Career Counseling in Cary, NC
Browse Career Counseling in Cary, North Carolina. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Career
Nour Counseling
Counselor/Therapist
Career concerns are rarely just about resumes or job titles—they’re often tied to identity, burnout, values, financial pressure, and the reality of navigating workplaces that may not feel aligned or supportive. Many people come in feeling stuck, overwhelmed by options, or questioning whether the path they’ve been on actually fits who they are anymore. Others are dealing with toxic work environments, workplace trauma, discrimination, or the quiet exhaustion of trying to keep up in systems that don’t leave much room to breathe. Cultural expectations around career choices can add another layer, shaping what feels possible, acceptable, or “successful,” even when it doesn’t align with who you are.
At Nour Counseling, we take a more holistic approach to career counseling. We work with you to clarify what matters to you—not just what looks good on paper—and identify patterns that may be keeping you stuck or disconnected. From there, we build practical next steps that feel realistic for your life, whether that’s setting boundaries at work, navigating a transition, exploring new directions, or making sense of competing responsibilities. We also make space for the cultural and systemic factors shaping your experience, including how identity, access, and workplace dynamics impact your options. This is about helping you move toward work that feels more aligned, sustainable, and reflective of who you are—not just what’s expected of you.
9 Years Experience
Online in Cary, NC (Online Only)
Career
Three Oaks Behavioral Health & Wellness
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, LCMHC, LCAS
Guiding clients in career exploration, transitions, and goal-setting aligned with their strengths and values.
7 Years Experience
In-Person Near Cary, NC
Online in Cary, NC
Career
Thomas Coogan
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC
I provide mental health services for career counseling designed to help you explore career options, clarify goals, and navigate transitions. My approach includes assessments, personalized guidance, and evidence-based strategies to identify your strengths, interests, and values. I support you in overcoming obstacles, building confidence, and developing a plan for professional growth and fulfillment tailored to your unique needs and aspirations.
20 Years Experience
In-Person Near Cary, NC
Online in Cary, NC
Career
First-Aid Counseling, PLLC
Counselor/Therapist, LCMHC, LCASA, LCSW
Whether you are exploring career options, facing burnout, or navigating a major professional change, we can help. Career counseling focuses on identifying strengths, clarifying goals, and building confidence to make decisions that align with your values and future.
3 Years Experience
Online in Cary, NC (Online Only)
Career
Be BOLD Psychology and Consulting
Psychologist, Ph.D
Work stress? Career confusion? Burnout? We help clients navigate career shifts, workplace conflict, and values alignment with compassion and clarity. Whether you’re neurodivergent and struggling to fit into rigid professional systems, or just questioning if your job is still serving you, we can help you sort it out and move toward work that works for you.
8 Years Experience
In-Person Near Cary, NC
Online in Cary, NC
Cary is one of the most affluent suburbs in the Research Triangle, home to a high concentration of technology and pharmaceutical workers drawn by employers like SAS Institute and the broader Research Triangle Park economy, and the city's mental health landscape is shaped by the particular stresses of high-achievement professional culture and a large transplant population navigating relocation. Common therapy concerns include anxiety, perfectionism, work-life balance, relationship difficulties, and the identity challenges of building a life in a community where many residents are far from extended family and long-term social networks. A well-developed private therapy sector serves Cary, and the proximity to Raleigh's larger market gives residents access to a wide range of specialties and modalities. The city's highly educated and professionally successful population tends toward an open and pragmatic attitude toward therapy.
Career Counseling therapists in Cary, NC Statistics
Career Counseling therapists in Cary, NC average 15 years of experience and charge around $217 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (81%), Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (44%), and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (40%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$217
Accept insurance
29%
Offer sliding scale
40%
Gender ID
| 52% |
Female |
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| 36% |
Male |
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| 7% |
Non-Binary |
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| 5% |
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
| 81% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 44% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 40% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 40% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 37% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 34% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 34% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 82% | Young Adult |
| 65% | Senior |
| 47% | Teen |
| 26% | Children |
Client Focus
| 66% | Women |
| 55% | LGBTQ+ |
| 48% | Men |
| 42% | Military / Veterans |
| 35% | Christian |