Career Coaching

Hi, I’m Lauren, a licensed psychologist who specializes in working with entrepreneurs, employees and leaders that need practical tools to get unstuck and take the next steps to a more fulfilling work life.

Are you feeling stuck or lost in your career?

  • Do you begin each morning dreading work?

  • Do you wake up feeling stressed and anticipating problems with clients or coworkers?

  • Or is the sheer monotony of your daily work routine depleting your energy, leaving you feeling unfulfilled and stuck as you keep a close eye on the clock all day, counting down the hours?

  • Are you having difficulties with a manager, other employees, or clients, and you’re feeling burnt out?

  • Or perhaps you’ve recently stepped into a new management role, and you’re feeling unsure about how to handle new leadership responsibilities? Though your achievements have paved the way for you to take on this new role, do you have doubts about whether you really know what you're doing?

  • Maybe you’re overworked, putting in long hours, and don’t get to have quality time with friends or family or for pursuing other interests?

Looking for work, dealing with office politics, or feeling unsure about your career trajectory can be an isolating and frustrating experience.

The stress of feeling trapped and powerless in your current role may have started trickling into your personal life, affecting your ability to enjoy activities or connect with loved ones. At this point, you’ve likely realized that you need to make a change in your life, but you’re feeling overwhelmed at the prospect of how to move forward.

Our careers have many layers of meaning for us - they may represent financial security, our deepest values, or our sense of status and prestige. Navigating tension with coworkers or clients or feeling unfulfilled or directionless can be scary. It's no wonder, then, that it is so stressful to deal with career difficulties.

Whether you are working in your first professional position out of college or graduate school, or you have successfully advanced to a senior role, career challenges are a normal part of career development. Most high achievers have felt like an imposter at some point in their career, and you may find yourself doubting that you have the skills or experience to pursue a new role or excel in your current position.

If you take a moment to reflect on your achievements so far in your career, it's likely that you already have many of the skills needed to be successful. Through career counseling, you can address the obstacles that may be getting in your way, develop new skill sets, and feel more motivated and confident about your ability to direct your own career path. 

My Approach to Career Coaching

  • Clear goal setting

    Integrating your assessment results with the information you provide during our meetings, we will collaboratively identify what you truly want from your career. will help you evaluate your options, make helpful shifts in your thinking, skillfully manage stress, and approach your career transition in a thoughtful and intentional way.

  • Practical skill-building

    We can work together to build upon your communication and leadership skills, which can help you set professional boundaries and address workplace tensions effectively. I will also make space for you to learn and practice skills for conducting a job search, interviewing, and networking. Upon request, I’m happy to provide feedback about your application materials (including resumes, cover letters, and writing samples).

  • Milestone celebrations

    An often ignored part of career development is celebrating the steps taken along the way. In my experience, taking moments to articulate and acknowledge achievements is an integral part of my clients’ journey to feeling confident and more fulfilled by their work life.

Career counseling can help you take control of your career.

As a licensed psychologist with expertise in career development, I understand that feeling dissatisfied, overtaxed, or underutilized at work can have a significant impact on your personal life and vice versa, making career fulfillment pivotal for your overall well-being. With guidance and support, you can

  • clarify why you’re unhappy in your current position,

  • explore exciting possibilities, and

  • move forward equipped with new insights and skills. 

Career counseling entails using an array of techniques and strategies to help you pursue opportunities that suit your skills and interests. My approach to career counseling is supportive and solution-focused, meaning that we will clearly identify the problems or barriers you’re facing and develop measurable goals for you to complete on a realistic timeline.

Ready for a better way forward?

As a career coach and psychologist, I’ve seen the profound and empowering benefits of taking control of your career. You deserve to feel fulfilled in your work, and the challenges you’re facing now can be transformed into opportunities for positive and lasting change.

If you want to feel more confident and satisfied with your career, click the button below to get in touch and schedule a complimentary 20-minute consultation. I’m happy to address any questions you have about career counseling and how we might work together.

Here are more questions I often hear about career coaching.

  • Many people struggle to find good work that suits their needs, and we often don't receive guidance about how to make changes when we feel unsatisfied or unfulfilled in our work. Some people view working simply as a necessary evil, rather than considering their career as a potentially significant source of satisfaction. It doesn’t have to be this way.

    It is possible to find a career and work environment you enjoy. People who love their job typically have many opportunities to make full use of their skills and work within an organizational culture that aligns with their personality and values.

    Developing this integrated understanding of your strengths and values can help you create shifts in your current job or lead you to a position or workplace where you feel engaged, valued, and proud of your contributions.

  • When you have achieved so much already, you face even more pressure to take care of everything yourself. But the truth is, it’s a myth that everyone has gotten to their current position without any help or guidance.

    Having an informed, resourceful network is critical for making strategic career transitions. An experienced career coach, who understands the many factors that go into career decision-making and skill building, can be an asset to your career development.

  • Our work together is completely confidential. Career coaching sessions with me have all the same protections as therapy sessions.

    According to New York state law, I cannot disclose your involvement in counseling, nor can I discuss the content of our sessions with anyone but you.

    You have the unique opportunity to share your concerns, hopes, and stressors in a judgment-free environment.