Career Counseling Therapists in East Point, GA

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Shakesta Ellis
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
East Point, GA 30344  (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with more than 20 years of experience in the behavioral health field. I earned my undergraduate degree in psychology from Fisk University, an HBCU. My Master's degree is from Argosy University in Atlanta. Throughout my career, my primary goal has always been to collaborate with clients and assist them in navigating through challenging times. Externally, everything may appear to be going well, but internally, challenges persist, making life difficult. Striving for perfection, grappling with past worries, and facing uncertainty about the future can impact various aspects of your life
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with more than 20 years of experience in the behavioral health field. I earned my undergraduate degree in psychology from Fisk University, an HBCU. My Master's degree is from Argosy University in Atlanta. Throughout my career, my primary goal has always been to collaborate with clients and assist them in navigating through challenging times. Externally, everything may appear to be going well, but internally, challenges persist, making life difficult. Striving for perfection, grappling with past worries, and facing uncertainty about the future can impact various aspects of your life
(470) 517-6686 View (470) 517-6686
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Bryant Counseling Services, llc
Licensed Professional Counselor, MBA, LPC, CAMS
Verified Verified
East Point, GA 30344
Without question my heart, passion, and skill set is working with men and young males ages 18 and up. Specifically, African American males with disabilities and behavioral challenges at home, work, and in community settings. My background and education provides an unique perspective into the challenges young males and men face. In addition, my strong belief in the family unit, as modeled by my personal lifestyle, provides me with an equal passion to see couples married and non-married figure out how to transition into lifestyles that best suite their individual and collective mental, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Without question my heart, passion, and skill set is working with men and young males ages 18 and up. Specifically, African American males with disabilities and behavioral challenges at home, work, and in community settings. My background and education provides an unique perspective into the challenges young males and men face. In addition, my strong belief in the family unit, as modeled by my personal lifestyle, provides me with an equal passion to see couples married and non-married figure out how to transition into lifestyles that best suite their individual and collective mental, emotional, and spiritual needs.
(678) 929-6387 View (678) 929-6387
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Katrina Pittman
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC
Verified Verified
East Point, GA 30344
I have over a decade of diverse experiences working with young children, adolescents, and adults providing an array of services. My ideal client will take advantage of my professional experiences that reach across educational, psychological, behavioral, judicial and social spectrums. This client will see the benefits of my services such as counseling, psychotherapy and/or coaching or consulting, supervising, crisis management, pre-trial diversions, trainings and workshops. Issues addressed: goal setting, stress/anger management, grief, relationships, identity, family of origin, parenting skills, family violence, depression, anxiety, faith based and addictions such as substance, and shoplifting for a few.
I have over a decade of diverse experiences working with young children, adolescents, and adults providing an array of services. My ideal client will take advantage of my professional experiences that reach across educational, psychological, behavioral, judicial and social spectrums. This client will see the benefits of my services such as counseling, psychotherapy and/or coaching or consulting, supervising, crisis management, pre-trial diversions, trainings and workshops. Issues addressed: goal setting, stress/anger management, grief, relationships, identity, family of origin, parenting skills, family violence, depression, anxiety, faith based and addictions such as substance, and shoplifting for a few.
(404) 666-7765 View (404) 666-7765
Yvette Gates Heard
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, MDiv, LPC, CPCS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
East Point, GA 30344  (Online Only)
As a faith based, evidence based, and clinical counselor, I believe therapy is a collaborative journey between the client and therapist. Every individual is composed of mind, body and spirit. If one is out of balance so are the other two. My objective is to provide help on the path to wholeness and tranquility. My first goal in counseling is to create a safe space for clients to express feelings and challenges encountered. As ordained clergy, I believe it is important for clergy to have a forum to express their challenges and thoughts without repercussion or concern about perceptions from congregations in which they serve.
As a faith based, evidence based, and clinical counselor, I believe therapy is a collaborative journey between the client and therapist. Every individual is composed of mind, body and spirit. If one is out of balance so are the other two. My objective is to provide help on the path to wholeness and tranquility. My first goal in counseling is to create a safe space for clients to express feelings and challenges encountered. As ordained clergy, I believe it is important for clergy to have a forum to express their challenges and thoughts without repercussion or concern about perceptions from congregations in which they serve.
(404) 800-4048 View (404) 800-4048
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Dr. T.M. Robinson-Mosley
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
East Point, GA 30344
Life is full of constant change and challenges. Sometimes it is best to talk to someone who can provide you with a confidential, non-judgmental perspective in a supportive environment. I view therapy as a partnership. I am committed to working with you through stressful times. Together, we will tackle your concerns and address behavior patterns and negative perceptions that may be holding you back from a more fulfilling life. Although we can't change the past, we can work together to better understand your experiences and resolve challenges. By applying therapeutic techniques and approaches, we will focus on your growth and well-being.
Life is full of constant change and challenges. Sometimes it is best to talk to someone who can provide you with a confidential, non-judgmental perspective in a supportive environment. I view therapy as a partnership. I am committed to working with you through stressful times. Together, we will tackle your concerns and address behavior patterns and negative perceptions that may be holding you back from a more fulfilling life. Although we can't change the past, we can work together to better understand your experiences and resolve challenges. By applying therapeutic techniques and approaches, we will focus on your growth and well-being.
(470) 309-0206 View (470) 309-0206
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Tamara Brown Payne
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, CRC, NCC, ACS
Verified Verified
East Point, GA 30344  (Online Only)
As a holistic therapist and life strategist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential through growth in all aspects of your life. While we can't change the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in life. By applying eclectic therapy approaches and techniques, we will discover long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life. Philosophy: "It is what it is, but it doesn't have to be. Experience is a lesson and the lesson is a new experience."
As a holistic therapist and life strategist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential through growth in all aspects of your life. While we can't change the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in life. By applying eclectic therapy approaches and techniques, we will discover long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life. Philosophy: "It is what it is, but it doesn't have to be. Experience is a lesson and the lesson is a new experience."
(678) 929-6493 View (678) 929-6493
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Innovative Options Incorporated
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
East Point, GA 30344
Innovative Options Incorporated believes that compassionate, high quality behavioral healthcare services can best be provided by being faithful to our core values of respect, justice, compassion, integrity, quality, and confidentiality. Innovative Options is dedicated to promoting an atmosphere of mutual respect and collaboration among everyone involved in care. Innovative Options operates its programs based on the premises of utilizing evidence base empirically supported therapeutic interventions.
Innovative Options Incorporated believes that compassionate, high quality behavioral healthcare services can best be provided by being faithful to our core values of respect, justice, compassion, integrity, quality, and confidentiality. Innovative Options is dedicated to promoting an atmosphere of mutual respect and collaboration among everyone involved in care. Innovative Options operates its programs based on the premises of utilizing evidence base empirically supported therapeutic interventions.
(404) 800-7358 View (404) 800-7358

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Life Changes Counseling and Consulting Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MAC, CPCS
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30354
Life Changes Counseling and Consulting Services provides culturally-sensitive services tailored to the unique needs of every client. We specialize in providing prescriptive counseling services to individuals, couples and families. We have several therapist on staff. Each of our licensed therapists come with their own specialty. You will be matched with a therapist that fits your unique needs. Life Changes now offers psychiatric services/medication management. We also assist with career planning and development to assist individuals with reaching their full potential. ​
Life Changes Counseling and Consulting Services provides culturally-sensitive services tailored to the unique needs of every client. We specialize in providing prescriptive counseling services to individuals, couples and families. We have several therapist on staff. Each of our licensed therapists come with their own specialty. You will be matched with a therapist that fits your unique needs. Life Changes now offers psychiatric services/medication management. We also assist with career planning and development to assist individuals with reaching their full potential. ​
(470) 722-2094 View (470) 722-2094
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Pamela Everett Thompson
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
College Park, GA 30337
I am best suited for individuals or couples who recognize a pattern of self-defeating behaviors that destroy relationships and contribute to anxiety/depression. These individuals feel stuck in a seemingly never-ending cycle that may include: procrastination, busyness that leads nowhere, the exhaustion of perfectionism, feelings of rejection, loneliness, or depletion in general--all of which gets worse without intervention. Wishing that distracting issues and concerns would just go away is unproductive. My job is to make psychology applicable to everyday problem-solving and decision-making and therefore give you a reason to hope for a new reality.
I am best suited for individuals or couples who recognize a pattern of self-defeating behaviors that destroy relationships and contribute to anxiety/depression. These individuals feel stuck in a seemingly never-ending cycle that may include: procrastination, busyness that leads nowhere, the exhaustion of perfectionism, feelings of rejection, loneliness, or depletion in general--all of which gets worse without intervention. Wishing that distracting issues and concerns would just go away is unproductive. My job is to make psychology applicable to everyday problem-solving and decision-making and therefore give you a reason to hope for a new reality.
(404) 644-0710 View (404) 644-0710
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Kanika Bell
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
College Park, GA 30337
My job is to maintain a judgment-free environment for individuals to express themselves openly & get to know & accept themselves.
I specialize in an eclectic mix of cognitive behavioral therapy & insight-oriented therapy geared toward helping clients discover answers & take control of their lives. I specialize in women's issues but also treat youth with attachment, abuse, identity & oppositional behavior problems; adults with occupational & relationship stress & chronic medical problems; & older adults confronting life's changes. I enjoy helping couples function most optimally and provide evaluations related to ADHD, bariatric surgery & organ transplant hopefuls, parental fitness, psychosexual issues, vocational & career exploration, & general intellectual, academic & personality testing.
My job is to maintain a judgment-free environment for individuals to express themselves openly & get to know & accept themselves.
I specialize in an eclectic mix of cognitive behavioral therapy & insight-oriented therapy geared toward helping clients discover answers & take control of their lives. I specialize in women's issues but also treat youth with attachment, abuse, identity & oppositional behavior problems; adults with occupational & relationship stress & chronic medical problems; & older adults confronting life's changes. I enjoy helping couples function most optimally and provide evaluations related to ADHD, bariatric surgery & organ transplant hopefuls, parental fitness, psychosexual issues, vocational & career exploration, & general intellectual, academic & personality testing.
(678) 894-9758 View (678) 894-9758
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Regina Sewell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30311  (Online Only)
By diving deep emotionally and cultivating genuine curiosity about your life, I help you improve your relationship with work, build meaningful careers, and enhance relationships.
Do you feel like you've been following a career and life path that doesn’t truly belong to you? If the life prescribed for you feels misaligned and unfulfilling, I’m here to help you realize your potential and create a life that truly resonates with who you are. As a therapist specializing in empathetic and liberation-focused work, I am passionate about supporting Black individuals of all gender identities. I provide an emotionally safe space for highly impactful and energetically sensitive individuals seeking integrative and holistic support for anxiety, depression, trauma, and personal growth.
By diving deep emotionally and cultivating genuine curiosity about your life, I help you improve your relationship with work, build meaningful careers, and enhance relationships.
Do you feel like you've been following a career and life path that doesn’t truly belong to you? If the life prescribed for you feels misaligned and unfulfilling, I’m here to help you realize your potential and create a life that truly resonates with who you are. As a therapist specializing in empathetic and liberation-focused work, I am passionate about supporting Black individuals of all gender identities. I provide an emotionally safe space for highly impactful and energetically sensitive individuals seeking integrative and holistic support for anxiety, depression, trauma, and personal growth.
(678) 974-0579 View (678) 974-0579
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David Manuel
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
College Park, GA 30337
Hello, I'm David Manuel Ed.S LPC, NCC. I have facilitated therapy with clients for almost 4 years. My approach to therapy is eclectic. I have extended experience working in mental health, including various clinics, hospitals, and virtual settings. My clients are aged 5 yr- 64 yr. I see clients for Depression, Anxiety, Career Counseling, Anger, Grief, Men Issues, Women's Issues, and Stress. Working with clients ages 5 yrs to 64 yrs allows me to work with clients with various conditions, including depression, anxiety, stress, career questioning, grief, loss, school issues, peer-related adjustment, men's issues, and women's issues.
Hello, I'm David Manuel Ed.S LPC, NCC. I have facilitated therapy with clients for almost 4 years. My approach to therapy is eclectic. I have extended experience working in mental health, including various clinics, hospitals, and virtual settings. My clients are aged 5 yr- 64 yr. I see clients for Depression, Anxiety, Career Counseling, Anger, Grief, Men Issues, Women's Issues, and Stress. Working with clients ages 5 yrs to 64 yrs allows me to work with clients with various conditions, including depression, anxiety, stress, career questioning, grief, loss, school issues, peer-related adjustment, men's issues, and women's issues.
(404) 738-5274 View (404) 738-5274
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Fountain Of Wisdom And Hope
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, EdD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30331
I and my therapists work with depression, anxiety, self-esteem, adhd, trauma, pmdd, co-parenting, relationship issues, substance use, behavioral issues, transition issues, attachment issues, career counseling, and grief.
I work with individuals, couples, families! Hello, I am Dr. Antoinette Mallett. I am Licensed Professional Counselor who certified to work with Diverse populations. I care about the growth of each client that walks into my office and am dedicated to helping them achieve the best possible outcome for their lives. Many people worry that counseling is only for people that are "not normal", however counseling is just a support person that is able to help through those difficult times! We all get stuck sometimes, and there's nothing wrong with someone helping us get unstuck.
I and my therapists work with depression, anxiety, self-esteem, adhd, trauma, pmdd, co-parenting, relationship issues, substance use, behavioral issues, transition issues, attachment issues, career counseling, and grief.
I work with individuals, couples, families! Hello, I am Dr. Antoinette Mallett. I am Licensed Professional Counselor who certified to work with Diverse populations. I care about the growth of each client that walks into my office and am dedicated to helping them achieve the best possible outcome for their lives. Many people worry that counseling is only for people that are "not normal", however counseling is just a support person that is able to help through those difficult times! We all get stuck sometimes, and there's nothing wrong with someone helping us get unstuck.
(517) 305-0641 View (517) 305-0641
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Spenser M. Norris
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CRC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30344
I offer executive functioning coaching, mood regulation, and employment support as well as individual mental health, career, and family counseling.
I support autistic and neurodivergent teens, young adults, and families to explore identities, set goals, maintain healthy relationships, pursue education and career goals, and manage emotions and daily life. I support people to find empowerment in executive functioning by creating and maintaining boundaries, relationships and routines, while regulating moods and emotions, and planning for the day-to-day. I help individual and families understand diagnoses, navigate transitional periods, and plan for their futures.
I offer executive functioning coaching, mood regulation, and employment support as well as individual mental health, career, and family counseling.
I support autistic and neurodivergent teens, young adults, and families to explore identities, set goals, maintain healthy relationships, pursue education and career goals, and manage emotions and daily life. I support people to find empowerment in executive functioning by creating and maintaining boundaries, relationships and routines, while regulating moods and emotions, and planning for the day-to-day. I help individual and families understand diagnoses, navigate transitional periods, and plan for their futures.
(678) 786-2428 View (678) 786-2428
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Dr. Dionne Mahaffey
Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD, LPC, NCC, C-DBT, CCATP
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30311
I am licensed in both Alabama and Georgia as a solution-focused Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), I/O Psychologist (PsyD), and purpose coach. My approach is collaborative, offering support, guidance, and practical feedback to help clients effectively tackle life's challenges. My mission is to deliver the highest quality clinical services to enhance the emotional and relational potential of all my clients. I am deeply committed to the core values of respect, responsiveness, innovation, and quality, aiming to enrich the unique experiences of each individual I work with.
I am licensed in both Alabama and Georgia as a solution-focused Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), I/O Psychologist (PsyD), and purpose coach. My approach is collaborative, offering support, guidance, and practical feedback to help clients effectively tackle life's challenges. My mission is to deliver the highest quality clinical services to enhance the emotional and relational potential of all my clients. I am deeply committed to the core values of respect, responsiveness, innovation, and quality, aiming to enrich the unique experiences of each individual I work with.
(404) 390-4098 View (404) 390-4098
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James O Montford Jr.
Pastoral Counselor, PhD, MSPC, BACS, CCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30311
Dr. James Montford, Jr. has a passion for marriage and family counseling, teens, young adult males, and those that struggle with substance abuse and other addictions. James specializes in Solution Focused and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. AREAS OF FOCUS: Men's Issues, Marriage and Family, Depression, Substance Abuse, Self-mutilating behavior, Sexual Addictions, and Identity Issues, Eating disorders. James earned his Ph.D. in Religious Philosophy in Christian Counseling his master's in Professional Counseling and his Bachelor's degree in Christian Studies James is a Certified Christian Counselor in Ga and Fla.
Dr. James Montford, Jr. has a passion for marriage and family counseling, teens, young adult males, and those that struggle with substance abuse and other addictions. James specializes in Solution Focused and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. AREAS OF FOCUS: Men's Issues, Marriage and Family, Depression, Substance Abuse, Self-mutilating behavior, Sexual Addictions, and Identity Issues, Eating disorders. James earned his Ph.D. in Religious Philosophy in Christian Counseling his master's in Professional Counseling and his Bachelor's degree in Christian Studies James is a Certified Christian Counselor in Ga and Fla.
(770) 626-7947 View (770) 626-7947
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Samaria Witherspoon
Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30344
Hello! I'm so excited that you are here. Welcome to the start of something new! My name is Samaria Witherspoon, but I’m commonly known as Sam. I am an author, professor as well as the founder of Hidden to Healing, LLC providing individual, couples and family counseling to those that are struggling with trauma, anxiety, overall life satisfaction, depression, aggression, grief, substance abuse, and behavioral and emotional issues.
Hello! I'm so excited that you are here. Welcome to the start of something new! My name is Samaria Witherspoon, but I’m commonly known as Sam. I am an author, professor as well as the founder of Hidden to Healing, LLC providing individual, couples and family counseling to those that are struggling with trauma, anxiety, overall life satisfaction, depression, aggression, grief, substance abuse, and behavioral and emotional issues.
(404) 737-0280 View (404) 737-0280
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Takes a Village II
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, CRC, LPC
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30311  (Online Only)
Hi. I am licensed as a mental health counselor in Georgia, North Carolina, and Virginia. I have years of experience working with children, families, individuals, groups, couples, military and their families, college students, and people of the LGBTQIA+ community. In addition, I have worked in multiple therapeutic settings such as schools, group homes, outpatient clinics, therapeutic day treatment centers, intensive in-home centers, mental health skill building centers, and a plethora of other facilities, with a vast range of clientele.
Hi. I am licensed as a mental health counselor in Georgia, North Carolina, and Virginia. I have years of experience working with children, families, individuals, groups, couples, military and their families, college students, and people of the LGBTQIA+ community. In addition, I have worked in multiple therapeutic settings such as schools, group homes, outpatient clinics, therapeutic day treatment centers, intensive in-home centers, mental health skill building centers, and a plethora of other facilities, with a vast range of clientele.
(678) 940-6750 View (678) 940-6750
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Chante Cabral
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CPRP
Verified Verified
College Park, GA 30337  (Online Only)
The clients I often assist are those confronting issues such as depression, anxiety, interpersonal conflict, or stress, seeking guidance to navigate these challenges effectively. They want to feel validated and heard while actively pursuing tangible solutions to improve their mental well-being. Their goal is to gain insight into underlying causes of their stress, develop effective coping mechanisms, and embark on a journey toward self-improvement. Motivated by the desire for personal growth, they view therapy as a pathway towards achieving a more fulfilling and happier life.
The clients I often assist are those confronting issues such as depression, anxiety, interpersonal conflict, or stress, seeking guidance to navigate these challenges effectively. They want to feel validated and heard while actively pursuing tangible solutions to improve their mental well-being. Their goal is to gain insight into underlying causes of their stress, develop effective coping mechanisms, and embark on a journey toward self-improvement. Motivated by the desire for personal growth, they view therapy as a pathway towards achieving a more fulfilling and happier life.
(404) 999-1902 View (404) 999-1902
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Griffin Moore
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LPC, LCMHC, NCC, MEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30311
It takes extreme strength to admit our need for help. It is my honor and privilege to walk alongside you through your highest and lowest points. I tailor my approach to your unique, individual needs and background. I desire to be a place where you feel nurtured, unconditionally accepted, safe, and supported. I work with clients in the midst of life and family transitions and relationship distress. I also enjoy treating children, adolescents and adults with trauma, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, body image concerns, and spirituality issues.
It takes extreme strength to admit our need for help. It is my honor and privilege to walk alongside you through your highest and lowest points. I tailor my approach to your unique, individual needs and background. I desire to be a place where you feel nurtured, unconditionally accepted, safe, and supported. I work with clients in the midst of life and family transitions and relationship distress. I also enjoy treating children, adolescents and adults with trauma, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, body image concerns, and spirituality issues.
(704) 237-6725 View (704) 237-6725
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.