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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 Stamford 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.

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Career Counseling in Stamford, CT—Career Counselors and Therapists

The main takeaway is this: your job isn’t just a job—it’s a major part of your life. In addition to providing you with the financial means to live, it serves as a source of success, fulfillment, inspiration, and growth. Or, at least it should. If it doesn’t, it might be time to explore a different career that suits your financial needs as well as your interests, hobbies, and skills—of which you can do with a career counselor or coach.

If you are looking to find the right career for you, but think you could use a little help, consider working with a career counselor at Thriveworks Counseling in Stamford, CT. We have career counselors and coaches on staff who are ready to help you explore different career options and decide which is best to pursue. To schedule your career counseling appointment, either in-person or online, just call (203) 635-5693. We can help you now!

How Does Career Counseling Work? How Can Career Counseling Help Me?

The career counselors at Thriveworks can help you find the happiness, success, and fulfillment you’re looking for in a job. If you aren’t experiencing this at your current job, they can help you determine what career will check all of these boxes, while also allowing you to live the lifestyle you desire. Here are a few questions they might ask you to consider, which will help you narrow down potential career paths:

  • What jobs interest and excite you?
  • What skills do you have?
  • What kind of job can you apply these skills to?
  • How much money do you need or hope to make?
  • Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
  • What is your dream career?
  • What kind of job will fulfill you?

These important questions will help you explore the right career paths that will enable you to meet your financial needs and provide you with the happiness, success, and fulfillment you should experience in the right career. If you’re interested in working with a career counselor to explore these questions and walk down the right career path, reach out to Thriveworks Counseling in Stamford, CT.

Work with a Career Counselor at Thriveworks Counseling in Stamford, CT

Are you looking to find the career that will bring you all of the success and fulfillment you could ever ask for? Who isn’t? A career counselor can help you find a job that will allow you to utilize your skills, engage in your interests, and find this success and fulfillment you’re looking for. The career counselors and coaches at Thriveworks Counseling in Stamford, CT can help you in in-person counseling or even online counseling—it’s up to you. If you’d rather hop on video chat to work with your counselor, we understand and we can meet those needs.

If you’re ready to schedule career counseling, call our office at (203) 635-5693. Our career counselors, therapists, and coaches will put their skills to work to help you find your ideal career. They know just how important your professional success, development, and overall happiness is to your life. And they want to help you achieve optimal living.

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 Stamford therapists and counselors accept 24 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Connecticut | BCBS

  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Connecticut Medicare Advantage

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Cigna | Evernorth EAP

  • Cigna | Evernorth Medicare Advantage

  • Compsych

  • Connecticare

  • First Health Network

  • Humana Exchange

  • Humana HMO/POS

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Self-pay costs at Stamford
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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I couldn’t be more pleased with the help Tracy Saucier has given me! She is so kind, compassionate and a great listener.
Read more I couldn’t be more pleased with the help Tracy Saucier has given me! She is so kind, compassionate and a great listener.
Jane Feb 2024
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So very glad I found her! Kind, caring, patient, funny. Seeing her has been extremely helpful! Highly recommend Becky!
Read more So very glad I found her! Kind, caring, patient, funny. Seeing her has been extremely helpful! Highly recommend Becky!
Christine Feb 2024
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Love Becky! Kind, caring, patient, funny. Exactly what I needed! Have HIGHLY recommended her to numerous people.
Read more Love Becky! Kind, caring, patient, funny. Exactly what I needed! Have HIGHLY recommended her to numerous people.
christine Feb 2024
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I love the format of telehealth in the evening. At a time where it's so challenging to find Psychiatrists, Thriveworks has been so easy to work with. And Ericka is lovely; easy to work with, easy to talk to, trustworthy, and very helpful.
Read more I love the format of telehealth in the evening. At a time where it's so challenging to find Psychiatrists, Thriveworks has been so easy to work with. And Ericka is lovely; easy to work with, easy to talk to, trustworthy, and very helpful.
Elizabeth Feb 2024
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I feel very comfortable talking with my therapist Jill about things that have been taking up room in my mind. She helps me find tools to cope with PTSD, anxieties & depression. I know I have a while to go but I am seeing progress due to our sessions.
Read more I feel very comfortable talking with my therapist Jill about things that have been taking up room in my mind. She helps me find tools to cope with PTSD, anxieties & depression. I know I have a while to go but I am seeing progress due to our sessions.
Elizabeth Feb 2024
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I am so very happy with my therapist. Very nice understanding caring and supporting me on my journey to feel better. Thank you so much for all your help !!
Read more I am so very happy with my therapist. Very nice understanding caring and supporting me on my journey to feel better. Thank you so much for all your help !!
Maria Jan 2024
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Love, love this lady! She's in charge but also soft. A gem
Corinne Jan 2024
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Tracy Saucier is an excellent therapist and I feel very comfortable with her
Helen Jan 2024
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks in Stamford is located at 80 Mill River St Suite 2200, Stamford, CT 06902, at W. Broad Street and Mill River Park. We currently share a building with Westchester Health, and are just south of the Shell station near W Broad St., with the Rippowam river to our east. 

Phone number

(203) 408-1896

Languages spoken by CT providers

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