Career Counseling Therapists in Arlington, MA
As a life/ career coach with a Master’s in Clinical Psychology from Columbia University, I specialize in helping high-achieving, heart-centered individuals move through transition with clarity, purpose, & confidence.
Are you in the midst of a major life transition—navigating uncertainty, yet sensing there’s more waiting for you on the other side?
Whether you’re exploring more meaningful work, considering self-employment, moving through a breakup, calling in new love, or relocating your life, these shifts can feel both exciting and overwhelming. You may have a strong vision of what’s possible, yet also carry doubts about your ability to fully realize it. You’re thoughtful, driven, and growth-oriented—but often your own harshest critic.
As a life/ career coach with a Master’s in Clinical Psychology from Columbia University, I specialize in helping high-achieving, heart-centered individuals move through transition with clarity, purpose, & confidence.
Are you in the midst of a major life transition—navigating uncertainty, yet sensing there’s more waiting for you on the other side?
Whether you’re exploring more meaningful work, considering self-employment, moving through a breakup, calling in new love, or relocating your life, these shifts can feel both exciting and overwhelming. You may have a strong vision of what’s possible, yet also carry doubts about your ability to fully realize it. You’re thoughtful, driven, and growth-oriented—but often your own harshest critic.
I specialize in aiding individuals grappling primarily with anxiety disorders, as well as providing support to entrepreneurs striving to expand their businesses, assisting those facing significant life changes, and guiding individuals seeking stress reduction strategies.
I specialize in aiding individuals grappling primarily with anxiety disorders, as well as providing support to entrepreneurs striving to expand their businesses, assisting those facing significant life changes, and guiding individuals seeking stress reduction strategies.
I can support you with anxiety, depression, and career transitions.
Are you feeling stuck where you are (at work, in relationships, or other area that matter to you)? I offer a supportive environment, so that we together, can find solutions to the problems that matter to you. I have worked with many individuals from a diverse range of ethnic and religious backgrounds. I will work with you to determine a plan to meet your needs and decide how we can work together to meet your goals. I have helped many clients access services in their communities and have helped them reach their goals. I use a humanistic and eclectic approach to therapy, and am happy to collaborate with any of your other providers.
I can support you with anxiety, depression, and career transitions.
Are you feeling stuck where you are (at work, in relationships, or other area that matter to you)? I offer a supportive environment, so that we together, can find solutions to the problems that matter to you. I have worked with many individuals from a diverse range of ethnic and religious backgrounds. I will work with you to determine a plan to meet your needs and decide how we can work together to meet your goals. I have helped many clients access services in their communities and have helped them reach their goals. I use a humanistic and eclectic approach to therapy, and am happy to collaborate with any of your other providers.
I am an MA-level clinician currently seeking my LMHC, with 2 years of counseling experience in outpatient settings. I have worked with a diverse range of clients, including adolescents, college students, young professionals, older adults, and couples. I specialize in helping individuals navigate challenges such as depression, anxiety, relationship issues, adjustment difficulties, cross-cultural adaptation, communication challenges, PTSD, and more. As a first-generation immigrant, I deeply understand the struggles of culture shock and the feelings of confusion, loneliness, and disconnection that can arise.
I am an MA-level clinician currently seeking my LMHC, with 2 years of counseling experience in outpatient settings. I have worked with a diverse range of clients, including adolescents, college students, young professionals, older adults, and couples. I specialize in helping individuals navigate challenges such as depression, anxiety, relationship issues, adjustment difficulties, cross-cultural adaptation, communication challenges, PTSD, and more. As a first-generation immigrant, I deeply understand the struggles of culture shock and the feelings of confusion, loneliness, and disconnection that can arise.
I am a licensed Psychologist and Certified Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) Provider working with adults struggling with stress and anxiety, career/work issues, work/personal life balance, and trauma and PTSD.
I received my PhD and MA from Boston College and my BA from Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service. I completed my doctoral internship and fellowship through VA Boston with rotations in General Mental Health and Neuropsychology and appointments at BU School of Medicine and Harvard Medical School.
I am a licensed Psychologist and Certified Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) Provider working with adults struggling with stress and anxiety, career/work issues, work/personal life balance, and trauma and PTSD.
I received my PhD and MA from Boston College and my BA from Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service. I completed my doctoral internship and fellowship through VA Boston with rotations in General Mental Health and Neuropsychology and appointments at BU School of Medicine and Harvard Medical School.
What does self-love and compassion mean to you? I provide a safe and supportive environment for clients to engage in self-exploration, self-empowerment, and healing. I believe that therapy is a space to prioritize your wellbeing, in order to show up for yourself and those you care about.
What does self-love and compassion mean to you? I provide a safe and supportive environment for clients to engage in self-exploration, self-empowerment, and healing. I believe that therapy is a space to prioritize your wellbeing, in order to show up for yourself and those you care about.
Welcome to my page! I wanted to start by saying, I am happy you are making active steps to better manage your mental health. I know how challenging it can be to start the process. I wanted to share some information about my background, specialties and approach to help determine if I would be a good fit as your therapist. I graduated from Cambridge College in 2014 with an M.Ed in Counseling Psychology and Addiction Counseling. I have worked in an array of settings, including residential, inpatient and outpatient with individuals, families and groups. I also have experience with Vocational and Education Counseling and Case Management.
Welcome to my page! I wanted to start by saying, I am happy you are making active steps to better manage your mental health. I know how challenging it can be to start the process. I wanted to share some information about my background, specialties and approach to help determine if I would be a good fit as your therapist. I graduated from Cambridge College in 2014 with an M.Ed in Counseling Psychology and Addiction Counseling. I have worked in an array of settings, including residential, inpatient and outpatient with individuals, families and groups. I also have experience with Vocational and Education Counseling and Case Management.
A highly-skilled, compassionate, and engaging professional, I will provide you with exceptional care and work with you to effectively address the issues which bring you to treatment. My personality, combined with my varied work experience, will ensure that you will have a safe and comfortable environment to explore and address the challenges in front of you. With over a decade of experience in a variety of clinical settings, I have developed a broad base of clinical skills and served many different populations. I have expertise treating children and teens, as well as adults.
A highly-skilled, compassionate, and engaging professional, I will provide you with exceptional care and work with you to effectively address the issues which bring you to treatment. My personality, combined with my varied work experience, will ensure that you will have a safe and comfortable environment to explore and address the challenges in front of you. With over a decade of experience in a variety of clinical settings, I have developed a broad base of clinical skills and served many different populations. I have expertise treating children and teens, as well as adults.
Hello! I am a highly experienced clinician with extensive knowledge of addictions, depression, trauma, anxiety, and relationships. I offer a nice blend of pragmatic and abstract responses, a touch of humor, and a vast array of resources to direct you to for additional help. I like to be open about my own travails that I have worked through via a variety of methods, and this gives me a depth of insight beyond 'book learning', and plenty of ideas to pass along.
Hello! I am a highly experienced clinician with extensive knowledge of addictions, depression, trauma, anxiety, and relationships. I offer a nice blend of pragmatic and abstract responses, a touch of humor, and a vast array of resources to direct you to for additional help. I like to be open about my own travails that I have worked through via a variety of methods, and this gives me a depth of insight beyond 'book learning', and plenty of ideas to pass along.
Motherhood — and all of the stages that encompass it, including fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum — is such a transformative and often challenging time in a woman’s life. It is a time when expectations can be so different than reality, identity can undergo big changes, and relationships with the people around you and yourself can shift. It can be a time of so much duality — emptiness and joy, feeling alone and coming together, grief and gratitude.
Motherhood — and all of the stages that encompass it, including fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum — is such a transformative and often challenging time in a woman’s life. It is a time when expectations can be so different than reality, identity can undergo big changes, and relationships with the people around you and yourself can shift. It can be a time of so much duality — emptiness and joy, feeling alone and coming together, grief and gratitude.
Eva Mendes, LMHC, NCC, is a trail blazing expert working with—autistic, ADHD, and AuDHD adults, neurodiverse couples, offering practical and compassionate guidance rooted in both clinical expertise and her own lived experience. Diagnosed with ADHD in adulthood herself, Eva brings an unmatched level of empathy, insight, and cultural sensitivity to her work with twice-exceptional individuals, women, and people from diverse backgrounds. She's also the author of three books: Marriage and Lasting Relationships with Asperger's Syndrome, Gender Identity, Sexuality and Autism, and Armchair Conversations on Love and Autism.
Eva Mendes, LMHC, NCC, is a trail blazing expert working with—autistic, ADHD, and AuDHD adults, neurodiverse couples, offering practical and compassionate guidance rooted in both clinical expertise and her own lived experience. Diagnosed with ADHD in adulthood herself, Eva brings an unmatched level of empathy, insight, and cultural sensitivity to her work with twice-exceptional individuals, women, and people from diverse backgrounds. She's also the author of three books: Marriage and Lasting Relationships with Asperger's Syndrome, Gender Identity, Sexuality and Autism, and Armchair Conversations on Love and Autism.
As a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker at Cambridge Psychology Group, I strive to create a warm, nonjudgmental, and connected environment where we can hold your pain, together. I hope to explore with you the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that can be key in becoming unstuck, living by your values, and building a meaningful life. With my own history as a competitive athlete, I especially appreciate the connection between the mind and body and know how much we all can use a great coach, and teammates in life. My style can be described as empathic, informal, and collaborative.
As a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker at Cambridge Psychology Group, I strive to create a warm, nonjudgmental, and connected environment where we can hold your pain, together. I hope to explore with you the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that can be key in becoming unstuck, living by your values, and building a meaningful life. With my own history as a competitive athlete, I especially appreciate the connection between the mind and body and know how much we all can use a great coach, and teammates in life. My style can be described as empathic, informal, and collaborative.
I specialize in treating individuals struggling with eating disorders and body image concerns, life transitions, and low self-esteem. Many of my clients experience co-occurring conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, complex trauma, and personality disorders, and come to therapy seeking to improve their quality of life and sense of self. My clinical practice is grounded in the belief that every individual has a natural inclination to continuously grow and evolve. I enjoy supporting clients in exploring how deeper issues of self can affect all aspects of their wellbeing and empowering them to live in alignment with their values.
I specialize in treating individuals struggling with eating disorders and body image concerns, life transitions, and low self-esteem. Many of my clients experience co-occurring conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, complex trauma, and personality disorders, and come to therapy seeking to improve their quality of life and sense of self. My clinical practice is grounded in the belief that every individual has a natural inclination to continuously grow and evolve. I enjoy supporting clients in exploring how deeper issues of self can affect all aspects of their wellbeing and empowering them to live in alignment with their values.
I specialize in working with adults and adolescents who are navigating anxiety, life transitions, relationship challenges, and disordered eating behaviors. My goal is to provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space where people can develop self-awareness, build healthy coping strategies, and strengthen their sense of identity. In addition, I work with adult couples seeking to enhance communication, rebuild trust, and deepen emotional connection. Through a collaborative, person-centered approach—rooted in psychodynamic principles and radical acceptance—I help clients understand the underlying patterns that influence their life actions.
I specialize in working with adults and adolescents who are navigating anxiety, life transitions, relationship challenges, and disordered eating behaviors. My goal is to provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space where people can develop self-awareness, build healthy coping strategies, and strengthen their sense of identity. In addition, I work with adult couples seeking to enhance communication, rebuild trust, and deepen emotional connection. Through a collaborative, person-centered approach—rooted in psychodynamic principles and radical acceptance—I help clients understand the underlying patterns that influence their life actions.
Hi I'm Kaitlin! I specialize in supporting teens, students and young adults who are navigating the complex challenges of adolescence and adulthood. From dealing with anxiety, stress, and depression to overcoming self-esteem challenges, I understand how overwhelming this can be.
If you're struggling with self esteem, experiencing relationship conflicts, or feeling lost in the midst of life transitions, I'm here to support you. My favorite part about therapy is helping people get to know themselves better, and I believe so much healing can be done through our relationship with ourselves.
Hi I'm Kaitlin! I specialize in supporting teens, students and young adults who are navigating the complex challenges of adolescence and adulthood. From dealing with anxiety, stress, and depression to overcoming self-esteem challenges, I understand how overwhelming this can be.
If you're struggling with self esteem, experiencing relationship conflicts, or feeling lost in the midst of life transitions, I'm here to support you. My favorite part about therapy is helping people get to know themselves better, and I believe so much healing can be done through our relationship with ourselves.
Accepting new clients- You may find yourself constantly overthinking, avoiding situations, or feeling overwhelmed by fear or self-doubt. I help people struggling with anxiety, OCD, phobias, low self-esteem, & life transitions to feel more grounded & confident in themselves. In our work, we’ll explore the roots of patterns that no longer serve you & build new ways of coping that feel more aligned & sustainable. My style is collaborative, thoughtful, & supportive- offering space to understand your inner world while moving toward meaningful change in how you relate to yourself & others.
Accepting new clients- You may find yourself constantly overthinking, avoiding situations, or feeling overwhelmed by fear or self-doubt. I help people struggling with anxiety, OCD, phobias, low self-esteem, & life transitions to feel more grounded & confident in themselves. In our work, we’ll explore the roots of patterns that no longer serve you & build new ways of coping that feel more aligned & sustainable. My style is collaborative, thoughtful, & supportive- offering space to understand your inner world while moving toward meaningful change in how you relate to yourself & others.
The same is true when you’re carrying the weight of strained relationships, trauma, or major life changes like marriage, breakups, parenthood, grief, or career shifts.
Before becoming a therapist, I spent years in the corporate world. I understand the weight of stress and the struggle to provide for a family while searching for meaning. Life often asks more than we can give, and we sometimes cope in unhealthy ways. At our core, we long to align with our values and live authentically.
The same is true when you’re carrying the weight of strained relationships, trauma, or major life changes like marriage, breakups, parenthood, grief, or career shifts.
Before becoming a therapist, I spent years in the corporate world. I understand the weight of stress and the struggle to provide for a family while searching for meaning. Life often asks more than we can give, and we sometimes cope in unhealthy ways. At our core, we long to align with our values and live authentically.
Yvonne Christina Castaneda
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW, CLC
2 Endorsed
Arlington, MA 02476
Waitlist for new clients
I won't know on day one what method of treatment works best for you, because people reveal themselves over time, and at their own pace. My holistic, culturally sensitive approach is rooted in respect, truth and compassion. I respect the unique way in which you show up in the world. I believe there is power in discovering your truth, and I will always show you compassion. I incorporate my knowledge of the human body that I gained through professional experience in the fitness/yoga industry to help you better understand the connection between the mind, the body and the spirit.
I won't know on day one what method of treatment works best for you, because people reveal themselves over time, and at their own pace. My holistic, culturally sensitive approach is rooted in respect, truth and compassion. I respect the unique way in which you show up in the world. I believe there is power in discovering your truth, and I will always show you compassion. I incorporate my knowledge of the human body that I gained through professional experience in the fitness/yoga industry to help you better understand the connection between the mind, the body and the spirit.
I create a safe,supportive and nurturing environment for change to take place.I guide you in making changes that allow you to feel more successful,satisfied and empowered in your life. Along with this comes fulfilling relationships and work, enhanced self-esteem, physical well-being and more connection to yourself.I assist you in learning to interrupt negative patterns and self-defeating behaviors and help you replace them with positive feelings,new beliefs and life affirming behaviors.In the process you discover inner resources and develop self-acceptance and self compassion.I bring warmth,humor,compassion and wisdom to the process.
I create a safe,supportive and nurturing environment for change to take place.I guide you in making changes that allow you to feel more successful,satisfied and empowered in your life. Along with this comes fulfilling relationships and work, enhanced self-esteem, physical well-being and more connection to yourself.I assist you in learning to interrupt negative patterns and self-defeating behaviors and help you replace them with positive feelings,new beliefs and life affirming behaviors.In the process you discover inner resources and develop self-acceptance and self compassion.I bring warmth,humor,compassion and wisdom to the process.
AllFree Therapy: 1:1 Counseling & Group Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LMHC
Arlington, MA 02474
I am best suited to treating depression, anxiety, trauma, sexual identity issues, as well as relationship issues and issues of life purpose, including career and relationships.
My approach is Creative Affective Therapy. Creative because we are all unique. I value you as an individual, and together we will find the right intervention, whether that will be through mindful meditation, EMDR, authentic movement, CBT, group therapy, or simply having someone who really cares. Together, we will find the way to peace and happiness.
I am best suited to treating depression, anxiety, trauma, sexual identity issues, as well as relationship issues and issues of life purpose, including career and relationships.
My approach is Creative Affective Therapy. Creative because we are all unique. I value you as an individual, and together we will find the right intervention, whether that will be through mindful meditation, EMDR, authentic movement, CBT, group therapy, or simply having someone who really cares. Together, we will find the way to peace and happiness.
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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.