Career Counseling in Leawood, KS
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Shannon Gorres
Life Coach, MDiv, MA
I believe choosing a career is about choosing what is most meaningful for you. Do you not know what your calling is? Let's discover it. Do you know what it is, but feel it's too hard to get there? Let's explore together. Sure, some of us need to balance our work choices with personal needs, family limitations, and more. But we can find a path that is exciting, satisfying, and in alignment with our heart. Career counseling isn't about taking questionnaires, although they may help illuminate interior responses. Career counseling is about finding your source of YES! and making it reality.
11 Years Experience
In-Person Near Leawood, KS
Online in Leawood, KS
Julien Moe
Hypnotherapist, Diploma in Clinical and Applied Hypnosis, Diploma in Life Coaching
Coaching clients to achieve career goals involves creating a structured partnership focused on self-discovery, strategic planning, and accountability. My key techniques include identifying your core strengths, clarifying values, mapping goals, and utilizing frameworks like GROW or OSKAR to create a roadmap for success. I establish a Focused Structure: what the client wants to achieve in the session. I help my clients uncover their "superpowers" and core values through exercises to ensure their career path aligns with who they are.I use Visual Tools: I utilize mind mapping to show how different life areas connect, helping clients identify gaps where progress has stalled. I help them set actionable goals. I help clients set specific, timed, and achievable goals, moving from long-term vision to short-term, actionable steps. I help them set clear deadlines for action items, and use gentle yet firm accountability check-ins to review progress and overcome roadblocks. I encourage clients to celebrate small successes along the way to build momentum, rather than only focusing on the final outcome.
Career coaching has been one of my fortes and my clients are now on the right track to achieve their career/professional goals. I have different packages for my clients.
10 Years Experience
Online in Leawood, KS
Dr. Jeffrey Huttman
Psychologist, Ph.D.
As a licensed psychologist and also have a long track record operating behavioral health facilities and supervising large staff. I pull from my experience as an executive as well as as psychologist to provide career counseling.
23 Years Experience
Online in Leawood, KS
Dr. JD Wright
Psychologist, PhD, Licensed Psychologist
In my career counseling practice, I understand the profound impact one's career choices can have on their overall well-being and mental health. Recognizing this, I bring specialized training in career counseling to help individuals navigate the complexities of their professional journeys. My approach blends personal exploration with targeted assessments, facilitating a deeper understanding of each client's unique aspirations, skills, and values. This dual strategy is aimed at uncovering fulfilling career paths that align with personal strengths and life goals. Through this process, I support clients in making informed decisions that not only advance their careers but also contribute positively to their mental health and personal satisfaction.
6 Years Experience
Online in Leawood, KS
Gerry Letendre
Hypnotherapist, RPh, MBA, CHt
Career challenges often involve more than resumes or job strategies—they frequently stem from confidence issues, decision fatigue, fear of change, or internal blocks around identity and purpose. Hypnosis can help address the underlying mental and emotional patterns that influence career satisfaction, performance, and direction.
My approach to career-focused hypnosis is individualized and practical. Drawing on decades of real-world business and healthcare experience, including leadership, entrepreneurship, and executive decision-making, I tailor each session to the client’s specific goals and circumstances. Sessions may focus on increasing confidence, improving focus, overcoming procrastination, managing work-related stress, or clarifying next steps during periods of transition.
Clients often seek hypnosis during career changes, retirement transitions, leadership challenges, or when they feel stuck or uncertain about their professional path. Hypnosis provides a structured, supportive way to explore values, strengthen motivation, and develop a clearer sense of direction while remaining grounded and in control throughout the process.
Hypnosis is offered as a complementary, drug-free approach and is not a replacement for career coaching, psychotherapy, or professional advising. When appropriate, it can be used alongside other supports to help clients move forward with greater clarity, confidence, and purpose.
13 Years Experience
Online in Leawood, KS (Online Only)
Career Counseling therapists in Leawood, KS Statistics
Career Counseling therapists in Leawood, KS average 16 years of experience and charge around $233 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (83%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (42%), and Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) (36%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$233
Accept insurance
25%
Offer sliding scale
38%
Gender ID
| 48% |
Male |
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| 46% |
Female |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 60% |
In Person and Online |
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| 40% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 83% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 42% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 36% | Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) |
| 36% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 34% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 34% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 30% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 74% | Young Adult |
| 62% | Senior |
| 43% | Teen |
| 19% | Children |
Client Focus
| 57% | Women |
| 47% | LGBTQ+ |
| 40% | Men |
| 34% | Military / Veterans |
| 28% | Christian |