Career Counseling in Upper Alton, IL
Browse Career Counseling in Upper Alton, Illinois. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Career
Michael Brustein
Psychologist, Psy.D
High-performing executives often develop beliefs about success, failure, and responsibility that once served them well but now run automatically. Together, we identify these patterns so you can recognize them—and make choices instead of letting them make choices for you.
Defusion, a skill from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), helps you observe thoughts rather than automatically believe them. Instead of letting self-critical thoughts drive your reactions, you learn to respond with greater clarity, flexibility, and confidence under pressure.
We begin with the challenge in front of you—the difficult conversation, the decision you’re avoiding, or the pressure you can’t release. Then we explore the deeper patterns those situations may activate. Understanding that connection is often where lasting change begins.
For some clients, therapy is complemented by formal psychological assessment using tools such as the PAI, Rorschach, or cognitive testing. The goal isn’t simply a report—it’s a clearer understanding that guides more effective therapy and a personalized path forward.
22 Years Experience
Online in Upper Alton, IL (Online Only)
Career
Dr. Caroline Hicks
Psychologist, PhD, LP
I have training in various career identity development models which allow for an exploration into certain career paths that may better fit your strengths. That being said, through the pandemic we have had a huge evolution in what a career can look like. We can use this space to see what is and what is not working in your current career path, as well as to broach the existential question around how to live out your values in work/life balance.
9 Years Experience
Online in Upper Alton, IL (Online Only)
Career
Mary Mesiha
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LICSW
Feeling unsure about your career path can be stressful and discouraging. Whether you’re thinking about a job change, facing burnout, or searching for more meaning in your work, you don’t have to figure it out alone. I offer a supportive space where you can explore your goals, clarify what matters most to you, and build the confidence to move forward. Together, we’ll work toward creating a career—and a life—that feels purposeful and aligned with who you are.
27 Years Experience
Online in Upper Alton, IL (Online Only)
Career
The Well Counseling and Consulting Group
Counselor/Therapist, LMHC, LMFT, LCSW, PHD
Feeling stuck, burned out, or unsure whether you’re in the right role is more than a résumé problem. It touches identity, finances, and how you see your future. We help professionals sort out what they actually want, name what’s getting in the way, and make decisions with clarity instead of pressure. Whether you’re early in your career, mid-pivot, or leading at the top, we meet you where you are.
16 Years Experience
Online in Upper Alton, IL
Career
Tim Jenkins
Counselor/Therapist, LCPC
Having had multiple jobs and careers from being a janitor, to activities therapist, to cafe owner, to a full makeup, roller skating - juggling clown, I understand career change like no other.
Come explore why your career may not be helping you feel fulfilled. And then lets decide together on a path for the future that fits for you!
26 Years Experience
Online in Upper Alton, IL
Career Counseling therapists in Upper Alton, IL Statistics
Career Counseling therapists in Upper Alton, IL average 15 years of experience and charge around $222 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (78%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (42%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (39%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$222
Accept insurance
31%
Offer sliding scale
37%
Gender ID
| 54% |
Female |
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| 42% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
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
| 78% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 42% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 39% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 34% | Multicultural Therapy |
| 33% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 33% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 31% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 76% | Young Adult |
| 64% | Senior |
| 45% | Teen |
| 27% | Children |
Client Focus
| 61% | Women |
| 49% | LGBTQ+ |
| 43% | Men |
| 37% | Military / Veterans |
| 33% | Christian |