Getting Started

CAREER COACHING IN DC

GETTING STARTED

As an experienced Career Counselor and Licensed Professional Psychotherapist & Career Coach, I have helped countless individuals find meaningful and fulfilling careers. Sometimes it can be difficult to reach out for help, especially when it involves your career or life. Please know that your decision to do so is a meaningful signal of your determination to surmount the obstacles in front of you. Also, please know that I will bring to bear all of my experience, wisdom, and energy to assist you. Our initial session will be focused on four crucial elements:

  • Outlining as clearly as possible the issues you are facing
  • Defining concrete goals that will embody the solution to these issues
  • Reviewing relevant history (not just employment, but family history and personal values as well)
  • Developing a strong personal rapport between us so that you feel both heard and understood

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Individually Tailored Programs

There is no doubt that that individually tailored programs are essential to achieving success. Some clients are unsure of where they want to head, others may know but are unsure of how to get there. Many are looking for an objective evaluation of their circumstances and specific guidance as well as accountability.

I will create a program suited to your needs and your personal style. You may choose to pay me on a per-session basis, or commit to a series of sessions that will result in a lower per-appointment cost.

The two most important contributors to success in working together are your motivation and the degree of comfort with, and trust of, me. The “chemistry” needs to be right. I will be happy to answer any questions you may have that will help you decide if I am the right person to work with you in meeting the challenges you face.

Scheduling

Please note that I am not affiliated with any managed care network, as I feel that my work with my clients should not be subject to the review or approval of a company whose primary motivation is to make a profit. If you have a PPO insurance plan I will be happy to prepare any documentation necessary for reimbursement.

For the foreseeable future I am only conducting sessions virtually (FaceTime, WhatsApp, Zoom, Skype, or phone). I have found virtual sessions to be just as effective as in-person, in addition to being more convenient for both my clients and me. I can schedule sessions just about any time between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. weekdays, and even on weekends if necessary.

My 3-Stage Process:

Stage One

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Self awareness. What are your strengths, your skills, your likes and dislikes, your values, your life goals? The answers to these questions will enable us to identify the most promising paths to explore. In this stage I will also identify and help you overcome any major obstacles to progress such as low self-confidence, discouragement, or procrastination.

Stage Two

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I will educate you on the pluses and minuses of various careers and craft a very specific program to enable you to gain the knowledge of these paths that is essential to making the best career choice.

Stage Three

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Marketing. Once having identified the most promising career choices, as a marketing expert I will work with you to ensure that your approach and job hunting materials are first rate.

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