Career Counseling and Coaching in Commerce, California.

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.

We live in a world where it is no longer the norm to work in a job from the beginning of entering the workforce to retirement. No matter where you are on your Career path, there is a way or two, or three. We will explore your possibilities, opportunities, and desires as well as needs from a career. With the goal of finding the path that best meets your needs.

Can't figure out what's gone wrong with your career? Feel like you are on the wrong track, maybe chose the wrong job? Everyone has been there, and everyone needs a little help getting back on track. Maybe its just a bad fit, or Maybe you are looking for more than just a job, maybe you are looking for purpose in your life..give me a call, I think I can help.

I have worked extensively in career counseling; having provided training and education to college campuses for 10+ years. What I have often encountered is blocks in decision making patterns, which leads to struggles in people finding their niche or correct direction to take as it relates to their career choices. Each individual encompasses a different set of assets that I can help to untangle the impasses they may have to choose an effective career path. We do this together by researching each person's strengths that will allow them to make decisions based on these findings, as well as environmental influences, i.e., marketing approaches, resume writing, and what will success strategies.

Starting a career for the first time, or making a change to your career down the line can both feel daunting. One might find themselves with lots of questions and uncertainty with no clear direction of where to turn. I help people work through the stress and worries that accompany any type of career transition. Together we will collaborate on a stable plan of action, and uncover additional resources that may be beneficial to you in taking the next steps on your path to success.

Sometimes it's hard to know what's next. Whether you're a c-suite executive, a business owner, a longstanding employee, or just beginning your career journey, there is a life that's more meaningful. Perhaps there's been a massive change in your business or employment status, or maybe you've been on a track for a long time and you're ready for something different. Whatever the case is, together we can look explore the options and help deepen your understanding of yourself, what you desire next, and how to experience that "next" with more meaning, joy and purpose. If this is something you're ready to explore, please don't hesitate to reach out.

While most career counselors love to give you capacity based profiles of what your talents and interests are for your best bet career choices, Grey Matters international believes that most people make predictably irrational decisions and then after making them learn way to make them fit into their identities using various types of rationalizations and strategies. We are able to assist folks in career counseling type settings by giving a deeper look at their decision making profile so they can better understand where the core frustration or desire is coming from in the world of work. Contact kevin@kevinflemingphd.com or 877-606-6161.

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.

Transitions often challenge our identity and sense of self. I believe that greater self-awareness leads to greater fulfillment, both in your life and in your career. I can help you examine what you're truly looking for to help you find satisfaction and fulfillment. I help my clients uncover what’s behind their unconscious patterns to help them grow and empower them to authentically choose how they show up in their own lives.

Oftentimes, people seek out career counseling because they are finding that their current job is not making them happy. From a Christian perspective, finding the work or "mission" God has designed you for is often called "finding your purpose" which we believe is the key to happiness in your work. In my work with Christians I strive to help people to find this purpose in their lives.

Coaching sessions are specific to each individual and specific goals. It is standard for therapists to discuss the primary issues and concerns in your life during coaching sessions. It is common to schedule a series of weekly sessions, where each session lasts about fifty minutes. Coaching can be short-term, focusing on a specific issue, or can be longer-term, addressing more complex issues.

Are you looking for help with career issues? Do you struggle with not knowing what career path to take? Perhaps you're not happy in your career. Or you're a student and you wish you knew which career path to take but all these decisions seem overwhelming and you feel stuck. As a licenced psychologist experienced in career counseling, I'm here to help. Call, click or text (949)791-7127 or (310)729-7971.

Most people will have very different multiple careers in their lives. This can be very confusing and frightening. We all want to make the right choices. We want to be happy in our work and make enough money to live the life style we desire. We want to make as few mistakes in our choices as possible. We will work to clear the clouds by getting closer to understanding our needs and desires. We will set action goals, identify targets, evaluate results and continue refining the process until we are satisfied with the results.

A large component of career choice is how we view ourselves and what we feel we can accomplish. So there's a big element of identity in there. I use Positive Psychology tools to assess the individual's strengths of character and what they view as important tools for success that they already have in their arsenal. From that perspective, we also look at those character strengths that could use a little further strengthening in order to best serve the individual reach their goals. Dreaming and imagining are big pieces of this process, so we also explore those in depth. I encourage realistic dreaming and identify fears and doubts that getting the way of dreaming and accomplishing dreams.

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.

In today's complex job market, many individuals find themselves grappling with confusion, diminished confidence, and paralysis when facing career decisions or difficulty workplace dynamics. As a seasoned therapist, my approach to career counseling is both empathetic and innovative, recognizing the profound impact that work-related struggles can have on one's overall well-being. I employ creative solutions to help clients identify new opportunities in their professional lives, providing personalized support that goes beyond traditional methods. You will not only gain clarity and direction but also the confidence and resilience needed for professional fulfillment and balance.

We offer support and counseling for a variety of career-related issues. If you are at a professional crossroad and looking for an environment to process and determine your next phase, please call us. If you have experienced a major career loss or transition we can help you to manage the multitude of feelings that accompanies this difficult and confusing time.