Career Counseling Therapists in New York, NY
With a direct and solution-focused approach, I help individuals and couples navigate challenges related to anxiety, depression, relationships, career and workplace dynamics, performance, stress, and time management.
I specialize in: relationships/couples, depression, anxiety, career/work issues, and sexual issues. I also provide coaching to professionals/execs/entertainers. In addition, I'm available to consult with corporate clients as a spokesperson, brand ambassador, and to provide expertise in content/brand development as well as marketing.
With a direct and solution-focused approach, I help individuals and couples navigate challenges related to anxiety, depression, relationships, career and workplace dynamics, performance, stress, and time management.
I specialize in: relationships/couples, depression, anxiety, career/work issues, and sexual issues. I also provide coaching to professionals/execs/entertainers. In addition, I'm available to consult with corporate clients as a spokesperson, brand ambassador, and to provide expertise in content/brand development as well as marketing.
Have you been carrying the weight of trauma, anxiety, or depression and wondering if life could feel different? Maybe you’ve tried to push through on your own, but deep down you know you want something more—peace of mind, resilience, or simply to feel like yourself again. Taking that first step toward therapy can feel scary, but it can also be the start of real change.
Have you been carrying the weight of trauma, anxiety, or depression and wondering if life could feel different? Maybe you’ve tried to push through on your own, but deep down you know you want something more—peace of mind, resilience, or simply to feel like yourself again. Taking that first step toward therapy can feel scary, but it can also be the start of real change.
I believe that human beings are, above all, adaptive. We develop powerful and unique ways to survive and succeed under conditions that are insensitive, unforgiving, and overwhelming. As a therapist, my approach builds upon the strength of this adaptive ability while remaining responsive to the anger, fear, and shame that can accompany it. I work with you to foster deeper self-compassion in the face of broader social circumstances that often encourage the opposite.
I believe that human beings are, above all, adaptive. We develop powerful and unique ways to survive and succeed under conditions that are insensitive, unforgiving, and overwhelming. As a therapist, my approach builds upon the strength of this adaptive ability while remaining responsive to the anger, fear, and shame that can accompany it. I work with you to foster deeper self-compassion in the face of broader social circumstances that often encourage the opposite.
I work on a broad range of issues, including anxiety, spirituality, depression, self-image, premarital and marriage, career, and finances, with a special emphasis on childhood trauma.
I am certified in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Restoration Therapy (RT), Prepare/Enrich (P/E), Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), and the Strong Interest Inventory (SII). Additionally, I have training in Internal Family Systems (IFS).
I work on a broad range of issues, including anxiety, spirituality, depression, self-image, premarital and marriage, career, and finances, with a special emphasis on childhood trauma.
I am certified in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Restoration Therapy (RT), Prepare/Enrich (P/E), Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), and the Strong Interest Inventory (SII). Additionally, I have training in Internal Family Systems (IFS).
Hi there, my name is Sonia & I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I specialize in working with young adults, women of color, parents, & anyone that may be struggling with life transitions, living in alignment, or feeling stuck. I help by utilizing mindfulness, somatics, a solution-focused, & strengths-based approach. In our first few sessions, we will discuss where you are in this moment, your history, challenges you may be dealing with, & what you are hoping for in our time together. We will touch on both short-term & long-term goals - if these are unclear, don't worry, we can work on clarifying those as we go along.
Hi there, my name is Sonia & I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I specialize in working with young adults, women of color, parents, & anyone that may be struggling with life transitions, living in alignment, or feeling stuck. I help by utilizing mindfulness, somatics, a solution-focused, & strengths-based approach. In our first few sessions, we will discuss where you are in this moment, your history, challenges you may be dealing with, & what you are hoping for in our time together. We will touch on both short-term & long-term goals - if these are unclear, don't worry, we can work on clarifying those as we go along.
If dating, relationships, or work feel more stressful than they should, you’re not alone. Many people find themselves overwhelmed — repeating the same relational patterns, feeling anxious when things get close, or struggling to stay regulated under pressure at work. These reactions aren’t personal flaws. They’re reflections of a nervous system shaped by past experiences and unconscious patterns that still influence the present.
My therapeutic approach integrates mindfulness, nervous system regulation, and psychoanalytic insight to help you understand and transform these patterns from the inside out.
If dating, relationships, or work feel more stressful than they should, you’re not alone. Many people find themselves overwhelmed — repeating the same relational patterns, feeling anxious when things get close, or struggling to stay regulated under pressure at work. These reactions aren’t personal flaws. They’re reflections of a nervous system shaped by past experiences and unconscious patterns that still influence the present.
My therapeutic approach integrates mindfulness, nervous system regulation, and psychoanalytic insight to help you understand and transform these patterns from the inside out.
There’s nothing I find more gratifying than helping my clients redefining purpose in their lives. While we are in a constant struggle with the expectations of others, we often lose sight of who we are ourselves. We negotiate, toil, and sacrifice—sometimes without even knowing why. That’s why as a counselor, I specialize in navigating conflict and transitions within careers, relationships, and self-esteem to help clients regain ownership and rediscover meaning in life.
There’s nothing I find more gratifying than helping my clients redefining purpose in their lives. While we are in a constant struggle with the expectations of others, we often lose sight of who we are ourselves. We negotiate, toil, and sacrifice—sometimes without even knowing why. That’s why as a counselor, I specialize in navigating conflict and transitions within careers, relationships, and self-esteem to help clients regain ownership and rediscover meaning in life.
All people struggle with Issues. Everyone expresses this differently. Some people get anxious, some get depressed. These feelings can lead one to feel stuck. I can provide a comfortable and confidential space to work through whatever may be causing you to feel stuck. Whether you are new to therapy or have been in therapy before, I provide the opportunity to help deepen your understanding of your current situation and work towards lasting change.
All people struggle with Issues. Everyone expresses this differently. Some people get anxious, some get depressed. These feelings can lead one to feel stuck. I can provide a comfortable and confidential space to work through whatever may be causing you to feel stuck. Whether you are new to therapy or have been in therapy before, I provide the opportunity to help deepen your understanding of your current situation and work towards lasting change.
I am very effective with anyone who is open to gentle, yet challenging, self and relational exploration. My training is psychodynamic in theory, but I am thoughtful and creative in tailoring my approach to each individual. While I believe that we are all products of all our previous experiences, I work largely in the here-and-now to create richer, more meaningful insights. My dedication, training, and playful sense of humor have worked wonders with people who have found earlier therapies unhelpful. My little dog, Simba, is no longer physically present in the office, but his spirit is still inspiring anyone who has met him.
I am very effective with anyone who is open to gentle, yet challenging, self and relational exploration. My training is psychodynamic in theory, but I am thoughtful and creative in tailoring my approach to each individual. While I believe that we are all products of all our previous experiences, I work largely in the here-and-now to create richer, more meaningful insights. My dedication, training, and playful sense of humor have worked wonders with people who have found earlier therapies unhelpful. My little dog, Simba, is no longer physically present in the office, but his spirit is still inspiring anyone who has met him.
With a strong client-therapist relationship at its foundation, Emily’s work deeply explores various concerns including stress, anxiety, relationships, career, transitions, and self-image.
Emily believes in taking a compassionate, holistic, and collaborative approach when supporting individuals throughout their unique journeys. Therapy is a powerful tool that can help you overcome challenges, navigate transitions, achieve your goals, and find fulfillment in life. Emily utilizes strengths-based, solution-focused techniques to help you increase self-awareness and insight, develop coping strategies, and experience positive growth. All strategies are evidence-based and effectively tailored to address each individual’s unique and changing needs.
With a strong client-therapist relationship at its foundation, Emily’s work deeply explores various concerns including stress, anxiety, relationships, career, transitions, and self-image.
Emily believes in taking a compassionate, holistic, and collaborative approach when supporting individuals throughout their unique journeys. Therapy is a powerful tool that can help you overcome challenges, navigate transitions, achieve your goals, and find fulfillment in life. Emily utilizes strengths-based, solution-focused techniques to help you increase self-awareness and insight, develop coping strategies, and experience positive growth. All strategies are evidence-based and effectively tailored to address each individual’s unique and changing needs.
I recognize that the process of entering therapy can be difficult and emotionally charged. With that in mind, I listen carefully to my clients and work at a pace with which they are most comfortable. I am best suited to treating adults with problems related to work and relationships.
I recognize that the process of entering therapy can be difficult and emotionally charged. With that in mind, I listen carefully to my clients and work at a pace with which they are most comfortable. I am best suited to treating adults with problems related to work and relationships.
As you are frustrated by your patterns and while new intentions are set, real change is challenging. You want to get unstuck, achieve sustainable goals with clarity and wisdom. Guidance and support are now needed.
Your journey requires a deeper identification of personal strengths, heightened self-awareness and possibly the bravery to re-engineer yourself . This could be true for the individual or the couple.
I am a compassionate therapeutic partner. I am honest, direct and solutions driven. I draw upon appropriate interventions; Psychodynamic, EMDR, CBT, IFS, in service of bringing forth growth and wanted change.
As you are frustrated by your patterns and while new intentions are set, real change is challenging. You want to get unstuck, achieve sustainable goals with clarity and wisdom. Guidance and support are now needed.
Your journey requires a deeper identification of personal strengths, heightened self-awareness and possibly the bravery to re-engineer yourself . This could be true for the individual or the couple.
I am a compassionate therapeutic partner. I am honest, direct and solutions driven. I draw upon appropriate interventions; Psychodynamic, EMDR, CBT, IFS, in service of bringing forth growth and wanted change.
Therapy requires empathy and deep listening skills. I offer practical solutions as well as traditional analysis and insight. It is a collaborative relationship and there is no cookie-cutter approach, but rather, to consider each individual and what they need at any given time. We work together on this journey to self actualization.
Therapy requires empathy and deep listening skills. I offer practical solutions as well as traditional analysis and insight. It is a collaborative relationship and there is no cookie-cutter approach, but rather, to consider each individual and what they need at any given time. We work together on this journey to self actualization.
Especially for some of the most successful among us, we can hold ourselves to the highest standards of performance in all areas. Sometimes we may feel that we're supposed to have all the answers to the challenges life throws our way, even when that isn’t always possible. An achievement focus can come at the expense of other areas of our lives. I see therapy as a collaborative experience. I work with individuals and couples to help unlock what holds them back to gain an understanding of how our histories shape our present, while building a foundation of skills in the here-in-now to promote healing and a future that is self-defined.
Especially for some of the most successful among us, we can hold ourselves to the highest standards of performance in all areas. Sometimes we may feel that we're supposed to have all the answers to the challenges life throws our way, even when that isn’t always possible. An achievement focus can come at the expense of other areas of our lives. I see therapy as a collaborative experience. I work with individuals and couples to help unlock what holds them back to gain an understanding of how our histories shape our present, while building a foundation of skills in the here-in-now to promote healing and a future that is self-defined.
Alexandra deeply understands the challenges that come with demanding professional environments and her lived experience allows her to connect wholeheartedly with clients facing workplace stress, career transitions, or the challenge of finding fulfillment while managing professional demands.
Alexandra believes that the best form of advocacy is showing up for someone and demonstrating through empathetic engagement that you see them, hear them, and understand them. She views the therapeutic relationship as something sacred—a space that transcends traditional boundaries where she shows up unconditionally as your teammate, cheerleader, and trusted companion on your journey.
Alexandra deeply understands the challenges that come with demanding professional environments and her lived experience allows her to connect wholeheartedly with clients facing workplace stress, career transitions, or the challenge of finding fulfillment while managing professional demands.
Alexandra believes that the best form of advocacy is showing up for someone and demonstrating through empathetic engagement that you see them, hear them, and understand them. She views the therapeutic relationship as something sacred—a space that transcends traditional boundaries where she shows up unconditionally as your teammate, cheerleader, and trusted companion on your journey.
Hi, I'm Johanny Peña, a bilingual (English/Spanish) Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of experience helping individuals navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, grief, relationship challenges, and life transitions. My approach is warm, collaborative, and compassionate while also being direct when needed. I believe therapy should be a space where you feel genuinely seen, understood, and supported without judgment.
Together, we'll explore both the practical challenges you're facing today and the deeper patterns that may be contributing to them.
Hi, I'm Johanny Peña, a bilingual (English/Spanish) Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of experience helping individuals navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, grief, relationship challenges, and life transitions. My approach is warm, collaborative, and compassionate while also being direct when needed. I believe therapy should be a space where you feel genuinely seen, understood, and supported without judgment.
Together, we'll explore both the practical challenges you're facing today and the deeper patterns that may be contributing to them.
My inclusive practice is anchored in a respect for the cultural lens that shape a diversity of world views. My therapeutic approach is especially effective for changing repetitive unproductive behavioral patterns in interpersonal relationships and supporting new insights for understanding that the same mindset cannot be used for finding solutions to the complex problems that created them.
My inclusive practice is anchored in a respect for the cultural lens that shape a diversity of world views. My therapeutic approach is especially effective for changing repetitive unproductive behavioral patterns in interpersonal relationships and supporting new insights for understanding that the same mindset cannot be used for finding solutions to the complex problems that created them.
Ideal client is the one who truly understands how coping tools acquired in therapy, as well as supportive therapy can help dealing with stresses of life or mental illness. Anger Management Classes weekly. You are what you think. Learn how to live in the present and create a new future.
Ideal client is the one who truly understands how coping tools acquired in therapy, as well as supportive therapy can help dealing with stresses of life or mental illness. Anger Management Classes weekly. You are what you think. Learn how to live in the present and create a new future.
There’s nothing I find more gratifying than helping my clients redefining purpose in their lives. While we are in a constant struggle with the expectations of others, we often lose sight of who we are ourselves. We negotiate, toil, and sacrifice—sometimes without even knowing why. That’s why as a counselor, I specialize in navigating conflict and transitions within careers, relationships, and self-esteem to help clients regain ownership and rediscover meaning in life.
There’s nothing I find more gratifying than helping my clients redefining purpose in their lives. While we are in a constant struggle with the expectations of others, we often lose sight of who we are ourselves. We negotiate, toil, and sacrifice—sometimes without even knowing why. That’s why as a counselor, I specialize in navigating conflict and transitions within careers, relationships, and self-esteem to help clients regain ownership and rediscover meaning in life.
My yoga friend once told me that working on yourself is the most important job you will ever do, so it’s important to remain persistent.
I find myself drawn to working with people who struggle with work-life balance, poor time management skills, and those living with bipolar disorder and ADHD. I excel in making others realize that they have something special to offer, so that is my main goal with each of my clients. By working together to set and work towards your goals, we will be able to create healthy ways of navigating life's challenges and help you discover your hidden potential!
My yoga friend once told me that working on yourself is the most important job you will ever do, so it’s important to remain persistent.
I find myself drawn to working with people who struggle with work-life balance, poor time management skills, and those living with bipolar disorder and ADHD. I excel in making others realize that they have something special to offer, so that is my main goal with each of my clients. By working together to set and work towards your goals, we will be able to create healthy ways of navigating life's challenges and help you discover your hidden potential!
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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.