Career Counselling and Coaching in Stoney Creek, Ontario.

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.

To incorporate an SFBT approach to help clients identify their own resiliency from a strength based perspective. To use positive psychology language and focus on solution when clients may be wanting to explore other careers or feel stuck in their current one. To assist clients remember and identify past adversities and their history of overcoming situational challenges.

Very often our choice of career comes from a necessity rather than from going for our dream job. Few step back and take time to observe what they are good at while at the same time going for their dream. IDestiny is a trade mark of this therapist who has been working with people that are unhappy with the choices they previously made regarding their career. Opportunity is waiting for us all.

People go through various transitions in their lives related to career and education. You might have been underemployed or out of work for some time, go through a job loss, promotion, require upgrading, or a career change. Counselling can help you understand yourself and what you are seeking in order to make career, educational, and life decisions. I can support you in these decisions, help navigate a current employment environment, and guide in your decision process. I do not provide career assessments and I am not a certified career counsellor.

Through our sessions, clients gain clarity on their strengths, values, and aspirations, enabling them to make informed decisions about their professional lives. We explore potential barriers such as self-doubt or fear of change, and develop strategies to overcome them. By fostering self-awareness and confidence, therapy empowers clients to set achievable goals and navigate career transitions with resilience. Whether it's exploring new opportunities, advancing in their current role, or seeking a more satisfying work-life balance, therapy provides invaluable support in achieving career success and personal fulfillment.

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.

I help clients with addictive behaviours or substance use that is interfering with their ability to achieve a fulfilling career. Through collaborative conversations, clients gain a sense of purpose and direction, overcoming barriers to making meaningful progress in their professional life. Gaining a sense of control over one's life allows for increased confidence and self-esteem. I help clients build the motivation necessary to take steps toward a future filled with passion, thriving, and mental resilliance.

Being a trained Life Coach, I help clients identify their dreams, bent and natural gifts, so they can build careers which utilize their skill set. From there, I help them set SMART goals – i.e. Simple, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic & Time-focused – broken down into smaller goals, so they never get discouraged, plus they get to witness and celebrate their progress every step of the way. I believe in walking alongside the client in their journey to complete what they set out to do, tackling obstacles as they come – shyness, communication issues, confidence, etc. – so nothing will stop them!

Some of the dominant things which make up our identity as adults are the thoughts and feelings which we associate with our career. Facing a career change then, be it because of choice or circumstance, can often have the power to affect our entire emotional being. Here at Whiteboard we support clients in areas such as personal assessment, goal setting and personality testing in order to help them gain clarity and make sound decisions during transitional times.

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.

[I OFFER VIDEO SESSIONS THROUGHOUT ALBERTA AND ONTARIO]. A career decision or career transition is difficult… there are so many things to consider. I can help you explore your personality, your strengths, and your weaknesses. These must be examined when planning a career or a career transition. I have helped people with career decision making since 1986. Consequently, I have many resources at my fingertips. I would be pleased to work with you. For an, appointment please visit https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=14249112

Feeling stuck in a career but paralyzed to make a move? Switching jobs but feeling terrified about all the unknowns? Counselling can help you with these transitions! We will use interventions that help you get to know yourself better. We'll also work together to help you reconnect with your values, intuition, gifts and talents to build confidence and make meaningful changes in your life.

Career Counselling is a process that may involve several sessions designed to accomplish the following: 1. Improved Self-awareness – by exploring your interests, values, skills and strengths, and personality, as they relate to career possibly through the use of targeted assessments. 2. Career research – is designed to help narrow down options. I will provide you with useful resources and have you complete information interviews with individuals doing the work. 3. Decision making and planning – Finalizing a decision and building out a transition plan (if required). We can also discuss fine tuning resume/cover letter, job search strategy, and interview coaching. Please let me know if you require further information.

Are you considering a new career? Or, do you feel like you have never really had a career to begin with? Finding joy in what you do is a gift and we would be grateful in being a part of this journey. Whether you are interested in a career aptitude test, or counselling to assist you in connecting to your interests and needs, we are here to help you.

Navigating our careers can be challenging and confusing. This process can become overwhelming, but with the help of a professional who is both compassionate and impartial, things can become more clear. Together we can explore areas of possibility for your future, and also work towards identifying and overcoming the emotional barriers that might get in the way of you reaching your career goals. Combining coaching techniques, with therapeutic techniques to regulate emotions, we can explore your professional aspirations and set out manageable steps to move towards them.

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.

I consider professional development and career growth as an important part of self-realization. A career requires a lot: motivation, hard work, knowledge, skills, persistence, and passion. On the other hand, it gives a feeling of well-functioning, a satisfaction that efforts have paid off, a sense of belonging to community, and the sense of being proud of your achievements. For almost 20 years I have been helping people to build their careers and accomplish more than they expected in the beginning of counselling. Sometimes people are not aware of their potentials, inner resources, and hidden talents they have. I invite you to explore how far you can go!

My approach to career counselling aims to empower individuals to make informed decisions about their careers, maximize their potential, and achieve personal and professional success and satisfaction. It involves exploring and evaluating factors such as interests, skills, values, personality traits, and life circumstances to help clients align their career goals with their personal and professional aspirations. It is a collaborative and client-centered process that considers the individual's unique circumstances, preferences, and goals for their future.

Career counseling is one of my favorite areas of therapy (and coaching). Choosing a career or making a career change can be incredibly confusing and frustrating when you don't know where to start, and it's easy to get lost in the details. There are so many factors that go into a big decision like this! As a later-in-life career changer I can relate. As a master's level Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) I have access to different personality assessments and strengths inventories that can be a solid starting point for deciding on new, second or third career. Another tool to help you move in the right direction is identifying your values - what you value in life and in a career.

A career is more complex than most people think. It is intertwined with identity, aspirations and values. During our sessions we will not be focused on finding the “perfect” job or an infallible 5-year plan. Instead, we will investigate your passions, values, and skills. We will discover fears, hopes and the story you have used for historical career decisions. By doing this we will be able to develop meaningful steps towards your personal fulfillment.

Our high school students feel a tremendous pressure to make decisions about further education. PRIVATE GUIDANCE COACH for teens in grades 11 and 12 who provides the direction, tools and confidence needed to make confident decisions about the future. Through assessment and guided coaching conversations, students have fuller knowledge of themselves and their educational options, and parents feel confidence regarding their child's future. 1. Personality and Interest Inventories 2. Individual Coaching Sessions 3. Report including 3 possible educational/career choices