Career Transition Coaching
Assessment-based Career Exploration.
You’ve built a successful career, but something has gone wrong. Maybe the environment became toxic. Maybe you were pushed out unfairly. Whatever happened, it left a mark, and now the idea of choosing a new direction feels overwhelming in a way you’re not used to.
That paralysis probably isn’t a lack of motivation, even though it probably feels that way. For many professionals, years of navigating dysfunction can quietly erode your trust in your own judgment. And when that happens, even the most competent people can feel lost.
I offer a structured, assessment-based process designed to help you move forward. As a licensed therapist with specialized training in career development, I bring clinical expertise to this work that goes beyond traditional career coaching. We will identify your options, and we’ll address the self-doubt and second-guessing that can make choosing one feel impossible.
What we’ll work on:
- Completing a full battery of career assessments to identify paths that align with your strengths, values, and work style
- Untangling how much of your dissatisfaction was about the role, the environment, or your own personal coping strategies, so you don’t carry the same problems into your next position
- Working through the self-doubt and paralysis that can follow difficult workplace experiences, so you can make decisions from self-respect rather than fear
- Navigating the practical realities of a career change when you have financial obligations and family responsibilities
- Providing ongoing support through the transition, including the anxiety and second-guessing that can surface even when you know you’re making the right move
What I don’t do:
This work is for you if:
- You know you need a change but feel lost or discouraged every time you try to figure out what’s next
- You’ve lost confidence in your own judgment after a difficult or damaging work experience
- You want a structured, assessment-based process to guide your decision, not guesswork or gut instinct
- You need a therapist, not just a coach, because there’s more going on than a simple career pivot
- You’re ready to make a grounded decision, not a desperate one
How does career coaching work?
We start with a consultation to understand what’s driving your dissatisfaction and what you’re hoping to find in your next role.
From there, I’ll administer a comprehensive battery of assessments that examine your strengths, values, interests, and work style. These assessments provide useful data, but they don’t have all the answers. We’ll also use homework and exercises between sessions to explore specific possibilities that assessments alone can’t identify.
Once we’ve gathered enough information, we’ll review the results together and narrow down realistic options. We’ll discuss what each path would require, what the trade-offs look like, and whether the change you’re considering will actually address what’s making you miserable now.
This process typically takes 5 sessions, although some people prefer to slow it down and take as many as 10, depending on how much time they need to process and explore.
Throughout this process, I provide emotional support for any doubt, anxiety, and second-guessing that comes up, because making a major decision can bring up a lot of those feelings, even if you know it’s the right move.
If you decide to move forward with a job search, I can continue supporting you through that transition as well.
When you’re ready, simply click the button below to get started.
FAQ
How do I know if I need career coaching or therapy?
This isn’t always straightforward because these problems often overlap.
If you’re exhausted but aren’t sure whether you need to leave your job, change industries, or address internal patterns, therapy can help you figure that out first before you make any expensive career decisions.
If you’re clear you need a career change and primarily need help deciding what direction to pursue, career coaching is the better fit.
If you’re experiencing severe workplace trauma or are in an abusive environment, the priority might be getting out safely, which we can discuss during the consultation.
We’ll clarify what you actually need during the consultation based on your specific situation.
What assessments do you use?
I use a combination of personality, values, interests, and strengths assessments tailored to your situation. The specific assessments I choose will depend on what information we need to narrow down your options.
How long does the career coaching process take?
Typically 5 sessions, although some people prefer to take as many as 10 depending on how much time they need to process and explore options.
Do you help with resumes and LinkedIn profiles?
I can review your resume and offer general strategic feedback, but I don’t provide detailed writing or optimization services. For that level of support, I’ll refer you to trusted professionals who specialize in resumes and LinkedIn.
How much does career coaching cost?
Career coaching rates vary depending on the package and number of sessions you choose. Packages start at $995 for 5 sessions and go from there. We can discuss options during your consultation.
Should I just use AI for this?
AI tools can be useful for generating ideas and exploring options, and I will even give you some helpful prompts, but they have significant limitations.
AI will always see your side of the story and can’t challenge your assumptions or help you see blind spots, which can lead to repeating the same problems in your next role. It can’t administer validated assessments, interpret results in the context of your history, or provide the accountability you need when doubt and second-guessing show up. Career transitions involve complexities that often require human judgment and presence.