Career Counseling Therapists in Downtown, Seattle, WA
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I have 15 years of corporate experience, so a special area of interest is career-transition work, including supporting you as you find your calling and dealing with work-related stress, anxiety and depression.
You should feel seen, heard and understood. You should never feel judged, and you should always feel welcome. If you choose to spend your time with me, that is what you can expect in therapy. Therapy is at your pace, and it starts with us building a relationship. I listen to your story, get to know you and your goals and learn how to best support you. Together, we look at who you are, what you believe and how you cope with challenges to determine a treatment plan that is right for you.
I have 15 years of corporate experience, so a special area of interest is career-transition work, including supporting you as you find your calling and dealing with work-related stress, anxiety and depression.
You should feel seen, heard and understood. You should never feel judged, and you should always feel welcome. If you choose to spend your time with me, that is what you can expect in therapy. Therapy is at your pace, and it starts with us building a relationship. I listen to your story, get to know you and your goals and learn how to best support you. Together, we look at who you are, what you believe and how you cope with challenges to determine a treatment plan that is right for you.
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I have extensive experience working with professionals (corporate, attorneys, physicians) who experience the impact of ADHD, anxiety, workplace stress or sleep issues on their career, relationships and mental/physical health.
I invite you to bring your strengths and motivation to create change in your life. Does ADHD or anxiety impact your life, personally and/or professionally? Perhaps you are challenged by motivation or organization. Or perhaps you feel "stuck" or experience sleep issues. I will work with you to build skills for executive functioning and help you understand and change the root cause of anxiety to build confidence in your life. I offer teletherapy for clients throughout Washington state or coaching for clients throughout the US. Because I live outside Washington, those with severe mental illness are best served by a local practitioner.
I have extensive experience working with professionals (corporate, attorneys, physicians) who experience the impact of ADHD, anxiety, workplace stress or sleep issues on their career, relationships and mental/physical health.
I invite you to bring your strengths and motivation to create change in your life. Does ADHD or anxiety impact your life, personally and/or professionally? Perhaps you are challenged by motivation or organization. Or perhaps you feel "stuck" or experience sleep issues. I will work with you to build skills for executive functioning and help you understand and change the root cause of anxiety to build confidence in your life. I offer teletherapy for clients throughout Washington state or coaching for clients throughout the US. Because I live outside Washington, those with severe mental illness are best served by a local practitioner.
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Keenya Horton
Counselor, MS, LMHCA, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Downtown, Seattle, WA 98104 (Online Only)
I am a therapist with over 6 years of professional work experience. My clinical orientation is primarily Person Centered. I help clients with stress and anxiety, motivation, self-esteem, confidence, career difficulties and depression. 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. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you.
I am a therapist with over 6 years of professional work experience. My clinical orientation is primarily Person Centered. I help clients with stress and anxiety, motivation, self-esteem, confidence, career difficulties and depression. 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. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you.
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Kris M Prochaska
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
Downtown, Seattle, WA 98104
What makes you unique? Why are you here, and why do you feel clarity and confidence with some people (and in certain situations) and with others it's a struggle? No, there's nothing 'wrong' with you, and I know how it can feel that way, especially when things get challenging. My specialty is showing you what's "right" about you and offering grounded, practical tools you can use right away to transform your inner world and your outer results with loved ones and on the job. I especially love working with professionals who would like to feel successful in ALL areas of their life, not just at home or at work.
What makes you unique? Why are you here, and why do you feel clarity and confidence with some people (and in certain situations) and with others it's a struggle? No, there's nothing 'wrong' with you, and I know how it can feel that way, especially when things get challenging. My specialty is showing you what's "right" about you and offering grounded, practical tools you can use right away to transform your inner world and your outer results with loved ones and on the job. I especially love working with professionals who would like to feel successful in ALL areas of their life, not just at home or at work.
Envision Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Downtown, Seattle, WA 98121
Clients have the option to choose from a variety of clinicians and services to treat anxiety and depression, grief, trauma, relationship distress, workplace performance anxiety, career uncertainty, culturally targeted oppression, perinatal stress, social isolation, parenting challenges, and family-owned business relationship discord.
Envision Counseling offers unparalleled therapeutic services provided by mental health counselors, couple therapists, and social workers residing in Washington State. Our dedicated team delivers personalized care of the highest quality in a supportive, respectful, and culturally responsive environment. Recognizing the importance of balancing personal and family responsibilities with the demands of modern life, Envision Counseling clinicians offer evening and weekend appointments for pre-teens, adolescents, and adults.
Clients have the option to choose from a variety of clinicians and services to treat anxiety and depression, grief, trauma, relationship distress, workplace performance anxiety, career uncertainty, culturally targeted oppression, perinatal stress, social isolation, parenting challenges, and family-owned business relationship discord.
Envision Counseling offers unparalleled therapeutic services provided by mental health counselors, couple therapists, and social workers residing in Washington State. Our dedicated team delivers personalized care of the highest quality in a supportive, respectful, and culturally responsive environment. Recognizing the importance of balancing personal and family responsibilities with the demands of modern life, Envision Counseling clinicians offer evening and weekend appointments for pre-teens, adolescents, and adults.
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Francis Killory
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Downtown, Seattle, WA 98101 (Online Only)
Francis Killory is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in the State of Washington who provides clinical mental health counseling and assessments to adults of all ages. A second- career mental health professional with extensive international and intercultural experience, he has dual MA degrees in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Addictions Counseling from the CACREP-accredited University of the Cumberlands, and MBA and BS degrees from Cornell University.
Francis Killory is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in the State of Washington who provides clinical mental health counseling and assessments to adults of all ages. A second- career mental health professional with extensive international and intercultural experience, he has dual MA degrees in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Addictions Counseling from the CACREP-accredited University of the Cumberlands, and MBA and BS degrees from Cornell University.
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Annasara Purcell
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Downtown, Seattle, WA 98101
I believe that my clients are incredibly smart, and it is my job to help them deploy their significant internal resources to the task of improving their quality of life.
Welcome! I am a therapist and coach focused on helping high-achieving professionals find less stress and more joy in their lives. I am passionate about this work because of my own experience: prior to receiving my therapy degree I was a lawyer for ten years, first as a litigator and then as senior counsel at Amazon. I know the pressures of high stress environments as well as anyone, and I love helping my clients thrive in them. My experience has taught me that protecting one's mental health is a key component of being able to perform at the highest levels in a high-stress environment.
I believe that my clients are incredibly smart, and it is my job to help them deploy their significant internal resources to the task of improving their quality of life.
Welcome! I am a therapist and coach focused on helping high-achieving professionals find less stress and more joy in their lives. I am passionate about this work because of my own experience: prior to receiving my therapy degree I was a lawyer for ten years, first as a litigator and then as senior counsel at Amazon. I know the pressures of high stress environments as well as anyone, and I love helping my clients thrive in them. My experience has taught me that protecting one's mental health is a key component of being able to perform at the highest levels in a high-stress environment.
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Jeffery J Goff
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Downtown, Seattle, WA 98104 (Online Only)
I work with those who struggle with anger. Often times the anger is brought on by unmet expectations and merely a symptom of deeper issues under the surface. It's my job to metaphorically stand in a place you can not see, and point you in the right direction as to the cause of what is contributing to the anger. By doing so, you can receive insight that will enrich your life and change it for the better.
I work with those who struggle with anger. Often times the anger is brought on by unmet expectations and merely a symptom of deeper issues under the surface. It's my job to metaphorically stand in a place you can not see, and point you in the right direction as to the cause of what is contributing to the anger. By doing so, you can receive insight that will enrich your life and change it for the better.
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Kim McBride
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Downtown, Seattle, WA 98121
I provide therapy for the following; relationship distress, anxiety, infidelity recovery, workplace performance, and career transition, The length of treatment varies from client to client and couple to couple, generally ranging from three to nine months.
I help individuals and couples create and sustain the positive changes they seek in their lives. I provide a supportive environment for clients to practice skills designed to enhance personal, relational, and professional satisfaction. My approach to therapy is brief, client centered, and outcomes-focused.
I provide therapy for the following; relationship distress, anxiety, infidelity recovery, workplace performance, and career transition, The length of treatment varies from client to client and couple to couple, generally ranging from three to nine months.
I help individuals and couples create and sustain the positive changes they seek in their lives. I provide a supportive environment for clients to practice skills designed to enhance personal, relational, and professional satisfaction. My approach to therapy is brief, client centered, and outcomes-focused.
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Barry Aneda
Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC, LMHC, LPCC
Verified Verified
Downtown, Seattle, WA 98104 (Online Only)
Barry is a licensed therapist in the following states: AZ, CA, CO, CT, HI, MI, MT, NM, OR, PA, RI, TX, WA. He has worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, sleep issues, LGBTQI topics, health and medical challenges, emotional support animal assessments, and career exploration. He has experience with individual, couples, and group therapy modalities.
Barry is a licensed therapist in the following states: AZ, CA, CO, CT, HI, MI, MT, NM, OR, PA, RI, TX, WA. He has worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, sleep issues, LGBTQI topics, health and medical challenges, emotional support animal assessments, and career exploration. He has experience with individual, couples, and group therapy modalities.
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Harmony Counseling and Coaching Services, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MEd, LPC-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Downtown, Seattle, WA 98101 (Online Only)
Feeling overwhelmed with the demands of life and you’re wanting to achieve a better work-life balance? You may be wanting to move past feelings of shame and guilt. Are you seeking a non-judgmental, compassionate therapist to walk with you on your life journey? My specialty areas include working with clients ages 18+ experiencing anxiety, depression, burnout, and suicidal ideations. I also enjoy supporting clients with stress management, life transitions, career goals, women empowerment, and finding clarity in life situations. I support diversity, equity, and inclusion, and I am a LGBTQIA+ affirming therapist.
Feeling overwhelmed with the demands of life and you’re wanting to achieve a better work-life balance? You may be wanting to move past feelings of shame and guilt. Are you seeking a non-judgmental, compassionate therapist to walk with you on your life journey? My specialty areas include working with clients ages 18+ experiencing anxiety, depression, burnout, and suicidal ideations. I also enjoy supporting clients with stress management, life transitions, career goals, women empowerment, and finding clarity in life situations. I support diversity, equity, and inclusion, and I am a LGBTQIA+ affirming therapist.
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I work with trauma, depression, anxiety, life transitions, grief and loss, relationship and career/work issues.
I provide a safe, supportive environment for you to explore the areas in your life in which you are struggling. We all have challenges, and, at some point, we are ready to experience lasting change and healing. Seeking help takes courage and commitment but can lead to a more meaningful life and overall well being. My approach is based on genuine compassion, understanding and mutual respect. I have over 20 years of experience in the mental health field and would love to help you discover your personal strengths and resources, regaining your inherent vitality for life!
I work with trauma, depression, anxiety, life transitions, grief and loss, relationship and career/work issues.
I provide a safe, supportive environment for you to explore the areas in your life in which you are struggling. We all have challenges, and, at some point, we are ready to experience lasting change and healing. Seeking help takes courage and commitment but can lead to a more meaningful life and overall well being. My approach is based on genuine compassion, understanding and mutual respect. I have over 20 years of experience in the mental health field and would love to help you discover your personal strengths and resources, regaining your inherent vitality for life!
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I work with career professionals, adults, couples and teenagers who are experiencing difficulty in the office, at home or at school. I work with clients whose life experience is impacted by: trauma, relationships issues, midlife, leaving home, relocating, job loss, grief, anxiety, depression, culture shock or other significant life events including simply feeling stuck or at a loss. I bring over 30 years of professional and personal development to my work with individuals, families, adolescents, and couples. I hold a safe, secure, non-judgmental space in which to explore emotions, behaviors, thoughts, and feelings.
I work with career professionals, adults, couples and teenagers who are experiencing difficulty in the office, at home or at school. I work with clients whose life experience is impacted by: trauma, relationships issues, midlife, leaving home, relocating, job loss, grief, anxiety, depression, culture shock or other significant life events including simply feeling stuck or at a loss. I bring over 30 years of professional and personal development to my work with individuals, families, adolescents, and couples. I hold a safe, secure, non-judgmental space in which to explore emotions, behaviors, thoughts, and feelings.
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Tracy Jordan Adams
Counselor, MA, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Downtown, Seattle, WA 98114
Waitlist for new clients
I worked with individuals with developmental disabilities for eight years before beginning my career as a counselor.
It takes courage to ask for help. Life seems to throw us one challenge after another and we can feel weighed down by the stress of daily living. Sometimes we can lose sight of what makes us feel special and valued. I am here to work with your individual needs. Feelings of anxiety, depression, anger, and loneliness can leave us feeling disconnected from others. If we do not take the time to understand where these feelings stem from and how they affect us, we cannot begin to heal and feel whole again. I value you as an individual and want to understand your unique experiences. I want to help you to feel safe and accepted at all times.
I worked with individuals with developmental disabilities for eight years before beginning my career as a counselor.
It takes courage to ask for help. Life seems to throw us one challenge after another and we can feel weighed down by the stress of daily living. Sometimes we can lose sight of what makes us feel special and valued. I am here to work with your individual needs. Feelings of anxiety, depression, anger, and loneliness can leave us feeling disconnected from others. If we do not take the time to understand where these feelings stem from and how they affect us, we cannot begin to heal and feel whole again. I value you as an individual and want to understand your unique experiences. I want to help you to feel safe and accepted at all times.
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Diedra Clay
Psychologist, PsyD, CDP
Verified Verified
47 Endorsed
Downtown, Seattle, WA 98114 (Online Only)
I deeply understand the importance of confidentiality in light of career impact.
I am a dually Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Licensed Chemical Dependency Professional working in the field since 1989, currently in private practice for testing and psychotherapy. I have an interactive, relationship-focused approach, and specialize in clients who have professional licensure or a public position and unhealthy alcohol/drug use.
I deeply understand the importance of confidentiality in light of career impact.
I am a dually Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Licensed Chemical Dependency Professional working in the field since 1989, currently in private practice for testing and psychotherapy. I have an interactive, relationship-focused approach, and specialize in clients who have professional licensure or a public position and unhealthy alcohol/drug use.
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Hope Schaffrick
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Downtown, Seattle, WA 98195 (Online Only)
I work with PTSD,depression,anxiety/panic,grief,trauma,coping with medical issues,geriatrics,caretaking,career and life issues,divorce,parenting and more.
I believe you are the expert of your story and have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.Educated, understanding, and experienced. I am an empathic and versatile clinician. I went into counseling to share my knowledge so others too can rise to their potential. I offer client centered therapy to meet you where YOU are. You can expect a person who listens. You can expect a professionaI. YOU deserve to be happy!
I work with PTSD,depression,anxiety/panic,grief,trauma,coping with medical issues,geriatrics,caretaking,career and life issues,divorce,parenting and more.
I believe you are the expert of your story and have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.Educated, understanding, and experienced. I am an empathic and versatile clinician. I went into counseling to share my knowledge so others too can rise to their potential. I offer client centered therapy to meet you where YOU are. You can expect a person who listens. You can expect a professionaI. YOU deserve to be happy!
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, Career counseling, Mid-life or Aging issues.
Do you want to feel deeply listened to and understood, experience stress reduction, more hope and happiness, overcome fears or challenges, find greater meaning, purpose? Compassionate, respectful care for Individuals, Parents, Families: Life Transitions, ADHD, Autism, IDD, Anxiety, and more. I am opening up a few slots in March and am reaching out to my waiting list (many may have found other therapists) so get in touch if also interested.
, Career counseling, Mid-life or Aging issues.
Do you want to feel deeply listened to and understood, experience stress reduction, more hope and happiness, overcome fears or challenges, find greater meaning, purpose? Compassionate, respectful care for Individuals, Parents, Families: Life Transitions, ADHD, Autism, IDD, Anxiety, and more. I am opening up a few slots in March and am reaching out to my waiting list (many may have found other therapists) so get in touch if also interested.
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Harrison Davis
Counselor, MSEd, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Downtown, Seattle, WA 98101 (Online Only)
I understand and accept that it is my job to build your trust and respect that you are the one that has taken a chance on me by coming in.
I enjoy working with individuals that have been met with challenges that may seem too great to overcome alone. I want to work with those clients struggling to adjust to changes in their life or lifestyle or seek a deeper understanding of how they interact with their world. I thrive working with clients that interested in improving their interpersonal connections whether that be within the nuclear family, work peers, or in the community. I seek to work with individuals that struggle to understand why they interact with themselves and others the way they do because that is the core of wellness.
I understand and accept that it is my job to build your trust and respect that you are the one that has taken a chance on me by coming in.
I enjoy working with individuals that have been met with challenges that may seem too great to overcome alone. I want to work with those clients struggling to adjust to changes in their life or lifestyle or seek a deeper understanding of how they interact with their world. I thrive working with clients that interested in improving their interpersonal connections whether that be within the nuclear family, work peers, or in the community. I seek to work with individuals that struggle to understand why they interact with themselves and others the way they do because that is the core of wellness.
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Burnout, exhaustion and overwhelm are all too common for many of us right now. Career success and advancement maybe doesn’t feel as satisfying as you thought it would. Joy, and purpose might feel just out of reach. What would it look like to live a successful, satisfying life? How would it feel to intentionally and confidently make personal and professional choices devoid of others’ expectations or limitations?
Burnout, exhaustion and overwhelm are all too common for many of us right now. Career success and advancement maybe doesn’t feel as satisfying as you thought it would. Joy, and purpose might feel just out of reach. What would it look like to live a successful, satisfying life? How would it feel to intentionally and confidently make personal and professional choices devoid of others’ expectations or limitations?
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Leslie O'Donoghue
Counselor, LMHC, LPC, NCC, CRC
Verified Verified
Downtown, Seattle, WA 98195 (Online Only)
Accepting new telehealth clients. Are you living with isolation, questions of belonging, issues with loving, anxiety, depression, grief, or loss? Maybe your career is in question? Talk therapy can be so helpful. Sometimes we need someone else to confidentially work through issues and come to a place where you feel more secure and enjoy the demands of your life. I offer a safe place to talk it out and discover what is beneath the surface to help you fully engage in your life. Urban or rural, high tech or low tech... I can meet you there. (Click on my Headway link where you can schedule a session.)
Accepting new telehealth clients. Are you living with isolation, questions of belonging, issues with loving, anxiety, depression, grief, or loss? Maybe your career is in question? Talk therapy can be so helpful. Sometimes we need someone else to confidentially work through issues and come to a place where you feel more secure and enjoy the demands of your life. I offer a safe place to talk it out and discover what is beneath the surface to help you fully engage in your life. Urban or rural, high tech or low tech... I can meet you there. (Click on my Headway link where you can schedule a session.)
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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.