Career Counseling Therapists in Tampa, FL
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I am certified to administer personality and career assessments that identify strengths to help you build better coping skills.
Have you attended self-help workshops and read the latest books only to find yourself repeating the same old patterns that produce the same old results? My counseling style will fuel your motivation to create sustaining life changes, whether you are struggling with trauma, anxiety, depression, your career, relationship issues, parenting challenges, or the stressors of daily living! An innovative, caring, action-oriented approach will help you transform old patterns of behavior into renewed focus for more desirable, self-affirming outcomes. Make that important call right now while you are thinking about the changes you want to make.
I am certified to administer personality and career assessments that identify strengths to help you build better coping skills.
Have you attended self-help workshops and read the latest books only to find yourself repeating the same old patterns that produce the same old results? My counseling style will fuel your motivation to create sustaining life changes, whether you are struggling with trauma, anxiety, depression, your career, relationship issues, parenting challenges, or the stressors of daily living! An innovative, caring, action-oriented approach will help you transform old patterns of behavior into renewed focus for more desirable, self-affirming outcomes. Make that important call right now while you are thinking about the changes you want to make.
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Lisa Huertas Rivera
Counselor, LMHC, CRC, QS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tampa, FL 33602 (Online Only)
I specialize in self esteem, stress management, life transitions, anxiety and career counseling.
Ready to make some changes in your life? We all have a lot going on in our lives and are often being pulled in different directions, making it hard to consider therapy as a helpful resource. I'm here to remind you how beneficial it can be for you. I work with my clients to try and find balance in their lives. I aim to best help you reach your goals and meet you where you are.
I specialize in self esteem, stress management, life transitions, anxiety and career counseling.
Ready to make some changes in your life? We all have a lot going on in our lives and are often being pulled in different directions, making it hard to consider therapy as a helpful resource. I'm here to remind you how beneficial it can be for you. I work with my clients to try and find balance in their lives. I aim to best help you reach your goals and meet you where you are.
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Karen Schwartz
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, QS, CRC, CCM, CVE
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tampa, FL 33694
Do you feel heard? Are you looking for someone to talk to in a safe environment? I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, and Qualified Supervisor for LMFT and LMHC interns. I have been providing counseling services since 2011. I have worked with clients with anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, career difficulties, family and marriage concerns, etc. I believe in creating a safe spaces for my clients and creating individualized treatment plans. I believe in promoting change through personal growth and building a foundation of inner strength and building upon current skills and strength.
Do you feel heard? Are you looking for someone to talk to in a safe environment? I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, and Qualified Supervisor for LMFT and LMHC interns. I have been providing counseling services since 2011. I have worked with clients with anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, career difficulties, family and marriage concerns, etc. I believe in creating a safe spaces for my clients and creating individualized treatment plans. I believe in promoting change through personal growth and building a foundation of inner strength and building upon current skills and strength.
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I have a passion for helping tweens, teens, and young adults who are seeking guidance in the areas of anxiety, college & career counseling, depression, life-transitions, self-esteem, and trauma reactions.
Does it feel like something in your life is “off” or isn’t going how you want it to? What if you could start making changes and see the progress you’ve been wanting? Our modern-day lives are filled with busy schedules, endless to-do lists, and non-stop notifications. It often seems like we are being pulled in all directions without a clear understanding of our priorities, making us feel lost and unsure of ourselves. Maybe it’s time to slow down, recenter yourself, and focus on taking the right steps to begin living the life you want to live. My aim is to help you progress towards your goals in a supportive and trusting environment.
I have a passion for helping tweens, teens, and young adults who are seeking guidance in the areas of anxiety, college & career counseling, depression, life-transitions, self-esteem, and trauma reactions.
Does it feel like something in your life is “off” or isn’t going how you want it to? What if you could start making changes and see the progress you’ve been wanting? Our modern-day lives are filled with busy schedules, endless to-do lists, and non-stop notifications. It often seems like we are being pulled in all directions without a clear understanding of our priorities, making us feel lost and unsure of ourselves. Maybe it’s time to slow down, recenter yourself, and focus on taking the right steps to begin living the life you want to live. My aim is to help you progress towards your goals in a supportive and trusting environment.
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Steven E Simon
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, CCC, CRC, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
Tampa, FL 33625
Career and job issues can be among the most potent life stressors. I can help restore passion, meaning, and fulfillment to your work and life. You may be looking to find a new job or career. Or, you may be struggling with demands from your employer or family that impact on your well-being or work-life balance. Or, you may have barriers to finding or keeping a job. Whatever career issues are impacting on your life, I am here to help get you on a positive path.
Career and job issues can be among the most potent life stressors. I can help restore passion, meaning, and fulfillment to your work and life. You may be looking to find a new job or career. Or, you may be struggling with demands from your employer or family that impact on your well-being or work-life balance. Or, you may have barriers to finding or keeping a job. Whatever career issues are impacting on your life, I am here to help get you on a positive path.
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Valerie Varan
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Tampa, FL 33647 (Online Only)
Let’s find you holistic solutions to life’s stressors. Many of you feel dissatisfied with your job or career, seek a sense of purpose, or need more confidence, assertiveness, or resume writing help to match your skills to the position or field you want. Some of you wonder if it’s too late to pursue your dreams. For those of you who feel lost, don’t know who you really are and feel like an imposter at work or in your relationships, I can help you feel the real you, often for the first time. Perhaps you need natural ways to cope with stress, improve mood/sleep, gain energy, find work-parenting-life balance, mental clarity and focus.
Let’s find you holistic solutions to life’s stressors. Many of you feel dissatisfied with your job or career, seek a sense of purpose, or need more confidence, assertiveness, or resume writing help to match your skills to the position or field you want. Some of you wonder if it’s too late to pursue your dreams. For those of you who feel lost, don’t know who you really are and feel like an imposter at work or in your relationships, I can help you feel the real you, often for the first time. Perhaps you need natural ways to cope with stress, improve mood/sleep, gain energy, find work-parenting-life balance, mental clarity and focus.
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You’ve got a lot going on, and it feels overwhelming. Maybe you have too many choices and can’t decide what to do. I help individuals and couples reclaim their personal power and author a life story that is just right for them. Maybe therapy seems like something you don't "need," but you want to move from surviving to thriving and know something needs to change. You want to feel better and get some relief but are not sure how to get there. My approach is warm, collaborative, and directive. My first career was in the corporate world, and I bring many aspects of my business experience in to my work with clients.
You’ve got a lot going on, and it feels overwhelming. Maybe you have too many choices and can’t decide what to do. I help individuals and couples reclaim their personal power and author a life story that is just right for them. Maybe therapy seems like something you don't "need," but you want to move from surviving to thriving and know something needs to change. You want to feel better and get some relief but are not sure how to get there. My approach is warm, collaborative, and directive. My first career was in the corporate world, and I bring many aspects of my business experience in to my work with clients.
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Whether you want a safe place to just sort things out, or you want professional help with your relationship, teenager(s), job stress, anxiety, anger management, parenting, depression, addiction,grief & loss, separation & divorce,return to civilian life, PTSD, etc.
We offer in person and online counseling. We have a sliding scale from $60 - $120. We are available days, evenings and weekends for your convenience. We do not accept Medicaid. The Counseling Team specializes in working with couples, families, individual,s troubled teens & children. We help with marriage and couples counseling, depression, stress, anxiety, trauma, co-dependency issues, addiction, anger issues, communication skills, fighting fairly, and other sources of stress that compromise the quality of a person's daily life experience.
Whether you want a safe place to just sort things out, or you want professional help with your relationship, teenager(s), job stress, anxiety, anger management, parenting, depression, addiction,grief & loss, separation & divorce,return to civilian life, PTSD, etc.
We offer in person and online counseling. We have a sliding scale from $60 - $120. We are available days, evenings and weekends for your convenience. We do not accept Medicaid. The Counseling Team specializes in working with couples, families, individual,s troubled teens & children. We help with marriage and couples counseling, depression, stress, anxiety, trauma, co-dependency issues, addiction, anger issues, communication skills, fighting fairly, and other sources of stress that compromise the quality of a person's daily life experience.
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Life Transitions: I support clients through career changes, loss, and personal growth, helping you find balance and resilience.
Welcome! I’m Esther, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Florida helping individuals navigate life's challenges and discover their true potential. My approach is both professional and compassionate, aiming to create a safe and supportive environment where you feel heard, understood, and empowered. I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship and the potential for change within everyone. My clients describe me as warm, empathetic, and approachable, qualities I consider essential in creating a trusting therapeutic alliance.
Life Transitions: I support clients through career changes, loss, and personal growth, helping you find balance and resilience.
Welcome! I’m Esther, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Florida helping individuals navigate life's challenges and discover their true potential. My approach is both professional and compassionate, aiming to create a safe and supportive environment where you feel heard, understood, and empowered. I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship and the potential for change within everyone. My clients describe me as warm, empathetic, and approachable, qualities I consider essential in creating a trusting therapeutic alliance.
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I have spent the past 5 years supporting professionals in their career development and have a passion for use of Motivational Interviewing techniques.
I truly enjoy supporting first-time counseling clients struggling with finding themselves, whether it be interpersonally or professionally. I enjoy building and working on motivation levels while offering guidance to clients in preparation to make some life changes.
I have spent the past 5 years supporting professionals in their career development and have a passion for use of Motivational Interviewing techniques.
I truly enjoy supporting first-time counseling clients struggling with finding themselves, whether it be interpersonally or professionally. I enjoy building and working on motivation levels while offering guidance to clients in preparation to make some life changes.
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My specialties include the following but are not limited to: Couples therapy, Christian counseling ,Individual therapy, career counseling, college age counseling, and grief and loss issues.
I will partner with you to feel better about yourself by exploring those issues that are affecting you in a negative way. Together we will find solutions to your problems.
My specialties include the following but are not limited to: Couples therapy, Christian counseling ,Individual therapy, career counseling, college age counseling, and grief and loss issues.
I will partner with you to feel better about yourself by exploring those issues that are affecting you in a negative way. Together we will find solutions to your problems.
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Are you looking for relief, hope, or growth? I know what it can be like to search for help in moments of desperation. It can be hard to wait as you get connected with the right resources when things feel like they're falling apart. Whether you're a college student with career concerns and managing stress, a teenager full of social anxiety, or a wife with nowhere to bring your hurt, this is the place for you.
Are you looking for relief, hope, or growth? I know what it can be like to search for help in moments of desperation. It can be hard to wait as you get connected with the right resources when things feel like they're falling apart. Whether you're a college student with career concerns and managing stress, a teenager full of social anxiety, or a wife with nowhere to bring your hurt, this is the place for you.
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Welcome! I am a mental health clinician licensed in Florida with extensive experience. I have worked with clients on a wide range of concerns including substance abuse/addiction, depression, personality disorders, relationship issues, career challenges, anxiety, ADHD, autism, domestic violence, as well as those who have experienced trauma and/or abuse.
Welcome! I am a mental health clinician licensed in Florida with extensive experience. I have worked with clients on a wide range of concerns including substance abuse/addiction, depression, personality disorders, relationship issues, career challenges, anxiety, ADHD, autism, domestic violence, as well as those who have experienced trauma and/or abuse.
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I am also a trained rehabilitation therapist and offer career counseling.
Do you feel as though your life is a struggle and you don’t understand why or how to help yourself? Has your child changed into someone you don’t recognize? Are you scared about your future or for your child’s future? I excel at working with people who have become stuck, lost, or hurt. I focus on empowering you or your child with skills and increasing insight so that my clients can move on and heal. Beyond that, the treatment I use is flexible and can treat various conditions, disorders, and problems, and can be adapted to meet any issue you are having or goal you want to achieve.
I am also a trained rehabilitation therapist and offer career counseling.
Do you feel as though your life is a struggle and you don’t understand why or how to help yourself? Has your child changed into someone you don’t recognize? Are you scared about your future or for your child’s future? I excel at working with people who have become stuck, lost, or hurt. I focus on empowering you or your child with skills and increasing insight so that my clients can move on and heal. Beyond that, the treatment I use is flexible and can treat various conditions, disorders, and problems, and can be adapted to meet any issue you are having or goal you want to achieve.
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The majority of my career has been in healthcare, where I witnessed the immense pressures and emotional tolls that our healthcare professionals experience.
Hi - I’m Claire. I’m a Tampa-based private therapist and Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I specialize in working with young adults and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma symptoms, relationship challenges, critical self-talk, and uncertainty about values or next steps in life. My modern, person-centered approach to therapy is grounded in the belief that you are the expert of your own experience, and my role is to accompany you on your journey to self-discovery and personal growth. I strive to create a therapeutic relationship where you feel seen, heard, and valued for who you truly are.
The majority of my career has been in healthcare, where I witnessed the immense pressures and emotional tolls that our healthcare professionals experience.
Hi - I’m Claire. I’m a Tampa-based private therapist and Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I specialize in working with young adults and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma symptoms, relationship challenges, critical self-talk, and uncertainty about values or next steps in life. My modern, person-centered approach to therapy is grounded in the belief that you are the expert of your own experience, and my role is to accompany you on your journey to self-discovery and personal growth. I strive to create a therapeutic relationship where you feel seen, heard, and valued for who you truly are.
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I'm a good fit if seek an easy conversation style free of judgement, that is change-oriented, meaningful and clear. I am NOT a fit if you are struggling with severe mental illness or require legal documentation. I have dedicated my career to improving the human condition. I help people learn to cope and thrive in the presence of experiences like stress, chronic medical conditions like pain and insomnia, sadness, and feelings of hopelessness and searching for meaning. I have worked with people from just about every walk of life- women, men, trans and non-binary folx, grandparents, doctors, students, veterans, executives and more.
I'm a good fit if seek an easy conversation style free of judgement, that is change-oriented, meaningful and clear. I am NOT a fit if you are struggling with severe mental illness or require legal documentation. I have dedicated my career to improving the human condition. I help people learn to cope and thrive in the presence of experiences like stress, chronic medical conditions like pain and insomnia, sadness, and feelings of hopelessness and searching for meaning. I have worked with people from just about every walk of life- women, men, trans and non-binary folx, grandparents, doctors, students, veterans, executives and more.
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I work with adolescents and adults finding their way through life changes by helping them to discover and communicate their needs to others more assertively and respond to life stressors in healthier ways. When we feel stressed, we often vision and dream of what a better life could be for ourselves. As circumstances change, so do our paths of life. We will explore the areas in your life that have silenced your voice, stopped your personal and/or career growth or caused you to lose motivation. In my work, I will challenge you to put your dreams into action while supporting your pace with patience and consistency.
I work with adolescents and adults finding their way through life changes by helping them to discover and communicate their needs to others more assertively and respond to life stressors in healthier ways. When we feel stressed, we often vision and dream of what a better life could be for ourselves. As circumstances change, so do our paths of life. We will explore the areas in your life that have silenced your voice, stopped your personal and/or career growth or caused you to lose motivation. In my work, I will challenge you to put your dreams into action while supporting your pace with patience and consistency.
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Allow me to teach you some lifelong skills in order to follow the mission of preparing children as well as adults for career and life ready.
My practice will guide you at your own pace to better understand your own emotions and how to best manage them in ways that you are able to achieve your life's goals, no matter how small or big they may be. There’s no perfect person in this world so everyone needs some kind of help in their life to achieve their dreams and break free from what's been holding them back. Therefore, I intend that with kindness and compassion I will help you solve life stressors by giving you the key to fulfill your life's purpose. By you reaching out, that is the first sign of strength!
Allow me to teach you some lifelong skills in order to follow the mission of preparing children as well as adults for career and life ready.
My practice will guide you at your own pace to better understand your own emotions and how to best manage them in ways that you are able to achieve your life's goals, no matter how small or big they may be. There’s no perfect person in this world so everyone needs some kind of help in their life to achieve their dreams and break free from what's been holding them back. Therefore, I intend that with kindness and compassion I will help you solve life stressors by giving you the key to fulfill your life's purpose. By you reaching out, that is the first sign of strength!
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Here we go again, another day of feeling overwhelmed, on edge, tense in your stomach, aches & pains in your body with intrusive, racing thoughts that feel like they have hijacked your brain. Are you frustrated that you can't seem to reach your goals and dreams in career or relationships despite your best efforts & intentions, like something is blocking you? Feel like you don't fit in, "too sensitive or overly emotional"? Do you absorb the energy around you? Do you want to help others with their pain, yet you neglect your own problems? You are at war with an invisible enemy, tired of watching life go by while you are missing out.
Here we go again, another day of feeling overwhelmed, on edge, tense in your stomach, aches & pains in your body with intrusive, racing thoughts that feel like they have hijacked your brain. Are you frustrated that you can't seem to reach your goals and dreams in career or relationships despite your best efforts & intentions, like something is blocking you? Feel like you don't fit in, "too sensitive or overly emotional"? Do you absorb the energy around you? Do you want to help others with their pain, yet you neglect your own problems? You are at war with an invisible enemy, tired of watching life go by while you are missing out.
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Vanessa McDonnell
Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern, MSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Tampa, FL 33611 (Online Only)
As I grow in my career, I believe communication, validation, and empowerment are the main components of your healing journey. We each have faced challenges in our life. I believe as a therapist, I am here to hear my clients and provide guidance on their journey. I will strive to help teach the tools clients will need in order to grow and move forward.
As I grow in my career, I believe communication, validation, and empowerment are the main components of your healing journey. We each have faced challenges in our life. I believe as a therapist, I am here to hear my clients and provide guidance on their journey. I will strive to help teach the tools clients will need in order to grow and move forward.
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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.