Career Counselling and Coaching in Clearview, Ontario.

A career is more than just a way to pay the bills. Every person spends most of their life in their careers and the career satisfaction/non-satisfaction spills over to the person’s personal life, too. However, there are many variables that can lead to career dissatisfaction. It can be the environment, interpersonal relationships, the skills and talents required for the job, and ultimately the person’s view of the job. A successful career counselling helps the client to take a closer look at these variables and to tackle the issues that lead to an unhealthy career life. Schedule a free 15-minute consultation to see if we are a good fit.

Work can affect so much more than just your career. It can shape your confidence, your relationships, your sense of purpose, and even how you feel about yourself. Whether you're feeling burnt out, questioning your next step, navigating workplace stress, or trying to find a healthier balance, therapy can offer space to slow down and reflect. Together, we'll explore what feels important to you so you can move forward with greater clarity, confidence, and direction.

Having been through a number of different careers in my life I have the first-hand experience of knowing what it feels like to go through such transitions. For so many years I couldn't find my passion which created a lot of drawbacks in my life. Today I don't see these as drawbacks but stepping stones to be where I am today. I can help you find your passion through your journey on the path you are creating. We are all writing our own story and this is only a chapter in your book. Consider the possibility of the next chapter to be life changing and your possibilities could be endless.

Career challenges often bring stress, self-doubt, and confusion about direction or purpose. In my work, I offer a supportive space where clients can explore their strengths, values, and meaning in relation to work. Using a trauma-informed, Gestalt and somatic approach, we pay attention to practical goals and emotional experiences, including fears, blocks, and inner conflicts. I help clients clarify priorities, build confidence, and recognize patterns that may affect career decisions. Together, we develop realistic steps aligned with their authentic self. Through this process, clients often gain clarity, motivation, and a stronger sense of direction and professional fulfillment.

Your career can be fulfilling - you need to decide to make it so. We will uncover what your career goals are, whether that is in your current work life or something different. We will consider many aspects including your inner desires, your short and long term goals, and we will assess your strengths and interests. From there, we you will work on exercises and specific action plans to uncover if your interests are truly that. Step-by-step we will work toward uncovering a more fulfilling career.

Feeling stuck, burnt out, or unsure about your next step? Career counselling isn’t just for job seekers—it’s for anyone navigating change, clarity, or confidence in their work life. Whether you’re questioning your current path, facing workplace stress, or wanting to align your career with your values, we help you explore your strengths, passions, and possibilities. At Rooted in Resilience, we offer culturally attuned support for racialized professionals and those navigating identity in the workplace. Together, we’ll uncover what fulfillment looks like for you—and build a roadmap to get there.

If you are undecided, anxious or confused about your next educational and/or career direction, working with me can help you clarity and gain knowledge about your unique “career profile “and specific careers and/or educational options that are in line with your personality, interests, skills, abilities, academic achievements, values, and goals (and the situation on the labour market). I am certified to administer and interpret vocational and career testing instruments.

Occupational stress, striving for a new goal, or starting a change in career may have a person feeling fearful, needing support and clarity. Psychotherapy can help define goals, create action plans, and create meaning even when obstacles seem insurmountable. The answer to the questions we ask are often inside waiting to emerge through meaningful interaction.

Burnout can leave you feeling depleted, unmotivated, and questioning everything-from your career path to your sense of self. In our work together, we’ll make space to unpack the stress, overwhelm, and pressure you’ve been carrying, and explore what truly matters to you. Clients often say they feel more clear-headed, validated, and empowered to make intentional choices - whether that means setting better boundaries, redefining success, or navigating a career shift. You don’t have to stay stuck; therapy can help you reconnect with purpose and find a way forward that actually works for you.

Dr. Strauss offers career counseling through New Leaf Psychology Centre. In order to facilitate decision making, sessions will first assess your current skills, assets and interests. Your level of fulfillment at your current place of work, and obstacles to fulfillment will also be discussed. Potential career changes will be reviewed, with the goal of helping you come to a decision that you are comfortable with.

Matt has worked as a career development supporting teens and adults for many years. He can support you in figuring out where you’re headed, what motivates you, and how to make choices that fit your strengths, gifts, values, interests, and stage of life. It’s not about picking a path: it’s about understanding yourself better, exploring real options, and planning and moving towards the next steps in your career journey in a way that feels both achievable and meaningful.

According to one study, about 75% of the population feels stuck in a job that they find unsatisfying. It does not have to be that way! It is possible to pursue a vocation that maps on to your values, passion, natural abilities and environment. Whether you are new to Canada, just entering the work force, in transition, or functioning with a disability - a career counsellor can help you explore your options, discover your passion, and develop your skills to make good decisions about your future.

Art therapy and counselling support individuals navigating career questions, transitions, or uncertainty. Creative and reflective processes can help clarify values, identity, strengths, and direction, particularly during periods of change or burnout. Therapy provides space to explore both practical concerns and deeper questions around meaning, purpose, and alignment in work and life.