Career Counseling Therapists in Little Silver, NJ

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Bryan Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Little Silver, NJ 07739
My clients report the following successes: Increased educational & career aspirations; Diminished feelings of unhappiness, sadness, depression, & self harm; Improved sleep habits & less worrying; Less destructive behavior & feelings of anger; Enhanced ability to make better decisions & understand consequences; Decreased use of tobacco, alcohol, & other drugs; Increased & improved interaction with families & friends.
Negotiating change can be a daunting task for adolescents and adults alike causing significant stress. This emotional or behavioral reaction can take the form of anxiety, depressive symptoms, and/or behavioral changes. Triggers include work/school problems, moving, financial issues, relationship difficulties, family conflict, illness, or starting a new school/ job. Since 2005, I have assisted countless adolescents and adults as they navigate the challenges presented to them. Utilizing psychotherapy and coaching, I work with individuals, couples, & families. My personal style is best described as warm, genuine, & understanding. My services are delivered with compassion, empathy, and a twist of humor.
My clients report the following successes: Increased educational & career aspirations; Diminished feelings of unhappiness, sadness, depression, & self harm; Improved sleep habits & less worrying; Less destructive behavior & feelings of anger; Enhanced ability to make better decisions & understand consequences; Decreased use of tobacco, alcohol, & other drugs; Increased & improved interaction with families & friends.
Negotiating change can be a daunting task for adolescents and adults alike causing significant stress. This emotional or behavioral reaction can take the form of anxiety, depressive symptoms, and/or behavioral changes. Triggers include work/school problems, moving, financial issues, relationship difficulties, family conflict, illness, or starting a new school/ job. Since 2005, I have assisted countless adolescents and adults as they navigate the challenges presented to them. Utilizing psychotherapy and coaching, I work with individuals, couples, & families. My personal style is best described as warm, genuine, & understanding. My services are delivered with compassion, empathy, and a twist of humor.
(732) 963-0829 View (732) 963-0829
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Theresa M. Jaeger
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC, ACS
Verified Verified
Little Silver, NJ 07739
My background in career counseling is also helpful to clients sorting through life transitions.
Change is a part of living. It can be exciting but also anxiety-provoking. For over 20 years, I have worked with children, adolescents, and adults not only to adapt to challenging life situations but to thrive and reach their potential for success and personal growth. Adults who were experiencing relationship issues, occupational stress, parenting challenges, ADHD, anxiety, and depression have found comfort, hope and support in therapy with me. Clients recognize my ability to help them move forward in their lives at a pace that makes sense for who they are and the needs they have when entering therapy.
My background in career counseling is also helpful to clients sorting through life transitions.
Change is a part of living. It can be exciting but also anxiety-provoking. For over 20 years, I have worked with children, adolescents, and adults not only to adapt to challenging life situations but to thrive and reach their potential for success and personal growth. Adults who were experiencing relationship issues, occupational stress, parenting challenges, ADHD, anxiety, and depression have found comfort, hope and support in therapy with me. Clients recognize my ability to help them move forward in their lives at a pace that makes sense for who they are and the needs they have when entering therapy.
(732) 523-0867 View (732) 523-0867
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Matthew Checinski
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Little Silver, NJ 07739
I am Monmouth County New Jersey’s first and only Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in Men’s health and focused on treating Men’s issues from adolescence through adulthood. As part of my practice I routinely focus on issues that include: executive/ career coaching, work stress, performance anxiety, life transitions, relationships, assertiveness, parenting, sleep, anger, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, body image, marijuana /alcohol misuse/overuse, sexual dysfunction, physical health, chronic illness, and existential crisis.
I am Monmouth County New Jersey’s first and only Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in Men’s health and focused on treating Men’s issues from adolescence through adulthood. As part of my practice I routinely focus on issues that include: executive/ career coaching, work stress, performance anxiety, life transitions, relationships, assertiveness, parenting, sleep, anger, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, body image, marijuana /alcohol misuse/overuse, sexual dysfunction, physical health, chronic illness, and existential crisis.
(732) 605-6876 View (732) 605-6876
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Judith Alfano
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Little Silver, NJ 07739
Trained as a trauma therapist, I specialize in women’s health and spiritual well-being—traumatic stress and grief, health and hormonal concerns, or navigating career and unexpected life changes—and am committed to providing high-quality care for women throughout their lives. My expertise also draws on my training in spiritually integrated psychotherapy, an evidence-based approach for drawing on and working with an individual’s spirituality in therapy. My approach is deeply relational, grounded in psychodynamic theory and skillfully integrating cognitive and somatic therapies with parts work and the wisdom of spiritual care.
Trained as a trauma therapist, I specialize in women’s health and spiritual well-being—traumatic stress and grief, health and hormonal concerns, or navigating career and unexpected life changes—and am committed to providing high-quality care for women throughout their lives. My expertise also draws on my training in spiritually integrated psychotherapy, an evidence-based approach for drawing on and working with an individual’s spirituality in therapy. My approach is deeply relational, grounded in psychodynamic theory and skillfully integrating cognitive and somatic therapies with parts work and the wisdom of spiritual care.
(732) 823-6465 View (732) 823-6465
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Dana Longstreet
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW, LMSW
Verified Verified
Little Silver, NJ 07739
I've endured challenges myself: divorce, career change, job loss, financial insecurity, mental health issues including MDD, ADD, and anxiety, and the loss of loved ones from illness and suicide.
You have plans and good intentions, but you’ve lost something important: a sense of perspective, your ability to improvise, your sense of humor, the energy to just get out of bed. The outcomes of difficult transitions and demanding circumstances in our lives are shaped by our gifts, skills, and intelligence as well as our unhealthy behaviors and our personal histories. Compassionate, creative therapists, experienced with a diverse range of clients and issues, can help you work through disappointments and setbacks and move forward with strategies, courage, and optimism. That's what I do, and I love it.
I've endured challenges myself: divorce, career change, job loss, financial insecurity, mental health issues including MDD, ADD, and anxiety, and the loss of loved ones from illness and suicide.
You have plans and good intentions, but you’ve lost something important: a sense of perspective, your ability to improvise, your sense of humor, the energy to just get out of bed. The outcomes of difficult transitions and demanding circumstances in our lives are shaped by our gifts, skills, and intelligence as well as our unhealthy behaviors and our personal histories. Compassionate, creative therapists, experienced with a diverse range of clients and issues, can help you work through disappointments and setbacks and move forward with strategies, courage, and optimism. That's what I do, and I love it.
(732) 889-3329 View (732) 889-3329
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Vanina Rimoli
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Little Silver, NJ 07739
By nature, Vanina is a highly compassionate psychotherapist, whose deeply rooted love for helping others fosters an empathetic, nonjudgmental environment conducive to authentic self-exploration. In understanding that therapy can feel overwhelming and intimidating for some, Vanina uses a gestalt approach to ensure her clients feel unconditional acceptance in tapping into their most vulnerable self. Her reflective, listening and observational skills ensures her clients always feel heard, seen and supported throughout their healing journey. Vanina is a native Spanish speaking therapist.
By nature, Vanina is a highly compassionate psychotherapist, whose deeply rooted love for helping others fosters an empathetic, nonjudgmental environment conducive to authentic self-exploration. In understanding that therapy can feel overwhelming and intimidating for some, Vanina uses a gestalt approach to ensure her clients feel unconditional acceptance in tapping into their most vulnerable self. Her reflective, listening and observational skills ensures her clients always feel heard, seen and supported throughout their healing journey. Vanina is a native Spanish speaking therapist.
(848) 359-5187 View (848) 359-5187
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Courtney Coolbaugh
Counselor, LAC, ATR, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Little Silver, NJ 07739
Does it sometimes feel like the color has been drained from your world? Or an unexpected interruption in your life has left you feeling shattered and broken. Using a combination of supportive psychotherapy and Art Therapy, we can explore the metaphors that emerge in a safe and non-judgmental environment so you can begin to feel whole again and become the beautiful mosaic of a person that you were meant to be.
Does it sometimes feel like the color has been drained from your world? Or an unexpected interruption in your life has left you feeling shattered and broken. Using a combination of supportive psychotherapy and Art Therapy, we can explore the metaphors that emerge in a safe and non-judgmental environment so you can begin to feel whole again and become the beautiful mosaic of a person that you were meant to be.
(908) 860-9580 View (908) 860-9580
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Nicole Amoyal Pensak
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Little Silver, NJ 07739
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Author of RATTLED, and Researcher in New Jersey, New York and 40 other states through PSYPACT. I specialize in anxiety, depression, postpartum, and OCD treatment and coping with cancer. I provide Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I tailor my treatment to your unique needs. My goal is to help you relieve your symptoms of anxiety, depression, and trauma through the psychotherapy experience. If you feel something is off, please reach out for help. I also specialize in treating high-functioning anxiety and depression, where many clients do not realize how much they are suffering until treatment.
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Author of RATTLED, and Researcher in New Jersey, New York and 40 other states through PSYPACT. I specialize in anxiety, depression, postpartum, and OCD treatment and coping with cancer. I provide Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I tailor my treatment to your unique needs. My goal is to help you relieve your symptoms of anxiety, depression, and trauma through the psychotherapy experience. If you feel something is off, please reach out for help. I also specialize in treating high-functioning anxiety and depression, where many clients do not realize how much they are suffering until treatment.
(609) 910-5822 View (609) 910-5822
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Dana Geroni
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Little Silver, NJ 07739
Waitlist for new clients
Life is a journey of ups and downs and sometimes we need some assistance going through the challenging times. It is my passion to to help individuals navigate through these tough times. I am a warm, compassionate and supportive therapist who can help with making positive changes in life. I can help you develop positive coping skills to overcome life's obstacles and help you identify your personal strengths to make positive changes towards growth and happiness.
Life is a journey of ups and downs and sometimes we need some assistance going through the challenging times. It is my passion to to help individuals navigate through these tough times. I am a warm, compassionate and supportive therapist who can help with making positive changes in life. I can help you develop positive coping skills to overcome life's obstacles and help you identify your personal strengths to make positive changes towards growth and happiness.
(848) 229-9872 View (848) 229-9872
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Joanne R Laush
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, L, C, S, W
Verified Verified
Little Silver, NJ 07739
In my professional capacity as a licensed social worker and psychotherapist, I have had the honor to accompany persons of all ages and backgrounds in their quest for insight and self-discovery. I believe that trust and vulnerability are at the core of the client-therapist relationship and that the client’s innate wisdom and judgment rule supreme. With that in mind, strategies and interventions in achieving clearly defined yet dynamic goals arise through a process of critical inquiry. In this process, I have witnessed individuals redefine and recreate who they are as they move toward greater lucidity and self-fulfillment.
In my professional capacity as a licensed social worker and psychotherapist, I have had the honor to accompany persons of all ages and backgrounds in their quest for insight and self-discovery. I believe that trust and vulnerability are at the core of the client-therapist relationship and that the client’s innate wisdom and judgment rule supreme. With that in mind, strategies and interventions in achieving clearly defined yet dynamic goals arise through a process of critical inquiry. In this process, I have witnessed individuals redefine and recreate who they are as they move toward greater lucidity and self-fulfillment.
(848) 253-3693 View (848) 253-3693
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Life Psychotherapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LPC, RDN
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Little Silver, NJ 07739
LIFE PSYCHOTHERAPY is a private psychotherapy practice offering counseling services to children, adolescents, adults, elderly, couples, families, and groups. Since each person is unique, the approach to therapy is unique as well, combining existential philosophy with cognitive behavioral tools. The outcome empowers a person to feel empowered to take concrete actions in order to change or cope with their current level of distress, and achieve success in improving his/her life. Along with Psychotherapy we provide a variety of psycho-educational workshops to enhance personal growth and development without any stigma attached to psychotherapy.
LIFE PSYCHOTHERAPY is a private psychotherapy practice offering counseling services to children, adolescents, adults, elderly, couples, families, and groups. Since each person is unique, the approach to therapy is unique as well, combining existential philosophy with cognitive behavioral tools. The outcome empowers a person to feel empowered to take concrete actions in order to change or cope with their current level of distress, and achieve success in improving his/her life. Along with Psychotherapy we provide a variety of psycho-educational workshops to enhance personal growth and development without any stigma attached to psychotherapy.
(732) 595-4204 View (732) 595-4204
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Lifebulb Counseling & Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Little Silver, NJ 07739
We're confident we can help you achieve your therapy goals. We believe you're best served by a therapist passionate about not only their work, but who they work with as well. That's why we started Lifebulb - We're committed to helping therapists to get back to enjoying their work, so you, our client, can receive the highest quality therapy services, whether in person at one of our locations or online through telehealth. We hire only highly trained and educated, licensed clinicians dedicated to the therapy process. Working with us, you'll get results.
We're confident we can help you achieve your therapy goals. We believe you're best served by a therapist passionate about not only their work, but who they work with as well. That's why we started Lifebulb - We're committed to helping therapists to get back to enjoying their work, so you, our client, can receive the highest quality therapy services, whether in person at one of our locations or online through telehealth. We hire only highly trained and educated, licensed clinicians dedicated to the therapy process. Working with us, you'll get results.
(848) 420-8058 View (848) 420-8058
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Tykeyia Byrd
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Little Silver, NJ 07739  (Online Only)
I am Tykeyia “Ty” Evans, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 14 years of experience as a psychotherapist. I have had the privilege of working with children, families, adults, couples, and individuals facing severe mental illness and addictions. My background also includes crisis intervention and working with a wide range of concerns such as psychosis, anxiety, depression, suicidal and homicidal ideation, domestic violence, self-esteem issues, homelessness, family conflict, relationship challenges, grief and loss, identity issues, and aging, among others.
I am Tykeyia “Ty” Evans, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 14 years of experience as a psychotherapist. I have had the privilege of working with children, families, adults, couples, and individuals facing severe mental illness and addictions. My background also includes crisis intervention and working with a wide range of concerns such as psychosis, anxiety, depression, suicidal and homicidal ideation, domestic violence, self-esteem issues, homelessness, family conflict, relationship challenges, grief and loss, identity issues, and aging, among others.
(732) 913-8566 View (732) 913-8566
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Annmarie Conte
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
Little Silver, NJ 07739
I work with children and adults in developing healthy coping and social skills to promote positive change, well-being, and symptom reduction, and to deal with the various problems they may encounter in their life journey. Whether symptoms are due to stress, anxiety, crisis, life transitions, or other behavioral challenges, I provide a safe and supportive place to assist people in navigating through their life experiences and learn new approaches and perspectives for a positive outcome. I have a fully equipped play therapy center in my peaceful and calming therapy office.
I work with children and adults in developing healthy coping and social skills to promote positive change, well-being, and symptom reduction, and to deal with the various problems they may encounter in their life journey. Whether symptoms are due to stress, anxiety, crisis, life transitions, or other behavioral challenges, I provide a safe and supportive place to assist people in navigating through their life experiences and learn new approaches and perspectives for a positive outcome. I have a fully equipped play therapy center in my peaceful and calming therapy office.
(732) 838-9917 View (732) 838-9917

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Terri S Blair
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MEd, Reiki
Verified Verified
Red Bank, NJ 07701
I offer psychotherapy, life coaching, mentoring, career planning, and mindfulness-based stress management. I specialize in trauma therapy, from early childhood to seniors. This may include somatic approaches that can help you "tune in" to your feelings and strengths in ways that are healing, and that you can use at home, at work, or resting.
I offer psychotherapy, life coaching, mentoring, career planning, and mindfulness-based stress management. I specialize in trauma therapy, from early childhood to seniors. This may include somatic approaches that can help you "tune in" to your feelings and strengths in ways that are healing, and that you can use at home, at work, or resting.
(732) 479-4156 View (732) 479-4156
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Dr. David Julius Ford Jr
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LCMHC, LPC, NCC, ACS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Red Bank, NJ 07701
I specialize in identity development (racial, cultural, gender, sexuality), the intersection of sexual orientation and religion/spirituality, the intersection of race/ethnicity and sexual orientation, racial trauma, career counseling, mood disorders, and anxiety disorders.
Looking for culturally-sensitive therapist that seeks to build a brave space for his clients? Looking for a therapist who will bring his authentic self and help you build the courage to bring your authentic self? Looking for a nonjudgmental therapist? I am here!!! I seek to build a strong relationship with my clients that is open, honest, courageous, and collaborative where their needs are met. I am accepting all clients, no matter the background or presenting concern. I look forward to working with you.
I specialize in identity development (racial, cultural, gender, sexuality), the intersection of sexual orientation and religion/spirituality, the intersection of race/ethnicity and sexual orientation, racial trauma, career counseling, mood disorders, and anxiety disorders.
Looking for culturally-sensitive therapist that seeks to build a brave space for his clients? Looking for a therapist who will bring his authentic self and help you build the courage to bring your authentic self? Looking for a nonjudgmental therapist? I am here!!! I seek to build a strong relationship with my clients that is open, honest, courageous, and collaborative where their needs are met. I am accepting all clients, no matter the background or presenting concern. I look forward to working with you.
(732) 945-4039 View (732) 945-4039
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Rick Repetti
PhD, APPA-PP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Red Bank, NJ 07701  (Online Only)
Do you have a pressing practical conflict, moral dilemma, or torn decision, not sure which way to go? Are you at a cross-roads, re-evaluating yourself, your life, career, relationship, your religion, or your spiritual path? Are you struggling with meaninglessness, loss of purpose, loss of faith, existential indigestion, philosophical confusion? Do you struggle with the bigger questions: Is life meaningful? Who am I? Why am I here? What should I believe? What is reality? Is this it? Is there anything else? How can I know? How should I live? What is my path? What is my highest good? Do I have a calling? Can I change? What should I do?
Do you have a pressing practical conflict, moral dilemma, or torn decision, not sure which way to go? Are you at a cross-roads, re-evaluating yourself, your life, career, relationship, your religion, or your spiritual path? Are you struggling with meaninglessness, loss of purpose, loss of faith, existential indigestion, philosophical confusion? Do you struggle with the bigger questions: Is life meaningful? Who am I? Why am I here? What should I believe? What is reality? Is this it? Is there anything else? How can I know? How should I live? What is my path? What is my highest good? Do I have a calling? Can I change? What should I do?
(718) 866-3925 View (718) 866-3925
Christie Andolena
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Red Bank, NJ 07701
It is my job to help you hone your strengths to take steps toward healing.
Everyone needs support. Whether you are feeling stuck in depression, feeling overwhelmed with stress, having a hard time processing a trauma or loss, or approaching a major life transition, I am here to help. In my work with adolescents and adults, I take a holistic approach to treatment and incorporate different strategies to meet the individual client’s needs: you are unique, your needs are unique, and your therapy should be geared to embrace this uniqueness.
It is my job to help you hone your strengths to take steps toward healing.
Everyone needs support. Whether you are feeling stuck in depression, feeling overwhelmed with stress, having a hard time processing a trauma or loss, or approaching a major life transition, I am here to help. In my work with adolescents and adults, I take a holistic approach to treatment and incorporate different strategies to meet the individual client’s needs: you are unique, your needs are unique, and your therapy should be geared to embrace this uniqueness.
(732) 945-8751 View (732) 945-8751
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Melissa Kramer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Rumson, NJ 07760
You feel like something is holding you back...whether it's at work, in your relationship, as a parent, or just in where you thought your life would be by now. For the most part your life, career, or marriage is ok;but you envision better. You want to feel the depth and intimacy you once felt with your partner and stop the ongoing arguments. You want to stop holding back at work; or feeling inadequate as a parent because you just don't know what to do next about your child's behavior. You are stressed and overwhelmed, feeling like no one truly gets it. Your relationships are well enough, but you are missing depth, connection and meaning. Perhaps you are waiting for motivation to strike you? As you wait, the days, months, and years fly by and you remain stuck, vowing that next week...month...year...or time, things will be different. Why wait? You deserve NOW. You want to thrive in your life and change the way things feel at this moment. You want to stop repeating the same patterns, arguments, and situations that keep you unhappy. Perhaps you can do it alone, but what if nothing changes? There is a better solution. Seeking outside support is a sign of strength and readiness for change
You feel like something is holding you back...whether it's at work, in your relationship, as a parent, or just in where you thought your life would be by now. For the most part your life, career, or marriage is ok;but you envision better. You want to feel the depth and intimacy you once felt with your partner and stop the ongoing arguments. You want to stop holding back at work; or feeling inadequate as a parent because you just don't know what to do next about your child's behavior. You are stressed and overwhelmed, feeling like no one truly gets it. Your relationships are well enough, but you are missing depth, connection and meaning. Perhaps you are waiting for motivation to strike you? As you wait, the days, months, and years fly by and you remain stuck, vowing that next week...month...year...or time, things will be different. Why wait? You deserve NOW. You want to thrive in your life and change the way things feel at this moment. You want to stop repeating the same patterns, arguments, and situations that keep you unhappy. Perhaps you can do it alone, but what if nothing changes? There is a better solution. Seeking outside support is a sign of strength and readiness for change
(732) 443-0331 View (732) 443-0331
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Nikki P. Woods
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fair Haven, NJ 07704
Woods has dedicated her career to working with adolescent, teenage and adult females.
Adolescence is a complex journey; one that can trigger intense feelings of sadness frustration, self doubt, loneliness and fear. Without the proper tools to navigate these roads, a young female can find herself entangled in darkness. Although this period in her life will pass, the residual effect of her decisions and experiences as a teenager, can impact the path she continues on throughout her lifetime. Now more than ever, your daughter needs the appropriate support as she works to gain a deeper, more comprehensive understanding of herself and the world around her.
Woods has dedicated her career to working with adolescent, teenage and adult females.
Adolescence is a complex journey; one that can trigger intense feelings of sadness frustration, self doubt, loneliness and fear. Without the proper tools to navigate these roads, a young female can find herself entangled in darkness. Although this period in her life will pass, the residual effect of her decisions and experiences as a teenager, can impact the path she continues on throughout her lifetime. Now more than ever, your daughter needs the appropriate support as she works to gain a deeper, more comprehensive understanding of herself and the world around her.
(732) 422-5490 View (732) 422-5490

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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.