Career
“I don’t love my job, but should I really change career paths—and could I even if I wanted to?”
“Should I live to work, or is it enough to work to live?”
“I need experience to get the job I want, but I can’t get the experience without the job.”
“How do I find passion in my work—and is that even realistic?”
Our professions can be one of the single most rewarding aspects of life. And other times, they can fill us with stress, dread and overwhelm. Some of the specific issues we see include:
Career uncertainty in early adulthood, answering the question: “What should I do with my life?” (*recommended book)
Changing career paths, often with no idea where to begin.
Managing toxic, or otherwise unhealthy work environments, colleagues, or responsibilities.
Deciding the role work should play in life (“Why does it seem like every article online is about ‘loving your work?!’”)
Counseling helps create an environment where you can engage these questions on your own terms; balancing your aspirations with other competing interests of life (i.e. family/relationships, financial security, and recreation). Further, therapists offer tools to learn about yourself, understand the options available to you, and design a plan for how to move forward.
Our practice helps you explore these issues through a variety of methods; however, a specialty that sets us apart is our expertise in positive psychology. Positive psychology seeks to understand well-being through an empirical lens, examining topics like strengths, meaning, and intrinsic motivation—all factors proven to guide sound, value-driven career choices.
Call or message us today to arrange a free consultation and put your professional life under the microscope.