Career Counseling Therapists in Cary, NC

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Joe Burke
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cary, NC 27511  (Online Only)
Is stress, anxiety, and burnout keeping you from getting the most out of your career? Does insecurity keep you from speaking up at work or setting boundaries with coworkers? Are you afraid you'll make a mistake on the job and look foolish? Is low confidence and anxiety on the job starting to affect your relationships or work/life balance? I help people in high-pressure environments like professionals, working parents, managers, executives and business owners develop effective coping strategies to gain balance and confidence. Contact me today to start working toward feeling more calm, capable, and in control.
Is stress, anxiety, and burnout keeping you from getting the most out of your career? Does insecurity keep you from speaking up at work or setting boundaries with coworkers? Are you afraid you'll make a mistake on the job and look foolish? Is low confidence and anxiety on the job starting to affect your relationships or work/life balance? I help people in high-pressure environments like professionals, working parents, managers, executives and business owners develop effective coping strategies to gain balance and confidence. Contact me today to start working toward feeling more calm, capable, and in control.
(984) 400-9198 View (984) 400-9198
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Anne Sylla
Counselor, LCMHCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cary, NC 27513
As a Harvard grad, NYU MBA, and former IT manager, I bring a lot of life and career experiences to my counseling.
Feeling lonely, uncertain, anxious, and that life is not turning out how you thought it would at work or at home? Do you have something on your mind that is causing you to lose sleep and impacts your daily functioning? Are you interested in exploring what might bring more satisfaction and contentment? Talking with a counselor in a confidential, safe environment can bring clarity and calmness to complex, swirling thoughts, and provide tools to support you in building a more meaningful life that is aligned with your values.
As a Harvard grad, NYU MBA, and former IT manager, I bring a lot of life and career experiences to my counseling.
Feeling lonely, uncertain, anxious, and that life is not turning out how you thought it would at work or at home? Do you have something on your mind that is causing you to lose sleep and impacts your daily functioning? Are you interested in exploring what might bring more satisfaction and contentment? Talking with a counselor in a confidential, safe environment can bring clarity and calmness to complex, swirling thoughts, and provide tools to support you in building a more meaningful life that is aligned with your values.
(919) 891-6181 View (919) 891-6181
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Paige Orlandi-Holmes
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MEd, LCMHC
Verified Verified
19 Endorsed
Cary, NC 27513
Waitlist for new clients
I enjoy helping young adults in transitions or seeking career counseling, clients overcoming trauma, anxiety, depression, pregnancy/postpartum, or chronic illness/pain, and highly sensitive people.
Accepting New Clients. Our world today can be such a loud, chaotic, unpredictable place - and we are all feeling it, especially post COVID. Life can knock us to the ground and then lift us up to the highest of highs. None of us are immune to pain, but this is of course what makes us human. If you choose to work with me, I will be someone who can support you, encourage you to grow with self-discovery, guide you towards a greater sense of well-being, and help you feel empowered to manage life’s ups and downs.
I enjoy helping young adults in transitions or seeking career counseling, clients overcoming trauma, anxiety, depression, pregnancy/postpartum, or chronic illness/pain, and highly sensitive people.
Accepting New Clients. Our world today can be such a loud, chaotic, unpredictable place - and we are all feeling it, especially post COVID. Life can knock us to the ground and then lift us up to the highest of highs. None of us are immune to pain, but this is of course what makes us human. If you choose to work with me, I will be someone who can support you, encourage you to grow with self-discovery, guide you towards a greater sense of well-being, and help you feel empowered to manage life’s ups and downs.
(984) 223-0061 View (984) 223-0061
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Johanna Sozio
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Cary, NC 27511
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, and burnt out? Even the strongest of people need help to get through the struggles that life throws our way. On the outside, everything seems fine but you're left feeling overwhelmed as if it's never "enough." Others around you seem happier, more put together, and more satisfied. If this speaks to you and you are experiencing burnout in your career, home and family life, and overall satisfaction, know you are not alone!
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, and burnt out? Even the strongest of people need help to get through the struggles that life throws our way. On the outside, everything seems fine but you're left feeling overwhelmed as if it's never "enough." Others around you seem happier, more put together, and more satisfied. If this speaks to you and you are experiencing burnout in your career, home and family life, and overall satisfaction, know you are not alone!
(984) 263-9990 View (984) 263-9990
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Felix Morton IV
Counselor, PhD, LCMHC, NCC, CHWC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Cary, NC 27519  (Online Only)
Is Accepting Clients - Society teaches us that anxiety is weak, but this couldn't be further from the truth. If you struggle with expectations, difficult emotions, or a general feeling that you're not good enough, I can help. I work with individuals from a variety of backgrounds on issues including anxiety, trauma, depression, grief and loss, racial and ethnic identity concerns, adjustment and transition difficulties, general health and wellness, college student development, and work/ career transition. I offer a comfortable space to be yourself and to focus on getting the most from your life.
Is Accepting Clients - Society teaches us that anxiety is weak, but this couldn't be further from the truth. If you struggle with expectations, difficult emotions, or a general feeling that you're not good enough, I can help. I work with individuals from a variety of backgrounds on issues including anxiety, trauma, depression, grief and loss, racial and ethnic identity concerns, adjustment and transition difficulties, general health and wellness, college student development, and work/ career transition. I offer a comfortable space to be yourself and to focus on getting the most from your life.
(919) 739-3662 View (919) 739-3662
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Roy Etheridge
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Cary, NC 27518
Etheridge Psychology specializes in evaluations to include: ADHD, Asperger's, depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, bariatric surgery evaluations, gifted (IQ) testing, career assessment, forensic (court-related) evaluation, PTSD and related veterans issues, Bipolar Disorder, and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder.
I specialize in clinical and forensic psychological testing and evaluation with adults and offer evidence-based assessment, diagnosis, and treatment recommendations. My interpersonal style is direct, pragmatic, and spiritual, and I subscribe to the idea that our thoughts drive our reality. My therapy style is compassionate, yet reality-based and focused on helping you identify the themes that are weighing you down and to offer learning strategies toward a change of mind and a change in your reality.
Etheridge Psychology specializes in evaluations to include: ADHD, Asperger's, depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, bariatric surgery evaluations, gifted (IQ) testing, career assessment, forensic (court-related) evaluation, PTSD and related veterans issues, Bipolar Disorder, and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder.
I specialize in clinical and forensic psychological testing and evaluation with adults and offer evidence-based assessment, diagnosis, and treatment recommendations. My interpersonal style is direct, pragmatic, and spiritual, and I subscribe to the idea that our thoughts drive our reality. My therapy style is compassionate, yet reality-based and focused on helping you identify the themes that are weighing you down and to offer learning strategies toward a change of mind and a change in your reality.
(919) 648-0451 View (919) 648-0451
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David Blake
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, LCMHCA, MBA, NCC
Verified Verified
Cary, NC 27518
The quickest way to contact us? visit our website. Accepting new Clients. With over 40 years of mental health & career experience, I offer a rich background in counseling diverse individuals, including couples, teens, and adults. My extensive volunteer work with middle school students further enriches my approach, bringing additional insight and empathy. I provide compassionate, personalized guidance to help you overcome challenges, enhance your well-being, and foster personal growth. Whether you're dealing with complex issues or seeking personal development, I'm here to support and guide you every step of the way.
The quickest way to contact us? visit our website. Accepting new Clients. With over 40 years of mental health & career experience, I offer a rich background in counseling diverse individuals, including couples, teens, and adults. My extensive volunteer work with middle school students further enriches my approach, bringing additional insight and empathy. I provide compassionate, personalized guidance to help you overcome challenges, enhance your well-being, and foster personal growth. Whether you're dealing with complex issues or seeking personal development, I'm here to support and guide you every step of the way.
(984) 464-7382 View (984) 464-7382
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Jasmine Elliott
MA, LCMHCA, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cary, NC 27511
Have you been struggling to get out of bed each morning, constantly fighting the urge to just stay in bed all day? Has your job or school performance been affected, or maybe even your relationships with your friends, family, or significant other? Maybe you’ve lost interest in activities that once brought you joy, and even the simplest of tasks seem impossible to get done. YOU deserve to be happy again, to smile and laugh again, to feel like yourself again. Although all hope might appear to be lost right now, don't give up, because you are NOT alone.
Have you been struggling to get out of bed each morning, constantly fighting the urge to just stay in bed all day? Has your job or school performance been affected, or maybe even your relationships with your friends, family, or significant other? Maybe you’ve lost interest in activities that once brought you joy, and even the simplest of tasks seem impossible to get done. YOU deserve to be happy again, to smile and laugh again, to feel like yourself again. Although all hope might appear to be lost right now, don't give up, because you are NOT alone.
(919) 551-7325 View (919) 551-7325
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Heather Ingram
Counselor, MS, LCMHC, CRC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cary, NC 27513
Waitlist for new clients
Growing up with family members living with mental illness gave me a deeply personal perspective on how important compassionate high quality mental health care is for clients and families. I am passionate about helping adolescents, adults, and families with managing life transitions and coping with change, anxiety and depression, parenting, career issues, burnout, adjustment to disability and chronic illness, substance abuse, stress management, and lasting lifestyle behavioral change. I truly believe you can't heal what you don't feel, and I strive to provide a safe place for processing feelings and emotions.
Growing up with family members living with mental illness gave me a deeply personal perspective on how important compassionate high quality mental health care is for clients and families. I am passionate about helping adolescents, adults, and families with managing life transitions and coping with change, anxiety and depression, parenting, career issues, burnout, adjustment to disability and chronic illness, substance abuse, stress management, and lasting lifestyle behavioral change. I truly believe you can't heal what you don't feel, and I strive to provide a safe place for processing feelings and emotions.
(919) 343-5649 View (919) 343-5649
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Kerry Clodfelter
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate
Verified Verified
Cary, NC 27519
Often, the relationships and experiences that make up our lives shape our view of ourselves and become the filter through which we view the world. Do you find yourself feeling insecure in social settings or relationships, waiting to be rejected? Maybe outwardly you thrive in relationships, career, and health, but inside you feel sadness and hopelessness, a lack of emotional and mental strength, or overwhelming anxiety and fear. Are you a parent or spouse that's struggling to connect with your partner or child? Perhaps you're a teen or young adult struggling with fear, sadness, stress/pressure over the future, or low self-esteem?
Often, the relationships and experiences that make up our lives shape our view of ourselves and become the filter through which we view the world. Do you find yourself feeling insecure in social settings or relationships, waiting to be rejected? Maybe outwardly you thrive in relationships, career, and health, but inside you feel sadness and hopelessness, a lack of emotional and mental strength, or overwhelming anxiety and fear. Are you a parent or spouse that's struggling to connect with your partner or child? Perhaps you're a teen or young adult struggling with fear, sadness, stress/pressure over the future, or low self-esteem?
(919) 285-4802 View (919) 285-4802
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Chloe Gehl
LCSW Associate
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cary, NC 27511
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate (LCSWA) who offers therapy to children (6+), teens, and adults. I specialize in working with challenges related to sexuality and gender identity, neurodivergence, various mental health issues (e.g., bipolar, depression, borderline personality disorder, anxiety), life transitions, academic and career goals, and with individuals in recovery from substance use disorders. I identify as a queer woman and have previous experience in activism in queer communities in a Midwestern state.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate (LCSWA) who offers therapy to children (6+), teens, and adults. I specialize in working with challenges related to sexuality and gender identity, neurodivergence, various mental health issues (e.g., bipolar, depression, borderline personality disorder, anxiety), life transitions, academic and career goals, and with individuals in recovery from substance use disorders. I identify as a queer woman and have previous experience in activism in queer communities in a Midwestern state.
(984) 401-9859 View (984) 401-9859
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Becky Jorgenson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHCS, NCC, CEDS, NCTM
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cary, NC 27511
Becky provides holistic counseling services in a variety of treatment areas including: anxiety disorders, mood/depressive disorders, abuse, trauma, self-harm, eating disorders, post-abortion, behavioral issues, adjustment, career, spirituality, human trafficking, and grief. Becky's goal is to join her clients on their journey to freedom and wholeness through hearing their stories, identifying areas of change, and developing a plan of action using personal strengths and available resources to achieve desired goals. Clinically, Becky uses an eclectic approach to counseling including CBT, DBT, and Expressive Arts. Previous counseling experience includes residential/inpatient, intensive outpatient, crisis pregnancy, and private practice.
Becky provides holistic counseling services in a variety of treatment areas including: anxiety disorders, mood/depressive disorders, abuse, trauma, self-harm, eating disorders, post-abortion, behavioral issues, adjustment, career, spirituality, human trafficking, and grief. Becky's goal is to join her clients on their journey to freedom and wholeness through hearing their stories, identifying areas of change, and developing a plan of action using personal strengths and available resources to achieve desired goals. Clinically, Becky uses an eclectic approach to counseling including CBT, DBT, and Expressive Arts. Previous counseling experience includes residential/inpatient, intensive outpatient, crisis pregnancy, and private practice.
(984) 205-5375 View (984) 205-5375
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Domonique Carter
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, EdD, LCMHC, QS, NCC
Verified Verified
Cary, NC 27512  (Online Only)
In addition, through my extensive career in higher education, I have specialty in working with young adults and professional women.
Sometimes we find ourselves in a repetitive cycle and search for ways to get unstuck. It can be overwhelming and hard especially since there is no magic one size fits all solution. Sometimes we are faced with the stress of stigma that comes with these struggles and the many identities that we hold. This can leave us feeling like we have nowhere to turn and no one safe to connect with who understands. It can be hard to navigate that journey on your own. Allow me to be that safe and confidential resource that works with you to identify the tools and develop the skills to move towards progress and break the cycle.
In addition, through my extensive career in higher education, I have specialty in working with young adults and professional women.
Sometimes we find ourselves in a repetitive cycle and search for ways to get unstuck. It can be overwhelming and hard especially since there is no magic one size fits all solution. Sometimes we are faced with the stress of stigma that comes with these struggles and the many identities that we hold. This can leave us feeling like we have nowhere to turn and no one safe to connect with who understands. It can be hard to navigate that journey on your own. Allow me to be that safe and confidential resource that works with you to identify the tools and develop the skills to move towards progress and break the cycle.
(919) 351-6755 View (919) 351-6755
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Eb Roberts
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC, BC-TMH, JD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cary, NC 27511  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I have special interest and expertise in treating these issues as well as Asperger’s, couples work, pre-divorce counseling, and career/employment counseling.
I enjoy meeting clients right where they are and partnering with them to consider and predict the natural consequences which come to bear based on choices. My approach to therapy integrates mindfulness with solution-focused and reality-based approaches. I am EMDR trained as well and we can incorporate this as needed. Often we are driven into counseling either by an internal or external demand which no longer allows us to exist as we are. Counseling is about making a choice to manage life differently, or not--and not making a choice, is nevertheless still a choice.
I have special interest and expertise in treating these issues as well as Asperger’s, couples work, pre-divorce counseling, and career/employment counseling.
I enjoy meeting clients right where they are and partnering with them to consider and predict the natural consequences which come to bear based on choices. My approach to therapy integrates mindfulness with solution-focused and reality-based approaches. I am EMDR trained as well and we can incorporate this as needed. Often we are driven into counseling either by an internal or external demand which no longer allows us to exist as we are. Counseling is about making a choice to manage life differently, or not--and not making a choice, is nevertheless still a choice.
(919) 694-6052 View (919) 694-6052
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Dr. Rachel Ellenberger
Counselor, LCMHCA
Verified Verified
Cary, NC 27511
We will explore your communication skills in relationships and, when appropriate, delve into career development and personal values from a place with no judgement.
At times, life can be unfair, overwhelming, or chaotic. This can create feelings of defeat, confusion, stress, or anxiety. My goal is to help support a balanced lifestyle by taking a strength-based approach to whatever life may throw. I specialize in working with adolescents, young adults, and adults navigating complex relationship dynamics, life transitions, and personal barriers stemming from trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, and disorganization. My goal is to help you overcome these obstacles and foster a greater sense of self-worth, as well as improve your ability to follow through on tasks and goals.
We will explore your communication skills in relationships and, when appropriate, delve into career development and personal values from a place with no judgement.
At times, life can be unfair, overwhelming, or chaotic. This can create feelings of defeat, confusion, stress, or anxiety. My goal is to help support a balanced lifestyle by taking a strength-based approach to whatever life may throw. I specialize in working with adolescents, young adults, and adults navigating complex relationship dynamics, life transitions, and personal barriers stemming from trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, and disorganization. My goal is to help you overcome these obstacles and foster a greater sense of self-worth, as well as improve your ability to follow through on tasks and goals.
(984) 333-5401 View (984) 333-5401
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Laura Hertzfeld Katz
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Cary, NC 27511
I help women in business negotiating career advancement/family.
Do you need a safe, caring, and comfortable space to share your unique story, to feel heard and understood? Do you need clarity in your personal or professional life with what you really want or what matters to you? Perhaps you need help navigating a new role or identity you are entering or just need to feel more comfortable being you. Working together over time, I believe we will discover what is standing in the way of moving forward in your relationships or work so you can get to that next level, communicate what you need authentically, and get that breakthrough.
I help women in business negotiating career advancement/family.
Do you need a safe, caring, and comfortable space to share your unique story, to feel heard and understood? Do you need clarity in your personal or professional life with what you really want or what matters to you? Perhaps you need help navigating a new role or identity you are entering or just need to feel more comfortable being you. Working together over time, I believe we will discover what is standing in the way of moving forward in your relationships or work so you can get to that next level, communicate what you need authentically, and get that breakthrough.
(919) 348-2606 View (919) 348-2606
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Jodi D Aina
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LCMHC-S, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Cary, NC 27511
Navigating life can be tough; things can change, and we have all felt stuck from time to time. Whether it's day-to-day stress, anxiety, depression, work/life balance, school related issues, family/couple issues, women’s issues, lack of fulfilling career or general mental health concerns; therapy can help you. Let me be your ally on your journey to recovery. I strive to create an environment that allows you to feel comfortable, safe and facilitates growth. My style is fluid, collaborative and tailored to your individual needs. My philosophy is the client is the expert on their own life, so I maintain a person-centered approach.
Navigating life can be tough; things can change, and we have all felt stuck from time to time. Whether it's day-to-day stress, anxiety, depression, work/life balance, school related issues, family/couple issues, women’s issues, lack of fulfilling career or general mental health concerns; therapy can help you. Let me be your ally on your journey to recovery. I strive to create an environment that allows you to feel comfortable, safe and facilitates growth. My style is fluid, collaborative and tailored to your individual needs. My philosophy is the client is the expert on their own life, so I maintain a person-centered approach.
(919) 694-4406 View (919) 694-4406
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Stacy Cohen
MEd, LCMHC, CEAP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cary, NC 27513
Waitlist for new clients
If you need an experienced professional to help you navigate life's challenges, then you have come to the right place. Whether you are struggling in your relationships, your career, or with your own internal "stuff", I can help. I view my clients as partners in the work we do and will work with you on goals that are meaningful to you.
If you need an experienced professional to help you navigate life's challenges, then you have come to the right place. Whether you are struggling in your relationships, your career, or with your own internal "stuff", I can help. I view my clients as partners in the work we do and will work with you on goals that are meaningful to you.
(919) 343-0623 View (919) 343-0623
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Peter Summers
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Cary, NC 27513
I specialize in working with adults struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, anger, career and work-related difficulties, relationship issues, and other problems of living.
My practice is dedicated to helping adult clients take charge of their emotional and psychological health, happiness, and success. I provide evidence-based consultation, counseling and psychotherapy services with a personal touch that is collaborative and client-centered; solution-focused, goal-oriented and practical; tailored to clients' core values and beliefs; and exclusively private and confidential.
I specialize in working with adults struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, anger, career and work-related difficulties, relationship issues, and other problems of living.
My practice is dedicated to helping adult clients take charge of their emotional and psychological health, happiness, and success. I provide evidence-based consultation, counseling and psychotherapy services with a personal touch that is collaborative and client-centered; solution-focused, goal-oriented and practical; tailored to clients' core values and beliefs; and exclusively private and confidential.
(919) 617-9653 View (919) 617-9653
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Bonita McClure
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSWA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cary, NC 27519
I specialize in working with adults coping with the shifting challenges of life. I offer both therapy and coaching to better meet the needs of each individual I work with. I enjoy helping clients overcome challenges with career, relationships, family, parenting, stress, grief and loss, anxiety, and executive functioning.
I specialize in working with adults coping with the shifting challenges of life. I offer both therapy and coaching to better meet the needs of each individual I work with. I enjoy helping clients overcome challenges with career, relationships, family, parenting, stress, grief and loss, anxiety, and executive functioning.
(984) 214-4506 View (984) 214-4506
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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.