Career Counseling Therapists in Columbus, OH
I specialize in career + mental health therapy helping anxious, high-achievers and people-pleasers navigate identity, relationships, career, and more.
I’m passionate about working with neurodivergent folks, particularly late diagnosed Autistics, ADHDers, and AuDHDers. If you’re feeling depleted after a lifetime spent trying to measure up to neuro-normative expectations and standards of success, I’d be honored to join you on your journey towards understanding, self-compassion, and radical authenticity.
I specialize in career + mental health therapy helping anxious, high-achievers and people-pleasers navigate identity, relationships, career, and more.
I’m passionate about working with neurodivergent folks, particularly late diagnosed Autistics, ADHDers, and AuDHDers. If you’re feeling depleted after a lifetime spent trying to measure up to neuro-normative expectations and standards of success, I’d be honored to join you on your journey towards understanding, self-compassion, and radical authenticity.
Whether you’re navigating a career pivot or a deep internal struggle, our goal is to build a life that feels as good on the inside as it looks on the outside.
On the outside, it looks like you have it all figured out. You’re high-achieving, capable, and 'functioning.' But internally, the narrative is different. Maybe you’re exhausted by the mask, struggling with a sense of self-loathing, or feeling like your intelligence has only made you better at hiding your depression.
I work best with clients who are insightful, verbal, and ready to look at the 'wiring' of their own lives. With an MBA and 15 years of experience in Pharmaceutical R&D, I understand the unique pressures of the professional world.
Whether you’re navigating a career pivot or a deep internal struggle, our goal is to build a life that feels as good on the inside as it looks on the outside.
On the outside, it looks like you have it all figured out. You’re high-achieving, capable, and 'functioning.' But internally, the narrative is different. Maybe you’re exhausted by the mask, struggling with a sense of self-loathing, or feeling like your intelligence has only made you better at hiding your depression.
I work best with clients who are insightful, verbal, and ready to look at the 'wiring' of their own lives. With an MBA and 15 years of experience in Pharmaceutical R&D, I understand the unique pressures of the professional world.
A lot can unsettle us as humans--feelings of anxiety and depression; career and identity development; making meaning of unpleasant thoughts, feelings, sensations, and experiences; and navigating the balance between chaos and control, freedom and responsibility, connectedness and differentiation, action and paralysis.
I use an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy approach that values and attends to the unique needs of each individual, helping them build a meaningful and vital life one day at a time. I have experience helping individuals through all kinds of challenging life situations. (I also have a particular specialization in career counseling).
A lot can unsettle us as humans--feelings of anxiety and depression; career and identity development; making meaning of unpleasant thoughts, feelings, sensations, and experiences; and navigating the balance between chaos and control, freedom and responsibility, connectedness and differentiation, action and paralysis.
I use an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy approach that values and attends to the unique needs of each individual, helping them build a meaningful and vital life one day at a time. I have experience helping individuals through all kinds of challenging life situations. (I also have a particular specialization in career counseling).
I tend to thrive in crisis. Ideal with the toughest cases of trauma, shootings, cults abductions, and domestic violence. I have been able to help so many veterans as well over the past 12+ years in my positions with US Service Animals, Simple, Practice, Grow Therapy and other telehealth platforms. I was an early adopter of telehealth and I have seen it. Make such a difference for so many people because of the comfort that is brought by being able to open up in an environment you know is safe, your own home/space. I take a solutions focused and a client centered approach.
I tend to thrive in crisis. Ideal with the toughest cases of trauma, shootings, cults abductions, and domestic violence. I have been able to help so many veterans as well over the past 12+ years in my positions with US Service Animals, Simple, Practice, Grow Therapy and other telehealth platforms. I was an early adopter of telehealth and I have seen it. Make such a difference for so many people because of the comfort that is brought by being able to open up in an environment you know is safe, your own home/space. I take a solutions focused and a client centered approach.
You've done the work. You've been to therapy, read the books, gained the insight. And something still isn't moving.
That's not a failure of effort. That's a sign that the pattern lives somewhere insight alone can't reach — in your body, in your nervous system, in the distance between who you actually are and how you've been living.
My name is Kristine Edwards, and I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in intensive therapeutic work for women and couples who are ready for real movement, not just more understanding.
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You've done the work. You've been to therapy, read the books, gained the insight. And something still isn't moving.
That's not a failure of effort. That's a sign that the pattern lives somewhere insight alone can't reach — in your body, in your nervous system, in the distance between who you actually are and how you've been living.
My name is Kristine Edwards, and I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in intensive therapeutic work for women and couples who are ready for real movement, not just more understanding.
Call for pricing
I am passionate about helping others find unique and creative solutions to problems. I believe in the ability to utilize art and craft as a way of both coping with and processing these challenges and traumas, along side traditional talk therapy. I am supportive of lifestyles outside of the "normative" culture, and see the beauty in these differences. Understanding the way our personal core values interact with the values of the world around us gives us the opportunity to feel safe and secure in our decisions and actions.
I am passionate about helping others find unique and creative solutions to problems. I believe in the ability to utilize art and craft as a way of both coping with and processing these challenges and traumas, along side traditional talk therapy. I am supportive of lifestyles outside of the "normative" culture, and see the beauty in these differences. Understanding the way our personal core values interact with the values of the world around us gives us the opportunity to feel safe and secure in our decisions and actions.
Navigating a demanding career, juggling home responsibilities, or enduring a toxic work environment can leave you drained and uncertain about your next step?
With IFS, we’ll identify and work with the different “parts” of you—like the one that pushes you to succeed and the one that feels overwhelmed—helping them work together toward balance and healing. ACT will guide us in building self-compassion, aligning with your values, and creating boundaries that protect your time, energy, and well-being.
Navigating a demanding career, juggling home responsibilities, or enduring a toxic work environment can leave you drained and uncertain about your next step?
With IFS, we’ll identify and work with the different “parts” of you—like the one that pushes you to succeed and the one that feels overwhelmed—helping them work together toward balance and healing. ACT will guide us in building self-compassion, aligning with your values, and creating boundaries that protect your time, energy, and well-being.
I work with teens and adults facing challenges like addiction, mood concerns, stress, trauma, and career uncertainty, and I aim to create a space that feels supportive, practical, and focused on real progress.
With over a decade of experience serving youth and adults across educational, institutional, correctional, and community settings, I bring both clinical perspective and real-world understanding to the work. My approach is collaborative, encouraging, and tailored to help you build insight, confidence, and meaningful change.
I work with teens and adults facing challenges like addiction, mood concerns, stress, trauma, and career uncertainty, and I aim to create a space that feels supportive, practical, and focused on real progress.
With over a decade of experience serving youth and adults across educational, institutional, correctional, and community settings, I bring both clinical perspective and real-world understanding to the work. My approach is collaborative, encouraging, and tailored to help you build insight, confidence, and meaningful change.
I am a psychologist (PhD) with many years of working with trauma (EMDR certified), grief/loss, compulsions, queer (LGBTQ) folx, career counseling, issues of aging/illness/chronic pain, and religious/cult abuse.
Healing happens! You DO have the ability to work through your despair, loss, anxiety, shame, trauma, compulsions, sexual concerns, and relationship conflicts. I offer a safe online space for individual adults and a gentle, relationship-oriented process of holistic healing. I bring to you a broad doctoral background for almost any life concern you may be facing yet with specialized training and skills. An online therapy for gay men is currently offered (when openings permit).
I am a psychologist (PhD) with many years of working with trauma (EMDR certified), grief/loss, compulsions, queer (LGBTQ) folx, career counseling, issues of aging/illness/chronic pain, and religious/cult abuse.
Healing happens! You DO have the ability to work through your despair, loss, anxiety, shame, trauma, compulsions, sexual concerns, and relationship conflicts. I offer a safe online space for individual adults and a gentle, relationship-oriented process of holistic healing. I bring to you a broad doctoral background for almost any life concern you may be facing yet with specialized training and skills. An online therapy for gay men is currently offered (when openings permit).
Maybe you're overwhelmed by stress, navigating a major life change, sitting with grief that feels too heavy to carry, or working through trauma that still lingers. Life can be a lot, and you might be doing your best to hold it all together, yet unsure how to move forward.
Whether you’re adjusting to the unexpected, coping with loss, or just trying to make it through the day, I’m here to help you sort through the chaos, reconnect with yourself, and find steady ground again.
Maybe you're overwhelmed by stress, navigating a major life change, sitting with grief that feels too heavy to carry, or working through trauma that still lingers. Life can be a lot, and you might be doing your best to hold it all together, yet unsure how to move forward.
Whether you’re adjusting to the unexpected, coping with loss, or just trying to make it through the day, I’m here to help you sort through the chaos, reconnect with yourself, and find steady ground again.
Hi, my name is Dr. Amanda Smith and I’m a clinical psychologist licensed in Ohio, Texas, New Jersey, Arizona, and New York. I have nearly two decades of experience working with various populations and age groups. I joined WellQor in May 2019 as a lead psychologist, and I’m now a Clinical Director overseeing a large team of mental health professionals. My team is responsible for the evaluation, care planning, and treatment of adults with mental health issues ranging from mild depression and anxiety to more serious diagnoses.
Hi, my name is Dr. Amanda Smith and I’m a clinical psychologist licensed in Ohio, Texas, New Jersey, Arizona, and New York. I have nearly two decades of experience working with various populations and age groups. I joined WellQor in May 2019 as a lead psychologist, and I’m now a Clinical Director overseeing a large team of mental health professionals. My team is responsible for the evaluation, care planning, and treatment of adults with mental health issues ranging from mild depression and anxiety to more serious diagnoses.
I feel the most helpful with clients who experience unmanaged symptoms of Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Addiction, Grief and Trauma. Left unmanaged, these disorders can decrease our sense of self worth. A variety of other issues might develop such as relationship conflicts, loneliness, phobias, panic attacks, and substance abuse. Along with empowering individuals to become mentally strong, I enjoy helping Couples improve their relationship. Whether it's teaching communication skills, conflict resolution skills or endeavoring to heal from specific events and issues, there are gains we can make by working together.
I feel the most helpful with clients who experience unmanaged symptoms of Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Addiction, Grief and Trauma. Left unmanaged, these disorders can decrease our sense of self worth. A variety of other issues might develop such as relationship conflicts, loneliness, phobias, panic attacks, and substance abuse. Along with empowering individuals to become mentally strong, I enjoy helping Couples improve their relationship. Whether it's teaching communication skills, conflict resolution skills or endeavoring to heal from specific events and issues, there are gains we can make by working together.
I pride myself on diversifying my skill set as a social worker and have worked in a myriad of settings over the years. I have experience ranging from community mental health, inpatient acute psychiatric, outpatient, mental health policy, and veteran’s healthcare. In my work, I emphasize the importance of a nonjudgmental environment where trust and rapport can be built so she can better help you reach your personalized goals. During a session, you will be met with a mirror of yourself and in doing so will help align that reflection with your values and treatment goals.
I pride myself on diversifying my skill set as a social worker and have worked in a myriad of settings over the years. I have experience ranging from community mental health, inpatient acute psychiatric, outpatient, mental health policy, and veteran’s healthcare. In my work, I emphasize the importance of a nonjudgmental environment where trust and rapport can be built so she can better help you reach your personalized goals. During a session, you will be met with a mirror of yourself and in doing so will help align that reflection with your values and treatment goals.
I am experienced in working with late teens, young adults, couples, and families who are dealing with anxiety, depression, neurodiversity concerns, and relationship problems. I also conduct psychological assessments for ADHD, ASD, and offer comprehensive evaluations. Assessments and therapy can help you better understand yourself and others, make changes, feel better, and move forward to a more satisfying life.
I am experienced in working with late teens, young adults, couples, and families who are dealing with anxiety, depression, neurodiversity concerns, and relationship problems. I also conduct psychological assessments for ADHD, ASD, and offer comprehensive evaluations. Assessments and therapy can help you better understand yourself and others, make changes, feel better, and move forward to a more satisfying life.
Kelley joins Enliven after completing her clinical training at The Ohio State University Counseling and Consultation Services. A licensed clinical social worker, Meury’s calmness, open style, and diverse background helps to create a safe space for her clients. Kelley believes you are the expert of your own life and together, will help you identify your present challenges, discover the impact your thoughts, feelings and emotions have, and explore strategies to help you achieve your goals.
Kelley joins Enliven after completing her clinical training at The Ohio State University Counseling and Consultation Services. A licensed clinical social worker, Meury’s calmness, open style, and diverse background helps to create a safe space for her clients. Kelley believes you are the expert of your own life and together, will help you identify your present challenges, discover the impact your thoughts, feelings and emotions have, and explore strategies to help you achieve your goals.
You are already whole. For a variety of reasons, we humans can get stuck in problematic patterns of thoughts and behaviors. Together, we can work with these stuck places and reconnect to your natural wholeness. We will start wherever you are. Our work often includes both gaining insight into the causes and conditions of your current challenge, and cultivating practices that are aligned with your deepest heart felt desires. Sometimes our sessions are focused on processing experience and other sessions are focused on integrating that insight into living the life you want to live.
You are already whole. For a variety of reasons, we humans can get stuck in problematic patterns of thoughts and behaviors. Together, we can work with these stuck places and reconnect to your natural wholeness. We will start wherever you are. Our work often includes both gaining insight into the causes and conditions of your current challenge, and cultivating practices that are aligned with your deepest heart felt desires. Sometimes our sessions are focused on processing experience and other sessions are focused on integrating that insight into living the life you want to live.
Contact me if you are ready for growth and committed to living a healthier and happier life.
Contact me if you are ready for growth and committed to living a healthier and happier life.
I provide counseling services for: Adults age 18+Addictions Counseling & Intervention, Substance Abuse Assessments and Recovery Needs Support, Alcohol & Drug Education/Awareness, Career Training and Lifestyle, Grief/Loss, Couples and Relationship issues, Adjustment Issues, Stress Management and Coping Skills, Trauma and Recovery, Spiritual Issues and Growth.
Are you tired of trying to overcome your problems on your own? I believe you are not alone in your challenges and that you do not have to carry the burden by yourself. I strive to create a safe and nurturing environment in which individuals can be supported in their efforts to grow and transform their lives for the better. I hold extensive experience working with individuals, couples, and families from diverse backgrounds in the areas of counseling, alcohol and drug addiction, postsecondary education, and health & wellness.
I provide counseling services for: Adults age 18+Addictions Counseling & Intervention, Substance Abuse Assessments and Recovery Needs Support, Alcohol & Drug Education/Awareness, Career Training and Lifestyle, Grief/Loss, Couples and Relationship issues, Adjustment Issues, Stress Management and Coping Skills, Trauma and Recovery, Spiritual Issues and Growth.
Are you tired of trying to overcome your problems on your own? I believe you are not alone in your challenges and that you do not have to carry the burden by yourself. I strive to create a safe and nurturing environment in which individuals can be supported in their efforts to grow and transform their lives for the better. I hold extensive experience working with individuals, couples, and families from diverse backgrounds in the areas of counseling, alcohol and drug addiction, postsecondary education, and health & wellness.
I offer online therapy across Ohio for young adults and high-functioning women navigating anxiety, ADHD, burnout, and life transitions. My clients are the ones holding everything together but running on empty—feeling overwhelmed, stuck in their heads, and doubting themselves as they try to keep up with school, work, relationships, and daily responsibilities. If you feel scattered, constant worry, or struggle with focus and motivation, we’ll work together to slow things down and develop strategies that fit your life. I’m here to help you feel grounded, in control, and make sense of who you are and what you need right now.
I offer online therapy across Ohio for young adults and high-functioning women navigating anxiety, ADHD, burnout, and life transitions. My clients are the ones holding everything together but running on empty—feeling overwhelmed, stuck in their heads, and doubting themselves as they try to keep up with school, work, relationships, and daily responsibilities. If you feel scattered, constant worry, or struggle with focus and motivation, we’ll work together to slow things down and develop strategies that fit your life. I’m here to help you feel grounded, in control, and make sense of who you are and what you need right now.
Throughout my career, I’ve provided support to clients in hospitals, schools, the courts, and in their homes.
I am licensed in Ohio with 30 years of professional experience. I have worked with clients navigating stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and depression. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I tailor our dialogue and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps toward change. I am here to support and empower you on that journey. I hold a Master of Social Work from The Ohio State University.
Throughout my career, I’ve provided support to clients in hospitals, schools, the courts, and in their homes.
I am licensed in Ohio with 30 years of professional experience. I have worked with clients navigating stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and depression. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I tailor our dialogue and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps toward change. I am here to support and empower you on that journey. I hold a Master of Social Work from The Ohio State University.
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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.