Career Counseling Therapists in Forney, TX
Over my professional career, I have gained expertise in many areas.
My name is Deanne Rose and I have been a licensed counselor for many years. I am blessed to have 6 horses who assist me in supporting others in their healing process. I work with children using a combination of play therapy techniques and help from my animal team of horses, dogs, and bunny. I work with adults who are struggling with a variety of issues from personal challenges to relationship issues. The option for adults to include horses in their process can have magical results.
Over my professional career, I have gained expertise in many areas.
My name is Deanne Rose and I have been a licensed counselor for many years. I am blessed to have 6 horses who assist me in supporting others in their healing process. I work with children using a combination of play therapy techniques and help from my animal team of horses, dogs, and bunny. I work with adults who are struggling with a variety of issues from personal challenges to relationship issues. The option for adults to include horses in their process can have magical results.
Kristiane Webb
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Forney, TX 75126 (Online Only)
I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, career challenges, relationship issues, and trauma related concerns.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas with six years of experience working with individuals both in clinical and in academic settings. I am so very passionate about all aspects of counseling and I immensely enjoy working with clients in order to empower them to grow and flourish. I practice from a person-centered counseling framework, and I enjoy implementing cognitive behavior therapy, as well as solution-focused techniques in counseling sessions. I feel that my counseling style is warm and interactive with an emphasis on compassion.
I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, career challenges, relationship issues, and trauma related concerns.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas with six years of experience working with individuals both in clinical and in academic settings. I am so very passionate about all aspects of counseling and I immensely enjoy working with clients in order to empower them to grow and flourish. I practice from a person-centered counseling framework, and I enjoy implementing cognitive behavior therapy, as well as solution-focused techniques in counseling sessions. I feel that my counseling style is warm and interactive with an emphasis on compassion.
Natasha Montgomery
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCDC, CLC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Forney, TX 75126 (Online Only)
I enjoy working with individuals, in the areas of depression, trauma, anxiety, stress, grief, divorce, career, business, life transitions, and relationship conflict.
Asking for help is the best choice to make when you feel you have run out of options. Life happens to everyone and can feel overwhelming. But there is hope that your life doesn't have to stay the way it has always been. When life gets tough it is often helpful to have a person lend an open ear and heart while supporting you through your circumstances. Making the decision to come to counseling is often a tough choice to make. However, it will be the greatest gift you can give yourself. Choose to put yourself first today and give yourself space to process & heal by scheduling an appointment with our office.
I enjoy working with individuals, in the areas of depression, trauma, anxiety, stress, grief, divorce, career, business, life transitions, and relationship conflict.
Asking for help is the best choice to make when you feel you have run out of options. Life happens to everyone and can feel overwhelming. But there is hope that your life doesn't have to stay the way it has always been. When life gets tough it is often helpful to have a person lend an open ear and heart while supporting you through your circumstances. Making the decision to come to counseling is often a tough choice to make. However, it will be the greatest gift you can give yourself. Choose to put yourself first today and give yourself space to process & heal by scheduling an appointment with our office.
Ronda T Alaniz
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Forney, TX 75126 (Online Only)
I have worked with PK to adults with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, ADHD, self-esteem issues, career challenges, relationship struggles, adjustment problems, and trauma concerns.
Greetings! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a certified school counselor with 10+ years of experience working in school and clinical settings. I utilize a cognitive-behavioral framework with solution-focused techniques to guide and empower clients. I am passionate about all aspects of counseling and believe in treating everyone with respect and compassion.
I have worked with PK to adults with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, ADHD, self-esteem issues, career challenges, relationship struggles, adjustment problems, and trauma concerns.
Greetings! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a certified school counselor with 10+ years of experience working in school and clinical settings. I utilize a cognitive-behavioral framework with solution-focused techniques to guide and empower clients. I am passionate about all aspects of counseling and believe in treating everyone with respect and compassion.
At Vale Counseling, he currently works with adult and teenage individuals dealing with social anxieties, career issues, motivational struggles, and improving relational development while using CBT and Adlerian based approaches. For couples work, he has completed Level 1 and Level 2 Training of Gottman Method Couples Therapy. His passion is to help others return to the joy of life they once had and experience the hope in the potential future ahead of them. Let's collaborate on finding solutions to life’s issues by exploring what you need to heal in order to become thriving instead of surviving.
At Vale Counseling, he currently works with adult and teenage individuals dealing with social anxieties, career issues, motivational struggles, and improving relational development while using CBT and Adlerian based approaches. For couples work, he has completed Level 1 and Level 2 Training of Gottman Method Couples Therapy. His passion is to help others return to the joy of life they once had and experience the hope in the potential future ahead of them. Let's collaborate on finding solutions to life’s issues by exploring what you need to heal in order to become thriving instead of surviving.
Growth Counseling Center, Inc
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCTSI
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Forney, TX 75126 (Online Only)
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You try to stop...stop the worrying, stop the thoughts, stop the behavior, stop the tears. But it's so hard. And it's effecting your quality of life. It's time. This is your time to work through what is stopping you from living a fulfilling life. Using the best approach tailored to you, we will work through past issues that may be impeding your life while at the same time giving you the skills to live a fuller life today.
You try to stop...stop the worrying, stop the thoughts, stop the behavior, stop the tears. But it's so hard. And it's effecting your quality of life. It's time. This is your time to work through what is stopping you from living a fulfilling life. Using the best approach tailored to you, we will work through past issues that may be impeding your life while at the same time giving you the skills to live a fuller life today.
*WEEKDAY EVENING AVAILABILITY* If you have found yourself looking at this page, for answers, or direction, then life has likely thrown unwanted or unneeded stressors your way. Are you consistently looking for answers to the struggles you have? Are you tired of looking in the same places, to the same people, in the same way, and not feeling any relief? Life can seem unforgiving and often quite difficult, but it does not have to be. You can feel confident, secure, and empowered to make decisions that will lead to a life worth living.
*WEEKDAY EVENING AVAILABILITY* If you have found yourself looking at this page, for answers, or direction, then life has likely thrown unwanted or unneeded stressors your way. Are you consistently looking for answers to the struggles you have? Are you tired of looking in the same places, to the same people, in the same way, and not feeling any relief? Life can seem unforgiving and often quite difficult, but it does not have to be. You can feel confident, secure, and empowered to make decisions that will lead to a life worth living.
Donna Rial-Baker
Licensed Professional Counselor, DMin, MEd, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Forney, TX 75126
Dr. Rial-Baker is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Doctor of Ministry. She is a practical, interactive therapist who uses an array of therapeutic techniques. Her treatment approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients resolve current problems and long-standing patterns. She incorporates a blend of conventional, spiritual, and alternative approaches, drawing upon a variety of styles and techniques to incorporate what will be most helpful for each client. With sensitivity and compassion, she works with clients to help them to build upon their strengths to bring life and blessings into all that they experience.
Dr. Rial-Baker is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Doctor of Ministry. She is a practical, interactive therapist who uses an array of therapeutic techniques. Her treatment approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients resolve current problems and long-standing patterns. She incorporates a blend of conventional, spiritual, and alternative approaches, drawing upon a variety of styles and techniques to incorporate what will be most helpful for each client. With sensitivity and compassion, she works with clients to help them to build upon their strengths to bring life and blessings into all that they experience.
Jennifer K Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Forney, TX 75126 (Online Only)
All people go through difficult times in life. It is my desire to walk alongside you through those challenges as we work together to pursue healing. My primary area of focus is in working with teens and adults struggling with eating disorders, addiction, trauma, and difficulty with adjustment during times of transition. I also work with the families of those struggling with these issues in order to assist you in knowing how to best support your loved one.
All people go through difficult times in life. It is my desire to walk alongside you through those challenges as we work together to pursue healing. My primary area of focus is in working with teens and adults struggling with eating disorders, addiction, trauma, and difficulty with adjustment during times of transition. I also work with the families of those struggling with these issues in order to assist you in knowing how to best support your loved one.
Samantha Allison-Evans
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Forney, TX 75126 (Online Only)
Allison Evans Counseling & Consulting, PLLC , our mission is to heal, empower, and transform lives through compassionate counseling services. We strive to empower individuals to reach their full potential and make positive changes in their lives. My name is Samantha Allison- Evans and I am the owner of Allison Evans Counseling and Consulting, PLLC. I am a licensed mental health therapist. Our ultimate goal is to help clients achieve personal growth, overcome challenges, and find lasting happiness and fulfillment. Firstly, the mission statement emphasizes our business's commitment to healing, empowering, and transforming lives.
Allison Evans Counseling & Consulting, PLLC , our mission is to heal, empower, and transform lives through compassionate counseling services. We strive to empower individuals to reach their full potential and make positive changes in their lives. My name is Samantha Allison- Evans and I am the owner of Allison Evans Counseling and Consulting, PLLC. I am a licensed mental health therapist. Our ultimate goal is to help clients achieve personal growth, overcome challenges, and find lasting happiness and fulfillment. Firstly, the mission statement emphasizes our business's commitment to healing, empowering, and transforming lives.
Tawanica Newell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Forney, TX 75126 (Online Only)
Hello! I am Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) serving the state of Texas. I am certified in Clinical Child & Adolescent Anxiety Treatment. My passion is working with youth/adolescents to teach how to manage anxiety, cognitive therapy skills, and effective emotional regulation skills in order to become the best version of themselves. I believe every child deserves compassion and a safe place.
Hello! I am Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) serving the state of Texas. I am certified in Clinical Child & Adolescent Anxiety Treatment. My passion is working with youth/adolescents to teach how to manage anxiety, cognitive therapy skills, and effective emotional regulation skills in order to become the best version of themselves. I believe every child deserves compassion and a safe place.
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Verified Verified
Forney, TX 75126 (Online Only)
Experience empowerment and renewal as we work together to get to the root of your trauma. My therapeutic approaches focus on healing of the mind, body, and spirit. Whether you’re experiencing overwhelming anxiety, depression, PTSD or you’re seeking to enhance self-love by focusing on self-esteem, or any other personal obstacles, I am here to help.
Experience empowerment and renewal as we work together to get to the root of your trauma. My therapeutic approaches focus on healing of the mind, body, and spirit. Whether you’re experiencing overwhelming anxiety, depression, PTSD or you’re seeking to enhance self-love by focusing on self-esteem, or any other personal obstacles, I am here to help.
Jasmine Battles
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Forney, TX 75126
Hi, I'm Jasmine. My motto is "I show up authentically myself so that you can show up authentically yourself." My passion is to create a safe place so that you can express yourself without judgment. Sometimes we have big feelings and we need someone to help us make sense of them. That's where I am come in! During our work together we will process your feelings so that we can get to the deeper meaning of WHY! Why am I feeling this way? Why do these things keep happening to me? And why does it feel like I'm going crazy? Processing through the "Why" can help us get to the HOW! How do I cope with these feelings?
Hi, I'm Jasmine. My motto is "I show up authentically myself so that you can show up authentically yourself." My passion is to create a safe place so that you can express yourself without judgment. Sometimes we have big feelings and we need someone to help us make sense of them. That's where I am come in! During our work together we will process your feelings so that we can get to the deeper meaning of WHY! Why am I feeling this way? Why do these things keep happening to me? And why does it feel like I'm going crazy? Processing through the "Why" can help us get to the HOW! How do I cope with these feelings?
Karen M. Miller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, MSW
Verified Verified
Forney, TX 75126 (Online Only)
I believe in the power of a supportive and collaborative therapeutic relationship, working together with clients to explore your unique strengths and challenges to foster lasting change. Known as "The Couples Therapist" I not only provide couples therapy; I offer the therapeutic experience to individuals and groups. Life lessons and chapters of life have equipped me to work with ALL people, I'm elated to be in a place to share not only my clinical expertise but life lessons with you through therapy, life consulting and women groups. Let the next pages of your life consist of healing, growing & developing. TURN to your next chapter!
I believe in the power of a supportive and collaborative therapeutic relationship, working together with clients to explore your unique strengths and challenges to foster lasting change. Known as "The Couples Therapist" I not only provide couples therapy; I offer the therapeutic experience to individuals and groups. Life lessons and chapters of life have equipped me to work with ALL people, I'm elated to be in a place to share not only my clinical expertise but life lessons with you through therapy, life consulting and women groups. Let the next pages of your life consist of healing, growing & developing. TURN to your next chapter!
Michelle Valenciano Hemm LPC-S I believe that people have the ability to heal and are doing the best they can. I help clients clarify their goals and find the inner strength to face their issues. My particular strength lies in working with individuals who are dealing with trauma, substance abuse and mood disorders. My preference is to work with individuals ages 15 +. My strengths are working with women and girls but am not opposed to working with males who I find are a good fit with my approach.
Michelle Valenciano Hemm LPC-S I believe that people have the ability to heal and are doing the best they can. I help clients clarify their goals and find the inner strength to face their issues. My particular strength lies in working with individuals who are dealing with trauma, substance abuse and mood disorders. My preference is to work with individuals ages 15 +. My strengths are working with women and girls but am not opposed to working with males who I find are a good fit with my approach.
ACE T. Counseling & Wellness Center, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Forney, TX 75126
My mission is to help all my clients make quality improvements in their lives. I have years of experience in individual, family, couple, and group counseling. I integrate several forms of psychotherapy approaches such as Internal Family System, BrainSpotting, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Trauma-Informed Cognitive Behavioral therapy (TB-CBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and more, to tailor treatment to my clients' individual needs. My intervention styles and commitment to my clients' total wellness help them achieve the successful resolution of their underlying issues and traumatic reactions.
My mission is to help all my clients make quality improvements in their lives. I have years of experience in individual, family, couple, and group counseling. I integrate several forms of psychotherapy approaches such as Internal Family System, BrainSpotting, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Trauma-Informed Cognitive Behavioral therapy (TB-CBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and more, to tailor treatment to my clients' individual needs. My intervention styles and commitment to my clients' total wellness help them achieve the successful resolution of their underlying issues and traumatic reactions.
Michelle Denise Williams
Licensed Professional Counselor, MMFT, HSCCRT, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Forney, TX 75126
Have you looked in the mirror and asked yourself, "How did I get here?" “Who can I trust?” “How did my life change so quickly that I can't even recognize myself anymore?" "Am I Crazy?" "I Want to be Happy?" Problems are just the tip of the iceberg. Real problems start and end with the mirror image we see daily. Often the mirror image is silent but dying to speak and live life again. Issues in life start with the inability to be heard, believed in, and understood. I believe the best way to find you again, is to find your voice.
Have you looked in the mirror and asked yourself, "How did I get here?" “Who can I trust?” “How did my life change so quickly that I can't even recognize myself anymore?" "Am I Crazy?" "I Want to be Happy?" Problems are just the tip of the iceberg. Real problems start and end with the mirror image we see daily. Often the mirror image is silent but dying to speak and live life again. Issues in life start with the inability to be heard, believed in, and understood. I believe the best way to find you again, is to find your voice.
Accepting new clients for face to face in Texas and Virtual. Are you looking for someone trustworthy who can help? Why just survive when you can thrive. True change & healing come from deep within and is a process requiring respect and love of yourself. If you are seeking change for yourself or in your relationships, I can help you envision and implement strategies to get you to a better mindset. My empathetic, energetic, motivational style, allows even the difficult topics to be explored. I love the Gottman Method to improve relationships and am fascinated by the unconscious mind. I have been helping couples for over 15 years.
Accepting new clients for face to face in Texas and Virtual. Are you looking for someone trustworthy who can help? Why just survive when you can thrive. True change & healing come from deep within and is a process requiring respect and love of yourself. If you are seeking change for yourself or in your relationships, I can help you envision and implement strategies to get you to a better mindset. My empathetic, energetic, motivational style, allows even the difficult topics to be explored. I love the Gottman Method to improve relationships and am fascinated by the unconscious mind. I have been helping couples for over 15 years.
ADULTs & COUPLEs @ Embrace New Life
Licensed Professional Counselor, DSW, PsyD, LPC, LCSW
Verified Verified
Forney, TX 75126
🅐🅒🅒🅔🅟🅣🅘🅝🅖 New Adult & Couple Clients! We are 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 & 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐬 with 𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓 15 𝒚𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒛𝒆𝒅 𝒆𝒙𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆. We treat individuals & couples for anxiety, stress, depression, anger, fear, substance abuse, family relational conflict, postpartum, self-esteem, and more. Therapy at 𝙀𝙢𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙚 𝓝𝓮𝔀 𝓛𝓲𝓯𝓮 is a collaborative process that starts with providing you skills from our first session together. We help you 𝑚𝑜𝑣𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑚𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑖𝑛𝑠 in your life & 𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑜𝑛𝑔 𝑜𝑛 ℎ𝑒𝑎𝑙𝑡ℎ𝑦 𝑔𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑑. ➳ #𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘀 ✞
🅐🅒🅒🅔🅟🅣🅘🅝🅖 New Adult & Couple Clients! We are 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 & 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐬 with 𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓 15 𝒚𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒛𝒆𝒅 𝒆𝒙𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆. We treat individuals & couples for anxiety, stress, depression, anger, fear, substance abuse, family relational conflict, postpartum, self-esteem, and more. Therapy at 𝙀𝙢𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙚 𝓝𝓮𝔀 𝓛𝓲𝓯𝓮 is a collaborative process that starts with providing you skills from our first session together. We help you 𝑚𝑜𝑣𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑚𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑖𝑛𝑠 in your life & 𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑜𝑛𝑔 𝑜𝑛 ℎ𝑒𝑎𝑙𝑡ℎ𝑦 𝑔𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑑. ➳ #𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘀 ✞
Embrace New Life / Counseling & Wellness
Licensed Professional Counselor, DSW, PsyD , PhD, LPC, AACC LC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Forney, TX 75126
Our hope is that 𝐄𝐦𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 (𝐞𝐍𝐋) is a place where each and every person who enters our doors, no matter how big or small their problems - feel cared for, safe, and important. 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫! Our goal is to come alongside you as you work toward personal healing and emotional connection. 𝐞𝐍𝐋 is a leading provider of high-quality, private counseling for teens, adults & couples. #𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 #𝐖𝐞𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 #𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐬 We are 𝙛𝙖𝙞𝙩𝙝-𝙗𝙖𝙨𝙚𝙙 ✞, 𝙥𝙨𝙮𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙡𝙤𝙜𝙮-𝙞𝙣𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙚𝙙 Ψ & 𝙛𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙡𝙮-𝙩𝙧𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙙 ♥ ! ☎ Today!
Our hope is that 𝐄𝐦𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 (𝐞𝐍𝐋) is a place where each and every person who enters our doors, no matter how big or small their problems - feel cared for, safe, and important. 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫! Our goal is to come alongside you as you work toward personal healing and emotional connection. 𝐞𝐍𝐋 is a leading provider of high-quality, private counseling for teens, adults & couples. #𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 #𝐖𝐞𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 #𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐬 We are 𝙛𝙖𝙞𝙩𝙝-𝙗𝙖𝙨𝙚𝙙 ✞, 𝙥𝙨𝙮𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙡𝙤𝙜𝙮-𝙞𝙣𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙚𝙙 Ψ & 𝙛𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙡𝙮-𝙩𝙧𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙙 ♥ ! ☎ Today!
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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.