Career Counseling and Coaching in Cloverdale, California.

Look for support with a big change or how to be more productive at work? Have you felt like you have been stuck at your current job and you aren't living up to your fullest potential in a job that is occupying most of your waking hours? Then let's talk about what is working and how you can expand that to other parts of your career. In this economy at this point in history, there are more choices than you may feel you have and sometimes we just need the support to get through all of the choices.

A wise person once told me, "Find something you love to do and find someone to pay you to do it." But the reality is that many people find themselves in careers they don't enjoy or lose the career they did enjoy. Whether you are disatisfied with your career, dealing with work related stress, or wondering what you are going to do next, counseling can provide a framework for you to work through the dissonance in your work life and get on the path of meaningful fulfillment with regards to your work or career, regardless of what stage in your life you are at.

Who benefits from career counselling? You might be a student looking for direction or a person considering a career change. You may also be looking to delve deep and assess your talents, skills, interests, personality or learning style. Learning more about who you are and how you want to spend the next decades of your life are all considerations in career counselling. Assessment tools can be very helpful in making informed career choices and developing a personalized career path but are best utilized along with an experienced counsellor. Psychotherapeutic tools such as EFT and Mindfulness Based approaches can provide depths of understanding one's self.

One aspect of therapy that many people may not be aware of is "Solution Focused Therapy." This is the intersection of therapy and coaching. So, if you are looking to make a change in your life, improve your financial outlook, and grow in your career, you are in the right place! I have extensive experience working with young adults entering their career field for the first time, supporting small business owners navigate complexities, and supporting mid-career professionals with making change. Meeting your career aspirations requires a positive mood, motivation, energy, and confidence-- tools that you will learn in therapy with me. I will motivate and help you.

Blocks to career can create significant problems with feeling fulfilled in life. This lack of career fulflillment can cause depression, anxiety, feeling out of touch with the self, etc. Sometimes these career blocks occur because the wrong career was chosen or a person feels at a loss as to what a meaningful occupation might be. I work to help people through these blocks using a special focusing technique to help you get in touch with your true feelings. My aim is to get you back in touch with yourself, your passion, your true self so that you can make well informed career and life decisions.

I support individual clients experiencing burnout, compassion fatigue, and mental and emotional exhaustion. I often work with Highly Sensitive People, or empaths, who are more susceptible to these experiences. I support those in helping professions like teachers, therapists, parents, medical professionals, and difficult work environments create their boundaries in their workspace for personal well-being.

I have helped many people figure out the next steps in their career and in their lives. You will start by listing all the skills you can think of, and together we will see how many possible career choices can come out of this list. What usually happens is that feelings come up that are getting in your way. We will shine a light on those feelings, putting them in their proper perspective. You deserve to have someone to help you navigate through these often difficult waters. It can be very inspiring to help someone find their career path.

Career Counseling is about change. Whether you are changing a career position, seeking a new field, or a student changing a major, the core of career counseling is preparation and the understanding of your goals and how they affect your life as a whole. In my practice, I do not use assessments or aptitude tests, as I believe the client is the best source of information. Together we will review your education, interests, work history and the reasons to make a change at this time in your life. Additionally, we will evaluate your level of risk taking, relationships and approaches to pursue a new career path. My style is comprehensive and tailored to you to help your reach your career goals.