Career Counseling Therapists in Greenville, SC

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LUMIN - Modern Therapy Practice in Greenville
Psychologist, PhD, MBA
Verified Verified
Greenville, SC 29605
LUMIN is not your typical therapy practice: We use a fresh, down-to-earth, and positive approach to help you confidently deal with life, work and family. We focus on your strengths and your potential while helping you overcome the challenges that bring you to therapy. We combine traditional therapy with education and other resources to empower you beyond your sessions. We also offer career coaching for professionals and entrepreneurs to help them achieve success, wellness, and work-life balance.
LUMIN is not your typical therapy practice: We use a fresh, down-to-earth, and positive approach to help you confidently deal with life, work and family. We focus on your strengths and your potential while helping you overcome the challenges that bring you to therapy. We combine traditional therapy with education and other resources to empower you beyond your sessions. We also offer career coaching for professionals and entrepreneurs to help them achieve success, wellness, and work-life balance.
(864) 432-6689 View (864) 432-6689
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Dr. Lisabeth Medlock Life By Design Coaching
PhD, BCC, CDCS
Verified Verified
Greenville, SC 29605  (Online Only)
I also offer career assessment and resume development.
Now accepting new clients. My goal, as a coach, is to help you move from where you are to where you want to be to get unstuck and change perceptions, habits and behaviors to move forward. Rooted in positive psychology, I use a strengths based approach to help you achieve goals, no matter what challenges you face. If you are are asking questions...Why am I not my best self or happy in my life? Why can't I seem to reach my goals? Why can't I figure out what I want?...... coaching can begin a path to change. I specialize in career and life transitions for neurodiverse (e.g., ADHD) clients.
I also offer career assessment and resume development.
Now accepting new clients. My goal, as a coach, is to help you move from where you are to where you want to be to get unstuck and change perceptions, habits and behaviors to move forward. Rooted in positive psychology, I use a strengths based approach to help you achieve goals, no matter what challenges you face. If you are are asking questions...Why am I not my best self or happy in my life? Why can't I seem to reach my goals? Why can't I figure out what I want?...... coaching can begin a path to change. I specialize in career and life transitions for neurodiverse (e.g., ADHD) clients.
(864) 803-3490 View (864) 803-3490
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Susan Grosoff-Feinblatt
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Greenville, SC 29601  (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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Michele A Balderson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-CP
Verified Verified
Greenville, SC 29601  (Online Only)
You have always felt driven towards perfection. You attended the right schools, chose the high-pressure career, married the right type of partner, and had children with them. Everyone who knows you thinks you have it all. But something has changed everything for you. You have nagging doubts. Where you once felt in control and confident, you now feel devastated, confused, and lost. You are struggling to get through the day while your numerous responsibilities await. The pressure is starting to feel unbearable.
You have always felt driven towards perfection. You attended the right schools, chose the high-pressure career, married the right type of partner, and had children with them. Everyone who knows you thinks you have it all. But something has changed everything for you. You have nagging doubts. Where you once felt in control and confident, you now feel devastated, confused, and lost. You are struggling to get through the day while your numerous responsibilities await. The pressure is starting to feel unbearable.
(864) 581-3342 View (864) 581-3342
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Melissa Sakofsky
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPC-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Greenville, SC 29607
My practice specializes in a trauma informed approach to know best where to meet you; addressing concerns related to anxiety, depression, career development, communication issues, grief & loss, & LGBTQ+ concerns. Whether you're seeking guidance in navigating life transitions, managing emotional challenges, or enhancing communication skills, I am here to support you. I offer individual counseling sessions tailored to your unique needs. I also utilize ART (Accelerated Resolution Therapy).
My practice specializes in a trauma informed approach to know best where to meet you; addressing concerns related to anxiety, depression, career development, communication issues, grief & loss, & LGBTQ+ concerns. Whether you're seeking guidance in navigating life transitions, managing emotional challenges, or enhancing communication skills, I am here to support you. I offer individual counseling sessions tailored to your unique needs. I also utilize ART (Accelerated Resolution Therapy).
(864) 735-1854 View (864) 735-1854
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Samer Sayed
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-CP
Verified Verified
Greenville, SC 29615
Samer Sayed is a Licensed Master Social Worker and a trained mental health clinician with over 2 years of experience in the mental health field. He works with his clients to help with relationships, career difficulties, life transitions, anxiety, parenting, school issues, and many other challenges. Samer completed his Master of Social Work (MSW) at the University of Louisville. He is a trained clinician and a social worker and sees his clients up close, especially their environment and how it impacts their lives. This enables him to provide the guidance and support his clients are seeking.
Samer Sayed is a Licensed Master Social Worker and a trained mental health clinician with over 2 years of experience in the mental health field. He works with his clients to help with relationships, career difficulties, life transitions, anxiety, parenting, school issues, and many other challenges. Samer completed his Master of Social Work (MSW) at the University of Louisville. He is a trained clinician and a social worker and sees his clients up close, especially their environment and how it impacts their lives. This enables him to provide the guidance and support his clients are seeking.
(864) 528-4225 View (864) 528-4225
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Deborah J Whittemore
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW CP, LCSW
Verified Verified
Greenville, SC 29607
I earned my Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work from NYU in 1989, and have worked with a variety of methods and techniques throughout my career. I have been committed to helping people from all walks of life to find the courage and the tools to transform their lives. Whether you are experiencing distress related to your past or present, I utilize creative, non-stressful methods to support you in identifying and being able to use your existing strengths as well as building new ones. The goal is to be able to enhance your self awareness towards healing so that you can lead the life you want. Letting go of self doubt and worry.
I earned my Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work from NYU in 1989, and have worked with a variety of methods and techniques throughout my career. I have been committed to helping people from all walks of life to find the courage and the tools to transform their lives. Whether you are experiencing distress related to your past or present, I utilize creative, non-stressful methods to support you in identifying and being able to use your existing strengths as well as building new ones. The goal is to be able to enhance your self awareness towards healing so that you can lead the life you want. Letting go of self doubt and worry.
(864) 689-4203 View (864) 689-4203
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Karren Peterson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Greenville, SC 29607
If there are parts of your life that aren’t working the way you might like…or aspects that feel out of balance…struggling with relationship issues, loss of Self, depression, trauma, anxiety, stress, confusion, or life transitions ( career, death, divorce), great growth is possible…We are meant to live a life filled with passion and purpose...Develop a clear and comprehensive vision for your life that creates increased Happiness, Success, Life Meaning, Freedom, and Inspiration! I work with individuals, couples, and families in shifting the focus of habitual patterns to create true transformational change and Self-Actualization…
If there are parts of your life that aren’t working the way you might like…or aspects that feel out of balance…struggling with relationship issues, loss of Self, depression, trauma, anxiety, stress, confusion, or life transitions ( career, death, divorce), great growth is possible…We are meant to live a life filled with passion and purpose...Develop a clear and comprehensive vision for your life that creates increased Happiness, Success, Life Meaning, Freedom, and Inspiration! I work with individuals, couples, and families in shifting the focus of habitual patterns to create true transformational change and Self-Actualization…
(864) 558-5111 View (864) 558-5111
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Angelica Perez-Litwin Lumin Center
Psychologist, PhD, MBA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Greenville, SC 29605
If you seek career coaching, I offer ' Career Therapy,' an innovative career coaching model I developed to address professional, career, and business challenges/goals.
I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist and Career Therapist with 20 years of professional experience. I work closely with wonderful people like you who lead very busy lives, whether due to a highly stressful job, career, business or just being a parent trying to do it all. Many of my clients feel anxious, depressed, and/or overwhelmed balancing work and life. Others are experiencing a significant life transition -- a career change, the end of a relationship, or a relocation. I also work with healthcare providers, attorneys, engineers, entrepreneurs, and those in academia, among others.
If you seek career coaching, I offer ' Career Therapy,' an innovative career coaching model I developed to address professional, career, and business challenges/goals.
I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist and Career Therapist with 20 years of professional experience. I work closely with wonderful people like you who lead very busy lives, whether due to a highly stressful job, career, business or just being a parent trying to do it all. Many of my clients feel anxious, depressed, and/or overwhelmed balancing work and life. Others are experiencing a significant life transition -- a career change, the end of a relationship, or a relocation. I also work with healthcare providers, attorneys, engineers, entrepreneurs, and those in academia, among others.
(864) 252-1049 View (864) 252-1049
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Valerie Boughner
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Greenville, SC 29609
My Specialties are: Stress, Anxiety Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Parenting issues, Depression, Addictions , Trauma and Abuse , Grief , Anger Management , Self-Esteem , Career Difficulties , Coping with life changes , Coaching , Compassion Fatigue , ADHD , Abandonment, and Aging and Geriatric Issues.
Hello, my name is Valerie Boughner. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of South Carolina and Florida. I was born into a military family in the United States, and I have lived in many states in the USA, Japan and Panama. I am active in sports and I travel in my spare time. I have been providing family and individual therapy services for over 17 years. I help families and individuals coping with depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship/communication difficulty, grief and loss, life changes, and rejection to overcome their difficulties and reach the highest goals they have set for themselves.
My Specialties are: Stress, Anxiety Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Parenting issues, Depression, Addictions , Trauma and Abuse , Grief , Anger Management , Self-Esteem , Career Difficulties , Coping with life changes , Coaching , Compassion Fatigue , ADHD , Abandonment, and Aging and Geriatric Issues.
Hello, my name is Valerie Boughner. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of South Carolina and Florida. I was born into a military family in the United States, and I have lived in many states in the USA, Japan and Panama. I am active in sports and I travel in my spare time. I have been providing family and individual therapy services for over 17 years. I help families and individuals coping with depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship/communication difficulty, grief and loss, life changes, and rejection to overcome their difficulties and reach the highest goals they have set for themselves.
(864) 514-6431 View (864) 514-6431
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Ashley Harp
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-CP
Verified Verified
Greenville, SC 29615  (Online Only)
The individuals/families I have worked with over my career have reintroduced me to myself as I share some of the same experiences they have.
I believe it is my calling to help my clients get to a better place and live happier, more fulfilled lives. I hope to help you see your worth, understand your past and how you got to the present, and explore the possibilities for your future! I specialize in attachment theory and use a psychoanalytic approach which simply means that I will listen to your story from childhood up through adulthood to get an understanding of what has happened over your life that may be manifesting today and causing challenges for you. Then we do the work to heal the parts that maybe aren't so whole right now.
The individuals/families I have worked with over my career have reintroduced me to myself as I share some of the same experiences they have.
I believe it is my calling to help my clients get to a better place and live happier, more fulfilled lives. I hope to help you see your worth, understand your past and how you got to the present, and explore the possibilities for your future! I specialize in attachment theory and use a psychoanalytic approach which simply means that I will listen to your story from childhood up through adulthood to get an understanding of what has happened over your life that may be manifesting today and causing challenges for you. Then we do the work to heal the parts that maybe aren't so whole right now.
(864) 523-6037 View (864) 523-6037
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Walter Howard
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Greenville, SC 29601
Waitlist for new clients
Life can be really challenging. My goal is to help you meet those challenges in a way that aligns with your values, goals, and life experiences. I have a wide range of experience, working with clients of varying ages and backgrounds, and find everyone’s story interesting and compelling. The majority of my work consists of helping clients with anxiety, depression, anger, grief, conflict, and life and career transitions. I also enjoy working with relational issues, pre-marital, marital, and family counseling as well. You can read more about me and my colleagues at Greenville Counseling Associates at www.greenvillecounseling.com.
Life can be really challenging. My goal is to help you meet those challenges in a way that aligns with your values, goals, and life experiences. I have a wide range of experience, working with clients of varying ages and backgrounds, and find everyone’s story interesting and compelling. The majority of my work consists of helping clients with anxiety, depression, anger, grief, conflict, and life and career transitions. I also enjoy working with relational issues, pre-marital, marital, and family counseling as well. You can read more about me and my colleagues at Greenville Counseling Associates at www.greenvillecounseling.com.
(864) 428-9343 View (864) 428-9343
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Greta Buyck Parkinson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Greenville, SC 29601  (Online Only)
Are you or your children feeling anxious and worried, overwhelmed, or depressed? Has the pandemic made you more emotional, edgy, or exhausted? I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in private practice and have been working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families for twenty years. I have helped clients with life transitions, career uncertainties, anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, parenting challenges, and relationship issues. Working from a wellness model, I can help you identify your emotions and roadblocks, providing you with the tools to achieve a sense of balance, peace, and purpose in your life.
Are you or your children feeling anxious and worried, overwhelmed, or depressed? Has the pandemic made you more emotional, edgy, or exhausted? I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in private practice and have been working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families for twenty years. I have helped clients with life transitions, career uncertainties, anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, parenting challenges, and relationship issues. Working from a wellness model, I can help you identify your emotions and roadblocks, providing you with the tools to achieve a sense of balance, peace, and purpose in your life.
(864) 668-6992 View (864) 668-6992
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Lorraine Holeman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, GCDF
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Greenville, SC 29615
Whether we breathe life into your current career, or discover something completely new, I can help you get there.
Now accepting new adult clients seeking help with overwhelming work-related stress. If you notice that you’re feeling exhausted, cynical, and ineffective in your career, you may be experiencing clinical burnout. An increasingly common experience for professionals, especially leaders, burnout feels debilitating and makes every aspect of life harder. I integrate mental health therapy and career counseling to help clients reclaim their time, increase their physical and mental energy, and elevate their performance.
Whether we breathe life into your current career, or discover something completely new, I can help you get there.
Now accepting new adult clients seeking help with overwhelming work-related stress. If you notice that you’re feeling exhausted, cynical, and ineffective in your career, you may be experiencing clinical burnout. An increasingly common experience for professionals, especially leaders, burnout feels debilitating and makes every aspect of life harder. I integrate mental health therapy and career counseling to help clients reclaim their time, increase their physical and mental energy, and elevate their performance.
(864) 581-3227 View (864) 581-3227
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Davina Kavanaugh
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Greenville, SC 29607
I have been trained to help with a variety of issues, but I specialize in helping people with relationships, family conflicts, anxiety, personality disorders, life changes, career counseling, trauma and abuse, parenting and depression.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 16 years of professional and clinical work experience. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
I have been trained to help with a variety of issues, but I specialize in helping people with relationships, family conflicts, anxiety, personality disorders, life changes, career counseling, trauma and abuse, parenting and depression.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 16 years of professional and clinical work experience. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
(864) 778-3958 View (864) 778-3958
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Joanne Armstrong
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Greenville, SC 29615
Guiding individuals through career changes and relationship issues is my specialty, so clients are typically business/professional people and their family members.
After 25+ years working as a clinical psychologist, business owner, and mediator, I am even more enthusiastic and delighted to go about my work than when I first began. Helping people of all ages as they learn to make decisions, handle stress, control emotions, advance their careers, and acquire loving relationships is a privilege and is what I am called to do. I care about your outcome and seek to be a trusted professional advisor and resource to you, both immediately and whenever you need me in years to come. Together we can transform your relationships, health, and career to get you safely through the toughest times. CALL NOW!
Guiding individuals through career changes and relationship issues is my specialty, so clients are typically business/professional people and their family members.
After 25+ years working as a clinical psychologist, business owner, and mediator, I am even more enthusiastic and delighted to go about my work than when I first began. Helping people of all ages as they learn to make decisions, handle stress, control emotions, advance their careers, and acquire loving relationships is a privilege and is what I am called to do. I care about your outcome and seek to be a trusted professional advisor and resource to you, both immediately and whenever you need me in years to come. Together we can transform your relationships, health, and career to get you safely through the toughest times. CALL NOW!
(864) 649-6106 View (864) 649-6106
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Touch Of Faith Therapeutic Solutions, LLC
BSW, MA
Verified Verified
Greenville, SC 29609
Educating: Coping w/grief, Suicide Prevention, Mental Health Awareness/Issues, Addictions Improvement, Coping Skills, Critical Thinking Skills, Decision Making Skills Mentoring: Job Training Skills, Education Planning, Career Development, Higher Learning Opportunities, Life Skills, Communication Skills, Self-Management Skills, and Consulting.
Therapy is not always about having a mental health issues sometimes it is about having an outlet and a safe professional place where you can exhale, release, and process through your issues without judgment. Touch of Faith Therapeutic Solutions, LLC will help clients gain clarity and focus on their lives, define goals, and develop a plan for making them reality, discover solutions to life challenges, see opportunities instead of problems, empower clients to lead happier lives. My Lifecoaching services offers:
Educating: Coping w/grief, Suicide Prevention, Mental Health Awareness/Issues, Addictions Improvement, Coping Skills, Critical Thinking Skills, Decision Making Skills Mentoring: Job Training Skills, Education Planning, Career Development, Higher Learning Opportunities, Life Skills, Communication Skills, Self-Management Skills, and Consulting.
Therapy is not always about having a mental health issues sometimes it is about having an outlet and a safe professional place where you can exhale, release, and process through your issues without judgment. Touch of Faith Therapeutic Solutions, LLC will help clients gain clarity and focus on their lives, define goals, and develop a plan for making them reality, discover solutions to life challenges, see opportunities instead of problems, empower clients to lead happier lives. My Lifecoaching services offers:
(864) 756-9440 View (864) 756-9440
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J. Suzanne Hagopian, Integrative Practitioner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, RYT
Verified Verified
Greenville, SC 29601  (Online Only)
Clients who work with me are seeking a collaborative effort for wellness, open to mind / body approaches and a healthful path. Clients may be dealing with Anxiety or Depression or Life Transitions ( job related / relational / fertility / LGBTQ+ / men's & women's issues / aging). You may be working to find peace & purpose in your life. I hope to help you in evaluating and processing internal and external barriers that may prevent you from actualizing authentic-self potential. We will work together to provide applicable skills for meeting the goals we set forth.
Clients who work with me are seeking a collaborative effort for wellness, open to mind / body approaches and a healthful path. Clients may be dealing with Anxiety or Depression or Life Transitions ( job related / relational / fertility / LGBTQ+ / men's & women's issues / aging). You may be working to find peace & purpose in your life. I hope to help you in evaluating and processing internal and external barriers that may prevent you from actualizing authentic-self potential. We will work together to provide applicable skills for meeting the goals we set forth.
(646) 859-0962 View (646) 859-0962
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Hannah McClure
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Greenville, SC 29615
Waitlist for new clients
I have a passion for working with teens and young adults that are working through their journey of self-discovery. Whether that means you’re trying to find your place in the LGBTQ+ community or trying to figure out career plans and goals for your life. I am here to help you gain clarity and insight out of what can be very overwhelming emotions.
I have a passion for working with teens and young adults that are working through their journey of self-discovery. Whether that means you’re trying to find your place in the LGBTQ+ community or trying to figure out career plans and goals for your life. I am here to help you gain clarity and insight out of what can be very overwhelming emotions.
(864) 383-9588 View (864) 383-9588
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Jill L. McHugh
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-CP, LMSW
Verified Verified
Greenville, SC 29601  (Online Only)
Stressed out, trying to balance all that life throws at you while making time for self-care, parenting struggles, job challenges, grief, and more - people pursue therapy for a variety of reasons, but the important thing is that they pursue it and take the first step! I work mainly with motivated adults in leadership roles who want balance, fulfillment, support, guidance, stress management, and strategies to help move through challenges and achieve positive change. I'm direct yet compassionate and nonjudgemental. Therapy is an investment, and I am honored to work with you. I own a private practice - jlmchugh.com. Reach out today!
Stressed out, trying to balance all that life throws at you while making time for self-care, parenting struggles, job challenges, grief, and more - people pursue therapy for a variety of reasons, but the important thing is that they pursue it and take the first step! I work mainly with motivated adults in leadership roles who want balance, fulfillment, support, guidance, stress management, and strategies to help move through challenges and achieve positive change. I'm direct yet compassionate and nonjudgemental. Therapy is an investment, and I am honored to work with you. I own a private practice - jlmchugh.com. Reach out today!
(803) 291-4420 View (803) 291-4420
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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.