Career Counseling Therapists in Austin, TX

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Myea Hunt
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Online Only
I help clients navigate anxiety, career transitions, relationships, parenting, and I integrate Christian principles into sessions when desired.
My approach is practical, supportive, and personalized. I draw from cognitive-behavioral, client-centered, and solution-focused methods to help you make meaningful progress. Together, we’ll create a plan that fits your unique story, goals, and values.
I help clients navigate anxiety, career transitions, relationships, parenting, and I integrate Christian principles into sessions when desired.
My approach is practical, supportive, and personalized. I draw from cognitive-behavioral, client-centered, and solution-focused methods to help you make meaningful progress. Together, we’ll create a plan that fits your unique story, goals, and values.
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Jacqueline Layton
Psychologist, PhD
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I'd love to help you create a life and career rooted in purpose, settled in calm, and filled with joy and community.
Over time, you survived stress or even trauma. You searched for safety and comfort in school and work, but you still fear failure, criticism, or not being enough. You've achieved many of your goals, but also hold yourself to such high standards and often feel you have to do it all. You want to better understand what's holding you back, learn how to hold boundaries, and break free of patterns that are burning you out - but you don't know where to start. You deserve fulfilling relationships where you’re supported too, meaningful (but also sustainable) work, and a life aligned with your values. And you don’t have to do this alone.
I'd love to help you create a life and career rooted in purpose, settled in calm, and filled with joy and community.
Over time, you survived stress or even trauma. You searched for safety and comfort in school and work, but you still fear failure, criticism, or not being enough. You've achieved many of your goals, but also hold yourself to such high standards and often feel you have to do it all. You want to better understand what's holding you back, learn how to hold boundaries, and break free of patterns that are burning you out - but you don't know where to start. You deserve fulfilling relationships where you’re supported too, meaningful (but also sustainable) work, and a life aligned with your values. And you don’t have to do this alone.
(512) 943-2022 View (512) 943-2022
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Rowan Hartin Counseling & Career Design
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
3 Endorsed
Online Only
I love helping clients navigate big decisions, and issues that I often work with include ADHD, quarterlife crisis, career planning, dating difficulties, decision paralysis, moderate-to-severe anxiety, OCD, and guided self-discovery.
"I have GOT to get my shit together." If this feels like the refrain of your 20-30something life, I can help. I specialize in the struggles with angst, anxiety, ADHD or adulting that keep you from building the life that you want. Your 20's and 30's are the defining decades of a lifetime - the time to invest in therapy is NOW. If you are tired of feeling stuck, I can help you shift from insight to action and really get things moving in the right direction. Ideally located for clients in East Austin, downtown / Central Austin, and the Mueller area! Online therapy and evening/weekend appointments are available.
I love helping clients navigate big decisions, and issues that I often work with include ADHD, quarterlife crisis, career planning, dating difficulties, decision paralysis, moderate-to-severe anxiety, OCD, and guided self-discovery.
"I have GOT to get my shit together." If this feels like the refrain of your 20-30something life, I can help. I specialize in the struggles with angst, anxiety, ADHD or adulting that keep you from building the life that you want. Your 20's and 30's are the defining decades of a lifetime - the time to invest in therapy is NOW. If you are tired of feeling stuck, I can help you shift from insight to action and really get things moving in the right direction. Ideally located for clients in East Austin, downtown / Central Austin, and the Mueller area! Online therapy and evening/weekend appointments are available.
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Krystal 'winter' Green
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Online Only
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) specializing in eating disorders, career counseling, severe anxiety disorders, and trauma.
I have experience with a wide range of issues including: career and life transitions, panic disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, disordered eating, early attachment trauma, chronic anxiety or depression, relationship issues, high-conflict couples, low self-esteem, identity development and empowerment, neurodivergence, impulsivity, and suicidal ideation.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) specializing in eating disorders, career counseling, severe anxiety disorders, and trauma.
I have experience with a wide range of issues including: career and life transitions, panic disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, disordered eating, early attachment trauma, chronic anxiety or depression, relationship issues, high-conflict couples, low self-esteem, identity development and empowerment, neurodivergence, impulsivity, and suicidal ideation.
(512) 817-2544 View (512) 817-2544
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Josefina Barron
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
Online Only
I specialize in grief work and career transitions, guiding you to discover your strengths and identify where you truly want to go in life.
My person-centered approach ensures a warm, judgment-free space where you feel safe to share and grow. Sessions are open, flexible, and authentic, whether we’re processing emotions or setting future goals. I see myself as your guide and partner, helping you find clarity and confidence on your journey. Being multicultural and fluent in Spanish.
I specialize in grief work and career transitions, guiding you to discover your strengths and identify where you truly want to go in life.
My person-centered approach ensures a warm, judgment-free space where you feel safe to share and grow. Sessions are open, flexible, and authentic, whether we’re processing emotions or setting future goals. I see myself as your guide and partner, helping you find clarity and confidence on your journey. Being multicultural and fluent in Spanish.
(737) 343-9433 View (737) 343-9433
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Hunter Bryant Ruffin
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPC - A
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Many of my clients/students need help with executive functioning, behavior management, anxiety or depression, motivation/discipline, addiction, relationship/social stressors, and post secondary or career guidance.
Clients who benefit from my solution focused approach are willing to try new things, and are open to creative problem solving techniques. I also use a narrative approach to highlight strengths and build up certain characteristics. And I also use a CBT approach to help modify behavior and adjust maladaptive thought loops.
Many of my clients/students need help with executive functioning, behavior management, anxiety or depression, motivation/discipline, addiction, relationship/social stressors, and post secondary or career guidance.
Clients who benefit from my solution focused approach are willing to try new things, and are open to creative problem solving techniques. I also use a narrative approach to highlight strengths and build up certain characteristics. And I also use a CBT approach to help modify behavior and adjust maladaptive thought loops.
(737) 252-7455 View (737) 252-7455
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Gabrielle Zandan
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, MA
3 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78703
I am a psychotherapist and career counselor.
My focus is on helping adults who are facing difficult life transitions; especially those around workplace issues and job satisfaction, as well as family and interpersonal relationships. I also specialize in working with new parents, pre- and postpartum experiences, fertility issues and people building non-traditional families.
I am a psychotherapist and career counselor.
My focus is on helping adults who are facing difficult life transitions; especially those around workplace issues and job satisfaction, as well as family and interpersonal relationships. I also specialize in working with new parents, pre- and postpartum experiences, fertility issues and people building non-traditional families.
(512) 686-4047 View (512) 686-4047
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Whitney Russell
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, EMDR, IFS, EFT
11 Endorsed
Online Only
Visit my website today, send me a message, and we'll get you started on a path of greater peace, confidence, and a sense of purpose in your life, relationships, and career!
Are you a highly driven person needing help with your anxiety, stress, or relationships? Sometimes we need a safe place to sort through it all. ​No one teaches us what to do with overwhelm, depression, anger, grief, or pain. What to do with setbacks, lack of confidence, or loneliness. How to fix a broken relationship, or how to get yourself out of a difficult situation you feel stuck in. Together we can sort through your current life stress, bring understanding, new perspectives, wisdom, and healing. I work with CEOs, business owners, and other highly driven people wanting help with their personal lives.
Visit my website today, send me a message, and we'll get you started on a path of greater peace, confidence, and a sense of purpose in your life, relationships, and career!
Are you a highly driven person needing help with your anxiety, stress, or relationships? Sometimes we need a safe place to sort through it all. ​No one teaches us what to do with overwhelm, depression, anger, grief, or pain. What to do with setbacks, lack of confidence, or loneliness. How to fix a broken relationship, or how to get yourself out of a difficult situation you feel stuck in. Together we can sort through your current life stress, bring understanding, new perspectives, wisdom, and healing. I work with CEOs, business owners, and other highly driven people wanting help with their personal lives.
(512) 233-6619 View (512) 233-6619
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Sue Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Are you feeling overwhelmed by life’s changes, like a career shift, family adjustments, or struggles with anxiety and depression?
I specialize in guiding clients through anxiety, depression, career changes, and life transitions. Together, we'll work on building resilience, developing coping strategies, and boosting your confidence to move forward. Whether you're facing personal or professional challenges, my goal is to help you find clarity, balance, and a renewed sense of purpose.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by life’s changes, like a career shift, family adjustments, or struggles with anxiety and depression?
I specialize in guiding clients through anxiety, depression, career changes, and life transitions. Together, we'll work on building resilience, developing coping strategies, and boosting your confidence to move forward. Whether you're facing personal or professional challenges, my goal is to help you find clarity, balance, and a renewed sense of purpose.
(737) 339-8601 View (737) 339-8601
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Dr. Marina Caldwell and Associates, PLLC
Psychologist, PsyD
Austin, TX 78731
This enhances their time wherever it is spent, such as in relationships, career, with family, or enjoying hobbies and recreation.
Katrina Hawkins is a Licensed Specialist in School Psychology (LSSP), completing a Doctorate in Psychology, who combines Eastern and Western philosophies to support mental health and healing. She offers evaluations and individual therapy for children and adults, and couples therapy informed by Dr. Stan Tatkin’s PACT couples therapy.
This enhances their time wherever it is spent, such as in relationships, career, with family, or enjoying hobbies and recreation.
Katrina Hawkins is a Licensed Specialist in School Psychology (LSSP), completing a Doctorate in Psychology, who combines Eastern and Western philosophies to support mental health and healing. She offers evaluations and individual therapy for children and adults, and couples therapy informed by Dr. Stan Tatkin’s PACT couples therapy.
(512) 887-5304 View (512) 887-5304
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Theresa M. Waddell
LPC-Associate, MS, CRC, LPC-A
Online Only
Are you seeking career guidance and unsure how to leverage your unique strengths?
I specialize in assessing and diagnosing ADHD and autism, and I offer neurodivergent-affirmative counseling and vocational counseling. My aim is to help you manage your emotions, improve your focus, and develop the skills to advocate for yourself and find fulfilling career paths.
Are you seeking career guidance and unsure how to leverage your unique strengths?
I specialize in assessing and diagnosing ADHD and autism, and I offer neurodivergent-affirmative counseling and vocational counseling. My aim is to help you manage your emotions, improve your focus, and develop the skills to advocate for yourself and find fulfilling career paths.
(737) 257-6781 View (737) 257-6781
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Rachel Hanss
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
2 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78704
Are you ready for more in your career, your relationships, or need relief from stress?
You may need a place to explore these questions in a safe environment before deciding what to do. If you could use help please call me. My phone number is 512-762-7224. For more information visit my website www.redbudwellness.com. If you're ready, you can book your intake call on my website. I offer sessions over the phone and via telehealth.
Are you ready for more in your career, your relationships, or need relief from stress?
You may need a place to explore these questions in a safe environment before deciding what to do. If you could use help please call me. My phone number is 512-762-7224. For more information visit my website www.redbudwellness.com. If you're ready, you can book your intake call on my website. I offer sessions over the phone and via telehealth.
(512) 523-5262 View (512) 523-5262
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Whitney McCray
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Online Only
I am also an experienced career counselor, able to review career goals, resume, cover letter development, and networking.
From NICU to Hospice, clients need validation, understanding, and permission to reconnect with their super-powers: strengths and talents which may be buried under unexpected stressors. By reviewing where you are, and where you want to be, we can chip away at these stressors together. By listening to, gently challenging, and empowering clients to review what skills, strengths, and new goals they seek, processing leads to the client's independent success, calm, and joy. I follow the client, not the other way around. By hearing and understanding goals, I align treatment options to empower clients through processing and new goals.
I am also an experienced career counselor, able to review career goals, resume, cover letter development, and networking.
From NICU to Hospice, clients need validation, understanding, and permission to reconnect with their super-powers: strengths and talents which may be buried under unexpected stressors. By reviewing where you are, and where you want to be, we can chip away at these stressors together. By listening to, gently challenging, and empowering clients to review what skills, strengths, and new goals they seek, processing leads to the client's independent success, calm, and joy. I follow the client, not the other way around. By hearing and understanding goals, I align treatment options to empower clients through processing and new goals.
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Discovery Counseling Austin
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, CEDS-S
7 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78705
Whether you're searching for mental health, career aspirations, family healing or nutrition counseling, we're here to help tap into your inner wisdom and set out on the next phase of your journey.
Issues that our clients have addressed with us include: Anxiety, Eating Disorders & Emotional Eating, Trauma, Gender Identity, Relationship Dynamics, Career Counseling, Grief & Loss, Freedom from Perfectionism & People Pleasing, Parenting Support, Feeling Stuck or Depressed, Emotional Resilience, Valued Living & Mindfulness.
Whether you're searching for mental health, career aspirations, family healing or nutrition counseling, we're here to help tap into your inner wisdom and set out on the next phase of your journey.
Issues that our clients have addressed with us include: Anxiety, Eating Disorders & Emotional Eating, Trauma, Gender Identity, Relationship Dynamics, Career Counseling, Grief & Loss, Freedom from Perfectionism & People Pleasing, Parenting Support, Feeling Stuck or Depressed, Emotional Resilience, Valued Living & Mindfulness.
(512) 942-0720 View (512) 942-0720
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Bren Berry
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MS, MEd
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I am passionate in women’s health/men's health and helping people navigate life transitions such as a career change.
I utilized modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help you learn how to change unhealthy thoughts into constructive alternatives. I also incorporate techniques such as brief therapy and psychoeducation to gain a greater sense of your mental health and develop coping skills.
I am passionate in women’s health/men's health and helping people navigate life transitions such as a career change.
I utilized modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help you learn how to change unhealthy thoughts into constructive alternatives. I also incorporate techniques such as brief therapy and psychoeducation to gain a greater sense of your mental health and develop coping skills.
(512) 877-3799 View (512) 877-3799
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Timothy Shreve
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Online Only
Anxiety, depression, and career or life stress can create overwhelming feelings of self-doubt, exhaustion, and frustration.
Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Mindfulness approaches, I help individuals identify and challenge unhelpful thoughts, develop effective coping strategies, and move toward a more fulfilling life. Together, we’ll work to get you unstuck, so you can move forward with confidence.
Anxiety, depression, and career or life stress can create overwhelming feelings of self-doubt, exhaustion, and frustration.
Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Mindfulness approaches, I help individuals identify and challenge unhelpful thoughts, develop effective coping strategies, and move toward a more fulfilling life. Together, we’ll work to get you unstuck, so you can move forward with confidence.
(512) 359-9628 View (512) 359-9628
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Melinda Rothouse
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78702
I am a professional creativity, mindfulness, and leadership / career coach, consultant, educator, and facilitator based in Austin, Texas.
Take care of your heart, and the rest will take care of itself. How can you make your life an ongoing work of art, personally, professionally, and creatively speaking? I work collaboratively with individuals and organizations to craft lives and careers that are satisfying and fulfilling, imbued with meaning and purpose.
I am a professional creativity, mindfulness, and leadership / career coach, consultant, educator, and facilitator based in Austin, Texas.
Take care of your heart, and the rest will take care of itself. How can you make your life an ongoing work of art, personally, professionally, and creatively speaking? I work collaboratively with individuals and organizations to craft lives and careers that are satisfying and fulfilling, imbued with meaning and purpose.
(512) 666-3819 View (512) 666-3819
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Ginger Courtney
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, MHSP
Austin, TX 78701
I also help clients with career challenges.
**Now Accepting New Clients** I see adults and adolescents who typically present with anxiety and/or depression. If I had to name just one specialty, it would be anxiety. Most people suffer some form of it at some point in their lives. When left untreated, it can lead to more severe symptoms and a whole host of diagnoses. I practice primarily Cognitive Behavioral techniques. I will talk to you about your beliefs, expectations, and how you experience the world. I'll teach you to be more accepting of yourself, so you can stop judging and reacting from created stories. I will also help you improve foundational behaviors.
I also help clients with career challenges.
**Now Accepting New Clients** I see adults and adolescents who typically present with anxiety and/or depression. If I had to name just one specialty, it would be anxiety. Most people suffer some form of it at some point in their lives. When left untreated, it can lead to more severe symptoms and a whole host of diagnoses. I practice primarily Cognitive Behavioral techniques. I will talk to you about your beliefs, expectations, and how you experience the world. I'll teach you to be more accepting of yourself, so you can stop judging and reacting from created stories. I will also help you improve foundational behaviors.
(512) 369-3915 View (512) 369-3915
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Suzette Castilleja
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Austin, TX 78705
Such as relationships, the ability to function, your work and or career?
I take a person centered approach to helping individuals explore all parts of a person’s past and current circumstances so that the process can help in giving insight for healing and growth. Are you dissatisfied with your current career or college major? I offer the Myers Briggs Interest Inventory and the Strong Interest Inventory.
Such as relationships, the ability to function, your work and or career?
I take a person centered approach to helping individuals explore all parts of a person’s past and current circumstances so that the process can help in giving insight for healing and growth. Are you dissatisfied with your current career or college major? I offer the Myers Briggs Interest Inventory and the Strong Interest Inventory.
(830) 251-4431 View (830) 251-4431
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Beth Myler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, JD
Online Only
I help clients navigate challenges presented by relationships, career, and changes in their health status due to aging, illness or injury.
I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and received training in CBT from the Beck Institute in addition to my Master’s from University of Texas. Evidence-based cognitive therapies serve a wide range of clients from elite athletes and startup founders to struggling students and people recently bereaved.
I help clients navigate challenges presented by relationships, career, and changes in their health status due to aging, illness or injury.
I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and received training in CBT from the Beck Institute in addition to my Master’s from University of Texas. Evidence-based cognitive therapies serve a wide range of clients from elite athletes and startup founders to struggling students and people recently bereaved.
(415) 200-3465 View (415) 200-3465

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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.