Career Counseling in Washington, D.C.
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Kate E. Stephenson
Life Coach, ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC), Holistic Life, Career & Executive
I take a coaching approach to career counseling. My belief is that I am the expert on specific career development tools, and YOU are the expert on you. I defer to your expertise on you to help us discover the direction in which we will develop your career portfolio. Note: I didn't say career path. It is a rare thing that our way forward is straight or clear. Coaching offers a space to develop your skills, identify possibilities, and develop flexibility, resilience, and insight to take advantage of the right opportunity at the right time. Together we can explore your values, your strengths, your character, your growth orientation, and your definition of success to create a strategy for career growth.
7 Years Experience
Online in Washington, DC (Online Only)
Career
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 Washington, DC (Online Only)
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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 Washington, DC (Online Only)
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Dr. Jason Wang, Inflection Points Therapy
Psychologist, PhD
Trained in vocational psychology, I have specific expertise in psychotherapy focused on the psychological dimensions of work and career. I help clients explore their interests, values, and fit; gain insight into career-related emotions, thoughts, and patterns; address burnout and work-life balance; and consider questions of meaning, identity, and fulfillment in work. I also support clients through consequential points in their working lives, including major decisions, career changes and pivots, workplace transitions, career shocks, layoffs and unemployment, and the transition to retirement. Throughout this work, we consider how career concerns connect with your mental health, relationships, values, identity, and life as a whole.
8 Years Experience
In-Person in Washington, DC 20036
Online in Washington, DC
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Dr. Jessica Kirchhoefer
Psychologist, PhD
I’ll support you in clarifying your goals and values, using CBT to challenge any limiting beliefs. We’ll align your career choices with your authentic self, helping you find fulfillment and purpose.
6 Years Experience
In-Person in Washington, DC 20006
Online in Washington, DC
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Kelsey Ellis
Psychologist, Ph.D., LCP
Career concerns often extend beyond choosing the right job or making the next move. They can reflect deeper questions about identity, expectations, burnout, and the pressure to succeed while maintaining balance in other areas of life. Many women I work with are navigating competing demands between professional growth and personal well-being. Therapy offers space to clarify what matters most, understand the patterns influencing your decisions, and move forward in a way that feels more aligned and sustainable.
2 Years Experience
Online in Washington, DC (Online Only)
Washington's identity as the center of American political life creates a distinct mental health environment where therapists frequently address political burnout, moral injury, and the psychological toll of careers in government, advocacy, nonprofit work, and public policy. The city has a highly educated and driven professional demographic, and therapists specializing in perfectionism, ambition-related anxiety, and navigating high-stakes careers are consistently in demand. DC's large Black professional community and its diverse immigrant population from Africa, Central America, South Asia, and East Asia make culturally affirming and multilingual care especially important. MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and GW Hospital provide institutional mental health anchors alongside the city's dense and sophisticated independent therapy community.
Career Counseling therapists in Washington, D.C. Statistics
Career Counseling therapists in Washington, D.C. average 15 years of experience and charge around $230 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (82%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (40%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (40%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$230
Accept insurance
25%
Offer sliding scale
39%
Gender ID
| 53% |
Female |
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| 39% |
Male |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 68% |
In Person and Online |
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| 32% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 82% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 40% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 40% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 37% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 37% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 33% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 33% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 82% | Young Adult |
| 67% | Senior |
| 46% | Teen |
| 28% | Children |
Client Focus
| 61% | Women |
| 51% | LGBTQ+ |
| 44% | Men |
| 35% | Military / Veterans |
| 33% | Christian |