Career Counseling

Discovering Who You Are and Where You Want to Go

Finding meaningful work is about more than identifying a job that matches your skills or offers financial security. Our careers are an important part of how we experience ourselves and engage with the world, yet it can be difficult to know where we belong or what direction we want to take. Whether you are beginning your career, considering a change, feeling stuck in your current position, or questioning what you want from your professional life, we will work together to explore both who you are and the world of opportunities available to you. I believe that meaningful career development happens where these two explorations meet. Together, we will develop a deeper understanding of your interests, values, strengths, experiences, and needs while also exploring the possibilities, challenges, and realities of the working world. Our goal is not simply to find a job, but to discover where your unique way of being in the world can connect with work that feels meaningful, engaging, and sustainable.

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My approach to career counseling is grounded in Gestalt Therapy and relational exploration, emphasizing awareness, curiosity, and discovering what emerges as we explore your experiences together. Rather than beginning with the assumption that there is one perfect career waiting to be discovered, we will look at how you have developed your understanding of yourself, the expectations you have inherited from others, and the experiences that have shaped your relationship with work. We may explore what brings you energy, what leaves you feeling disconnected, how you respond to uncertainty, and what happens when your personal needs come into conflict with professional expectations. At the same time, we will turn our attention outward, exploring careers, organizations, professional cultures, and opportunities that may fit with what we are discovering about you. As we move between these two areas of exploration, we can begin to recognize possibilities that might not have been apparent before. I also incorporate Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills when helpful, particularly in navigating anxiety, building confidence, tolerating uncertainty, and making decisions during periods of transition.

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Along with this exploratory work, I bring an extensive background in career development and practical skills that can support you when you are ready to move toward a specific opportunity. Together, we can translate what we have learned about you into a thoughtful and effective job search, including identifying opportunities, developing résumés and cover letters, building professional relationships, preparing for interviews, and negotiating salary and employment terms. We can practice difficult conversations, explore how to communicate your strengths authentically, and develop strategies for approaching the hiring process with greater confidence. I see these practical skills as a natural extension of our deeper work together. Understanding who you are helps you recognize opportunities worth pursuing, while developing the skills to pursue them gives you greater freedom to make meaningful choices. Ultimately, I do not see my role as telling you what career you should have. Instead, we will work together to discover where who you are meets what the world has to offer, helping you build a professional life that reflects your values, supports your needs, and allows you to continue growing.

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