Career Counseling and Coaching in Plainfield, Illinois.

I believe that each of us is created to live a life of purpose and meaning and that we are each uniquely created to connect our best self to our lifework and careers! Are you wondering if you are in a career that is your best fit? Are you thinking of creating a change in your career and need support? Has life brought you to an unexpected place where you now find yourself needing to move back into a career and you are not sure where to begin on this journey? I have journeyed with hundreds of men and women as they have changed, transitioned and reinvented their career path. As a Counselor and Life Coach, I have a unique perspective on how to support the changes that you desire to make.

Find a career that best matches your personality and style. Identify what your interests are, your strengths or weaknesses what you enjoy, what you don’t and let’s figure out the best match for you in terms of a career that will benefit you and make you a happy productive person in your career. I am an eclectic therapist who uses multiple modes/ models or approaches of therapy to help people achieve the desired goals-depending on who they are and what they respond to Best.

We spend a lot of time at work - in fact, most of us spend more time at work than at home. Our happiness at work converts to happiness in about half of our lives! If your not happy at or with your work life, being happy anywhere else is going to be a struggle. Career counseling can help you: * Transition to a new career * Explore career types * Conflict resolution * Work place bullying * Sexual harassment * Loss of job * Difficulty finding a job. * Adults returning to school

Are you satisfied with your current career, or is it time for a change? Has something been tugging at your heart? What are your passions? Your talents? What would be your dream job if you had no limits? I believe that God gives us certain passions and gifts for a reason. Are you perusing your passions? Are you using your gifts? Together we can explore what your passions, talents and possibilities are. A journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step, and its up to you to take that first step of faith.

In today's trying times, it is not uncommon to be faced with a job loss or even a career change. Today's job market can be frightening and challenging. Research shows that clients who successfully cope with career decisions may gain skill and confidence in the ability to tackle other problem areas in their life. They may invest more energy into resolving non-career problems because they have clarified career objectives. We will work together to find information on the aspect of developing a career and helping face and overcome concerns about seeking a new job or a new direction in life. For more information, please contact me.

Mark D. Parisi, Psy.D. & Associates, P.C. has expertise in career counseling and executive coaching. Dr. Parisi has a second Master's Degree in Personnel Psychology and has often worked as a consultant to industry and schools on issues of vocational uncertainty and personnel selection. We have the capability to do pre-hire testing as well as to administer vocational preference testing which can be very useful to assist in the job search process.

Understanding ones qualities and personality is one key to developing a plan that will result in a satisfying career. Many times clients work to work instead of finding what makes them tick and what creates purpose and meaning in life. Clients settle far to often and become dissatisfied and begin to develope a negative self-concept, which leads to more dissatisfaction.

If you are experiencing burn-out, career-related fatigue and stress, and career questioning, I am here to offer support and guidance. Through various therapeutic techniques and interventions, as well as appropriate career assessments, we can collaborate together to reach your goals and pinpoint solutions. Through our collaboration together, it is my hope for you to find career-satisfaction, self-confidence, and the stress-relief you deserve.