a queer person of color and hope to best serve those communities who feel underrepresented in professional fields. Common areas that I work with are trauma, gender identity and expression, career related difficulties, couples/interpersonal relationship issues, and mood/anxiety disorders. I work heavily with the linguistic ways we approach "problems" and through a narrative and solutions focused approach we would work on restoring your sense freedom as you navigate life's difficulties.
I identify as a queer person of color and hope to best serve those communities who feel underrepresented in professional fields. Common areas that I work with are trauma, gender identity and expression, career related difficulties, couples/interpersonal relationship issues, and mood/anxiety disorders. I work heavily with the linguistic ways we approach "problems" and through a narrative and solutions focused approach we would work on restoring your sense freedom as you navigate life's difficulties.
Dr. Susan Cain
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EdD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60611 (Online Only)
I help clients reduce anxiety, make better decisions, navigate life and career obstacles, deal with relationship strains, resolve parenting dilemmas, and cope with grief and loss.
Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship or work issues, schedule a free consultation to see if we're the right fit for your needs. Contacting a therapist can be intimidating, but I encourage you to take a moment (and maybe a deep breath) to see how I can assist with your life or workplace challenges. I offer valuable insights, ask thoughtful questions to understand you better, and challenge you to look within. From our first session, you'll receive practical tools to support your journey. I have immediate openings for day, evening, or weekend appointments for self-pay and insurance clients.
I help clients reduce anxiety, make better decisions, navigate life and career obstacles, deal with relationship strains, resolve parenting dilemmas, and cope with grief and loss.
Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship or work issues, schedule a free consultation to see if we're the right fit for your needs. Contacting a therapist can be intimidating, but I encourage you to take a moment (and maybe a deep breath) to see how I can assist with your life or workplace challenges. I offer valuable insights, ask thoughtful questions to understand you better, and challenge you to look within. From our first session, you'll receive practical tools to support your journey. I have immediate openings for day, evening, or weekend appointments for self-pay and insurance clients.
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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.