Career Counseling Therapists in North Carolina

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Kimberly Roe
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MS, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28806
I specialize in individual psychotherapy and career coaching using evidence- based tools including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Compassion-Focused Therapy.
Welcome! The calming presence of a seasoned therapist can provide much needed respite in an increasingly complex world. At its best, therapy can also help you to get to know yourself better and learn new tools to move forward from a place of self-compassion. I help individuals develop tools to heal from trauma and loss, let go of unhelpful thought and behavior patterns, and identify what they most value at work and in relationships. My deep-seated empathy drives my work with clients, which is informed by my 15 years as a licensed professional counselor and three years as a meditation instructor.
I specialize in individual psychotherapy and career coaching using evidence- based tools including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Compassion-Focused Therapy.
Welcome! The calming presence of a seasoned therapist can provide much needed respite in an increasingly complex world. At its best, therapy can also help you to get to know yourself better and learn new tools to move forward from a place of self-compassion. I help individuals develop tools to heal from trauma and loss, let go of unhelpful thought and behavior patterns, and identify what they most value at work and in relationships. My deep-seated empathy drives my work with clients, which is informed by my 15 years as a licensed professional counselor and three years as a meditation instructor.
(828) 383-8883 View (828) 383-8883
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Dr. Paige Dunlap and Company, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LCMHC-S, CRC, NCC, CVE
Verified Verified
Greensboro, NC 27408
I treat clients who experience various difficulties including depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, trauma, disability adjustment, career challenges, criminal histories, and relationships.
I understand that it can be very difficult to take steps towards positive change or to seek support when facing challenges in your life. Therefore, a goal when working with a new client is to create a comfortable environment. I strive to get to know you and to understand what you want from our work. I believe that each person's needs will be different, so I draw from a wide range of techniques to tailor our sessions to your specific goals. These tools can help you understand life patterns, improve relationships and accomplish your personal or professional goals.
I treat clients who experience various difficulties including depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, trauma, disability adjustment, career challenges, criminal histories, and relationships.
I understand that it can be very difficult to take steps towards positive change or to seek support when facing challenges in your life. Therefore, a goal when working with a new client is to create a comfortable environment. I strive to get to know you and to understand what you want from our work. I believe that each person's needs will be different, so I draw from a wide range of techniques to tailor our sessions to your specific goals. These tools can help you understand life patterns, improve relationships and accomplish your personal or professional goals.
(336) 814-9732 View (336) 814-9732
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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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Susan Grosoff-Feinblatt
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28801  (Online Only)
I specialized in helping adults dealing with a variety of career transition and work adjustment issues.
Career and work play a significant part in our lives. Stress and the challenges from our work can affect our mental health and well being and impact every area of our lives. As a career counselor and licensed professional counselor, I offer career coaching to help you create a more meaningful work life that supports you personally and professionally. I help clients understand what is contributing to their dissatisfaction, help them achieve clarity about what is getting in the way and offer support and motivation so that change can occur. I specialize in career management issues, career direction and job search.
I specialized in helping adults dealing with a variety of career transition and work adjustment issues.
Career and work play a significant part in our lives. Stress and the challenges from our work can affect our mental health and well being and impact every area of our lives. As a career counselor and licensed professional counselor, I offer career coaching to help you create a more meaningful work life that supports you personally and professionally. I help clients understand what is contributing to their dissatisfaction, help them achieve clarity about what is getting in the way and offer support and motivation so that change can occur. I specialize in career management issues, career direction and job search.
(828) 237-4900 View (828) 237-4900
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Amber Khan
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, NCC, LCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Greensboro, NC 27409
I specialize in the career planning, career assessments, resume writing, individual counseling, wellness workshops, program development, resume writing, job search strategies, mock interviewing, time management, job fair prep, grief, self esteem/confidence issues, women's issues, counseling for immigrants/refugees, cultural differences/barriers, and stress.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed out, or you just want to talk to someone? Counseling can help. We can work together to help you achieve a sense of balance and wellbeing. In addition to providing many years of career counseling for students in academic environments, I have also served my community in many ways. I have a high level of respect and understanding of cultural differences and I am trauma informed and understand the impact that trauma, and tough life circumstances can have on the wellbeing of individuals. I am here to listen and help you improve your condition or identify another route to resolve your concerns.
I specialize in the career planning, career assessments, resume writing, individual counseling, wellness workshops, program development, resume writing, job search strategies, mock interviewing, time management, job fair prep, grief, self esteem/confidence issues, women's issues, counseling for immigrants/refugees, cultural differences/barriers, and stress.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed out, or you just want to talk to someone? Counseling can help. We can work together to help you achieve a sense of balance and wellbeing. In addition to providing many years of career counseling for students in academic environments, I have also served my community in many ways. I have a high level of respect and understanding of cultural differences and I am trauma informed and understand the impact that trauma, and tough life circumstances can have on the wellbeing of individuals. I am here to listen and help you improve your condition or identify another route to resolve your concerns.
(336) 750-6820 View (336) 750-6820
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Tribus Solutions
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACHP-SW
Verified Verified
Charlotte, NC 28277
Are you in transition or feeling stressed? Seeking balance, a new pathway, a way to a life of your own design? We can help you sort things through and feel more settled within yourself no matter whether you're coping with ailing parents, a new baby, the need for a job change, a move, relationship issues and more. In need of something more intensive? We offer individual and group travel retreats to accelerate your gains.
Are you in transition or feeling stressed? Seeking balance, a new pathway, a way to a life of your own design? We can help you sort things through and feel more settled within yourself no matter whether you're coping with ailing parents, a new baby, the need for a job change, a move, relationship issues and more. In need of something more intensive? We offer individual and group travel retreats to accelerate your gains.
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Half the Battle Counseling & Consulting
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, CRC
Verified Verified
Raleigh, NC 27603  (Online Only)
Sometimes life feels unbearable and unmanageable which could have a huge impact on how we treat ourselves and those around us. You may feel like you are alone and that no one can truly understand because of the weight of your troubles. How will you ever cope? Will this ever end? Yes, it can! However, finding the silver lining may be a difficult feat to create on your own. You are not alone! Whether it is adjusting to a new job, becoming a new parent, preparing for college, or experiencing grief. If you want help managing life's varied challenges and live a more fulfilled life, then you are in the right space!
Sometimes life feels unbearable and unmanageable which could have a huge impact on how we treat ourselves and those around us. You may feel like you are alone and that no one can truly understand because of the weight of your troubles. How will you ever cope? Will this ever end? Yes, it can! However, finding the silver lining may be a difficult feat to create on your own. You are not alone! Whether it is adjusting to a new job, becoming a new parent, preparing for college, or experiencing grief. If you want help managing life's varied challenges and live a more fulfilled life, then you are in the right space!
(984) 983-6218 View (984) 983-6218
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William Massengill
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Charlotte, NC 28202  (Online Only)
Hi, I'm William Do you feel the pressure of career, family, children and a world full of tremendous change? I am here to help you maneuver what can seem like a complex maze. I believe that each of us has the power to grow and face challenges and sometimes we just need someone to listen and help us find the right direction.
Hi, I'm William Do you feel the pressure of career, family, children and a world full of tremendous change? I am here to help you maneuver what can seem like a complex maze. I believe that each of us has the power to grow and face challenges and sometimes we just need someone to listen and help us find the right direction.
(980) 449-6326 View (980) 449-6326
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R3 Consulting
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CDWF
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fayetteville, NC 28311  (Online Only)
Before these unprecedented times, we all had questions and struggled to find ways to cope and manage life's problems. Anything from how to manage my children who are struggling in school, my military veteran partner who is struggling with physical ailments from a 26 yr. career, or my aging parents living on a fixed income managing health issues. If you are a part of the military community, including the most elite military organization (Special Operations), I am here for you. I understand the perils of juggling my own identity and that of my spouse. If you are not affiliated with the military, that is ok, I can help you too!
Before these unprecedented times, we all had questions and struggled to find ways to cope and manage life's problems. Anything from how to manage my children who are struggling in school, my military veteran partner who is struggling with physical ailments from a 26 yr. career, or my aging parents living on a fixed income managing health issues. If you are a part of the military community, including the most elite military organization (Special Operations), I am here for you. I understand the perils of juggling my own identity and that of my spouse. If you are not affiliated with the military, that is ok, I can help you too!
(910) 460-6477 View (910) 460-6477
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Anne Sylla
Counselor, LCMHCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27609
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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Alexxis Cook-Graham
Counselor, LCMHC-A, LPC-A
Verified Verified
Gastonia, NC 28054  (Online Only)
Feeling out of sorts? At A.S. Counseling and Consulting, my objective is to tailor counseling to your unique wellness objectives, whether they pertain to your personal or professional life. If you’re a male, female, gender non conforming individual seeking support with life changes, career adjustments, or relationship challenges. If you find yourself wondering how to do things differently, in hard to break patterns of thinking, or even saying things like “I gotta get my life together”, I am here to help.
Feeling out of sorts? At A.S. Counseling and Consulting, my objective is to tailor counseling to your unique wellness objectives, whether they pertain to your personal or professional life. If you’re a male, female, gender non conforming individual seeking support with life changes, career adjustments, or relationship challenges. If you find yourself wondering how to do things differently, in hard to break patterns of thinking, or even saying things like “I gotta get my life together”, I am here to help.
(704) 253-8145 View (704) 253-8145
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Paige Orlandi-Holmes
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MEd, LCMHC
Verified Verified
19 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27607
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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Crystal Waters
MS, MEd, CCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27703  (Online Only)
Some of the ways include: Career Exploration and Planning, Job Search and Career Development, Career Transitions and Advancement, Personal Development and Life Coaching.
Are you someone who is motivated to take ownership of your career development and committed to achieving your career goals? If so, our individualized holistic counseling approach helps clients succeed by understanding their unique needs, challenges, and goals. If you're seeking support with your career journey whether you're navigating a career transition, exploring new opportunities, or facing challenges in your current job, I invite you to reach out to me. Together, we can work collaboratively to develop personalized strategies to help you soar!
Some of the ways include: Career Exploration and Planning, Job Search and Career Development, Career Transitions and Advancement, Personal Development and Life Coaching.
Are you someone who is motivated to take ownership of your career development and committed to achieving your career goals? If so, our individualized holistic counseling approach helps clients succeed by understanding their unique needs, challenges, and goals. If you're seeking support with your career journey whether you're navigating a career transition, exploring new opportunities, or facing challenges in your current job, I invite you to reach out to me. Together, we can work collaboratively to develop personalized strategies to help you soar!
(984) 400-8260 View (984) 400-8260
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Raquel Goode
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, LCMHCA
Verified Verified
Greensboro, NC 27405  (Online Only)
I specialize in anxiety, depression, self-acceptance, anger management, career counseling and adjustment to life stress and transitions.
My main goal as a therapist is to help people who are experiencing discomfort in their lives or looking to improve their quality of life. There is much excitement on my end of serving as a mental health therapist. Using a non-judgmental lens, I want to start each journey with learning about you and allowing time for us to build a therapeutic relationship. This will allow you to feel connected during our sessions! I love working with a broad range of clients. I have a special interest in helping college students and young adults navigate the challenges and transitions that come with adulthood.
I specialize in anxiety, depression, self-acceptance, anger management, career counseling and adjustment to life stress and transitions.
My main goal as a therapist is to help people who are experiencing discomfort in their lives or looking to improve their quality of life. There is much excitement on my end of serving as a mental health therapist. Using a non-judgmental lens, I want to start each journey with learning about you and allowing time for us to build a therapeutic relationship. This will allow you to feel connected during our sessions! I love working with a broad range of clients. I have a special interest in helping college students and young adults navigate the challenges and transitions that come with adulthood.
(336) 559-3803 View (336) 559-3803
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Hope Inga Hills
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Durham, NC 27713
Are you going through a transition in your career, relationships, family? You're a leader, but feel uncertain. Perhaps you don't like your job, but are afraid to rock the boat. Are you retiring and don't know what's next? Maybe you are leaving, starting, or struggling in a relationship and want to do it "right" this time. All Transitions have stages we need to address. Our past experiences create our lenses of fear or excitement about the future. Knowing your old patterns will help you to create the life YOU want now. We can work 1-1, with a partner, a team or a family to see the old patterns and create new, successful ones.
Are you going through a transition in your career, relationships, family? You're a leader, but feel uncertain. Perhaps you don't like your job, but are afraid to rock the boat. Are you retiring and don't know what's next? Maybe you are leaving, starting, or struggling in a relationship and want to do it "right" this time. All Transitions have stages we need to address. Our past experiences create our lenses of fear or excitement about the future. Knowing your old patterns will help you to create the life YOU want now. We can work 1-1, with a partner, a team or a family to see the old patterns and create new, successful ones.
(919) 343-5977 View (919) 343-5977
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Hannah Farman
Counselor, LCMHCA, NCC
Verified Verified
I am passionate about helping women navigate major life transitions such as getting married, entering motherhood, changing careers, moving, or processing the ending of a relationship. It is easy to lose ourselves when taking on a new role and I love helping women reconnect with who they truly are and find joy again. In addition to treatment for anxiety, depression, and life transitions, I offer the unique focus of career counseling. I really enjoy helping others find true fulfillment in their vocations, as I have found that many mental health and relationship challenges often stem from an unhealthy work life.
I am passionate about helping women navigate major life transitions such as getting married, entering motherhood, changing careers, moving, or processing the ending of a relationship. It is easy to lose ourselves when taking on a new role and I love helping women reconnect with who they truly are and find joy again. In addition to treatment for anxiety, depression, and life transitions, I offer the unique focus of career counseling. I really enjoy helping others find true fulfillment in their vocations, as I have found that many mental health and relationship challenges often stem from an unhealthy work life.
(828) 827-4563 View (828) 827-4563
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Misty C. Marlowe
Psychological Associate, MA, LPA
Verified Verified
Mooresville, NC 28117
My practice includes work with families, couples, and individuals ages 3 and older. My office is small and I work part-time because I also teach at colleges in Charlotte and surrounding areas. My clients have told me they feel very comfortable working with me and they appreciate my direct and results-oriented approach. Although I assist my clients with a wide variety of problems and challenges, my specialties include play therapy, trauma, and work/life issues. I love my job and I am always happy to help!
My practice includes work with families, couples, and individuals ages 3 and older. My office is small and I work part-time because I also teach at colleges in Charlotte and surrounding areas. My clients have told me they feel very comfortable working with me and they appreciate my direct and results-oriented approach. Although I assist my clients with a wide variety of problems and challenges, my specialties include play therapy, trauma, and work/life issues. I love my job and I am always happy to help!
(704) 966-7362 View (704) 966-7362
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Barbara Bear PsyD
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Greensboro, NC 27410
Are you a professional seeking to live your best life personally, relationally, and/ or in your career? I am interested in helping you with personal and/or professional growth.
I have been a Doctoral Licensed Clinical Psychologist for 23 years, an Educational and Career Consultant, a Certified Autism Specialist, an Executive Coach, and a Law School Graduate. My diverse background of educational and professional experience helping individuals, couples, and families live more productive and fulfilling lives is my passion. My clientele includes lawyers, physicians, therapists, executives, college students, and other professionals committed to changing their lives. Each client is treated with respect, and dignity, in a judgement free zone. I seek to hear, understand, empathize, be active, authentic, & direct.
Are you a professional seeking to live your best life personally, relationally, and/ or in your career? I am interested in helping you with personal and/or professional growth.
I have been a Doctoral Licensed Clinical Psychologist for 23 years, an Educational and Career Consultant, a Certified Autism Specialist, an Executive Coach, and a Law School Graduate. My diverse background of educational and professional experience helping individuals, couples, and families live more productive and fulfilling lives is my passion. My clientele includes lawyers, physicians, therapists, executives, college students, and other professionals committed to changing their lives. Each client is treated with respect, and dignity, in a judgement free zone. I seek to hear, understand, empathize, be active, authentic, & direct.
(336) 438-8802 View (336) 438-8802
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Traci Lynn Klasing
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LPC, LCMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Wilmington, NC 28403
My specialties include career transitions and counseling, anxiety/depression, relationship concerns, bariatric assessment and women’s issues.
Hello! It is wonderful that you are looking for a new therapist to assist you in your wellness journey. I am an experienced therapist with dual licenses in professional counseling and clinical mental health counseling in Missouri and North Carolina. I am also an Approved Clinical Supervisor. I have been working in the field of mental health for over 20 years as not only a clinician, but also an educator for counseling and psychology coursework. I am adept at teletherapy, and I have extensive online and in-person work. I believe that counseling is collaborative, and I follow the motto, "follow, don't lead".
My specialties include career transitions and counseling, anxiety/depression, relationship concerns, bariatric assessment and women’s issues.
Hello! It is wonderful that you are looking for a new therapist to assist you in your wellness journey. I am an experienced therapist with dual licenses in professional counseling and clinical mental health counseling in Missouri and North Carolina. I am also an Approved Clinical Supervisor. I have been working in the field of mental health for over 20 years as not only a clinician, but also an educator for counseling and psychology coursework. I am adept at teletherapy, and I have extensive online and in-person work. I believe that counseling is collaborative, and I follow the motto, "follow, don't lead".
(910) 665-8542 View (910) 665-8542
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Loriann DeVito
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Charlotte, NC 28205  (Online Only)
When I work with clients, I take into account the whole person: lifestyle, mood, health, family dynamics, career, and daily habits.
Life satisfaction begins with a healthy relationship with yourself. You are not stuck, you just need a little help exploring what you truly want out of life. I help individuals experiencing chronic health issues, life transitions, and career issues. Whether you feel depressed, anxious, or stressed, having a safe space to explore the root of your suffering is important.
When I work with clients, I take into account the whole person: lifestyle, mood, health, family dynamics, career, and daily habits.
Life satisfaction begins with a healthy relationship with yourself. You are not stuck, you just need a little help exploring what you truly want out of life. I help individuals experiencing chronic health issues, life transitions, and career issues. Whether you feel depressed, anxious, or stressed, having a safe space to explore the root of your suffering is important.
(980) 550-5736 View (980) 550-5736
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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.