Career Counseling Therapists in Des Moines, WA
Throughout my career and life, I have gained valuable insight into the human capacity to be amazingly resilient when adequate support is available.
I understand the power of hope, deepened by over 30 years' experience supporting individuals through adversity, life changes, and periods of emotional difficulty. If you're living with anxiety, trauma, depression, or a sense that something isn’t quite working, I offer therapy attuned to your emotional needs and grounded in real-life healing. I’m a good fit for adults 21+ who are seeking a collaborative, empathetic, and warm environment where it is okay to shed some tears and even enjoy the benefits of some stress-relieving laughter, as you face challenges, including anxiety, stress, depression, trauma history, and life decisions.
Throughout my career and life, I have gained valuable insight into the human capacity to be amazingly resilient when adequate support is available.
I understand the power of hope, deepened by over 30 years' experience supporting individuals through adversity, life changes, and periods of emotional difficulty. If you're living with anxiety, trauma, depression, or a sense that something isn’t quite working, I offer therapy attuned to your emotional needs and grounded in real-life healing. I’m a good fit for adults 21+ who are seeking a collaborative, empathetic, and warm environment where it is okay to shed some tears and even enjoy the benefits of some stress-relieving laughter, as you face challenges, including anxiety, stress, depression, trauma history, and life decisions.
Have you reached the top of the mountain, taken in all the views & still feel like something is missing? You’ve done what you were supposed to do. Gotten the grades, looked the part, received the promotion, but are realizing this “success” can only take you so far. Being a human is a more complicated adventure. This is a painful realization because it means discarding the old conditioning & trying something new. But it’s a risk you are willing to take because edginess, anxiety, insecurity, & discontent have become persistent visitors in your world. You have reached your growing edge & want more out of this life.
Have you reached the top of the mountain, taken in all the views & still feel like something is missing? You’ve done what you were supposed to do. Gotten the grades, looked the part, received the promotion, but are realizing this “success” can only take you so far. Being a human is a more complicated adventure. This is a painful realization because it means discarding the old conditioning & trying something new. But it’s a risk you are willing to take because edginess, anxiety, insecurity, & discontent have become persistent visitors in your world. You have reached your growing edge & want more out of this life.
My job as a counselor is to create a space where you feel safe and supported.
If you are struggling with a relationship, familial issues, a difficult life transition, or just struggling to get through the day-to-day then it is a good time to ask for help.I believe that it is never too late to start counseling and that counseling is a unique experience for everyone.Some people might go to counseling weekly for years, some might go to sessions weekly for 6 months and then transition to biweekly, some might be going to counseling for the first time, and some might be looking for a new counselor.All these experiences are valid, and my goal is to help you figure out what works for you and what you want to achieve.
My job as a counselor is to create a space where you feel safe and supported.
If you are struggling with a relationship, familial issues, a difficult life transition, or just struggling to get through the day-to-day then it is a good time to ask for help.I believe that it is never too late to start counseling and that counseling is a unique experience for everyone.Some people might go to counseling weekly for years, some might go to sessions weekly for 6 months and then transition to biweekly, some might be going to counseling for the first time, and some might be looking for a new counselor.All these experiences are valid, and my goal is to help you figure out what works for you and what you want to achieve.
You deserve mental health support that honors all of who you are. I provide culturally responsive, collaborative therapy to help you navigate relationship issues, personal anxiety, stressors, dysregulation, depression, social challenges and more to help couples and individuals meet their therapeutic goals. I also attune to the unique needs of autistic clients, with the understanding that autism is not a disease to be cured, but an important aspect of identity. Every part of who you are matters, and your background is welcomed and respected in session.
You deserve mental health support that honors all of who you are. I provide culturally responsive, collaborative therapy to help you navigate relationship issues, personal anxiety, stressors, dysregulation, depression, social challenges and more to help couples and individuals meet their therapeutic goals. I also attune to the unique needs of autistic clients, with the understanding that autism is not a disease to be cured, but an important aspect of identity. Every part of who you are matters, and your background is welcomed and respected in session.
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If you are a professional of color, an international professional, or a recent immigrant, you may also be navigating bias, workplace politics, and microaggressions while trying to succeed and build a secure, meaningful career and life.
With over 30 years of professional experience as a psychologist, manager, and executive leader, I understand the pressures professionals face. In 10–12 sessions, with a structured and goal-focused approach, we identify what is holding you back and develop practical strategies to improve your psychological capacity and resilience to reach your life goals.
If you are a professional of color, an international professional, or a recent immigrant, you may also be navigating bias, workplace politics, and microaggressions while trying to succeed and build a secure, meaningful career and life.
With over 30 years of professional experience as a psychologist, manager, and executive leader, I understand the pressures professionals face. In 10–12 sessions, with a structured and goal-focused approach, we identify what is holding you back and develop practical strategies to improve your psychological capacity and resilience to reach your life goals.
I work with people of all ages and backgrounds who are going through or looking for change in their lives. Does this sound like you? "I often feel life is taking me for a ride." " I seem to respond to circumstances rather than create opportunities." "I know there is more to life than this!" I help my clients identify their limiting beliefs and understand how they influence the perception of life experiences. When limiting beliefs are replaced by positive, empowering beliefs, we can eliminate obstacles which are keeping you from becoming the best YOU, that you can be.
I work with people of all ages and backgrounds who are going through or looking for change in their lives. Does this sound like you? "I often feel life is taking me for a ride." " I seem to respond to circumstances rather than create opportunities." "I know there is more to life than this!" I help my clients identify their limiting beliefs and understand how they influence the perception of life experiences. When limiting beliefs are replaced by positive, empowering beliefs, we can eliminate obstacles which are keeping you from becoming the best YOU, that you can be.
Percy L. Sturgis
Mental Health Counselor Associate, MEd, LMHCA, CANS-F
4 Endorsed
Lakewood, WA 98499
Together, we will focus on building clarity, strengthening confidence, and developing practical tools that support lasting personal growth and meaningful progress toward your life and career goals.
As a husband, father, and mental health professional, I bring a grounded, real-world perspective to counseling. Shaped by my multicultural background, I support adults, pre-teens, and teens through life’s challenges, transitions, and personal growth with understanding and compassion.
Together, we will focus on building clarity, strengthening confidence, and developing practical tools that support lasting personal growth and meaningful progress toward your life and career goals.
As a husband, father, and mental health professional, I bring a grounded, real-world perspective to counseling. Shaped by my multicultural background, I support adults, pre-teens, and teens through life’s challenges, transitions, and personal growth with understanding and compassion.
I can offer you over 35 years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in resolving career, personal and relationship concerns in a compassionate, thoughtful, and safe therapeutic relationship.
Whether you are feeling depressed or anxious, experiencing problems in relationships, or just not getting to where you want to be, counseling can help you become more successful and happier. Call me for a free telephone consultation and be assured that I will work to help you resolve your concerns in an effective manner.
I can offer you over 35 years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in resolving career, personal and relationship concerns in a compassionate, thoughtful, and safe therapeutic relationship.
Whether you are feeling depressed or anxious, experiencing problems in relationships, or just not getting to where you want to be, counseling can help you become more successful and happier. Call me for a free telephone consultation and be assured that I will work to help you resolve your concerns in an effective manner.
Molly Rogers holds a Masters degree in psychology and mental health counseling , as well as a Masters degree in Applied Behavior Analysis. Molly has been practicing behavior intervention and modification for the past 14 years. During the past seven years Molly has enjoyed providing evidenced based mental health services to clients with co-occurring disorders to include, addiction disorders, mental health diagnosis of depression, anxiety, bipolar I, schizophrenia, and all other diagnoses.
Molly Rogers holds a Masters degree in psychology and mental health counseling , as well as a Masters degree in Applied Behavior Analysis. Molly has been practicing behavior intervention and modification for the past 14 years. During the past seven years Molly has enjoyed providing evidenced based mental health services to clients with co-occurring disorders to include, addiction disorders, mental health diagnosis of depression, anxiety, bipolar I, schizophrenia, and all other diagnoses.
My approach is based on the idea that current difficulties are rooted in unresolved feelings, thoughts, conflict or coping styles from the past. I help people understand the patterns in their lives and connections to the past so that they can live more effectively in the present.
My approach is based on the idea that current difficulties are rooted in unresolved feelings, thoughts, conflict or coping styles from the past. I help people understand the patterns in their lives and connections to the past so that they can live more effectively in the present.
Are you desiring a deeper breakthrough? Have you tried the mainstream approaches and are you looking for something to shake old patterns loose? Do you have a glimmer of what you want, but can't quite reach your potential? Are you open to new ways of accessing insight? If so, we may work well together. I utilize a combination of methods to help you visualize what you are trying to achieve and what might be getting in the way. I use graphic (visual) facilitation and coaching to literally sketch our conversations in order to see new possibilities.
Are you desiring a deeper breakthrough? Have you tried the mainstream approaches and are you looking for something to shake old patterns loose? Do you have a glimmer of what you want, but can't quite reach your potential? Are you open to new ways of accessing insight? If so, we may work well together. I utilize a combination of methods to help you visualize what you are trying to achieve and what might be getting in the way. I use graphic (visual) facilitation and coaching to literally sketch our conversations in order to see new possibilities.
I’m Nitish with 20+ years practicing Counseling. My calling started during my 3rd year as a pre-med student. Something in me wanted to figure out why I felt like I had a chip on my shoulder. This lead me to investigating Psychology that became my vocation thereafter. Understanding why humans feel, think, and act in certain ways helped me to understand myself and people around me. I could feel God had given me new tools to learn about His pinnacle of creation. It was like gaining a window into my soul. After all, by definition, Psychology is the study of the soul.
I’m Nitish with 20+ years practicing Counseling. My calling started during my 3rd year as a pre-med student. Something in me wanted to figure out why I felt like I had a chip on my shoulder. This lead me to investigating Psychology that became my vocation thereafter. Understanding why humans feel, think, and act in certain ways helped me to understand myself and people around me. I could feel God had given me new tools to learn about His pinnacle of creation. It was like gaining a window into my soul. After all, by definition, Psychology is the study of the soul.
With more than 20 years as a school counselor, I've helped teens and adults navigate anxiety, depression, grief, stress, relationship challenges, career decisions, and life transitions.
Taking the first step toward counseling can feel overwhelming, but you don't have to navigate life's challenges alone. I provide a supportive, compassionate, confidential, and non-judgmental space where you feel heard, respected, and empowered to create meaningful and lasting change.
With more than 20 years as a school counselor, I've helped teens and adults navigate anxiety, depression, grief, stress, relationship challenges, career decisions, and life transitions.
Taking the first step toward counseling can feel overwhelming, but you don't have to navigate life's challenges alone. I provide a supportive, compassionate, confidential, and non-judgmental space where you feel heard, respected, and empowered to create meaningful and lasting change.
I am an art therapist, artist and creative person who understands emotions and the body and how they work together. I am also a life-long learner who will always be honing her skills because I want to be someone who can serve every population I am working with in the best way that I can. Additionally, I am a human who believes in Spirit, so I believe there is a reason we come across one another's paths. We will teach one another and grow together if you choose to work with me.
I am an art therapist, artist and creative person who understands emotions and the body and how they work together. I am also a life-long learner who will always be honing her skills because I want to be someone who can serve every population I am working with in the best way that I can. Additionally, I am a human who believes in Spirit, so I believe there is a reason we come across one another's paths. We will teach one another and grow together if you choose to work with me.
Many of these questions arise in the context of relationships, career decisions, or the quiet pressure of trying to hold everything together for everyone else.
I bring my own humanity to this work - my heart, and my hope. I show up as a real person in the room - not poker faced, but present and alive. My therapeutic approach is grounded in unconditional positive regard - not as a therapeutic strategy, but as a natural response to witnessing someone in their fullness - their resilience, their defenses, their humor.
Many of these questions arise in the context of relationships, career decisions, or the quiet pressure of trying to hold everything together for everyone else.
I bring my own humanity to this work - my heart, and my hope. I show up as a real person in the room - not poker faced, but present and alive. My therapeutic approach is grounded in unconditional positive regard - not as a therapeutic strategy, but as a natural response to witnessing someone in their fullness - their resilience, their defenses, their humor.
Successful women listen up, I am here to provide you with the Solid Insight you need to get your life back and feel good again. Stop feeling overwhelmed and eliminate unhealthy anxiety. During these turbulent times I help women in business, leaders, speakers, entrepreneurs, and business owners. If you need brand new solid solutions, you are in the right place. Annette Kiper provides the Solid Insight you need to stop being overwhelmed. Why hire Annette? She was born unique, and has used her abilities, skills and knowledge to live her highest and best life. She has the tools. Annette helps you get to where you want to be.
Successful women listen up, I am here to provide you with the Solid Insight you need to get your life back and feel good again. Stop feeling overwhelmed and eliminate unhealthy anxiety. During these turbulent times I help women in business, leaders, speakers, entrepreneurs, and business owners. If you need brand new solid solutions, you are in the right place. Annette Kiper provides the Solid Insight you need to stop being overwhelmed. Why hire Annette? She was born unique, and has used her abilities, skills and knowledge to live her highest and best life. She has the tools. Annette helps you get to where you want to be.
I offer therapy as a space for adults who sense that something in their life deserves deeper attention. Many people come to this work after already engaging in personal growth and are now looking for a more intentional, substantive space to continue that process.
I offer therapy as a space for adults who sense that something in their life deserves deeper attention. Many people come to this work after already engaging in personal growth and are now looking for a more intentional, substantive space to continue that process.
You’ve built a successful life, but you’re barely managing it. On paper, everything looks right. Inside, you’re tired, questioning your purpose, and wondering why “having it all” doesn’t feel better.
I help high-achieving women bridge the gap between outer success and inner peace. My clients are ambitious, thoughtful professionals who are good at holding it all together. They show up for everyone else, but they’re running on empty.
If you’re exhausted by burnout, perfectionism, or feeling like you’ve lost touch with yourself, therapy can help you recalibrate.
You’ve built a successful life, but you’re barely managing it. On paper, everything looks right. Inside, you’re tired, questioning your purpose, and wondering why “having it all” doesn’t feel better.
I help high-achieving women bridge the gap between outer success and inner peace. My clients are ambitious, thoughtful professionals who are good at holding it all together. They show up for everyone else, but they’re running on empty.
If you’re exhausted by burnout, perfectionism, or feeling like you’ve lost touch with yourself, therapy can help you recalibrate.
I have extensive experience working with professionals (IT, corporate, attorneys, physicians) who experience issues with their career, relationships and mental/physical health.
Are you ready to create change in your life? Do anxiety or ADHD impact your life personally and/or professionally? Looking for a "nudge" to get going? Let's use your personal strengths and my knowledge to build executive functioning skills, understand the root cause of anxiety, and rebuild self-compassion leading to self-confidence. I offer teletherapy for clients in Washington state or coaching for clients throughout the US. I am a Board Certified Coach (BCC). Because I live outside Washington, those with severe mental illness are best served by a local practitioner. Please read the Finance page for important information.
I have extensive experience working with professionals (IT, corporate, attorneys, physicians) who experience issues with their career, relationships and mental/physical health.
Are you ready to create change in your life? Do anxiety or ADHD impact your life personally and/or professionally? Looking for a "nudge" to get going? Let's use your personal strengths and my knowledge to build executive functioning skills, understand the root cause of anxiety, and rebuild self-compassion leading to self-confidence. I offer teletherapy for clients in Washington state or coaching for clients throughout the US. I am a Board Certified Coach (BCC). Because I live outside Washington, those with severe mental illness are best served by a local practitioner. Please read the Finance page for important information.
I provide support for folks experiencing challenges such as self esteem, identity issues, career challenges, and relationship difficulties.
My approach is whole person centered, and I use an eclectic blend of modalities that are tailored to each client. I believe that everyone has the right to radical self-love and I welcome people of all races, genders and sexual identities.
I provide support for folks experiencing challenges such as self esteem, identity issues, career challenges, and relationship difficulties.
My approach is whole person centered, and I use an eclectic blend of modalities that are tailored to each client. I believe that everyone has the right to radical self-love and I welcome people of all races, genders and sexual identities.
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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.