Career Counseling Therapists in Virginia, MN
My specializations include working with neurodivergent individuals, particularly those with ADHD and autism, as well as addressing family trauma and navigating complex family systems. As a member of the neurodivergent community myself, I understand the unique challenges many face and adopt a non-pathologizing approach. My goal is to create a safe and inclusive environment where clients can explore their experiences, develop coping strategies, and work toward personal growth.
My specializations include working with neurodivergent individuals, particularly those with ADHD and autism, as well as addressing family trauma and navigating complex family systems. As a member of the neurodivergent community myself, I understand the unique challenges many face and adopt a non-pathologizing approach. My goal is to create a safe and inclusive environment where clients can explore their experiences, develop coping strategies, and work toward personal growth.
In my practice, I strive to provide a warm, safe, supportive and non-judgmental environment for self-discovery. Therapy is a way to identify the positive and negative patterns in your life, to discover your own strengths, learn new coping skills and feel empowered to overcome hardships.
In my practice, I strive to provide a warm, safe, supportive and non-judgmental environment for self-discovery. Therapy is a way to identify the positive and negative patterns in your life, to discover your own strengths, learn new coping skills and feel empowered to overcome hardships.
You feel like it's all on your shoulders and you're constantly failing. You're used to making things happen, but inside you feel lonely, anxious, and like a shell of a person. You grew up in a family where there was some love but asking for help is still so hard... you feel like a burden. Even now, with all you've done, you people-please, overthink every decision, and feel like you're never enough. You desperately want peace and energy... to feel whole, confident, and full of vitality again. If you're ready to go deeper than talk therapy and make real changes to how you live, sleep, eat, and connect, I'm here to help.
You feel like it's all on your shoulders and you're constantly failing. You're used to making things happen, but inside you feel lonely, anxious, and like a shell of a person. You grew up in a family where there was some love but asking for help is still so hard... you feel like a burden. Even now, with all you've done, you people-please, overthink every decision, and feel like you're never enough. You desperately want peace and energy... to feel whole, confident, and full of vitality again. If you're ready to go deeper than talk therapy and make real changes to how you live, sleep, eat, and connect, I'm here to help.
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You know something needs to change-but insight alone isn’t cutting it. Let’s get to the root of what’s keeping you stuck and retrain the brain to heal. Life can be challenging, and we all need some help navigating the tough parts at times. I’m glad you’re here. I work with people who are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, personality disorders, relationship issues, and behavioral challenges. My approach is brain-based and person-centered—focused on helping you understand the root causes of what’s keeping you stuck. Together, we’ll work as a team to build insight, shift patterns, and move toward healing and personal growth.
You know something needs to change-but insight alone isn’t cutting it. Let’s get to the root of what’s keeping you stuck and retrain the brain to heal. Life can be challenging, and we all need some help navigating the tough parts at times. I’m glad you’re here. I work with people who are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, personality disorders, relationship issues, and behavioral challenges. My approach is brain-based and person-centered—focused on helping you understand the root causes of what’s keeping you stuck. Together, we’ll work as a team to build insight, shift patterns, and move toward healing and personal growth.
Fear and uncertainty? Obsessions? Compulsions? It's time to change your thoughts and start living again. I am a firm believer that you have a choice as to what you put your mental energy into each day. I am here to help reestablish that agency you already have. It is my hope that we can build a foundation of trust to begin to get to the root of any emotional turmoil you may be feeling that is keeping you stuck in your fears. Through therapy it is my belief that you can weather the struggles of life and grow stronger.
Fear and uncertainty? Obsessions? Compulsions? It's time to change your thoughts and start living again. I am a firm believer that you have a choice as to what you put your mental energy into each day. I am here to help reestablish that agency you already have. It is my hope that we can build a foundation of trust to begin to get to the root of any emotional turmoil you may be feeling that is keeping you stuck in your fears. Through therapy it is my belief that you can weather the struggles of life and grow stronger.
Well was created with the purpose of helping individuals, couples, and families grow independently and as a whole. We realize that life has its challenges and can sometimes feel overwhelming and unrelenting, which may leave us feeling hopeless. Other times life may have us feeling stuck and needing someone to walk along side us as we seek understanding.
Well was created with the purpose of helping individuals, couples, and families grow independently and as a whole. We realize that life has its challenges and can sometimes feel overwhelming and unrelenting, which may leave us feeling hopeless. Other times life may have us feeling stuck and needing someone to walk along side us as we seek understanding.
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I am seeking clients looking for support in navigating life transitions and finding more balance in their busy lives. I hope to work with helping professionals as there is a large need for ongoing support in taxing careers. I enjoy working with driven and hardworking professionals in the medical field, educators, and first responders. I have a passion for perinatal mental health and provide services and support for women who are experiencing infertility, pregnancy, postpartum, or transitioning into motherhood. I am certified in Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C) through Postpartum Support International.
I am seeking clients looking for support in navigating life transitions and finding more balance in their busy lives. I hope to work with helping professionals as there is a large need for ongoing support in taxing careers. I enjoy working with driven and hardworking professionals in the medical field, educators, and first responders. I have a passion for perinatal mental health and provide services and support for women who are experiencing infertility, pregnancy, postpartum, or transitioning into motherhood. I am certified in Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C) through Postpartum Support International.
Nicole is a firm believer that trauma and addiction go hand and hand. "It too effects our bodies. A lot of times clients are unaware of that early in their recovery, and they have been using substances to cope for years. I am driven to teach my clients about the mind body connection by the teaching and exploring of somatics, negative thoughts, unconventional coping skills, i.e., such as breathworks, and by exploring safety and its meaning within themselves. Seeing other people's light shine again and finding themselves is the fuel to why I do this healing work."
Nicole is a firm believer that trauma and addiction go hand and hand. "It too effects our bodies. A lot of times clients are unaware of that early in their recovery, and they have been using substances to cope for years. I am driven to teach my clients about the mind body connection by the teaching and exploring of somatics, negative thoughts, unconventional coping skills, i.e., such as breathworks, and by exploring safety and its meaning within themselves. Seeing other people's light shine again and finding themselves is the fuel to why I do this healing work."
I am exclusively private pay to guarantee absolute discretion and protect career longevity.
You are the person others rely on—the physician, attorney, business owner, pilot, executive, or first responder who keeps functioning even when the load is heavy. I work with high-responsibility adults facing burnout, fatigue, mood/energy changes, relationship strain, and the pressure of always being “on.” My style is practical, direct, and strategy-focused. This is therapy, but not passive therapy. We’ll look at patterns, pressure points, work, family, and next steps so you can stop just pushing through and build a more sustainable way forward.
I am exclusively private pay to guarantee absolute discretion and protect career longevity.
You are the person others rely on—the physician, attorney, business owner, pilot, executive, or first responder who keeps functioning even when the load is heavy. I work with high-responsibility adults facing burnout, fatigue, mood/energy changes, relationship strain, and the pressure of always being “on.” My style is practical, direct, and strategy-focused. This is therapy, but not passive therapy. We’ll look at patterns, pressure points, work, family, and next steps so you can stop just pushing through and build a more sustainable way forward.
I have a particular interest in working with individuals experiencing life transitions such as academic and career change, family of origin transitions, family changes, grief and loss, interpersonal distress, trauma and relational concerns.
You can expect me to be encouraging, a collaborative learner in what brings you to therapy, and affirm that you are the expert in your life. During the therapeutic process I will support you to be mindful of what wisdom your body may be sharing with you and will cater my approach to support your individual needs, strengths, and life experiences.
I have a particular interest in working with individuals experiencing life transitions such as academic and career change, family of origin transitions, family changes, grief and loss, interpersonal distress, trauma and relational concerns.
You can expect me to be encouraging, a collaborative learner in what brings you to therapy, and affirm that you are the expert in your life. During the therapeutic process I will support you to be mindful of what wisdom your body may be sharing with you and will cater my approach to support your individual needs, strengths, and life experiences.
It’s no mistake that you have found yourself here… looking for help… support… guidance… something to get you out of stuckness… the “yuk”. You’re losing sleep at night, distracted during the day and just can’t seem to get it together. You’re consumed by sadness, fear, guilt and/or shame, feeling like an unmade bed … day after day after day. Maybe you’ve tried a thing or two… or maybe you think you have tried it all, and you’re still not where you want to be. What if I told you that there is a different path? A different approach to help you truly heal and live the life you want to live?
It’s no mistake that you have found yourself here… looking for help… support… guidance… something to get you out of stuckness… the “yuk”. You’re losing sleep at night, distracted during the day and just can’t seem to get it together. You’re consumed by sadness, fear, guilt and/or shame, feeling like an unmade bed … day after day after day. Maybe you’ve tried a thing or two… or maybe you think you have tried it all, and you’re still not where you want to be. What if I told you that there is a different path? A different approach to help you truly heal and live the life you want to live?
As a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, I choose to practice part-time because I truly enjoy this work and the people I have the privilege of walking alongside. Counseling isn’t just what I do; it’s work I value deeply. I believe meaningful change happens through genuine connection, trust, and a safe space where you feel heard and understood. I have experience working with both adolescents and adults, supporting individuals through substance use concerns, infertility, adoption journeys, and a wide range of mental health challenges.
As a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, I choose to practice part-time because I truly enjoy this work and the people I have the privilege of walking alongside. Counseling isn’t just what I do; it’s work I value deeply. I believe meaningful change happens through genuine connection, trust, and a safe space where you feel heard and understood. I have experience working with both adolescents and adults, supporting individuals through substance use concerns, infertility, adoption journeys, and a wide range of mental health challenges.
With 25+ yrs experience as a therapist, I enjoy and have experience working with trauma, depression, anxiety, relationships, stress management, & professional burnout. I particularly enjoy and have experience supporting other helping professionals in all of these areas. I appreciate using humor and gratitude in combination with Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Positive Psychology, EMDR, DBT strategies, & Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART; trauma modality). I truly love being a therapist and appreciate being allowed to be a part of such meaningful change in people's lives.
With 25+ yrs experience as a therapist, I enjoy and have experience working with trauma, depression, anxiety, relationships, stress management, & professional burnout. I particularly enjoy and have experience supporting other helping professionals in all of these areas. I appreciate using humor and gratitude in combination with Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Positive Psychology, EMDR, DBT strategies, & Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART; trauma modality). I truly love being a therapist and appreciate being allowed to be a part of such meaningful change in people's lives.
As a therapist, I am passionate about helping individuals navigate challenges and rediscover their worth. Therapy is a supportive space, much like visiting a doctor for physical health. I approach each person non-judgmentally, recognizing the complexities of human nature.
My primary areas of specialty include trauma, ADHD, sex therapy, anxiety, depression, crisis, mood disorders, personality disorders, women's issues, first responders, professionals, peri/post-natal, and problematic sexual concerns/behaviors.
As a therapist, I am passionate about helping individuals navigate challenges and rediscover their worth. Therapy is a supportive space, much like visiting a doctor for physical health. I approach each person non-judgmentally, recognizing the complexities of human nature.
My primary areas of specialty include trauma, ADHD, sex therapy, anxiety, depression, crisis, mood disorders, personality disorders, women's issues, first responders, professionals, peri/post-natal, and problematic sexual concerns/behaviors.
My ideal client is an adult or couple looking to find support in managing daily life or adjusting to change. This could include searching for a sense of identity/belonging, experiencing a sense of loss, experiencing mental health symptoms, and coping with life's general difficulties. When meeting with someone my goal is to provide a bubble of safety and to act as a pole of trust. For each person to know that I can sit with them in the weight of what they have been carrying, and walk alongside through this path of discovery.
My ideal client is an adult or couple looking to find support in managing daily life or adjusting to change. This could include searching for a sense of identity/belonging, experiencing a sense of loss, experiencing mental health symptoms, and coping with life's general difficulties. When meeting with someone my goal is to provide a bubble of safety and to act as a pole of trust. For each person to know that I can sit with them in the weight of what they have been carrying, and walk alongside through this path of discovery.
I support individuals through healing, growth and self-discovery. I enjoy working with a diverse group of people. I view each client as a gift. Each individual has individual needs. I have a special interest in neurodiversity. How our brains function fascinates and intrigues me.
We all need a little bit of help sometimes. It takes courage to take that next step.
My therapeutic style is collaborative and person-centered, drawing from evidence-based practices while honoring your lived experience. I believe that healing happens when we feel safe. I am here to walk alongside you in this process.
I support individuals through healing, growth and self-discovery. I enjoy working with a diverse group of people. I view each client as a gift. Each individual has individual needs. I have a special interest in neurodiversity. How our brains function fascinates and intrigues me.
We all need a little bit of help sometimes. It takes courage to take that next step.
My therapeutic style is collaborative and person-centered, drawing from evidence-based practices while honoring your lived experience. I believe that healing happens when we feel safe. I am here to walk alongside you in this process.
We offer flexible hours, including night time and weekend appointments. We realize when you are in crisis, you need to be seen as soon as possible. We will work with you to get you in within one week. We will even try to offer you a same or next-day appointments. Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. Our goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating.
We offer flexible hours, including night time and weekend appointments. We realize when you are in crisis, you need to be seen as soon as possible. We will work with you to get you in within one week. We will even try to offer you a same or next-day appointments. Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. Our goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, disconnected in relationships, or stuck in patterns that no longer feel helpful. I work with older teens, young adults, adults, and couples navigating things like: anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship challenges, attachment wounds, emotional regulation difficulties, stress, burnout, substance use concerns, communication issues, and major life transitions.
My goal is to create a supportive, genuine space where clients feel understood and able to make meaningful changes that fit their lives.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, disconnected in relationships, or stuck in patterns that no longer feel helpful. I work with older teens, young adults, adults, and couples navigating things like: anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship challenges, attachment wounds, emotional regulation difficulties, stress, burnout, substance use concerns, communication issues, and major life transitions.
My goal is to create a supportive, genuine space where clients feel understood and able to make meaningful changes that fit their lives.
I currently have a waitlist for counseling services.
I specialize in working with emerging adults as they make sense of their early life experiences, heal from past hurts, and establish their adult identity. I have also led groups supporting caregivers of trans and non-binary youth. Throughout my training I gained experience serving youth who experienced early childhood trauma, college students seeking help so they could stay in school, and parents needing support to be the best they could for their children. I am now a professor of psychology, which helps me stay up to date on the most recent research and practices.
I currently have a waitlist for counseling services.
I specialize in working with emerging adults as they make sense of their early life experiences, heal from past hurts, and establish their adult identity. I have also led groups supporting caregivers of trans and non-binary youth. Throughout my training I gained experience serving youth who experienced early childhood trauma, college students seeking help so they could stay in school, and parents needing support to be the best they could for their children. I am now a professor of psychology, which helps me stay up to date on the most recent research and practices.
One side of this work may involve pursuing wisdom, guidance and support. The other, involves pursuing healing into our deepest self. Some concepts to explore are... How do you make sense of and think about your world and self? How do you experience and manage your emotional world, what are your survival styles and patterns in relationships, distress and behavior? In what ways do you carry emotional pain and trauma on a body level, impacting you in known and unknown ways? I'm trained as a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner to work with the release and resolution of trauma that can be trapped in one's physiology and nervous system.
One side of this work may involve pursuing wisdom, guidance and support. The other, involves pursuing healing into our deepest self. Some concepts to explore are... How do you make sense of and think about your world and self? How do you experience and manage your emotional world, what are your survival styles and patterns in relationships, distress and behavior? In what ways do you carry emotional pain and trauma on a body level, impacting you in known and unknown ways? I'm trained as a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner to work with the release and resolution of trauma that can be trapped in one's physiology and nervous system.
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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.