Career Counseling Therapists in San Diego, CA

I enjoy working with people facing career challenges that are hindering their upward trajectory and I am skilled in helping you hone your "soft skills" and developing people strategies to deal with conflict.
Starting and staying in therapy can be intimidating! It doesn’t have to be that way. I enjoy using humor and just being a fellow human with my clients while we navigate the path of mental health together. Having a session with me is like talking to an old friend. I strongly believe that the connection between the therapist and yourself is the most crucial aspect of a successful therapeutic relationship. I treat adults 18 and over in our lovely state of California via telehealth (video) who are dealing with anxiety, boundary issues and difficult relationship and family dynamics along with career strategizing and coaching.
I enjoy working with people facing career challenges that are hindering their upward trajectory and I am skilled in helping you hone your "soft skills" and developing people strategies to deal with conflict.
Starting and staying in therapy can be intimidating! It doesn’t have to be that way. I enjoy using humor and just being a fellow human with my clients while we navigate the path of mental health together. Having a session with me is like talking to an old friend. I strongly believe that the connection between the therapist and yourself is the most crucial aspect of a successful therapeutic relationship. I treat adults 18 and over in our lovely state of California via telehealth (video) who are dealing with anxiety, boundary issues and difficult relationship and family dynamics along with career strategizing and coaching.

Katie Bates
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MS, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92130
Katie is an Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who works with a wide variety of clients. She has extensive experience in working with athletes (high school, collegiate, Olympic sports), folks experiencing a career or stage-of-life transition, trauma survivors, and teens and adults who are looking to learn more about themselves and how to better cope with life stressors. Using a positive psychology and trauma-informed approach, Katie helps her clients to manage their emotions, develop resiliency, build confidence, and heal past traumas. Katie is an IFS-informed therapist and is currently working towards Level 1 certification.
Katie is an Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who works with a wide variety of clients. She has extensive experience in working with athletes (high school, collegiate, Olympic sports), folks experiencing a career or stage-of-life transition, trauma survivors, and teens and adults who are looking to learn more about themselves and how to better cope with life stressors. Using a positive psychology and trauma-informed approach, Katie helps her clients to manage their emotions, develop resiliency, build confidence, and heal past traumas. Katie is an IFS-informed therapist and is currently working towards Level 1 certification.

I enjoy helping adult clients manage mood disorders, clarify career and life ambitions, and navigate critical transition periods. Additionally, I work with couples to help them better understand one another and improve their overall relationship, as well as more effectively manage relational conflicts and tensions. Lastly, I offer executive coaching services. It can be lonely and hard to get feedback at the top. Executive coaching provides the support of a confidant and sounding board, while creating an action plan towards further self-development.
I enjoy helping adult clients manage mood disorders, clarify career and life ambitions, and navigate critical transition periods. Additionally, I work with couples to help them better understand one another and improve their overall relationship, as well as more effectively manage relational conflicts and tensions. Lastly, I offer executive coaching services. It can be lonely and hard to get feedback at the top. Executive coaching provides the support of a confidant and sounding board, while creating an action plan towards further self-development.

Schneider Counseling and Corporate Solutions
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92127
I offer a career guidance program to help you find a fulfilling career where you can achieve success.
If you struggle with life, career, and/or relationships right now, I can help you identify ways of thinking and behaving that will help you feel stronger and more effective. We have the potential at any age to deepen, grow, change and re-invent ourselves. My job is to provide guidance, empathy, and unwavering support in an atmosphere of complete confidentiality. We work together to define and achieve your goals by creating specific assignments to motivate you to action. You will learn proven techniques, research, and inspiration to help you feel happier and accomplish your goals.
I offer a career guidance program to help you find a fulfilling career where you can achieve success.
If you struggle with life, career, and/or relationships right now, I can help you identify ways of thinking and behaving that will help you feel stronger and more effective. We have the potential at any age to deepen, grow, change and re-invent ourselves. My job is to provide guidance, empathy, and unwavering support in an atmosphere of complete confidentiality. We work together to define and achieve your goals by creating specific assignments to motivate you to action. You will learn proven techniques, research, and inspiration to help you feel happier and accomplish your goals.

I have about a decade of experience in the mental health field as well as provide tailored career services to adults.
Are you feeling down or anxious? Perhaps struggling with a transition and feeling stuck? As your therapist, I am invested in supporting you towards your goals and believe that you are the expert in your life and experiences. I am incredibly passionate about empowering individuals to reach their goals and become the best versions of themselves. I hope to provide you with the right tools and strategies that resonate with you as well as utilize your strengths to develop long-lasting solutions. We will collectively work towards your goals and build upon your existing strengths to help manage and cope with life's stressors.
I have about a decade of experience in the mental health field as well as provide tailored career services to adults.
Are you feeling down or anxious? Perhaps struggling with a transition and feeling stuck? As your therapist, I am invested in supporting you towards your goals and believe that you are the expert in your life and experiences. I am incredibly passionate about empowering individuals to reach their goals and become the best versions of themselves. I hope to provide you with the right tools and strategies that resonate with you as well as utilize your strengths to develop long-lasting solutions. We will collectively work towards your goals and build upon your existing strengths to help manage and cope with life's stressors.

Judy Kaplan Baron, Ph.D., Master Career Counselor
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, NCCC
Verified Verified
Online Only
As former Assistant Director of America Online's Career Center, I've assisted many people in finding career satisfaction and success.
Life can be challenging, frustrating, and difficult. Rather than being depressed anxious, angry, or frustrated, consider positive ways to move ahead. If career, relationship problems, or other personal issues are getting you down, learn how to overcome the difficulties. I offer practical strategies and insight that can make huge differences in the quality of your life.
Sometimes, a different perspective or problem-solving idea provides enough clarity to help you be happier. For over 25 years, I have been assisting people just like you in making healthier, life changing decisions leading to happier, more fulfilling personal and professional lives.
As former Assistant Director of America Online's Career Center, I've assisted many people in finding career satisfaction and success.
Life can be challenging, frustrating, and difficult. Rather than being depressed anxious, angry, or frustrated, consider positive ways to move ahead. If career, relationship problems, or other personal issues are getting you down, learn how to overcome the difficulties. I offer practical strategies and insight that can make huge differences in the quality of your life.
Sometimes, a different perspective or problem-solving idea provides enough clarity to help you be happier. For over 25 years, I have been assisting people just like you in making healthier, life changing decisions leading to happier, more fulfilling personal and professional lives.

Are you experiencing stress, depression, anxiety, self-defeating behaviors? Or are there on-going issues in your relationships, family, career, health? I work with motivation issues, career issues, avoidance, feelings, behaviors, core beliefs that keep you stuck. As a seasoned Cognitive Behavioral Therapist, I can help. I provide practical tools to use in moving forward. I combine Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Schema Therapy, Mindfulness-based practices, in working with you. I help you change Schemas, or core beliefs formed in childhood, to help you modify self-defeating patterns and make desired changes in your life.
Are you experiencing stress, depression, anxiety, self-defeating behaviors? Or are there on-going issues in your relationships, family, career, health? I work with motivation issues, career issues, avoidance, feelings, behaviors, core beliefs that keep you stuck. As a seasoned Cognitive Behavioral Therapist, I can help. I provide practical tools to use in moving forward. I combine Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Schema Therapy, Mindfulness-based practices, in working with you. I help you change Schemas, or core beliefs formed in childhood, to help you modify self-defeating patterns and make desired changes in your life.

If you identify as a healer, artist, nerd, or lifelong learner seeking to find purpose, explore career decision-making, build self-esteem, manage your ADHD, or heal from family relationships, stress, and anxiety- I would love to connect with you. You can expect an understanding, inclusive, and exploratory approach to help educate and empower you to grow and heal. I am a fan of giving clients- "homework" assignments and work to help them build habits and changes in and outside sessions.
If you identify as a healer, artist, nerd, or lifelong learner seeking to find purpose, explore career decision-making, build self-esteem, manage your ADHD, or heal from family relationships, stress, and anxiety- I would love to connect with you. You can expect an understanding, inclusive, and exploratory approach to help educate and empower you to grow and heal. I am a fan of giving clients- "homework" assignments and work to help them build habits and changes in and outside sessions.

I specialize in Career Counseling and Career Exploration to help people figure out how their lives and their careers can integrate together.
Is this you? You’re driven, and capable in your career but…something doesn’t feel right. You might be feeling like you’re running out of gas in your current role. You might have some personal stuff happening that’s knocking you off your well-worn groove of professional productivity. You may feel like you’re really good at what you do, but is it actually what you want to do? You’ve thought about looking at other jobs and careers, but you don’t want to give up the good thing you’ve got. It's ok. You’re not alone.
I specialize in Career Counseling and Career Exploration to help people figure out how their lives and their careers can integrate together.
Is this you? You’re driven, and capable in your career but…something doesn’t feel right. You might be feeling like you’re running out of gas in your current role. You might have some personal stuff happening that’s knocking you off your well-worn groove of professional productivity. You may feel like you’re really good at what you do, but is it actually what you want to do? You’ve thought about looking at other jobs and careers, but you don’t want to give up the good thing you’ve got. It's ok. You’re not alone.

I help immigrant adults with their relationships with family and intergenerational trauma. Attachment and intimacy are some of the areas I specialize in. Also, based on my background in twice-exceptional learners and work psychology, I help high-achieving adults or entrepreneurs with career, relationship, and emotional and behavioral concerns.
I help immigrant adults with their relationships with family and intergenerational trauma. Attachment and intimacy are some of the areas I specialize in. Also, based on my background in twice-exceptional learners and work psychology, I help high-achieving adults or entrepreneurs with career, relationship, and emotional and behavioral concerns.

If you are experiencing feelings of sadness or depression, feeling overwhelmed with stress or anxiety, struggling with past trauma, feeling challenged by romantic relationships, having a hard time processing grief, if you are unsure of your purpose in life, confused about the next step in your career, or simply feeling like something is holding you back from reaching your full potential, I'd love to talk with you. I'm Dr. Tai, the founder of The Black Girl Doctor, a completely virtual therapy practice specializing in the mental health of professional Black women.
If you are experiencing feelings of sadness or depression, feeling overwhelmed with stress or anxiety, struggling with past trauma, feeling challenged by romantic relationships, having a hard time processing grief, if you are unsure of your purpose in life, confused about the next step in your career, or simply feeling like something is holding you back from reaching your full potential, I'd love to talk with you. I'm Dr. Tai, the founder of The Black Girl Doctor, a completely virtual therapy practice specializing in the mental health of professional Black women.
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Your ability to change or improve your situation depends on your desire to do so and my job is to awaken that desire within you. The biggest challenge all of us face is negative thinking. This is a reflection of our own disappointment of what we see when we look inside ourselves.
Your ability to change or improve your situation depends on your desire to do so and my job is to awaken that desire within you. The biggest challenge all of us face is negative thinking. This is a reflection of our own disappointment of what we see when we look inside ourselves.

I have over 20 years of experience working with children and families and have been a licensed therapist for 11 years. I began my career working with children and families in the foster care and dependency system. I went on to work in Adoptions and found it very rewarding. I have provided individual counseling to children, adolescents, adults and older adults.
I have over 20 years of experience working with children and families and have been a licensed therapist for 11 years. I began my career working with children and families in the foster care and dependency system. I went on to work in Adoptions and found it very rewarding. I have provided individual counseling to children, adolescents, adults and older adults.

Hi there, I am Erisa. Have you ever felt stuck, alone, or overwhelmed by challenges that life throws at you? Are you looking for a safe space where you can be your true self and process through unresolved painful events? I truly believe that you are capable of overcoming hardships on your own, however that sometimes it can get really intense and difficult to cope alone. I support teens and young adults sailing through life transitions ( career changes, schools, relationships, moves, decision making/problem solving, and countless life stressors).
Hi there, I am Erisa. Have you ever felt stuck, alone, or overwhelmed by challenges that life throws at you? Are you looking for a safe space where you can be your true self and process through unresolved painful events? I truly believe that you are capable of overcoming hardships on your own, however that sometimes it can get really intense and difficult to cope alone. I support teens and young adults sailing through life transitions ( career changes, schools, relationships, moves, decision making/problem solving, and countless life stressors).

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California with over five years of experience. I have worked with clients with various concerns, including self-esteem, self-worth, depression, anxiety, family issues, relationship issues, career challenges, and grief & loss.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California with over five years of experience. I have worked with clients with various concerns, including self-esteem, self-worth, depression, anxiety, family issues, relationship issues, career challenges, and grief & loss.

My job is to bring an honest, calming, and fun manner to make the most out of your therapeutic adventure of bettering yourself.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, or substance-abuse? Are you having difficulty succeeding at work or in school? Are your relationships with friends, family or partners unsatisfying or fraught with conflict? Unfortunately, many individuals are not coping with the stresses in their lives appropriately which is creating more problems in their lives.
My job is to bring an honest, calming, and fun manner to make the most out of your therapeutic adventure of bettering yourself.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, or substance-abuse? Are you having difficulty succeeding at work or in school? Are your relationships with friends, family or partners unsatisfying or fraught with conflict? Unfortunately, many individuals are not coping with the stresses in their lives appropriately which is creating more problems in their lives.

I specialize in working with college-aged students, transitional-aged youth ages 18 to 26, and women dealing with issues including anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship issues, career conflict, and general stress.
We all want to feel more secure, stable, and essentially "good enough," but the uncertainties of life can throw us off balance. We are not broken. I believe that therapy provides the much-needed insight and awareness to help us on the journey of growth and self-acceptance. It is through this therapeutic relationship that we can transform our perceptions of ourselves and develop more positive coping skills, better self-care, and new thought patterns. It is my passion to create a warm, calm, safe space in which clients feel comfortable exploring the negative thoughts and stressful situations life can bring.
I specialize in working with college-aged students, transitional-aged youth ages 18 to 26, and women dealing with issues including anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship issues, career conflict, and general stress.
We all want to feel more secure, stable, and essentially "good enough," but the uncertainties of life can throw us off balance. We are not broken. I believe that therapy provides the much-needed insight and awareness to help us on the journey of growth and self-acceptance. It is through this therapeutic relationship that we can transform our perceptions of ourselves and develop more positive coping skills, better self-care, and new thought patterns. It is my passion to create a warm, calm, safe space in which clients feel comfortable exploring the negative thoughts and stressful situations life can bring.

I have been a licensed therapist with the Board of Behavioral Sciences since 2005. My therapeutic approaches/areas of focus are the following: life/health coaching, job stress management, career counseling, emotional supportive therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, solution focused therapy, marital stress counseling, infertility and female related issues, medical issues of a new diagnosis, anxiety and depression, self-esteem/confidence problems.
I have been a licensed therapist with the Board of Behavioral Sciences since 2005. My therapeutic approaches/areas of focus are the following: life/health coaching, job stress management, career counseling, emotional supportive therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, solution focused therapy, marital stress counseling, infertility and female related issues, medical issues of a new diagnosis, anxiety and depression, self-esteem/confidence problems.

My Philosophy is simple, start where you are at in the process. My approach is to work with you and together we would develop goals and expectations on what you want to work on. It is a collaborative effort in order to help you make progress and sustain change once progress is made. Even though I'm seen as the professional, to me your're the professional of you're life and its my job to help guide you into a place where you feel comfortable. For further info please check out my website at quintanacounseling.com.
My Philosophy is simple, start where you are at in the process. My approach is to work with you and together we would develop goals and expectations on what you want to work on. It is a collaborative effort in order to help you make progress and sustain change once progress is made. Even though I'm seen as the professional, to me your're the professional of you're life and its my job to help guide you into a place where you feel comfortable. For further info please check out my website at quintanacounseling.com.

Whether in personal or career life, or as a couple, functioning at less than your best strains work performance and relationship harmony.
Getting praised for being so "together", when inside you feel like you're crumbling to pieces? Feeling pressured to change, but don't know where to start? I'd like to help. If you're feeling confused, overwhelmed, anxious or sad and know you need to make some changes, Im here to help. If you and your partner are stuck in negative cycles and get frustrated trying to work through it couples therapy can help. I teach couples like you how to negotiate your needs and how to strengthen and rebuild your bond.
Whether in personal or career life, or as a couple, functioning at less than your best strains work performance and relationship harmony.
Getting praised for being so "together", when inside you feel like you're crumbling to pieces? Feeling pressured to change, but don't know where to start? I'd like to help. If you're feeling confused, overwhelmed, anxious or sad and know you need to make some changes, Im here to help. If you and your partner are stuck in negative cycles and get frustrated trying to work through it couples therapy can help. I teach couples like you how to negotiate your needs and how to strengthen and rebuild your bond.
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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.