Get help with Imposter Syndrome, Work-Life Balance, and other career-related challenges in Washington, D.C.
Our professional life is deeply personal—no matter how much we might try, completely separating work and home is a fairy tale.
Toxic work environments drain your energy and leave you traumatized, but the answer isn't as easy as just changing jobs.
With my dual specialties in counseling and career coaching, I can help you identify what's keeping you stuck—from simple mindset shifts to the more complex oppressive systems that keep us from being able to change jobs/career paths.
Career Counseling can help you find your best work life.
My Process:
Unfortunately, we left the magic wands in childhood.
However, when we invest in ourselves by working on our patterns, we see miracles throughout our entire life—not just at work.
In our first couple of sessions, we will get to know each other. My goal is to understand who you are and the context in which you live and work so that we can co-create a plan for meeting your goals.
I like to use this metaphor: You are the driver, and I’m in the passenger seat helping you navigate. I have different tools to offer, and you choose which ones to use based on the direction you want to go. Lots of people come in unsure of direction, they just know they need to start moving, that's ok, reaching out and starting counseling is movement, and we can build as we go. We can change direction at any time.
Feedback going both ways is incredibly important. Clients and colleagues have described my approach as direct and compassionate. I want to celebrate and acknowledge your progress. I also want to acknowledge and discuss when you might feel stuck, or something isn’t working.
I encourage people to meet weekly because, in my experience, you will see results more quickly. I want to work myself out of a job. Due to the nature of our work together, we might eventually start meeting every two weeks and then monthly.
My style is both compassionate and direct as I support and challenge you on your growth journey.
I understand the internal and external stories and systems that are holding you back from your most unapologetic self.
Let's work together to get clarity on the challenges that are keeping you from building your most meaningful pathway in life.
Career Trauma can look like:
- microaggressions
- bullying
- discrimination
- passed over for promotion/new opportunity even though you are more than qualified
- burnout
- not feeling valued/heard/respected
- not being paid enough
- constantly worrying/thinking about work
- being laid off
- fired because of your identity(ies)
Frequently Asked Questions
Career Counseling means I have an advanced degree (Master’s) and training and experience in counseling and a specialization in career development, theory, and practice. Through the National Career Development Association, I am a Certified Career Counselor (CCC). Check out what a Certified Career Counselor means here.
*Similar to coaching, insurance does not cover career counseling.
Sometimes the two overlap, depending on what we are working on, however, Career Counseling means I have an advanced degree and specific training and experience meant to support your process in a deeper way. Career Coaching is specific to career planning, advice, changes, and decision-making. Additionally, Career Coaching does not require specific training or experience. Basically, anyone can hang a shingle and call themself a coach. (If you are looking for a coach, I suggest finding someone who has been credentialed through the National Career Development Association or the International Coaching Federation).
I partner with you to identify and process the emotional baggage that comes with earning a living. Then you can find peace in your current job or make a plan for something new.
I have found that when we have made space for this shit to heal, we are in a better, more centered, place to examine what a job search entails.
If you're ready for a new adventure, I have excellent referrals and resources for you to begin your search:
O*Net Online - O*Net Online is a Federal Government website that compiles all possible job titles, search by interest area, industry, bright outlook and many other ways. This site also links to approved job training sites.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics - U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics is a federal website that publishes national employment data
Jobscan - helps you optimize keywords on your resume to get through applicant tracking systems (pay site)
LinkedIn - network, job search, research companies
FlexJobs - search for fully remote and hybrid jobs (pay site)
Career Sherpa - job search tools and templates, workshops
Short answer: no, I don't write resumes. However, I have lots of fantastic referrals to people I know and trust who can craft your perfect resume and I am happy to connect you.
Here are other resources I love to refer to:
Career Counseling Connection - National directory of career coaches and career counselors
Career Thought Leaders - a good place to hire a professional writer
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline- 988
Maryland Crisis Hotline -211
Open Path Collective - Directory for sliding scale counselors and therapists. One time membership fee required.
NAMI - National Alliance on Mental Illness
The Surgeon General’s Framework for Workplace Mental Health and Well-Being
We do accept Aetna and Optum for counseling services. Insurance does not cover career counseling or coaching.
We want to partner with our individual clients at their pace instead of being restricted by the limitations of insurance such as required diagnosis and overly specific treatment plans.
Investing in yourself can feel overwhelming but the rewards of doing so will be felt in every area of your life. Our counseling and coaching services are designed to work together according to the needs of each individual client to build a pathway to their best life.
Our current rate is $225 for a 50-minute session. While we don't bill other insurance directly, your insurance may reimburse you for your sessions and we are happy to provide a receipt for you to submit. Check with your insurance company to determine your benefits.
When's the last time you let yourself dream?
Staying in your comfort zone feels safe but you need the room to grow outside of the bounds of your fears.
Sometimes a little support is all you need to let yourself be brave.
I've been honored to guide really brave souls who were ready to do the hard work of healing—
Here are some of the results of their hard work:
- noticeable progress on the journey of healing
- finding their voice again and living authentically
- tackling shame and imposter gremlins (even turning the gremlins into real-life crochet stuffies!)
- gaining clarity about what work/life harmony means to them and then creating and acting on a place to support that harmony,
- the courage to stand up for themselves and set healthy boundaries
Ready to Get Started?
Book a free 15-minute consultation or send us a message if you have questions before you book: