Career Counseling and Coaching in Paramount, California.

What brings you joy? What to think about when you first wake up? What do you think about when you go to sleep? What do you dream about? I believe ones career is her/his calling. That pull to do, to be, to create. If you are unclear about what you would like to do as a career, I would love to help you explore your world and find your path. Call me today at 714-432-9856!

Sometimes, our beliefs about ourselves can get in the way of successfully achieving our own goals. Many people don't truly believe that they have the skills or character that it takes to reach their full potential. It is time to stop making excuses and do something about it. I will help you with your self-esteem, self-doubt, and whatever other blocks are preventing you from getting what you want.

Are you stuck in a job you hate? Is work stress out of hand? Do you feel confused about what career path to chose? Good mental health partly depends upon finding meaningful work that fulfills you and makes you happy. I can help you brainstorm, help you in resolving work place problems and guide you in discovering what you are truly meant to do.

The careers we choose and do in life become an identity and sense of purpose that can either fulfill us or drown us in misery. When we work on increasing our individual power we are able to work towards that which fulfills us (mentally, physically, and emotionally) so that we aren't left working out of fear, scarcity, or insecurity. Instead, our career becomes a place of excitement, joy, and adventure.

As a man who changed careers from engineering to psychotherapy in my early 30's, I have my own experience in uncovering and transitioning into an optimal career. Using that, as well as my 25 years as a psychotherapist, I believe I had an unique edge in supporting my clients in connecting to their life purpose and making it happen. Having a fulfilling, meaningful vocation is so critical to our wellbeing and you deserve the opportunity to make that happen, at any point in your life!

All too often, we end up in jobs without purpose that leave us feeling “stuck.” Many people find they don’t know how or why they ended up in their career and wonder if there could be more satisfaction in their professional life. Together, we will explore your values through both assessment and discussion and what makes work meaningful to you. From here, we can strategize and develop a plan using solution-focused techniques to get you “unstuck” and feeling more fulfilled and satisfied in your career.

Any transition, whether that be in career or other priority, can be challenging. Whether you're at a crossroads or simply undecided as to what direction is best for you, there are ways to discover the right path for you. Shifts in your life or career can be symptomatic of major shifts or changes in your priorities and examining or working through these issues can help you to get into greater alignment with who you really are and that which most expresses your deepest self. Feel free to call my office for a free 15 minute telephone consultation at 800-474-1445.

Changing careers or embarking on a career path after college can be both exciting and daunting. The challenges include finding a career that is satisfying, learning how to operate in a new social environment, identifying areas within ones current career that are/are not working, becoming comfortable asking for more and tolerating periods of uncertainty. Sometimes none of these are clear and that's where therapy can help. We may also work to identify workplace conflict and insecurity or creative blocks.

I believe we are supposed to learn and grow throughout our lives and that our careers grow and progress with us. There can be so much anxiety and fear when trying to chose a career, deciding whether to stay in a career, or struggling with challenges (and people) in your chosen career. My goal is to help you get grounded in your beliefs, values, and priorities so that you can feel confident about the choices you are making. I want to help you learn how to reduce burnout, stop second guessing yourself, and find excitement again.

The two major areas of life are work and love. We must deal with them both well to be happy. If you are in need of help with your career path, job stress or satisfaction with you work we can help. We have trained professionals who have many years of experience in career counseling and helping people find greater meaning in their work lives. In this complicated world of career challenges you may need a professional who is skilled in this area to come along side of you. We have resources to help you if you give us a call.

Today, with the economy in trouble, people are having a wide range of employment issues, from difficulties finding work and career selection to conflicts with employers and charges of sexual harassment. As a psychologist, I offer a variety of serves to facilitate a clarification of goals of priorities, including career interest testing to match current skills and aptitudes. I also provide sexual harassment seminars for local companies.

Counseling can help you explore alternatives related to goal strategy and achievement Dr. Larry Kuhn, and the other Counselors at Prepare to Change, help individuals define how they want their lives to be different and identify the steps that will help them reach their goals. If you’re looking to bring improvement or change into your career direction or other area, counseling may be a good option for you.

Prior to becoming a Marriage and Family Therapist, I worked at IBM for 14 years. IBM started downsizing and I was faced with the decision of having to move out of state in order to keep my job with IBM. I chose to stay and pursue my passion to become a therapist, but it required going to school for 6 years while working full time. I have personally faced changing careers mid-life and have successfully navigated the obstacles that stood in my way. I would love to help you find your way as you are plotting your course. Please give me a call at 714-751-0888 so I can help you remove any barriers that stand in the way of you pursuing your dreams.