support for career related issues

Work and Career Stress

When you find yourself grappling with uncertainty or overwhelmed by the weight of unmet goals, it’s essential to remember that you’re not alone. Many individuals encounter moments of doubt or discontent, but these feelings can be transformed into opportunities for growth.
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Work and Career Stress

Work occupies a significant portion of life. It shapes identity, financial stability, relationships, and, at times, self-worth. When something feels off in your career—whether it’s burnout, dissatisfaction, conflict, or uncertainty—it can spill into every other area of life. Career related stress is not simply about “liking your job.” It often involves deeper themes such as meaning, values, confidence, achievement, and fear of change.

When facing these challenges, you may notice increased anxiety, irritability, low motivation, difficulty sleeping, or a persistent sense of dread related to work. Some people experience self-doubt or harsh self-criticism. Others feel disengaged, numb, or resentful. For high-achieving professionals, career distress can be particularly disorienting—especially when outward success does not match internal satisfaction.

Career related issues often intersect with identity: Who am I if I’m not succeeding? What if I make the wrong move? I have a job and I should be grateful? I help you to challenge these questions and assumptions, identify your core values and help you uncover approaches to invalidate these self-limiting beliefs.

How I help with Work and Career Stress

My work with career related stress is grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and mindfulness-based approaches. CBT helps identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns while simultaneously creating new behaviors. ACT supports clarifying your core values and making intentional decisions aligned with who you want to be, even in the presence of uncertainty. Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes strengths and practical next steps. Mindfulness strengthens awareness of stress responses and builds emotional regulation – in other words, finding ways to feel more settled in the face of uncertainty.

I take an active, engaged role in sessions. I offer direct observations, challenging questions, assignments in -between appointments coupled with accountability. Theory and frameworks are always important – but actionable steps is crucial in making change.

Whether you are navigating burnout, considering a pivot, or striving for greater clarity and fulfillment in your career, the goal is to help you move forward with intention, resilience, and confidence—rather than remaining driven by fear, habit, or external expectations.

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How I Work With Clients

I employ a variety of evidence-based methods and techniques tailored to your unique needs. Each approach, whether mindfulness-based stress reduction or cognitive behavioral therapy, is designed to help you develop greater self-awareness and cope with life's challenges.
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What My Clients Say

“The logical discussions, the insight into why I do things the way I do them, and the homework all helped me focus on what was going on in my life at the time.”
“My therapist provided tremendous guidance to us as we navigated some very difficult events and situations that were thrown at us during our first years of marriage. No matter how we came into it, we always left feeling as if both of us were adequately heard, yet came away with a better understanding of each other’s feelings.”

-MK & EK

“I had never been to therapy before and did not know what to expect. Although it was much more difficult then I anticipated, it was very helpful. My therapist did a great job of making me feel comfortable, trusted, and heard.”
I like how collaborative the process has been, and that Justin took the time to pair me with the right counselor with a compatible therapy technique that would help me achieve my goals. Deborah has been great, and I already feel like I’m making meaningful progress and adjustments after just a few sessions.

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