Career Counseling Therapists in Alexandria, VA
Benjamin Sollenberger (Men's Specialist)
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Alexandria, VA 22314
I specialize in psychotherapy for young men. At some point between your late teens and 30s, most men will experience anxiety and disappointments about relationships, career path, education or a major life transition. This is all normal and solvable - let's figure out what's going on.
I specialize in psychotherapy for young men. At some point between your late teens and 30s, most men will experience anxiety and disappointments about relationships, career path, education or a major life transition. This is all normal and solvable - let's figure out what's going on.
Seeking therapy is difficult, and on top of that, trying to find the right therapist by clicking through profiles is daunting. Life sometimes presents us with challenges that leave us feeling out of control and unable to move forward. Therapy is about learning to speak about these issues, expressing your feelings, and learning healthy tools to cope and regain control. I bring experience working with diverse populations and issues, such as life transitions, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, career issues. As an immigrant, I understand the complexities of balancing cultures, navigating environments, and striving for success.
Seeking therapy is difficult, and on top of that, trying to find the right therapist by clicking through profiles is daunting. Life sometimes presents us with challenges that leave us feeling out of control and unable to move forward. Therapy is about learning to speak about these issues, expressing your feelings, and learning healthy tools to cope and regain control. I bring experience working with diverse populations and issues, such as life transitions, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, career issues. As an immigrant, I understand the complexities of balancing cultures, navigating environments, and striving for success.
Valerie L. Johnson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCPC, CGP, CGC
Verified Verified
Alexandria, VA 22314
I provide counseling to teens and adults to help them manage anxiety, stress ,work issues and career transition.
Person-centered by nature, I view clients as congruent, accepting and appreciating their experiences with empathy. I have worked with clients who have experienced the following life transitions: first-time job excitement followed by advised-resignation or firing; working FT as a single parent enrolled in classes; maintaining an income while working through an illness; military to civilian employment; long-term unemployment then a great job; and a new view of taking tests and quizzes after having surprising results from career assessments.
I provide counseling to teens and adults to help them manage anxiety, stress ,work issues and career transition.
Person-centered by nature, I view clients as congruent, accepting and appreciating their experiences with empathy. I have worked with clients who have experienced the following life transitions: first-time job excitement followed by advised-resignation or firing; working FT as a single parent enrolled in classes; maintaining an income while working through an illness; military to civilian employment; long-term unemployment then a great job; and a new view of taking tests and quizzes after having surprising results from career assessments.
Janell N Johnson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCPC, RPT, ACS, WISA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Alexandria, VA 22314
With individuals I focus on career readiness and self-advocacy towards requesting reasonable work accommodations.
Building confident kids with social skills, advocating for the disabled with skills for employment, and strengthening family communications are the pillars of my passion. Helping children to cope and confidence for happiness, health, and healing can be answered with Play Therapy. Beginning and maintaining employment for individuals with disabilities can be intimidating. I provide support to adults with strategies to navigate through employment. Also, the home environment is first place where healthy family communication should begin through family counseling.
With individuals I focus on career readiness and self-advocacy towards requesting reasonable work accommodations.
Building confident kids with social skills, advocating for the disabled with skills for employment, and strengthening family communications are the pillars of my passion. Helping children to cope and confidence for happiness, health, and healing can be answered with Play Therapy. Beginning and maintaining employment for individuals with disabilities can be intimidating. I provide support to adults with strategies to navigate through employment. Also, the home environment is first place where healthy family communication should begin through family counseling.
These can range from strengthening a resume, to interview coaching, to networking strategies, to techniques for improving on-the- job performance, to ways of defining likes, dislikes, strengths, and opportunities that point to a new career direction.
If you are stuck in your career or are wondering whether it's time for a change, I know I can help. I bring to my clients the wisdom from the successes I've had as a Harvard MBA, as an advertising executive with one of America's top advertising agencies, as president of an innovative not-for profit, and as a successful entrepreneur. I also have a strong clinical background of 17 years in private practice as a licensed psychotherapist. This variety and breadth gives me a unique ability to view problems from multiple perspectives, creating strategically sound, actionable solutions.
These can range from strengthening a resume, to interview coaching, to networking strategies, to techniques for improving on-the- job performance, to ways of defining likes, dislikes, strengths, and opportunities that point to a new career direction.
If you are stuck in your career or are wondering whether it's time for a change, I know I can help. I bring to my clients the wisdom from the successes I've had as a Harvard MBA, as an advertising executive with one of America's top advertising agencies, as president of an innovative not-for profit, and as a successful entrepreneur. I also have a strong clinical background of 17 years in private practice as a licensed psychotherapist. This variety and breadth gives me a unique ability to view problems from multiple perspectives, creating strategically sound, actionable solutions.
My clients typically have recent life stressors related to relationships, career exploration/burnout, recent adjustment to changes, difficulty coping, anxiety, and depression. They are typically looking for immediate solutions to overwhelming feelings that they no longer know how to handle. My solution focused approach has shown remission from depression in as little as 1 session and rescission from anxiety in as few as 1.5 sessions. I am noted to be in the 98th percentile of clinicians through clinical support metrics in an evidence-based program.
My clients typically have recent life stressors related to relationships, career exploration/burnout, recent adjustment to changes, difficulty coping, anxiety, and depression. They are typically looking for immediate solutions to overwhelming feelings that they no longer know how to handle. My solution focused approach has shown remission from depression in as little as 1 session and rescission from anxiety in as few as 1.5 sessions. I am noted to be in the 98th percentile of clinicians through clinical support metrics in an evidence-based program.
Tribus Solutions
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACHP-SW
Verified Verified
Alexandria, VA 22308
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.
Time For Change
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC , CRC, CWIC
Verified Verified
Alexandria, VA 22314
Time For Change wants individuals to know that if they see a behavior pattern that results in not moving forward, demotivation around career choice, and or loosing of multiple jobs this could be the clinic for you to navigate with.
Time For Change is an agency that caters to the at-risk youth and adults whom may have experienced trauma or have suffered in a mental health capacity to change behaviors successfully. Time For Change's ideal clients ranges from 18-65. These individuals ideally can be suffering in landing, keeping and maintain employment for the benefits of career establishment. These individuals can be navigating career paths in the midst of going through a psychological set back. Time For Change offers one or one therapy services with navigation of career experiences, which may be constantly affected if not dealt with through therapy.
Time For Change wants individuals to know that if they see a behavior pattern that results in not moving forward, demotivation around career choice, and or loosing of multiple jobs this could be the clinic for you to navigate with.
Time For Change is an agency that caters to the at-risk youth and adults whom may have experienced trauma or have suffered in a mental health capacity to change behaviors successfully. Time For Change's ideal clients ranges from 18-65. These individuals ideally can be suffering in landing, keeping and maintain employment for the benefits of career establishment. These individuals can be navigating career paths in the midst of going through a psychological set back. Time For Change offers one or one therapy services with navigation of career experiences, which may be constantly affected if not dealt with through therapy.
Ben Sollenberger (Men's Specialist)
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Alexandria, VA 22301
I specialize in psychotherapy for young men. At some point between your late teens and 30s, most men will experience anxiety and disappointments about relationships, career path, education or a major life transition. This is all normal and solvable - let's figure out what's going on.
I specialize in psychotherapy for young men. At some point between your late teens and 30s, most men will experience anxiety and disappointments about relationships, career path, education or a major life transition. This is all normal and solvable - let's figure out what's going on.
Shelley Shadron
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Alexandria, VA 22314 (Online Only)
I particularly enjoy working with women as they navigate personal relationships, career, and motherhood.
My goal in counseling is to create a warm, welcoming and honest space for you to process, develop new skills and create greater resiliency. I aim to meet you in the areas you feel stuck and help you to gain new perspective. I have found such power in getting out of your head and verbalizing the internal conversation you having with yourself.
I particularly enjoy working with women as they navigate personal relationships, career, and motherhood.
My goal in counseling is to create a warm, welcoming and honest space for you to process, develop new skills and create greater resiliency. I aim to meet you in the areas you feel stuck and help you to gain new perspective. I have found such power in getting out of your head and verbalizing the internal conversation you having with yourself.
Bonnie Kuo
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Alexandria, VA 22301 (Online Only)
NOTE: I am currently accepting clients who are interested in EMDR work. As a licensed professional counselor, I work with young adults and adults seeking progress and healing in anxiety, depression, trauma, identity development, substance use, life transitions, and career development. I am trained in EMDR, and I look to support clients who desire to gain insights into past events impacting current life experiences. Whether you seek a compassionate space to reflect, grow, or heal, I will take the time and care to support your journey.
NOTE: I am currently accepting clients who are interested in EMDR work. As a licensed professional counselor, I work with young adults and adults seeking progress and healing in anxiety, depression, trauma, identity development, substance use, life transitions, and career development. I am trained in EMDR, and I look to support clients who desire to gain insights into past events impacting current life experiences. Whether you seek a compassionate space to reflect, grow, or heal, I will take the time and care to support your journey.
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Are you feeling stuck? Do you have a desire for change, but are unsure where to start? Let’s be honest for a moment. Life is hard. Sometimes we need extra support. My passion has always been to work with individuals seeking to live their best lives. I specialize in helping individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, PTSD, relationship issues, and pregnancy (perinatal, infertility, pregnancy loss and postpartum issues.) I have a special interest in women’s issues. I have had a corporate career, and particularly enjoy helping women navigate the challenges of balancing multiple roles and life transitions.
Are you feeling stuck? Do you have a desire for change, but are unsure where to start? Let’s be honest for a moment. Life is hard. Sometimes we need extra support. My passion has always been to work with individuals seeking to live their best lives. I specialize in helping individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, PTSD, relationship issues, and pregnancy (perinatal, infertility, pregnancy loss and postpartum issues.) I have a special interest in women’s issues. I have had a corporate career, and particularly enjoy helping women navigate the challenges of balancing multiple roles and life transitions.
Are you stuck? Do you need help balancing your spiritual life, family and career? I utilize the tools I have acquired from: God, experience as a Christian psychotherapist, years practicing as a school psychologist, degrees in Counseling Psychology & Business Psychology, consulting practice, and the over 20 years as a professor to lead you on the path God created you to live. I coach you through life's ups, downs and turn arounds to live your best life. Also, as a licensed school psychologist, I offer an array of psychological assessments and services to serve children, youth, teens, as well as you adults.
Are you stuck? Do you need help balancing your spiritual life, family and career? I utilize the tools I have acquired from: God, experience as a Christian psychotherapist, years practicing as a school psychologist, degrees in Counseling Psychology & Business Psychology, consulting practice, and the over 20 years as a professor to lead you on the path God created you to live. I coach you through life's ups, downs and turn arounds to live your best life. Also, as a licensed school psychologist, I offer an array of psychological assessments and services to serve children, youth, teens, as well as you adults.
Leslie Noble
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Alexandria, VA 22311 (Online Only)
I work with adult clients dealing with a variety of challenges, including anxiety, depression, life changes, career issues, grief, and relationship concerns.
Hi there, I'm Leslie, a Licensed Professional Counselor. I work with clients who are feeling "stuck" and are struggling to make positive changes. Together, we can work towards value based decision making and create a better vision for yourself and your future. I love brainstorming creative solutions with clients and view you as the expert of your own life. I enjoy untangling and reorganizing issues into manageable pieces for us to tackle together.
I work with adult clients dealing with a variety of challenges, including anxiety, depression, life changes, career issues, grief, and relationship concerns.
Hi there, I'm Leslie, a Licensed Professional Counselor. I work with clients who are feeling "stuck" and are struggling to make positive changes. Together, we can work towards value based decision making and create a better vision for yourself and your future. I love brainstorming creative solutions with clients and view you as the expert of your own life. I enjoy untangling and reorganizing issues into manageable pieces for us to tackle together.
Through my legal career and clinical training, I have developed unique experience working with LGBTQIA+ clients, victims of discrimination, employees facing workplace challenges, couples, and military families and veterans.
Whether you are struggling with a specific issue or simply want insight into how you operate, I’m here to help. Often, a life transition brings people to therapy. Even transitions we choose—like starting college, a new relationship, or changing careers—can be stressful. If the transition is unexpected, like getting fired or facing a sudden health crisis, the impact may be profound. Together, we will work through the emotions and uncertainty that all transitions bring so that you can move forward with new insight and strength.
Through my legal career and clinical training, I have developed unique experience working with LGBTQIA+ clients, victims of discrimination, employees facing workplace challenges, couples, and military families and veterans.
Whether you are struggling with a specific issue or simply want insight into how you operate, I’m here to help. Often, a life transition brings people to therapy. Even transitions we choose—like starting college, a new relationship, or changing careers—can be stressful. If the transition is unexpected, like getting fired or facing a sudden health crisis, the impact may be profound. Together, we will work through the emotions and uncertainty that all transitions bring so that you can move forward with new insight and strength.
Rasheede embarked on her journey in the community by offering counseling to individuals and families. Throughout her career, she has remained dedicated to empowering her clients to achieve their highest potential in the present moment. With over twenty years of experience in mental health, what sets her apart as a provider are her life experiences, past and present, her unwavering passion, drive, tolerance, and understanding, as well as her ability to empathize with and address the needs of her clients.
Rasheede embarked on her journey in the community by offering counseling to individuals and families. Throughout her career, she has remained dedicated to empowering her clients to achieve their highest potential in the present moment. With over twenty years of experience in mental health, what sets her apart as a provider are her life experiences, past and present, her unwavering passion, drive, tolerance, and understanding, as well as her ability to empathize with and address the needs of her clients.
Daniel E Jossen
Resident in Counseling, MA
Verified Verified
Alexandria, VA 22314
Waitlist for new clients
Many of us struggle with internal voices and leftover doubts from past experiences. My counseling approach is to empower clients to live their best lives. The foundation of our work is connection. Together we explore ways to process emotions, realizing that while feelings may teach us something, they are not always facts. We will build an understanding of patterns that may impact how you talk to yourself, engage in relationships, approach your career, explore growth, and much more.
Many of us struggle with internal voices and leftover doubts from past experiences. My counseling approach is to empower clients to live their best lives. The foundation of our work is connection. Together we explore ways to process emotions, realizing that while feelings may teach us something, they are not always facts. We will build an understanding of patterns that may impact how you talk to yourself, engage in relationships, approach your career, explore growth, and much more.
Bethany Gravely
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Alexandria, VA 22304 (Online Only)
My name is Bethany Gravely. I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker since 2018. I continue to feel the same passion for my job now as I did when I first started. I am so proud of you for taking the first step to talk about your mental health. Choosing the right therapist can be a rewarding experience, but also scary. It is my job to help you navigate the stressors of life and explore different ways for you to cope with them. We all experience stress on some level so your feelings are valid and worth discussing with someone who truly cares!
My name is Bethany Gravely. I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker since 2018. I continue to feel the same passion for my job now as I did when I first started. I am so proud of you for taking the first step to talk about your mental health. Choosing the right therapist can be a rewarding experience, but also scary. It is my job to help you navigate the stressors of life and explore different ways for you to cope with them. We all experience stress on some level so your feelings are valid and worth discussing with someone who truly cares!
Polly Garcia
Resident in Counseling, MA, MS, NCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Alexandria, VA 22304 (Online Only)
Throughout my educational and professional career, I have always worked to better understand people and to develop ways to use that understanding to improve their overall quality of life.
My focus is primarily working with adults dealing with anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship issues, family stressors, career challenges, and people looking to find a stronger mind/body connection. My theoretical approach is based strongly in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Using CBT with my clients means that some of the time will be spent exploring core beliefs, values systems, and how negative self-talk might be influencing present behavior. I also like to establish short and long-term goals with my clients and, together, discover ways in which to achieve them.
Throughout my educational and professional career, I have always worked to better understand people and to develop ways to use that understanding to improve their overall quality of life.
My focus is primarily working with adults dealing with anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship issues, family stressors, career challenges, and people looking to find a stronger mind/body connection. My theoretical approach is based strongly in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Using CBT with my clients means that some of the time will be spent exploring core beliefs, values systems, and how negative self-talk might be influencing present behavior. I also like to establish short and long-term goals with my clients and, together, discover ways in which to achieve them.
I can assist you through career transitions and leadership challenges.
Dr. Carrera is an Army Veteran and clinical psychologist. Throughout her career, Dr. Carrera has provided psychological assessments for a wide variety of referrals and is trained in providing evidence-based treatments for a variety of complex mental health conditions with a special emphasis on treating anxiety, insomnia, and PTSD. Dr. Carrera has experience with consultation, performance enhancement education, and specialized coaching for career transition and leadership development. She is fluent in spoken and written Spanish and offers therapy and comprehensive psychological testing services in both English and Spanish.
I can assist you through career transitions and leadership challenges.
Dr. Carrera is an Army Veteran and clinical psychologist. Throughout her career, Dr. Carrera has provided psychological assessments for a wide variety of referrals and is trained in providing evidence-based treatments for a variety of complex mental health conditions with a special emphasis on treating anxiety, insomnia, and PTSD. Dr. Carrera has experience with consultation, performance enhancement education, and specialized coaching for career transition and leadership development. She is fluent in spoken and written Spanish and offers therapy and comprehensive psychological testing services in both English and Spanish.
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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.