Career Counseling Therapists in Portland, OR

Licensed therapist, career counselor, and your very own personal hype-man as you navigate big transitions and changes in your life.
My background in both trauma counseling and career counseling has launched me into a career centered around helping individuals find their paths, explore their potential, and create fulfilling futures that feel deeply connected to who they are. I provide long term, 1:1 mental health counseling as well as solution-focused career exploration and counseling.
Licensed therapist, career counselor, and your very own personal hype-man as you navigate big transitions and changes in your life.
My background in both trauma counseling and career counseling has launched me into a career centered around helping individuals find their paths, explore their potential, and create fulfilling futures that feel deeply connected to who they are. I provide long term, 1:1 mental health counseling as well as solution-focused career exploration and counseling.

I offer a blend of personal and career counseling to provide a holistic approach to career and life planning.
The combination of personal and career counseling is designed to connect you with your core values, interests and traits. You'll build self-confidence as your strengths are identified and potential paths are highlighted. I'll coach you to explore new possibilities in a way that works for you.
I offer a blend of personal and career counseling to provide a holistic approach to career and life planning.
The combination of personal and career counseling is designed to connect you with your core values, interests and traits. You'll build self-confidence as your strengths are identified and potential paths are highlighted. I'll coach you to explore new possibilities in a way that works for you.

I work with individuals and groups to discover and apply their unique strengths and values, with a well-defined career exploration plan.
I utilize leading assessments to determine best-fit career paths while helping you build connections with professional networks and resources. Areas: Students deciding on majors, 20-somethings moving beyond entry level, career transition or career do-over, reentering the workforce, breaking into the tech industry and navigating a job search with ADD.
I work with individuals and groups to discover and apply their unique strengths and values, with a well-defined career exploration plan.
I utilize leading assessments to determine best-fit career paths while helping you build connections with professional networks and resources. Areas: Students deciding on majors, 20-somethings moving beyond entry level, career transition or career do-over, reentering the workforce, breaking into the tech industry and navigating a job search with ADD.

Do you want to land a new job, find a new career direction, grow a solo business, or thrive at work?
I provide Career Therapy to help people with ADHD and others who find that inattention, procrastination, and impulsivity hold them back. I can help you with practical coaching solutions to provide support and structure for either job search or improved confidence in your current job.
Do you want to land a new job, find a new career direction, grow a solo business, or thrive at work?
I provide Career Therapy to help people with ADHD and others who find that inattention, procrastination, and impulsivity hold them back. I can help you with practical coaching solutions to provide support and structure for either job search or improved confidence in your current job.

I provide mental health and career counseling to individuals and couples dealing with life's challenges.
Looking for help finding a new career? Trying to apply to new jobs but feeling like your skills are out-of-date? Do you want to stay at your current job but want to focus on your strengths? A professional career counselor might help - let's collaborate on figuring out what might work for you.
I provide mental health and career counseling to individuals and couples dealing with life's challenges.
Looking for help finding a new career? Trying to apply to new jobs but feeling like your skills are out-of-date? Do you want to stay at your current job but want to focus on your strengths? A professional career counselor might help - let's collaborate on figuring out what might work for you.

Are you facing a big decision in your career or personal life?
I employ a variety of methods (e.g., cognitive behavioral, mindfulness, decision-analytic, value focused) that are effective in helping us build new habits and achieve goals. For your big decisions, we will use a structured process to clarify your core values and evaluate your options. This process will give you the confidence you need to commit to action.
Are you facing a big decision in your career or personal life?
I employ a variety of methods (e.g., cognitive behavioral, mindfulness, decision-analytic, value focused) that are effective in helping us build new habits and achieve goals. For your big decisions, we will use a structured process to clarify your core values and evaluate your options. This process will give you the confidence you need to commit to action.

I specialize in working with anxiety, life changes, career direction/work-life balance and people working in tech.
I provide modern, compassionate psychotherapy for adults and college age individuals. My approach helps you think about your thinking, align your life with your values and leave behind unhelpful patterns of behavior. I draw from mindfulness based therapies, resulting in less emotional reactivity and a higher quality of life. For next steps head to my website sarahverducci.com and fill out a new client interest form.
I specialize in working with anxiety, life changes, career direction/work-life balance and people working in tech.
I provide modern, compassionate psychotherapy for adults and college age individuals. My approach helps you think about your thinking, align your life with your values and leave behind unhelpful patterns of behavior. I draw from mindfulness based therapies, resulting in less emotional reactivity and a higher quality of life. For next steps head to my website sarahverducci.com and fill out a new client interest form.

I have worked with people for over 30 years in: Emergency Services, At-Risk Teens, Victims of Crime, Career Changes, and with survivors of grief.
The therapeutic experience should encourage one to live a more satisfying and meaningful life. Everyone has a unique journey through this world and the sum of the experiences along the way (good or bad) make us as individual. Sometimes we get lost, hit bumps, or even get overcome with a tidal wave of things that we need help getting back on our path or creating a new one.
I have worked with people for over 30 years in: Emergency Services, At-Risk Teens, Victims of Crime, Career Changes, and with survivors of grief.
The therapeutic experience should encourage one to live a more satisfying and meaningful life. Everyone has a unique journey through this world and the sum of the experiences along the way (good or bad) make us as individual. Sometimes we get lost, hit bumps, or even get overcome with a tidal wave of things that we need help getting back on our path or creating a new one.

My specialty is disability and psychological adjustment, work and career-related issues, cultural adjustment, and life transitions.
My therapeutic style is based on William Glosser’s Reality Therapy. Personal choices, commitment, responsibility, and willingness to change are essential to change our behaviors and to fulfill our needs. I also provide counseling in either English or Mandarin Chinese.
My specialty is disability and psychological adjustment, work and career-related issues, cultural adjustment, and life transitions.
My therapeutic style is based on William Glosser’s Reality Therapy. Personal choices, commitment, responsibility, and willingness to change are essential to change our behaviors and to fulfill our needs. I also provide counseling in either English or Mandarin Chinese.

I help clients navigate professional challenges such as career indecision, job dissatisfaction, workplace stress, career transitions, or the desire for change.
As a German-American I/O psychologist and former mental health RN, I combine psychological expertise with career coaching to help clients gain clarity, explore new career paths, and overcome unhelpful patterns. My tailored approach fosters insight, informed decision-making, and confident steps toward achieving career goals.
I help clients navigate professional challenges such as career indecision, job dissatisfaction, workplace stress, career transitions, or the desire for change.
As a German-American I/O psychologist and former mental health RN, I combine psychological expertise with career coaching to help clients gain clarity, explore new career paths, and overcome unhelpful patterns. My tailored approach fosters insight, informed decision-making, and confident steps toward achieving career goals.

If you need someone to help you explore your thoughts, navigate through change, and emerge stronger on the other side, I've a career's worth of experience doing just that.
I am a student at New York University, completing an M.A. in Counseling for Mental Health and Wellness. Prior to NYU, I enjoyed a 25-year career in various leadership roles where I discovered an aptitude for aiding individuals and groups to improve themselves and their relationships. I see pre-teens all the way up to seniors and end-of-life.
If you need someone to help you explore your thoughts, navigate through change, and emerge stronger on the other side, I've a career's worth of experience doing just that.
I am a student at New York University, completing an M.A. in Counseling for Mental Health and Wellness. Prior to NYU, I enjoyed a 25-year career in various leadership roles where I discovered an aptitude for aiding individuals and groups to improve themselves and their relationships. I see pre-teens all the way up to seniors and end-of-life.

Maybe you'd like to meet a romantic partner or find a good job or get into better shape.
I primarily work with men struggling with depression, low self-esteem & low motivation. Guys aren't always great about asking for help. I get it. But you don't have to feel stuck & unhappy. My style is friendly but the techniques I use (like Motivational Interviewing & Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) are backed by solid evidence.
Maybe you'd like to meet a romantic partner or find a good job or get into better shape.
I primarily work with men struggling with depression, low self-esteem & low motivation. Guys aren't always great about asking for help. I get it. But you don't have to feel stuck & unhappy. My style is friendly but the techniques I use (like Motivational Interviewing & Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) are backed by solid evidence.

I often focus on supporting clients through life transitions including those working through mid-life concerns, career and family changes, transition to college, cancer diagnosis and survivorship and grief and loss.
My counseling approach is rooted in person-centered, attachment-based therapy. I believe that an authentic, trusting relationship between counselor and client is the foundation for change and serves as a powerful launching pad for exploring specific therapeutic strategies and skills that best fit with your intentions, hopes and goals.
I often focus on supporting clients through life transitions including those working through mid-life concerns, career and family changes, transition to college, cancer diagnosis and survivorship and grief and loss.
My counseling approach is rooted in person-centered, attachment-based therapy. I believe that an authentic, trusting relationship between counselor and client is the foundation for change and serves as a powerful launching pad for exploring specific therapeutic strategies and skills that best fit with your intentions, hopes and goals.

Being a Clinical Rehabilitation Counselor, I have additional training in working with individuals who have disabilities and chronic illness, as well as additional training around issues with employment and career counseling.
Sometimes life can really leave us feeling overwhelmed, sad, worried, or stuck. Whatever may have brought you here today, I would be honored to have the opportunity to understand your experience so that you feel seen and supported along the way. I truly believe in the resilience we all carry within us, even when it’s hard to find at times. I work with a range of concerns including anxiety, depression, stress, grief and loss, work issues, disability/chronic illness, as well as those wanting to build self-confidence, trust in themselves, quiet their inner critic, or gain a deeper understanding of themselves.
Being a Clinical Rehabilitation Counselor, I have additional training in working with individuals who have disabilities and chronic illness, as well as additional training around issues with employment and career counseling.
Sometimes life can really leave us feeling overwhelmed, sad, worried, or stuck. Whatever may have brought you here today, I would be honored to have the opportunity to understand your experience so that you feel seen and supported along the way. I truly believe in the resilience we all carry within us, even when it’s hard to find at times. I work with a range of concerns including anxiety, depression, stress, grief and loss, work issues, disability/chronic illness, as well as those wanting to build self-confidence, trust in themselves, quiet their inner critic, or gain a deeper understanding of themselves.

I work with anxiety, depression, loneliness, disability, work/academic stress, life or career transitions, relationship challenges, or identity exploration—including cultural, racial, values, or life roles.
Together, we’ll process your experiences, make meaning of them, and work toward finding balance and well-being. I also recognize that not everyone comes to therapy to work on something specific. Maybe you’re simply looking for a space to sit with your emotions and experiences—I'm here to sit in that space with you too.
I work with anxiety, depression, loneliness, disability, work/academic stress, life or career transitions, relationship challenges, or identity exploration—including cultural, racial, values, or life roles.
Together, we’ll process your experiences, make meaning of them, and work toward finding balance and well-being. I also recognize that not everyone comes to therapy to work on something specific. Maybe you’re simply looking for a space to sit with your emotions and experiences—I'm here to sit in that space with you too.

Rose Mary A Colorafi
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LMHC, NCC, CRC/Ret
Portland, OR 97232
Experience: Mental health counseling, calm, adjustment to demands of College for new Students, Time Management, Organizing Life, Career Decisions, Choosing College Major, Independence / Leaving the Nest, facing Graduation, Job Search, Interviewing, Career Exploration, Adjustment to Disability, Leisure time, Retirement, Senior Citizen status, Interpersonal / Authority, More.
Feeling Anxious? Depressed? As a Counselor, I can help you feel better, think more clearly, overcome internal obstacles, and more. As a Life Coach, I can facilitate your movement forward. Have trouble moving forward on your Plans? Find yourself back at Square One too often? Undecided about your next Steps? Difficulty Following Through? If you seek a highly experienced, yet affordable, individual who has assisted diverse persons with a wide variety of interests, needs, and obstacles, Contact me. With 30 years of experience as a helping professional, I have served people from late teens to elders. Business name: Rose C Life Goals LLC.
Experience: Mental health counseling, calm, adjustment to demands of College for new Students, Time Management, Organizing Life, Career Decisions, Choosing College Major, Independence / Leaving the Nest, facing Graduation, Job Search, Interviewing, Career Exploration, Adjustment to Disability, Leisure time, Retirement, Senior Citizen status, Interpersonal / Authority, More.
Feeling Anxious? Depressed? As a Counselor, I can help you feel better, think more clearly, overcome internal obstacles, and more. As a Life Coach, I can facilitate your movement forward. Have trouble moving forward on your Plans? Find yourself back at Square One too often? Undecided about your next Steps? Difficulty Following Through? If you seek a highly experienced, yet affordable, individual who has assisted diverse persons with a wide variety of interests, needs, and obstacles, Contact me. With 30 years of experience as a helping professional, I have served people from late teens to elders. Business name: Rose C Life Goals LLC.

Stress, relationship difficulties, and career disenchantment are just a few of the normal issues that anyone may encounter over the course of one's life.
Certified Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP) Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) Certified Cognitive Behavioral Therapist (CBT)
Stress, relationship difficulties, and career disenchantment are just a few of the normal issues that anyone may encounter over the course of one's life.
Certified Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP) Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) Certified Cognitive Behavioral Therapist (CBT)

I treat adults experiencing a variety of life's challenges, including relationship problems, transition challenges, career worries, money-related difficulties, health concerns, anxiety, and depression.
One of my specialties is Financial Therapy, which focuses on the ways our thoughts and feelings around money can result in the creation of unhealthy spending habits. This work involves clarifying the impact of money "scripts" and helping clients develop strategies to create new, healthier patterns around managing their finances.
I treat adults experiencing a variety of life's challenges, including relationship problems, transition challenges, career worries, money-related difficulties, health concerns, anxiety, and depression.
One of my specialties is Financial Therapy, which focuses on the ways our thoughts and feelings around money can result in the creation of unhealthy spending habits. This work involves clarifying the impact of money "scripts" and helping clients develop strategies to create new, healthier patterns around managing their finances.

They may be dealing with life transitions like separation, divorce, single parenting, empty nesting, or career changes.
As a counselor, I offer undivided attention & nonjudgement. I listen with compassion, using curiosity & thoughtful questions to examine your concerns. Together we may use creative activities (writing, drawing, projection) to approach problems in new ways. I’ll also challenge you to take small action steps to help you meet the goals you've set for yourself.
They may be dealing with life transitions like separation, divorce, single parenting, empty nesting, or career changes.
As a counselor, I offer undivided attention & nonjudgement. I listen with compassion, using curiosity & thoughtful questions to examine your concerns. Together we may use creative activities (writing, drawing, projection) to approach problems in new ways. I’ll also challenge you to take small action steps to help you meet the goals you've set for yourself.

My job as a counselor is to help people identify, articulate and ultimately process these difficult emotions.
I have over 10 years of experience helping people change. Change can be scary, challenging, exhilarating, and fulfilling. I help facilitate change by developing a close therapeutic relationship with clients and by utilizing evidence based therapies, and my well developed intuition to identify the source of your problem and the best pathway forward. I specialize in treating motivational difficulties, depression, anxiety, and self defeating behaviors. I also help with existential issues, such as finding meaning, discovering passions, and developing and sustaining close relationships.
My job as a counselor is to help people identify, articulate and ultimately process these difficult emotions.
I have over 10 years of experience helping people change. Change can be scary, challenging, exhilarating, and fulfilling. I help facilitate change by developing a close therapeutic relationship with clients and by utilizing evidence based therapies, and my well developed intuition to identify the source of your problem and the best pathway forward. I specialize in treating motivational difficulties, depression, anxiety, and self defeating behaviors. I also help with existential issues, such as finding meaning, discovering passions, and developing and sustaining close relationships.
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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.