Career Counseling Therapists in Nashville, TN

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Dr. Jennifer Kasey
Psychologist, PsyD, HSP
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37212  (Online Only)
Dr. Jennifer Kasey is a licensed clinical psychologist (TN and VA) and owner of Redirection Counseling Services, LLC, a telehealth, private pay practice, that helps diverse populations navigate and thrive during periods of uncertainty, transition, and change. Dr. Kasey provides utilizes an affirming, evidenced-based approach in individual and couples therapy for adults and adolescents with a range of concerns, including anxiety, grief, depression, PTSD, and relationship issues. Dr. Kasey also provides career-related coaching services and empowers professionals on their journey in career advancement, leadership, and managing people.
Dr. Jennifer Kasey is a licensed clinical psychologist (TN and VA) and owner of Redirection Counseling Services, LLC, a telehealth, private pay practice, that helps diverse populations navigate and thrive during periods of uncertainty, transition, and change. Dr. Kasey provides utilizes an affirming, evidenced-based approach in individual and couples therapy for adults and adolescents with a range of concerns, including anxiety, grief, depression, PTSD, and relationship issues. Dr. Kasey also provides career-related coaching services and empowers professionals on their journey in career advancement, leadership, and managing people.
(615) 442-8247 View (615) 442-8247
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Elise Oehring
Psychologist, PhD, HSP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37212
I’m particularly skilled with PTSD, anxiety-related disorders, men with narcissistic personality disorder, career counseling, phase of life changes, stress management, grief, family conflict, and working with graduate/professional students (or recent grads).
As a licensed psychologist, I provide evidence-based treatment to meet the individualized needs of each person. My approach to therapy starts with providing immediate tools for improvement while working to establish an authentic connection. Through this therapeutic connection, we can work together to examine what is contributing to your concerns in a manner that promotes healing and recovery.
I’m particularly skilled with PTSD, anxiety-related disorders, men with narcissistic personality disorder, career counseling, phase of life changes, stress management, grief, family conflict, and working with graduate/professional students (or recent grads).
As a licensed psychologist, I provide evidence-based treatment to meet the individualized needs of each person. My approach to therapy starts with providing immediate tools for improvement while working to establish an authentic connection. Through this therapeutic connection, we can work together to examine what is contributing to your concerns in a manner that promotes healing and recovery.
(615) 205-0956 View (615) 205-0956
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Dr. Sue Ann T. Guy
Pre-Licensed Professional, EdD, MBA, MS, PreLPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37211
Accepting New Clients! Our career counseling and therapy services provide a safe, authentic, empathetic and respectful environment for you to process, heal, transform, rebuild and grow. While job satisfaction and career achievements motivate personal ambitions, today's workplaces still foster ample opportunities for your needs and goals to remain unmet. However, help for navigating employment and small business challenges is available! Listening to you - your voice, perceptions, beliefs and story - is critical for successful treatment. I engage. Expressions, emotions, gestures and behaviors are never unnoticed. I can help!
Accepting New Clients! Our career counseling and therapy services provide a safe, authentic, empathetic and respectful environment for you to process, heal, transform, rebuild and grow. While job satisfaction and career achievements motivate personal ambitions, today's workplaces still foster ample opportunities for your needs and goals to remain unmet. However, help for navigating employment and small business challenges is available! Listening to you - your voice, perceptions, beliefs and story - is critical for successful treatment. I engage. Expressions, emotions, gestures and behaviors are never unnoticed. I can help!
(615) 471-6193 View (615) 471-6193
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Blair Hollis
MA, GCDF, BCCC
Verified Verified
Nashville, TN 37215
As a Board-Certified Christian Counselor, we are the only professional career counseling practice specializing in both career counseling and counseling therapy.
Are you stuck in your career and feel like there has to be more to what you do? If so, you need an experienced career counselor. If you feel like life is "getting in your way" and that stress or past trauma is stealing your joy, our counseling therapy can help you reclaim your life and become whole again. Our goal is to help you identify what is holding you back, to resolve it and to guide you to finding greater happiness!
As a Board-Certified Christian Counselor, we are the only professional career counseling practice specializing in both career counseling and counseling therapy.
Are you stuck in your career and feel like there has to be more to what you do? If so, you need an experienced career counselor. If you feel like life is "getting in your way" and that stress or past trauma is stealing your joy, our counseling therapy can help you reclaim your life and become whole again. Our goal is to help you identify what is holding you back, to resolve it and to guide you to finding greater happiness!
(615) 278-9105 View (615) 278-9105
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Luke Delavergne
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37203
Have you felt overwhelmed by all the career options? Feeling stuck in your current career? You are not designed to spend your life feeling confused and uncertain about your career.
Do you feel confused about which career will fit you best? Do you feel overwhelmed managing life? Are you anxious about making a mistake that will cost you years of dissatisfaction? Are you struggling in a relationship and want solutions? These are common anxieties that I address in my practice.
Have you felt overwhelmed by all the career options? Feeling stuck in your current career? You are not designed to spend your life feeling confused and uncertain about your career.
Do you feel confused about which career will fit you best? Do you feel overwhelmed managing life? Are you anxious about making a mistake that will cost you years of dissatisfaction? Are you struggling in a relationship and want solutions? These are common anxieties that I address in my practice.
(731) 506-1651 View (731) 506-1651
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The Know You Project
MSc, BA
Verified Verified
Nashville, TN 37215
The Know You Project is a career consulting service aimed at helping people discover more about who they are, how they're wired, their strength/passion areas, and what career path might be best suited for them. We work with clients in high school considering what do to once they graduate, young adults who aren't enjoying their current position, established professionals looking to make a change, as well as those looking to get back into the workforce after time away for any reason (ex. mothers returning to work). We offer both clarity on vision, as well as personalized job-hunt tools that make clients stand out during the search
The Know You Project is a career consulting service aimed at helping people discover more about who they are, how they're wired, their strength/passion areas, and what career path might be best suited for them. We work with clients in high school considering what do to once they graduate, young adults who aren't enjoying their current position, established professionals looking to make a change, as well as those looking to get back into the workforce after time away for any reason (ex. mothers returning to work). We offer both clarity on vision, as well as personalized job-hunt tools that make clients stand out during the search
(615) 334-5884 View (615) 334-5884
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Rebecca Weiler
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37203  (Online Only)
I can offer a combination of career and mental health counseling.
Are you a busy working professional, student or parent with limited time for self-care? Have your relationship issues come to a head? I provide online counseling for individuals and couples, which is a convenient way to make yourself or relationship a priority. It can helpful for couples who may have conflicting schedules as I offer evening and weekend hours. I have an empathetic and goal oriented approach, and can provide you with the space and empowerment to help you get more of what you want in your life, career and relationships, especially if you feel stuck.
I can offer a combination of career and mental health counseling.
Are you a busy working professional, student or parent with limited time for self-care? Have your relationship issues come to a head? I provide online counseling for individuals and couples, which is a convenient way to make yourself or relationship a priority. It can helpful for couples who may have conflicting schedules as I offer evening and weekend hours. I have an empathetic and goal oriented approach, and can provide you with the space and empowerment to help you get more of what you want in your life, career and relationships, especially if you feel stuck.
(347) 851-1253 View (347) 851-1253
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Dr. Michael Lynn Gregg
Pre-Licensed Professional, DMin, MA, BCC
Verified Verified
Nashville, TN 37212
I utilize an insight-driven approach with individuals, couples, and families going through major and minor life transitions including career changes, educational pursuits, relationship issues, grief and loss, living with medical diagnoses, and retirement.
Many people desire a deeper understanding of their emotional lives. Often, childhood patterns can hinder our progress towards greater fulfillment and sense of purpose. We seek to understand our inner lives and gain deeper connections with others. As we search for greater meaning and belonging, we might get stuck in old feelings and fears that prevent us from moving forward. It is important to have a counselor to accompany each of us during the times of deep transition and change.
I utilize an insight-driven approach with individuals, couples, and families going through major and minor life transitions including career changes, educational pursuits, relationship issues, grief and loss, living with medical diagnoses, and retirement.
Many people desire a deeper understanding of their emotional lives. Often, childhood patterns can hinder our progress towards greater fulfillment and sense of purpose. We seek to understand our inner lives and gain deeper connections with others. As we search for greater meaning and belonging, we might get stuck in old feelings and fears that prevent us from moving forward. It is important to have a counselor to accompany each of us during the times of deep transition and change.
(615) 637-9006 View (615) 637-9006
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Ashley Cole
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37202
I am dedicated to helping my clients build bridges to a healthier, happier life. Are you going through a big change? Life calls us into constant change. Whether planned and joyful or unexpected and grief filled: changes in relationships; parenting; or career - they take their toll on each of us. Healing through grieving, stretching, adjusting, and growing can be blocked when you feel overwhelming emotions, when you are fearful and avoidant of what is to come, and when you simply don't know how to move ahead. I listen to, support, and teach my clients to help reduce anxiety, depression, and stress that comes with life transitions.
I am dedicated to helping my clients build bridges to a healthier, happier life. Are you going through a big change? Life calls us into constant change. Whether planned and joyful or unexpected and grief filled: changes in relationships; parenting; or career - they take their toll on each of us. Healing through grieving, stretching, adjusting, and growing can be blocked when you feel overwhelming emotions, when you are fearful and avoidant of what is to come, and when you simply don't know how to move ahead. I listen to, support, and teach my clients to help reduce anxiety, depression, and stress that comes with life transitions.
(901) 350-4703 View (901) 350-4703
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Jose Pinero
Coach, ACC, MBA
Verified Verified
Nashville, TN 37206  (Online Only)
I am a relationship and career coach. Do you feel stuck? Are you ready to break through personal and professional challenges whet? Are you looking to unlock your true potential and achieve the success you want in your interpersonal relationships and career? I am here to help you. With my coaching background, leadership experience, and proven track record of empowering individuals, I will help you assert your worth and navigate through life's challenges and opportunities. I focus on helping you achieve your desired outcomes and get the life and career you want. Let's talk!
I am a relationship and career coach. Do you feel stuck? Are you ready to break through personal and professional challenges whet? Are you looking to unlock your true potential and achieve the success you want in your interpersonal relationships and career? I am here to help you. With my coaching background, leadership experience, and proven track record of empowering individuals, I will help you assert your worth and navigate through life's challenges and opportunities. I focus on helping you achieve your desired outcomes and get the life and career you want. Let's talk!
(615) 502-4049 View (615) 502-4049
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Elon Benjamin Slutsky
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, JD
Verified Verified
Nashville, TN 37206
I enjoy working with clients on life stage transitions, career issues, anxiety, and depression.
I work with clients on a wide variety of issues, always with the intention of increasing wellbeing and helping clients find meaning in their experience . Setting goals for therapy in collaboration with my clients is an essential part of my approach. In therapy, I try to integrate many aspects of human experience, and draw on my own wide range of life and professional experiences, including work as a teacher, living abroad, and my professional experience as a practicing attorney for more than a decade. I am supervised by Corinne Webster, PhD.
I enjoy working with clients on life stage transitions, career issues, anxiety, and depression.
I work with clients on a wide variety of issues, always with the intention of increasing wellbeing and helping clients find meaning in their experience . Setting goals for therapy in collaboration with my clients is an essential part of my approach. In therapy, I try to integrate many aspects of human experience, and draw on my own wide range of life and professional experiences, including work as a teacher, living abroad, and my professional experience as a practicing attorney for more than a decade. I am supervised by Corinne Webster, PhD.
(629) 283-6229 View (629) 283-6229
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Day Wall
Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
Nashville, TN 37216
Seeking help is a courageous step in many of our lives and I am honored to be given the opportunity to share in the journey of healing with my clients. I work with individuals, couples, and families to provide counseling on a wide variety of life issues. I have experience helping clients work through depression, anxiety, life transitions, trauma, grief, divorce, marital issues, job satisfaction, and family conflict.
Seeking help is a courageous step in many of our lives and I am honored to be given the opportunity to share in the journey of healing with my clients. I work with individuals, couples, and families to provide counseling on a wide variety of life issues. I have experience helping clients work through depression, anxiety, life transitions, trauma, grief, divorce, marital issues, job satisfaction, and family conflict.
(615) 610-1383 View (615) 610-1383
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Chad Douglas Johnson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MPA
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37212
I specialize in working with preadolescents, teens, men, and couples, informed by my own personal journey as a husband of 20 years and father of two sons, with 20 years prior career experience in business, nonprofit, and the creative arts.
Welcome! You came here today for a reason. Maybe that’s an individual struggle, a relational conflict, you find yourself stuck in a transition or season of life, or you’re simply searching for ways to balance it all. I will help you understand the “why” and figure out the “how” as together we'll navigate your unique challenges to achieve a life of peace, purpose, and authenticity. My approach is collaboratively tailored to fit you, integrating evidence-based tools that work. We will go at your pace, but I will challenge you when needed. Most of all, you will feel heard, understood, and respected in our time together.
I specialize in working with preadolescents, teens, men, and couples, informed by my own personal journey as a husband of 20 years and father of two sons, with 20 years prior career experience in business, nonprofit, and the creative arts.
Welcome! You came here today for a reason. Maybe that’s an individual struggle, a relational conflict, you find yourself stuck in a transition or season of life, or you’re simply searching for ways to balance it all. I will help you understand the “why” and figure out the “how” as together we'll navigate your unique challenges to achieve a life of peace, purpose, and authenticity. My approach is collaboratively tailored to fit you, integrating evidence-based tools that work. We will go at your pace, but I will challenge you when needed. Most of all, you will feel heard, understood, and respected in our time together.
(615) 544-6639 View (615) 544-6639
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Jeffrey L Binder
Psychologist, PhD, ABPP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37221  (Online Only)
I specialize in treating relationship problems, anxiety and depression, personality disorders, traumas, life challenges, career issues in the professions, arts and entertainment, and business, and other life challenges.
With over 45 years in clinical practice, treating a wide variety of issues, I appreciate that each person has a unique personal story. I believe that remaining current with relevant scientific findings enhances my clinical work. I also believe that training young therapists at four universities has sharpened my thinking about how to understand each individual, as well as improving my skills in conducting therapy. Over a decade of doing psychotherapy research has deepened my understanding about how psychotherapy works. I tailor my therapeutic approach to your personal situation. We will work together to resolve your problems.
I specialize in treating relationship problems, anxiety and depression, personality disorders, traumas, life challenges, career issues in the professions, arts and entertainment, and business, and other life challenges.
With over 45 years in clinical practice, treating a wide variety of issues, I appreciate that each person has a unique personal story. I believe that remaining current with relevant scientific findings enhances my clinical work. I also believe that training young therapists at four universities has sharpened my thinking about how to understand each individual, as well as improving my skills in conducting therapy. Over a decade of doing psychotherapy research has deepened my understanding about how psychotherapy works. I tailor my therapeutic approach to your personal situation. We will work together to resolve your problems.
(615) 857-6686 View (615) 857-6686
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Dr. D. Lee McGahey
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC, NCC, CISD
Verified Verified
Nashville, TN 37214
Hey there, most of my patients just call me "Doc" to keep it simple. My specialty areas include anxiety, relationship issues for couples, PTSD, & gastric bypass evaluations. Listen, life does not have to hurt ALL the time, & it is way too short to STAY unhappy & overwhelmed. You have the power to take back control of your life, job, family, & future. Rome, as great a city as it was in its prime, was not built in a day; it took time & a "plan". Together, we can develop a "plan" to get to the greatness inside you. Success is achievable; you just need the right coach. Call or email today & let me help you.
Hey there, most of my patients just call me "Doc" to keep it simple. My specialty areas include anxiety, relationship issues for couples, PTSD, & gastric bypass evaluations. Listen, life does not have to hurt ALL the time, & it is way too short to STAY unhappy & overwhelmed. You have the power to take back control of your life, job, family, & future. Rome, as great a city as it was in its prime, was not built in a day; it took time & a "plan". Together, we can develop a "plan" to get to the greatness inside you. Success is achievable; you just need the right coach. Call or email today & let me help you.
(615) 257-8457 View (615) 257-8457
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Jessica Lee Blackwell
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37206
Confronting what life throws at us can feel overwhelming and I am committed to supporting you without judgement. I received my master’s degree with academic distinction in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Northwestern University in 2023. Before pursuing my mental health passion, I was a professional violinist, and I have a deep understanding of the challenges that come with the pursuit of an intensive career, as well as an appreciation for the amount of pressure and anxiety job performance can create. Working through tendencies like overthinking or perfectionism can both enhance your performance and overall quality of life.
Confronting what life throws at us can feel overwhelming and I am committed to supporting you without judgement. I received my master’s degree with academic distinction in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Northwestern University in 2023. Before pursuing my mental health passion, I was a professional violinist, and I have a deep understanding of the challenges that come with the pursuit of an intensive career, as well as an appreciation for the amount of pressure and anxiety job performance can create. Working through tendencies like overthinking or perfectionism can both enhance your performance and overall quality of life.
(615) 471-7335 View (615) 471-7335
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Roy Woods
Licensed Professional Counselor, MC, LPC, MHSP, NCC, CPCS
Verified Verified
Nashville, TN 37217  (Online Only)
Since embarking on my formal training in 2002, I have dedicated my career to supporting and guiding individuals, couples, and families through various challenges.
Embrace the transformative power of anxiety, worry, stress, uncertainty and fear by unlocking your true potential through the mastery of coping skills along with mental and behavioral reprogramming. All of the aforementioned are often misunderstood and stigmatized, yet with the proper guidance all can be a catalyst for growth and personal development. Instead of allowing these learned behaviors to control us, we have the power to harness its energy and transform it into a force for positive change. By doing so, we open ourselves up to a world of possibilities and unlock the limitless potential that resides within us.
Since embarking on my formal training in 2002, I have dedicated my career to supporting and guiding individuals, couples, and families through various challenges.
Embrace the transformative power of anxiety, worry, stress, uncertainty and fear by unlocking your true potential through the mastery of coping skills along with mental and behavioral reprogramming. All of the aforementioned are often misunderstood and stigmatized, yet with the proper guidance all can be a catalyst for growth and personal development. Instead of allowing these learned behaviors to control us, we have the power to harness its energy and transform it into a force for positive change. By doing so, we open ourselves up to a world of possibilities and unlock the limitless potential that resides within us.
(615) 637-3891 View (615) 637-3891
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Mark Jameson PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37207  (Online Only)
Who is this guy? Hello and welcome ! Here's my story: My name is Mark. I'm gonna go ahead and tear down some walls. I have ADHD. I am gay and also a survivor of gay reparative therapy and religious trauma. I'm an LCSW with 13 years experience working with adults and children in acute psychiatric care settings including psychiatric hospitals, emergency rooms, and intensive residential programs for adults. The latter half of my career, I have honed in on providing cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for adults in individual settings. I enjoy accompanying my clients on their unique journey to empowerment.
Who is this guy? Hello and welcome ! Here's my story: My name is Mark. I'm gonna go ahead and tear down some walls. I have ADHD. I am gay and also a survivor of gay reparative therapy and religious trauma. I'm an LCSW with 13 years experience working with adults and children in acute psychiatric care settings including psychiatric hospitals, emergency rooms, and intensive residential programs for adults. The latter half of my career, I have honed in on providing cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for adults in individual settings. I enjoy accompanying my clients on their unique journey to empowerment.
(615) 623-8763 View (615) 623-8763
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Lee Lowry French
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37215
I am so glad you found yourself here! Dr. Brené Brown says, "When we deny the story, it defines us. When we own the story, we can write a brave new ending." Are you ready to own your story, to jump in and author the next chapters? Maybe you are, maybe you are only halfway there- but your landing here is proof that you've taken an incredibly brave first step! Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, loss, spiritual discomfort or deconstruction, relationship conflict or even discerning a career or life transition, I'd love to partner with you as you work through your history and write the next part of your story.
I am so glad you found yourself here! Dr. Brené Brown says, "When we deny the story, it defines us. When we own the story, we can write a brave new ending." Are you ready to own your story, to jump in and author the next chapters? Maybe you are, maybe you are only halfway there- but your landing here is proof that you've taken an incredibly brave first step! Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, loss, spiritual discomfort or deconstruction, relationship conflict or even discerning a career or life transition, I'd love to partner with you as you work through your history and write the next part of your story.
(615) 845-5057 View (615) 845-5057
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Shawn David Wright
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Nashville, TN 37215
What is your story? The question seems simple, but it isn’t. Your story is comprised of your life’s experiences from your perspective. Our stories contain themes of joy, excitement love, life and heartbreak, fear, anger and loss. With the demands of daily life such as career or relationships, it can be difficult to engage in being the author of your story. Who is narrating your story? Are negative thoughts dictating your self-image? Is your anxiety controlling your narrative? Or is your sadness causing you to stare at a blank page? Ultimately, everyone deserves a better story.
What is your story? The question seems simple, but it isn’t. Your story is comprised of your life’s experiences from your perspective. Our stories contain themes of joy, excitement love, life and heartbreak, fear, anger and loss. With the demands of daily life such as career or relationships, it can be difficult to engage in being the author of your story. Who is narrating your story? Are negative thoughts dictating your self-image? Is your anxiety controlling your narrative? Or is your sadness causing you to stare at a blank page? Ultimately, everyone deserves a better story.
(615) 551-7184 View (615) 551-7184
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.