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2,124 people sought career counseling help in Massachusetts in the last year

Discover how starting therapy with a career counseling can support your own journey toward a happier, more fulfilling life.

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Starting Career counseling

What is career counseling?

Career counseling, sometimes called career coaching, helps individuals make informed career decisions. This type of counseling is led by one of our Salem therapists who is trained to provide career development support.

How does career counseling work?

Career counseling works to help you navigate your professional career and offer valuable information, such as required skill sets and/or education, regarding a particular position you may be considering. The following are common focuses of conversation that will help your career counselor best help you:

  • Job environment preferences
  • Growth potential
  • Career goals, short- and long-term
  • Personality type
  • Desired lifestyle
  • Potential earnings of a given career

Is career counseling conducted in person or online?

Career counseling at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and via Online therapy. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.

How long does career counseling last?

Career counseling can last for weeks, months, or even years. It all depends on the goals that you’re looking to accomplish and whether you continue to want/need a counselor to help you reach your goals. Either way, our career counselors are here and ready to help you get on the right track.

Need more help deciding?

Career Counseling and Coaching—Therapists and Counselors in Salem, MA

There’s no doubt that embarking on a new career or job—at any age—is one of life’s major events. For this reason, there are professionals dedicated to helping people find the career that is best suited for them. These professionals also help their clients to find a successful and meaningful job, one that brings the individual happiness and fulfillment.

If this sounds like a service you could benefit from, reach out to Thriveworks Salem Counseling to schedule career counseling now. Our career counselors and coaches would be honored to work with you.

Career Counseling: How Does It Work?

The good news is that there are so many excellent career counseling services around these days. Most of these employ highly trained vocational counseling therapists who can work at all levels. What this means is that no one has to go through this difficult time alone. It’s amazing how much easier an otherwise complicated decision-making process can become with a little professional guidance.

Students have a clean slate; they haven’t even started in the workplace yet. Older workers have things a bit tougher. It can be easier to find a job when you have a job, but not always. You might need to retrain for something but just don’t have time because of your current work commitments. If frustration goes on for too long you need to watch out for the following signs:

  • Feelings of insecurity
  • Feelings of failure and worthlessness
  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Sleep disturbances
  • Overwhelm of stress

Obviously, these are all things that will only hinder and never help you to move on with a career.

How Can Career Counseling Help Me?

There is a simple solution to this complicated problem and that is to use the services of a qualified career counselor. Career counseling and coaching can help in the following areas:

  • Help to overcome uncertainty/difficulties
  • Help to improve time management
  • Identifying skills acquired and skills needed
  • Expert guidance for career direction and planning
  • Self-presentation and marketing
  • How to write an impressive resume
  • Mock job interview training

Our Thriveworks Salem career counseling services are wide-ranging and aimed at the specific needs of the individual. Whether you’re a student, a senior, or somewhere between the two, we’re here to help. If you’re at a crossroads in your life or just need a little guidance in making decisions, give us a call today and we’ll schedule you an appointment.

Schedule Career Counseling at Thriveworks Salem

You can schedule career counseling at Thriveworks Salem Counseling right now. We have career counselors and coaches on staff who are ready to partner with you as soon as this week. We also offer evening and weekend sessions, and we accept most major insurances.

We believe that you’ll find great value in starting a relationship with one of our career counselors. See for yourself—call in to schedule an appointment today.

Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurances. We accept 585+ insurance plans, and offer self-pay options, too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling services at Thriveworks.

Our Massachusetts therapists and counselors accept 1 insurance plans

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Self-pay costs at Salem
Talk therapy

Talk therapy

Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Talk therapy

Psychiatry

Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Hear from our clients

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For the past year my mental, emotional and physical health has been restored. By God's providence, I connected with a psychiatric nurse practitioner at your agency. She skillfully assessed my situation and quickly prescribed much needed medication. I was at an all time low. Because of her expertise, compassion, and support, my life was renewed. So incredibly grateful to have my life back again.
Read more For the past year my mental, emotional and physical health has been restored. By God's providence, I connected with a psychiatric nurse practitioner at your agency. She skillfully assessed my situation and quickly prescribed much needed medication. I was at an all time low. Because of her expertise, compassion, and support, my life was renewed. So incredibly grateful to have my life back again.
Lillian Feb 2024
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The therapist at Thriveworks ( Stephen Medina) is absolutely fantastic. He is very well educated and is able to get me to open up.
Read more The therapist at Thriveworks ( Stephen Medina) is absolutely fantastic. He is very well educated and is able to get me to open up.
Sharron Feb 2024
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I have had a wonderful experience using Thriveworks. The website is easy to use and getting into the Zoom meeting is seamless
Read more I have had a wonderful experience using Thriveworks. The website is easy to use and getting into the Zoom meeting is seamless
Erynn Feb 2024
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It was very difficult getting my account up. I believe that happens because when we initially signed up i made the account but it’s under my spouse insurance. After fixing the problem my not his account reflects our current therapy sessions. We get emails and text but when we sign into the thrivework accounts we can’t see the billing cycle to pay or see out upcoming session. Neither one of our accounts display update and current account information. And we have called a few times to get it right and it’s not working . My therapist and agency is splendid
Read more It was very difficult getting my account up. I believe that happens because when we initially signed up i made the account but it’s under my spouse insurance. After fixing the problem my not his account reflects our current therapy sessions. We get emails and text but when we sign into the thrivework accounts we can’t see the billing cycle to pay or see out upcoming session. Neither one of our accounts display update and current account information. And we have called a few times to get it right and it’s not working . My therapist and agency is splendid
Isoke Feb 2024
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Dave Feb 2024
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I have two providers - one for Rx and one for counseling. Both are good. You to watch for emails and stage engaged and the help is there! Thank you, Anne
Read more I have two providers - one for Rx and one for counseling. Both are good. You to watch for emails and stage engaged and the help is there! Thank you, Anne
Anne Feb 2024
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Outstanding from first call to assigning me a therapist for my particular needs. I would recommend them to anyone. My therapist is top notch!
Read more Outstanding from first call to assigning me a therapist for my particular needs. I would recommend them to anyone. My therapist is top notch!
Sharron Feb 2024
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I saw counseling and therapy from your remote staff both have been very beneficial to me. Thank you very much.
Read more I saw counseling and therapy from your remote staff both have been very beneficial to me. Thank you very much.
Anne Feb 2024
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Salem is located in McIntire Historic District on Washington St. where it intersects with Lynde St. We share a building with MassHire North Shore Career Center - Salem, Koto Grill & Sushi, and other businesses.

Phone number

(978) 637-8213

Languages spoken by MA providers

  • English
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