Career Counseling and Coaching in San Diego, California.

Find a top rated career therapist or coach in San Diego, CA specializing in assessment, strategizing, personal marketing, workplace issues and goal-setting.


Regina Knox, PH.D
Career Counselor

Regina Knox, PH.D

Marriage & Family Therapist

La Mesa, California 91942 | 888-598-8565

Dr. Regina Knox's approach to career counseling is deeply rooted in her commitment to individualized understanding and holistic development. She offers clients a thorough and personalized exploration of various career avenues, considering their unique strengths, passions, and life objectives. Drawing from her extensive experience and knowledge of market trends and dynamics, Dr. Knox equips her clients with the insights needed to navigate their career paths confidently. By collaborating with Dr. Knox, clients gain clarity, direction, and a strategic plan tailored to ensure not just professional success, but genuine career fulfillment.

Well Coached Life, PhD, MA, SEP
Career Counselor

Well Coached Life, PhD, MA, SEP

WELL COACHED LIFE| Individuals | Couples | Youth

Available for Online Therapy

Are you fulfilling your purpose or are you not living into your potential? Do you wake up thinking "I was made for this" when it comes to career or do you struggle to get motivated for what lies ahead. Career satisfaction is highly correlated with life-satisfaction. Careers matter beyond how we generate an income. Learn to unblock where you are being held back. Learn the skills essential to make that next career move. Develop leadership skills to grow your company. Identify places you or your company need to make changes for your health and well-being or that of your employees. When we are happy and feel cared for at work, our productivity increases and so does our life satisfaction.

Erica Valdivia, M.A AMFT
Career Counselor

Erica Valdivia, M.A AMFT

Associate Marriage and Family Therapist

Available for Online Therapy

Lacking a sense of direction and purpose? Transitioning careers or feeling stuck and potentially lost with what's next. I can provide support and guidance along the way. We can explore past cycles, strengths, goals, and implement action steps to move you closer to your ideals. Please contact me to inquire about how I can help to determine goodness of fit.

David Peters, MS, MFT
Career Counselor

David Peters, MS, MFT

Marriage and Family Therapist

2525 Camino Del Rio South, Suite 205, San Diego, California 92108 | 619-491-3492

Work stress is now a major factor in mental health. It can raise your anxiety or drag you into depression. This is a time to get support from a professional. I'll help you build a survival plan, to minimize the impact on your health. In our changing economy, many people find they no longer enjoy job security. Some discover they are suddenly working as independent contractors, self-employed for the first time. Our career is an important part of our identity. There are many factors to consider, and choices to be made. I'll show you research based tools to help you make the big decisions. Be encouraged - six months from now you may enjoy a much improved work life. Let's make a plan!

Katelin Hanhart, LCSW
Career Counselor

Katelin Hanhart, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

41185 golden gate circle , Murrieta, California 92562 | 760-994-4600

Within the work of career counseling, there are generally themes that exist. These can include: issues with bosses or co-workers, lack of fulfillment, feelings of stress or overwhelm, difficulty creating balance between work and home life, or low motivation. Once we identify what is causing career related issues, we can identify specific interventions to address these issues. Some of these can include: effective communication skills, boundary and limit setting, ways to create structure, calming strategies to cope with stress, and values exercises to explore what aspects of work do energize you. By implementing appropriate strategies; you can experience fulfillment with work.

Madeleine Foster, MA, AMFT, APCC
Career Counselor

Madeleine Foster, MA, AMFT, APCC

Registered Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist

Available for Online Therapy

A career takes up so much of someone's life. To be in a career that feels like a poor fit is to suffer for much of life. I aim to help patients talk honestly, to find the source of their suffering and glimmers of joy. By talking honestly and exploring your real self, we can find the right path to a fulfilling life and a career that feels like the rightful place for you.

Aleksandra Drecun, Psy.D.
Career Counselor

Aleksandra Drecun, Psy.D.

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

12526 High Bluff Drive, Suite 300, San Diego, California 92130 | (858) 792-3541

The right career is available for everyone. Career counseling consists of finding meaningful work that you are passionate about and that can comfortably support you and your family. Career counseling involves a process of self-discovery. Within career counseling you will identify occupations that match your interests through career assessments. The career assessment will evaluate your strengths and skills. As a career counselor, I will assist you in developing a career plan that will help you choose your career of interest and develop your skills and experience in your chosen career to land the career of your dreams.

Ross L. Kellogg, LMFT
Career Counselor

Ross L. Kellogg, LMFT

Licensed Individual, Marriage, and Family Therapist

San Diego , California 92101 | 619-771-1797

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.

Kevin Fleming, Ph.D.
Career Counselor

Kevin Fleming, Ph.D.

Coach/Change Agent/Consultant

San Diego, California 92101 | 1-877-606-6161

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.

Sara Fischer Sanford, LCSW, CCTP
Career Counselor

Sara Fischer Sanford, LCSW, CCTP

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Available for Online Therapy

One aspect of therapy that many people may not be aware of is "Solution Focused Therapy." This is the intersection of therapy and coaching. So, if you are looking to make a change in your life, improve your financial outlook, and grow in your career, you are in the right place! I have extensive experience working with young adults entering their career field for the first time, supporting small business owners navigate complexities, and supporting mid-career professionals with making change. Meeting your career aspirations requires a positive mood, motivation, energy, and confidence-- tools that you will learn in therapy with me. I will motivate and help you.

John Kane, LMFT
Career Counselor

John Kane, LMFT

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Available for Online Therapy

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.

Cynthia Valentine, MA
Career Counselor

Cynthia Valentine, MA

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

2358 UNIVERSITY AVE, SAN DIEGO, California 92104 | 619-736-1176

Contemplating leaving your field behind? Impostor syndrome got you down? Are you experiencing burnout, but love your field? Or have you always hated working and need to figure out how to make it work? Where to start... where to start? In therapy with me, you'll learn how small steps bring relief, reassurance and purpose back to your work life. Therapy is a collaborative experience and we'll hone in on the areas that are preventing you from meeting your goals and keeping you from experiencing your life more fully.


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San Diego is located in San Diego County, California. It has a land area of 325.19 square miles and a water area of 47.19 square miles.  The population of San Diego is 1.39 million people with 485,091 households and a median annual income of $66,116. .


Therapy Affordability Meter for San Diego, CA

Generally Affordable

Therapists in San Diego are often within budget with some potential challenges for longer term commitments. Your mental health and well being are a top priority. If accessibility is a concern, ask your counselor about sliding scale fees or inquire about accepted insurance plans. Low cost counseling and affordable therapy are also sometimes offered by listed city and university level clinics, check with your local San Diego public health department.