Career Counseling in Gulf Shores, AL
Browse Career Counseling in Gulf Shores, Alabama. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Dr. Jenny Shields
Psychologist
Sometimes success on paper doesn’t match how you feel inside. You’ve worked hard, stayed focused, and built a career that others admire—but now, something feels off. Maybe you’re burned out, questioning whether your work still aligns with who you are, or facing a turning point you didn’t see coming. Dr. Jenny Shields specializes in helping high-achieving professionals who find themselves at a crossroads—caught between the life they’ve meticulously built and the quiet realization that it may no longer reflect what truly matters.
Drawing from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), values-based coaching, and her own lived experience navigating these same questions, Dr. Shields offers more than just strategies—she offers a space for radical honesty. A place to slow down, reflect, and reconnect with the values and passions that once guided your life. Whether you’re navigating burnout, grief, a career disruption, or simply that unsettling sense of disconnection from yourself, Dr. Shields partners with you to chart a new path—one that feels not only successful but also meaningful and sustainable.
12 Years Experience
Online in Gulf Shores, AL
Dr. Lindsay Perrin
Psychologist, Ph.D.
I have extensive experience working with young adults and professionals who are seeking greater clarity, purpose, and fulfillment in their careers. Whether you're navigating a career transition, feeling burned out, or questioning your next steps, I can help you better understand your values, identify meaningful goals, and make thoughtful decisions that align with the life you want to build.
14 Years Experience
Online in Gulf Shores, AL (Online Only)
Dan Walinsky
Psychologist, PhD
Decisions about work and career are often so stressful. When I work with clients on career related issues, we will explore ways to make the work world a better place for you - whether that be exploring changes in your work life, working to change your relationship to work, or addressing issues with people who you work with. Many of us spend so much time at work - career counseling can be a great way to make work...work better for you.
4 Years Experience
Online in Gulf Shores, AL
Dr. Colby Cohen-Archer
Psychologist, PhD
Feeling stuck, burned out, unchallenged, or unhappy in your career? Struggling to identify next steps without being overwhelmed with the uncertainty? I provide career counseling for college students, professionals considering a career change, and parents trying to better balance work and family demands. Therapy focuses on clarifying your interests, values, and career goals, and on using this information to identify next steps while managing stress. With support and guidance I will help you understand the process and take one manageable step at a time, building confidence along the way. With empathy and compassion, I will help you make thoughtful career decisions that reflect the values most important to you.
28 Years Experience
Online in Gulf Shores, AL
Individual and Couples Therapy
Psychologist, PhD
What we do for work is often intertwined with our identity. Exploring career options that align with our personality, lifestyle preferences, and overall quality of life can be important at any stage of our working life. As a psychologist with experience in personality and other assessment, I am uniquely qualified to help you through career decision-making.
25 Years Experience
Online in Gulf Shores, AL
Career Counseling therapists in Gulf Shores, AL Statistics
Career Counseling therapists in Gulf Shores, AL average 15 years of experience and charge around $234 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (83%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (43%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (39%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$234
Accept insurance
26%
Offer sliding scale
37%
Gender ID
| 52% |
Female |
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| 42% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 63% |
In Person and Online |
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| 37% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 83% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 43% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 39% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 33% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 33% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 33% | Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) |
| 31% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 78% | Young Adult |
| 65% | Senior |
| 44% | Teen |
| 24% | Children |
Client Focus
| 61% | Women |
| 48% | LGBTQ+ |
| 46% | Men |
| 33% | Military / Veterans |
| 31% | Christian |