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Career Counseling & Wellness for Students Who Are Ready to Discover Their Path
Why Career Counseling Matters During Adolescence
I founded UpNext because I observed a critical gap in how we support teenagers. Career counseling and mental health support are typically separated, yet adolescents cannot effectively explore their futures while managing anxiety, depression, or emotional turmoil. My practice integrates these elements because they are inseparable. I work with students aged 14-18 using developmental psychology and evidence-based counseling to address the whole person—their values, fears, strengths, and emotional needs. This isn't about pushing students toward predetermined paths; it's about creating spaces where they can authentically discover who they are and who they might become.
Integrated Career and Wellness Support
Most career counselors focus narrowly on college selection or job matching, while mental health providers operate separately from career planning. I weave these together because a student struggling with anxiety cannot effectively explore options, and a student without emotional support cannot sustain motivation through major transitions. My training spans career development theory, mental health assessment, emotional regulation, and adolescent development. This integration means students receive support that addresses both their immediate emotional needs and their long-term direction.
Crisis Intervention and Immediate Support
I recognize that sometimes students need immediate help before they can think about their futures. I provide crisis intervention capabilities for students experiencing acute emotional distress, including those with suicidal ideation or severe depression. This isn't separate from career counseling—it's foundational to it. When a student receives immediate support during a critical moment, they can then engage in the deeper work of self-discovery and planning.
Personalized Assessment and Collaborative Planning
I begin every relationship with genuine listening and comprehensive assessment. Rather than rushing toward solutions, I invest time understanding each student's situation, concerns, and aspirations. I use validated career assessments and wellness screening tools to gather objective data, but I always center the student's own narrative. From this foundation, we collaboratively develop a plan that might include individual sessions, group workshops, skill-building exercises, or resource connections. Progress is monitored through regular check-ins, and the approach adjusts as the student's needs evolve.
Group Workshops That Build Community
Beyond individual counseling, I facilitate group workshops addressing common themes like managing academic stress, building resilience, understanding learning differences, exploring career clusters, and developing healthy coping strategies. These workshops create community and normalize the challenges students face, reducing isolation. Peer support alongside professional guidance helps students recognize they are not alone in their struggles and can learn from others navigating similar transitions.
How I Support Your Journey
I work with students aged 14-18 through integrated counseling that addresses both career exploration and emotional wellbeing. My approach recognizes that adolescents need support across multiple dimensions—understanding themselves, managing stress, and building confidence in their decisions. Each service is designed to meet you where you are right now.
Individual Counseling Sessions
One-on-one sessions focused on career exploration, college planning, major selection, and navigating emotional obstacles to achievement. I use validated assessments and collaborative conversation to help you clarify your values, identify your strengths, and develop realistic pathways forward. Sessions address the whole person—your academic concerns, emotional challenges, family dynamics, and authentic aspirations.
Group Workshops
Facilitated workshops addressing common themes like managing academic stress, building resilience, understanding learning differences, exploring career clusters, and developing healthy coping strategies. These sessions create community, normalize the challenges you're facing, and foster peer support alongside professional guidance. Workshops are calibrated to your developmental stage and specific needs.
Crisis Intervention & Emergency Support
Immediate support for students experiencing acute emotional distress, anxiety, depression, or other mental health crises. I provide safety, connection, and professional guidance during critical moments, helping you stabilize and access ongoing resources. Crisis intervention is available when you need it most, recognizing that sometimes you need support before you can think about your future.
Investment in Your Future
I believe that meaningful support should be accessible. My pricing reflects my commitment to providing comprehensive, personalized counseling without creating barriers to care. Each package is designed to meet you where you are—whether you're beginning to explore your path, navigating a critical transition, or facing an urgent challenge.
Exploration
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- 2 individual counseling sessions
- Career assessment and values clarification
- Initial wellness screening
- Personalized pathway planning
- Resource guide and next steps
Guided Journey
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- 6 individual counseling sessions over 3 months
- Comprehensive career and personality assessments
- College/major exploration support
- Academic and stress management coaching
- Access to relevant group workshops
- Family consultation session
- Ongoing email support between sessions
Complete Support
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- 12 individual counseling sessions over 6 months
- Full career development and wellness program
- Crisis intervention availability
- College application and major selection guidance
- Internship and work experience planning
- Unlimited group workshop access
- Family sessions and communication coaching
- Resilience and emotional skills building
- Ongoing support and progress tracking
Schedule an initial consultation and discover how personalized counseling can help you navigate your future with authenticity and resilience.
How I Support Your Journey
I work with students aged 14-18 to bridge the gap between uncertainty and purposeful direction. My approach weaves together career exploration and emotional wellbeing, recognizing that you can't separate where you're going from how you're feeling along the way.
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Individual Counseling Sessions
One-on-one support tailored to your specific situation. We explore your values, strengths, and concerns—whether that's career direction, college planning, managing anxiety, or navigating family expectations. I use assessments and conversation to help you clarify your path forward, addressing both practical decisions and the emotional obstacles that get in the way.
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Group Workshops & Community
Workshops on managing stress, building resilience, exploring career options, and developing coping strategies. These sessions create community and normalize the challenges you're facing, so you know you're not alone. Peer support alongside professional guidance makes a real difference.
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Crisis Intervention & Immediate Support
When you're in acute distress—whether that's anxiety, depression, or overwhelming pressure—I provide immediate access to support. I'm trained to help you find safety and stability so you can move forward. Your wellbeing comes first, always.
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Integrated Wellness & Career Planning
I don't separate mental health from career decisions. I address the whole person—your learning style, emotional needs, identity formation, and real-world pressures. This means you get support that actually works, because it's grounded in who you actually are.
What You'll Gain From Working With Me
Career counseling isn't just about picking a college or a job—it's about discovering who you are and building the confidence to shape your own future. I believe that when you address both your emotional wellbeing and your career direction together, something shifts. You stop feeling lost and start feeling purposeful. The work we do here is designed to help you develop genuine self-knowledge, resilience, and the practical skills you'll need not just for the next decision, but for a lifetime of navigating change.
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Clarity About Yourself and Your Direction
Many students feel pulled in different directions—by family expectations, peer pressure, or uncertainty about what's even possible. Through our work together, you'll develop a clear, honest understanding of your values, strengths, learning style, and genuine interests. This isn't about fitting into a predetermined box; it's about discovering what actually matters to you and what paths align with who you really are.
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Real Support for the Emotional Side of Big Decisions
Career decisions don't happen in a vacuum. Anxiety, perfectionism, family conflict, and self-doubt often get in the way. I help you address these emotional obstacles directly, so you can think clearly and move forward with confidence. You'll develop concrete strategies for managing stress and building resilience—skills that serve you far beyond college applications or job searches.
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A Safe Space to Explore Without Judgment
Adolescence is complicated. You're figuring out who you are while managing academic pressure, social dynamics, and family expectations. You deserve a space where your concerns are taken seriously, where your questions are valid, and where you can be honest about your struggles and your dreams. That's what I offer—genuine listening and authentic connection.
How I Support Your Journey
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Listen and Understand
When you first reach out, I invest time in truly hearing your story. What brings you here? What worries you? What excites you? I use validated assessments alongside conversation to understand your situation holistically—your academic concerns, emotional challenges, family dynamics, and aspirations. This foundation of genuine understanding shapes everything that follows.
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Explore and Clarify
Together, we explore your values, strengths, interests, and the obstacles you face. This isn't about fitting you into predetermined categories; it's about uncovering what actually resonates with you. Through career exploration, self-discovery exercises, and honest reflection, you develop clarity about who you are and what directions feel authentic to you.
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Build Skills and Resilience
Understanding yourself is only part of the journey. I help you develop practical skills—managing anxiety, making decisions with confidence, navigating stress, communicating with family, preparing for transitions. Whether through individual sessions, group workshops, or skill-building exercises, you gain tools you can use immediately and carry forward throughout your life.
Stories of Growth and Direction
I work with students to navigate the intersection of career exploration and emotional wellbeing. These stories show how integrated counseling creates real change.
From Paralysis to Purpose: A student trapped by perfectionism and test anxiety couldn't move forward with college applications. Over eight months, we addressed the fear beneath the pressure, developed practical anxiety management tools, and helped her explore careers aligned with her actual interests rather than external expectations. She applied with confidence and entered her top-choice university with genuine direction.
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