Career Counseling Therapists in Columbia, MD
Hi! I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in the DMV (D.C., Maryland, Virgina) area. I am a compassionate and dedicated therapist committed to helping you navigate life's challenges and achieve your personal goals. My approach is grounded in empathy, respect, and collaboration, providing you with a safe and supportive space to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Recognizing that culture plays a significant role in shaping beliefs, behaviors, and coping mechanisms, I am dedicated to providing interventions that are culturally responsive as well.
Hi! I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in the DMV (D.C., Maryland, Virgina) area. I am a compassionate and dedicated therapist committed to helping you navigate life's challenges and achieve your personal goals. My approach is grounded in empathy, respect, and collaboration, providing you with a safe and supportive space to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Recognizing that culture plays a significant role in shaping beliefs, behaviors, and coping mechanisms, I am dedicated to providing interventions that are culturally responsive as well.
My consultations are practical, compassionate, and goal-focused—supporting clients in return-to-work planning, benefits understanding, and realistic career direction.
I help individuals and families navigate how disability or health changes impact work and independence. As a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, I provide disability and vocational consultations focused on return-to-work planning, benefits understanding, and realistic career direction—offering clarity and confidence for next steps.
My consultations are practical, compassionate, and goal-focused—supporting clients in return-to-work planning, benefits understanding, and realistic career direction.
I help individuals and families navigate how disability or health changes impact work and independence. As a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, I provide disability and vocational consultations focused on return-to-work planning, benefits understanding, and realistic career direction—offering clarity and confidence for next steps.
Greetings, my name is Soncheray Hall. I am a licensed clinical social worker with more than 10 years of experience. I started Fruitful Life Counseling Services to help individuals understand the "fruit" they bear. How are you showing up in the world-but most of all for yourself! Are you showing up for you at all? You have already taken the first step by searching for someone to talk to; you have started the process-But what now?
Greetings, my name is Soncheray Hall. I am a licensed clinical social worker with more than 10 years of experience. I started Fruitful Life Counseling Services to help individuals understand the "fruit" they bear. How are you showing up in the world-but most of all for yourself! Are you showing up for you at all? You have already taken the first step by searching for someone to talk to; you have started the process-But what now?
Are you looking for an unbiased opinion or outside perspective? Do you want a more fulfilling life but don’t know where to start? My name is Jen, and I help people work through the tough parts of life: difficult transitions, grief, anxiety, depression, and family-related stressors. If you're feeling alone and disconnected, I'll be here to give you the support you need while also helping you build outside supports. I have experience working with caregivers, foster parents, and those with renal-related health concerns. I know that all of these situations can be really challenging; let’s work to overcome that.
Are you looking for an unbiased opinion or outside perspective? Do you want a more fulfilling life but don’t know where to start? My name is Jen, and I help people work through the tough parts of life: difficult transitions, grief, anxiety, depression, and family-related stressors. If you're feeling alone and disconnected, I'll be here to give you the support you need while also helping you build outside supports. I have experience working with caregivers, foster parents, and those with renal-related health concerns. I know that all of these situations can be really challenging; let’s work to overcome that.
Are you looking for a safe and supportive space where you can explore your emotions openly and nonjudgmentally, heal from past experiences, and build resilience for the future? As the founder of SerenVive Wellness, I am passionate about helping individuals navigate life’s challenges with clarity, compassion, and purpose. I believe in fostering a safe environment where every client feels heard, valued, supported, and understood. Through collaboration and compassion, I guide clients toward transformation and lifelong wellness.
Are you looking for a safe and supportive space where you can explore your emotions openly and nonjudgmentally, heal from past experiences, and build resilience for the future? As the founder of SerenVive Wellness, I am passionate about helping individuals navigate life’s challenges with clarity, compassion, and purpose. I believe in fostering a safe environment where every client feels heard, valued, supported, and understood. Through collaboration and compassion, I guide clients toward transformation and lifelong wellness.
Hello brave individual! First off, I am so proud of you for seeking help and guidance, this is not an easy step and I hope you are proud of yourself too. I earned my Bachelor of Social Work degree from Southern Connecticut State University in 2015, my Master of Social Work degree from University of Connecticut in 2016 and recently pursued my Doctorate of Social Work degree from Simmons University in 2023. I work with individuals from various walks of life who are 18 years old and over.
Hello brave individual! First off, I am so proud of you for seeking help and guidance, this is not an easy step and I hope you are proud of yourself too. I earned my Bachelor of Social Work degree from Southern Connecticut State University in 2015, my Master of Social Work degree from University of Connecticut in 2016 and recently pursued my Doctorate of Social Work degree from Simmons University in 2023. I work with individuals from various walks of life who are 18 years old and over.
I provide a safe, warm, and welcoming environment for individuals to do difficult therapeutic work and I believe clients are entitled to feeling secure, comfortable, and safe from judgement. I am an experienced LCSW-C therapist, having worked in inpatient, in outpatient, and in juvenile detention facilities. I specialize in treating anxiety, panic disorder, depression, life changes, and ADHD. My approach to therapy is solution focused: tailoring methodologies to individual clients for the best outcomes.
I provide a safe, warm, and welcoming environment for individuals to do difficult therapeutic work and I believe clients are entitled to feeling secure, comfortable, and safe from judgement. I am an experienced LCSW-C therapist, having worked in inpatient, in outpatient, and in juvenile detention facilities. I specialize in treating anxiety, panic disorder, depression, life changes, and ADHD. My approach to therapy is solution focused: tailoring methodologies to individual clients for the best outcomes.
Feel free to reach out to me for needs that span beyond relationships such as individual counseling, trauma, career aspects, addiction, helping professionals, anxiety, or depression.
Providing collaborative efforts to help assist individuals who may be navigating through challenging times and are in need of support. In life there are moments of uncertainty and unpredictability that may yield the need for specific guidance that is unique to the individual or family. I am able to offer warm concern that is focused on achieving personal change and growth goals. My ultimate purpose is to connect, understand, and grow therapeutic relationships that are tailored to the needs and desires of the client as a tool to encourage, motivate, and empower the building of self-growth and effective development.
Feel free to reach out to me for needs that span beyond relationships such as individual counseling, trauma, career aspects, addiction, helping professionals, anxiety, or depression.
Providing collaborative efforts to help assist individuals who may be navigating through challenging times and are in need of support. In life there are moments of uncertainty and unpredictability that may yield the need for specific guidance that is unique to the individual or family. I am able to offer warm concern that is focused on achieving personal change and growth goals. My ultimate purpose is to connect, understand, and grow therapeutic relationships that are tailored to the needs and desires of the client as a tool to encourage, motivate, and empower the building of self-growth and effective development.
If you are feeling overwhelmed, don't suffer alone! Everyone can use support sometimes, and I love finding ways to help clients feel comforted, supported, and encouraged. I work primarily with women, although that work can extend into couples and families. I work on many different issues, but have special interest in anxiety, life transitions, grief, and parenting work. I offer an integrated model for counseling and wellness including a holistic approach, practical ideas for change, a beautiful setting, and yoga and retreat offerings. Good counseling can create a connection where change, and growth are possible and even likely.
If you are feeling overwhelmed, don't suffer alone! Everyone can use support sometimes, and I love finding ways to help clients feel comforted, supported, and encouraged. I work primarily with women, although that work can extend into couples and families. I work on many different issues, but have special interest in anxiety, life transitions, grief, and parenting work. I offer an integrated model for counseling and wellness including a holistic approach, practical ideas for change, a beautiful setting, and yoga and retreat offerings. Good counseling can create a connection where change, and growth are possible and even likely.
Emily Sander
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Feeling overwhelmed by the state of the world, your job, relationships/friendships, and family?
I help individuals learn to cope with life transitions and stressors with family, relationships, career, etc. Through our supportive relationship, you will gain a new, more balanced perspective of yourself and the world. We will work together to help you learn coping skills, self-compassion, insight into self and others, and much more!
Feeling overwhelmed by the state of the world, your job, relationships/friendships, and family?
I help individuals learn to cope with life transitions and stressors with family, relationships, career, etc. Through our supportive relationship, you will gain a new, more balanced perspective of yourself and the world. We will work together to help you learn coping skills, self-compassion, insight into self and others, and much more!
Life doesn’t come with a pause button—especially when you're juggling school, work, relationships, and big transitions. Whether you're a college student figuring out your next steps, a young adult navigating identity or anxiety, or a parent who’s always putting others first, you deserve space to focus on you. Therapy isn’t just for when things fall apart—it’s a proactive step toward clarity, confidence, and emotional resilience. I offer a warm, judgment-free space to talk through life’s messiness, patterns, and pain so you can move forward feeling grounded and empowered.
Life doesn’t come with a pause button—especially when you're juggling school, work, relationships, and big transitions. Whether you're a college student figuring out your next steps, a young adult navigating identity or anxiety, or a parent who’s always putting others first, you deserve space to focus on you. Therapy isn’t just for when things fall apart—it’s a proactive step toward clarity, confidence, and emotional resilience. I offer a warm, judgment-free space to talk through life’s messiness, patterns, and pain so you can move forward feeling grounded and empowered.
Do you at times feel like you are carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders or that things are so out of control that you cannot possibly change your trajectory? Life can be extremely difficult, but help is available! I am Damian Jones, the founder and owner of The Kingsmen LLC, a counseling, coaching, and consulting practice. I have worked in the mental health field for 15 years. Together we can identify, address, and begin to resolve the issues that are plaguing you from a holistic approach.
Do you at times feel like you are carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders or that things are so out of control that you cannot possibly change your trajectory? Life can be extremely difficult, but help is available! I am Damian Jones, the founder and owner of The Kingsmen LLC, a counseling, coaching, and consulting practice. I have worked in the mental health field for 15 years. Together we can identify, address, and begin to resolve the issues that are plaguing you from a holistic approach.
Hi! I'm so glad you've stopped by my profile - this is the part of the process that can often be the most difficult: finding the right person for your needs. Just know that, whether we work together or not, you deserve support. Here's what I can offer: a safe, open, honest space for you to speak and be heard. I can help you cope and thrive, work through your anxiety, depression, trauma, parenting issues, social struggles, self-image, relationships, academic issues, and other interpersonal concerns. I'll meet you where you are, right now, and we'll take it from there.
Hi! I'm so glad you've stopped by my profile - this is the part of the process that can often be the most difficult: finding the right person for your needs. Just know that, whether we work together or not, you deserve support. Here's what I can offer: a safe, open, honest space for you to speak and be heard. I can help you cope and thrive, work through your anxiety, depression, trauma, parenting issues, social struggles, self-image, relationships, academic issues, and other interpersonal concerns. I'll meet you where you are, right now, and we'll take it from there.
The decision to contact a therapist requires courage, self-awareness, and hope. Reaching out for help and guidance opens the door for growth, health, and a future of new possibilities. I respect and admire the decision you have made and wish you well on these first steps towards improving your life. My responsibility and pledge is a commitment to creating a safe environment that includes listening, compassion and support balanced with insightful feedback that provides outcome-oriented options to your issues. I see therapy as a collaborative dialogue.
The decision to contact a therapist requires courage, self-awareness, and hope. Reaching out for help and guidance opens the door for growth, health, and a future of new possibilities. I respect and admire the decision you have made and wish you well on these first steps towards improving your life. My responsibility and pledge is a commitment to creating a safe environment that includes listening, compassion and support balanced with insightful feedback that provides outcome-oriented options to your issues. I see therapy as a collaborative dialogue.
I am an energetic and compassionate mental health professional who is committed to providing high quality care to all of my clients and their families. By using an integrative approach, I strive to empower & educate clients using effective tools and strategies to provide the support needed to achieve emotional wellness.
I am an energetic and compassionate mental health professional who is committed to providing high quality care to all of my clients and their families. By using an integrative approach, I strive to empower & educate clients using effective tools and strategies to provide the support needed to achieve emotional wellness.
Welcome, I am Jayme. I would like to take a moment to congratulate you on taking the first step to creating and defining your best self. For me, there is no greater pleasure than you allowing me to witness and take part in your journey of personal acceptance and growth. I will help you navigate the therapeutic process and hold client autonomy and right to self-determination in the highest regard. I work to develop and maintain a healing relationship that is collaborative and equal. I am now offering additional TELEHEALTH sessions to adapt to the growing demand during this time. Very much looking forward to hearing from you!
Welcome, I am Jayme. I would like to take a moment to congratulate you on taking the first step to creating and defining your best self. For me, there is no greater pleasure than you allowing me to witness and take part in your journey of personal acceptance and growth. I will help you navigate the therapeutic process and hold client autonomy and right to self-determination in the highest regard. I work to develop and maintain a healing relationship that is collaborative and equal. I am now offering additional TELEHEALTH sessions to adapt to the growing demand during this time. Very much looking forward to hearing from you!
Many people come to me because of a specific issue like job stress which is causing anxiety and disrupting family life.
I am an active therapist-I give regular feedback and I also like regular feedback about the progession of therapy. I can write letters to disability or employers (for small fee after minimum 3 visits). I can make referrals to allied professionals to supplement your treatment.
Many people come to me because of a specific issue like job stress which is causing anxiety and disrupting family life.
I am an active therapist-I give regular feedback and I also like regular feedback about the progession of therapy. I can write letters to disability or employers (for small fee after minimum 3 visits). I can make referrals to allied professionals to supplement your treatment.
You’ve spent years showing up for everyone else—your career, family, and community—but somewhere along the way, you may have lost touch with yourself.
Therapy offers a space to pause, reflect, and focus on what truly matters. Together, we’ll explore unhelpful patterns, gently challenge limiting beliefs, and build tools to move forward with confidence. My approach combines evidence-based techniques like CBT with mindfulness, meditation, and holistic practices, creating a whole-person path to well-being.
You’ve spent years showing up for everyone else—your career, family, and community—but somewhere along the way, you may have lost touch with yourself.
Therapy offers a space to pause, reflect, and focus on what truly matters. Together, we’ll explore unhelpful patterns, gently challenge limiting beliefs, and build tools to move forward with confidence. My approach combines evidence-based techniques like CBT with mindfulness, meditation, and holistic practices, creating a whole-person path to well-being.
Therapy can help with anxiety, depression, trauma, or challenges like relationship issues, life transitions, or workplace stress. I’m passionate about supporting clients through family conflicts, boundary-setting, communication struggles, and the impact of systemic inequities. My goal is to create a safe, non-judgmental space to explore your experiences, process emotions, and build resilience. Together, we’ll develop tools to navigate life’s challenges while honoring your unique identity and story.
Therapy can help with anxiety, depression, trauma, or challenges like relationship issues, life transitions, or workplace stress. I’m passionate about supporting clients through family conflicts, boundary-setting, communication struggles, and the impact of systemic inequities. My goal is to create a safe, non-judgmental space to explore your experiences, process emotions, and build resilience. Together, we’ll develop tools to navigate life’s challenges while honoring your unique identity and story.
Hi, I’m Dr. Mehrit Tekeste, a licensed clinical psychologist based in Maryland and a PSYPACT provider. I offer virtual therapy in 40+ states and in-person sessions locally. I work with adolescents (10+), teens, and adults, with a special focus on: anxiety, trauma, depression, multicultural identity, major life changes, ADHD, and executive functioning. My approach is warm, culturally responsive, and tailored to each person’s unique needs. At the heart of my work is a deep commitment to helping clients feel truly seen, understood, supported, and empowered throughout their healing journey.
Hi, I’m Dr. Mehrit Tekeste, a licensed clinical psychologist based in Maryland and a PSYPACT provider. I offer virtual therapy in 40+ states and in-person sessions locally. I work with adolescents (10+), teens, and adults, with a special focus on: anxiety, trauma, depression, multicultural identity, major life changes, ADHD, and executive functioning. My approach is warm, culturally responsive, and tailored to each person’s unique needs. At the heart of my work is a deep commitment to helping clients feel truly seen, understood, supported, and empowered throughout their healing journey.
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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.