Career Transitions
Is career transition counseling is right for you?
Whether your next career transition is welcomed or motivated by external circumstances, change is universally hard. You don’t have to do it alone. Maybe you’ve thought, “I’ve gotten jobs before, I should be able to do this myself.”
It’s true, you are a well of resources. There’s a lot of great advice out there about how to write a resume, how to navigate tough interview questions, and much more. So what exactly is keeping you stuck?
It’s normal to take your time when making a big life decision—like getting a new job or changing careers. There are plenty of unknown factors, so it is not uncommon to experience fear or anxiety and feel lost in the process. Working with a professional career counselor will help you map out a realistic and practical plan to move beyond internal and external obstacles.
You need an outside perspective to fully appreciate how your unique experiences and transferable skills can be leveraged to grow in your current job, a new role, or in a new industry all together. I will help you build self-confidence and self-awareness, so you believe in your strengths and feel empowered to get unstuck.
Career transitions are my expertise!
I’ve helped 100s of people across the nation navigate career transitions. I support people across all industries who are establishing, advancing, and maintaining their careers. I also counsel individuals who are preparing for retirement or are otherwise planning a leave of absence from the workplace.
Career transition counseling is available to individuals nationwide.
Career counseling is a collaborative process that combines self-assessment, research, guidance and support, and access to resources. Career counseling can help you:
Understand strengths and transferable skills
Feel confident in your resume and application materials
Enhance your professional social media presence
Negotiate a job offer and research salary trends
Contemplate retirement or a leave of absence
Explore career options
Strategize your job search
Improve your job satisfaction in a current role
Enhance job seeking and interviewing skills
Check out my featured podcast episode on Find Your Dream Job —How to Get Unstuck When Making a Career Change.
FAQs
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Career counseling is a process, and it’s a good investment in you and your future! You’ve probably been thinking about this problem on your own for a long time, so you’ll need to commit to several sessions to make the most of your investment.
Generally speaking, there are five phases of career counseling that you can expect with my process: intake, preparation, job search strategies, landing the job, and maintenance. Keep in mind the counseling process will be specifically tailored to meet your needs—not everyone needs the “full menu” to make a career change. Learn more about the process on the Career Insights blog.
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How and when someone undergoes a major life change is unique to each individual. So how long career counseling takes depends on you and your needs. Incidentally, this is why I don’t offer package deals—so I can listen to you and understand your needs, values, challenges, and desires. We will work together to devise a strategy for our sessions based on your situation.
In many cases, career therapy interventions are brief and goal-directed, while other folks may wish for more extensive support. You might have some tactical questions about your resume or job search. Shorter-term issues might take 2-6 meetings to resolve. If you’ve had an adverse work experience or are contemplating a bigger career transition, it could take longer. In either case, I use solution-focused strategies to keep you moving along in your process.
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Counselors, like me, undergo rigorous education and training. At a minimum, counselors graduate with a master’s degree, receive years of clinical supervision, pass national board and licensing exams, and meet continuing education requirements. My degree—a master’s in rehabilitation counseling—provided a depth of understanding into the science of career development and aspects of the human condition.
Counselors are monitored by state licensing boards and must abide by codes of ethics whereas coaches and consultants are unregulated.
Lastly, if you work with a counselor and have a mental health condition, they can provide appropriate treatment. If this is the case, your insurance company may be able to provide you with some type of reimbursement
Career coaches and consultants can be wonderful too; if you decide to go that route, make sure you vet them thoroughly!
You can read more on the Career Insights blog.
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I do not accept insurance at this time. Accepted payments include: credit / debit, HSA, or FSA card. Payment is due at the time of your session.
While career counseling is not typically covered by insurance, in some cases, career stressors could warrant a mental health diagnosis. If this is true of your situation, we will discuss the matter. If a diagnosis is appropriate, I can provide a monthly superbill to residents of Oregon only. You are responsible for researching reimbursement rates with your insurance company.
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You are the expert on you! Writing your resume is integral to your self-promotion and growth processes.
While I do not provide resume writing services, I will professionally review all application materials and help you maximize the impact it has in the job market.
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I love working with individuals who:
Are soul-searching for their professional identity • Have had an adverse work experience • Are mid-career and ready for something different • Need gentle nudges to stay accountable • Are recent grads • Need help strategizing their goals.
My education and experience provide a foundation to work with workers in every industry and sector of the labor market. I work with people in major metropolitan areas and rural communities.
Read more about this on the Career Insights blog.