Career Counseling and Coaching in El Cajon, California.

Find a top rated career therapist or coach in El Cajon, CA specializing in assessment, strategizing, personal marketing, workplace issues and goal-setting.


Ross L. Kellogg, LMFT
Career Counselor

Ross L. Kellogg, LMFT

Licensed Individual, Marriage, and Family Therapist

In 92101 - Nearby to El Cajon.

In today's complex job market, many individuals find themselves grappling with confusion, diminished confidence, and paralysis when facing career decisions or difficulty workplace dynamics. As a seasoned therapist, my approach to career counseling is both empathetic and innovative, recognizing the profound impact that work-related struggles can have on one's overall well-being. I employ creative solutions to help clients identify new opportunities in their professional lives, providing personalized support that goes beyond traditional methods. You will not only gain clarity and direction but also the confidence and resilience needed for professional fulfillment and balance.

Aleksandra Drecun, Psy.D.
Career Counselor

Aleksandra Drecun, Psy.D.

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

In 92130 - Nearby to El Cajon.

The right career is available for everyone. Career counseling consists of finding meaningful work that you are passionate about and that can comfortably support you and your family. Career counseling involves a process of self-discovery. Within career counseling you will identify occupations that match your interests through career assessments. The career assessment will evaluate your strengths and skills. As a career counselor, I will assist you in developing a career plan that will help you choose your career of interest and develop your skills and experience in your chosen career to land the career of your dreams.

Suzanne Greene, JD, MA, LMFT
Career Counselor

Suzanne Greene, JD, MA, LMFT

Psychotherapist, LMFT

Available for Online Therapy

Career Counseling is about change. Whether you are changing a career position, seeking a new field, or a student changing a major, the core of career counseling is preparation and the understanding of your goals and how they affect your life as a whole. In my practice, I do not use assessments or aptitude tests, as I believe the client is the best source of information. Together we will review your education, interests, work history and the reasons to make a change at this time in your life. Additionally, we will evaluate your level of risk taking, relationships and approaches to pursue a new career path. My style is comprehensive and tailored to you to help your reach your career goals.

John Kane, LMFT
Career Counselor

John Kane, LMFT

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

In 92154 - Nearby to El Cajon.

A wise person once told me, "Find something you love to do and find someone to pay you to do it." But the reality is that many people find themselves in careers they don't enjoy or lose the career they did enjoy. Whether you are disatisfied with your career, dealing with work related stress, or wondering what you are going to do next, counseling can provide a framework for you to work through the dissonance in your work life and get on the path of meaningful fulfillment with regards to your work or career, regardless of what stage in your life you are at.

Sue Cates, MA, LMFT
Career Counselor

Sue Cates, MA, LMFT

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

In 92014 - Nearby to El Cajon.

Are you stuck in your job or career and wondering about a change? Feeling as though your natural talents are not being used? Maybe you want changes yet are fearful of taking a risk. Often it is out of this 'stuckness' that opportunities arise. Going it alone is not necessary. I can join you on your journey of exploring your strengths and dreams as you make important decisions!

Christi Lindsay, PsyD
Career Counselor

Christi Lindsay, PsyD

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Available for Online Therapy

Work is an enormously important part of our lives. As is often said, we spend more hours of our lives at work than anywhere else. So making that work as good as it can be is vitally important to our health, sanity, and general well-being. Yet that, like so many things, can be easier said than done. I can help you explore your upbringing and education, your personal values, needs, and desires, along with ambitions and fears to help you find and succeed along a well-chosen professional path. This kind of support and guidance is just as important for someone just embarking on a career as it is for someone well along the path. It's never too late to take control of your direction.

David Peters, MS, MFT
Career Counselor

David Peters, MS, MFT

Marriage and Family Therapist

In 92108 - Nearby to El Cajon.

Work stress is now a major factor in mental health. It can raise your anxiety or drag you into depression. This is a time to get support from a professional. I'll help you build a survival plan, to minimize the impact on your health. In our changing economy, many people find they no longer enjoy job security. Some discover they are suddenly working as independent contractors, self-employed for the first time. Our career is an important part of our identity. There are many factors to consider, and choices to be made. I'll show you research based tools to help you make the big decisions. Be encouraged - six months from now you may enjoy a much improved work life. Let's make a plan!

Regina Knox, PH.D
Career Counselor

Regina Knox, PH.D

Marriage & Family Therapist

In 91942 - Nearby to El Cajon.

Dr. Regina Knox's approach to career counseling is deeply rooted in her commitment to individualized understanding and holistic development. She offers clients a thorough and personalized exploration of various career avenues, considering their unique strengths, passions, and life objectives. Drawing from her extensive experience and knowledge of market trends and dynamics, Dr. Knox equips her clients with the insights needed to navigate their career paths confidently. By collaborating with Dr. Knox, clients gain clarity, direction, and a strategic plan tailored to ensure not just professional success, but genuine career fulfillment.

Cynthia Valentine, MA
Career Counselor

Cynthia Valentine, MA

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

In 92116 - Nearby to El Cajon.

Contemplating leaving your field behind? Impostor syndrome got you down? Are you experiencing burnout, but love your field? Or have you always hated working and need to figure out how to make it work? Where to start... where to start? In therapy with me, you'll learn how small steps bring relief, reassurance and purpose back to your work life. Therapy is a collaborative experience and we'll hone in on the areas that are preventing you from meeting your goals and keeping you from experiencing your life more fully.

Kevin Fleming, Ph.D.
Career Counselor

Kevin Fleming, Ph.D.

Coach/Change Agent/Consultant

In 92101 - Nearby to El Cajon.

While most career counselors love to give you capacity based profiles of what your talents and interests are for your best bet career choices, Grey Matters international believes that most people make predictably irrational decisions and then after making them learn way to make them fit into their identities using various types of rationalizations and strategies. We are able to assist folks in career counseling type settings by giving a deeper look at their decision making profile so they can better understand where the core frustration or desire is coming from in the world of work. Contact kevin@kevinflemingphd.com or 877-606-6161.

Kimberly Koljat, LMFT, LIMFT-S, RPT-S, RDT
Career Counselor

Kimberly Koljat, LMFT, LIMFT-S, RPT-S, RDT

Licensed Independent Marriage and Family Therapist Supervisor

Available for Online Therapy

I support individual clients experiencing burnout, compassion fatigue, and mental and emotional exhaustion. I often work with Highly Sensitive People, or empaths, who are more susceptible to these experiences. I support those in helping professions like teachers, therapists, parents, medical professionals, and difficult work environments create their boundaries in their workspace for personal well-being.

Philip Kolba, MA LCPC NCC
Career Counselor

Philip Kolba, MA LCPC NCC

Psychotherapist

In 92105 - Nearby to El Cajon.

Careers are integral to the identities of many people, while for others careers are simply means for attaining a happy life. Whether you’re developing your first career or looking to switch careers, I use a combination of assessment batteries and counseling to explore my clients’ goals, preferences, and aptitudes to identify their career path and develop a plan for achieving it.

Steve Rose, PhD
Career Counselor

Steve Rose, PhD

Addiction Counsellor

Available for Online Therapy

I help clients with addictive behaviours or substance use that is interfering with their ability to achieve a fulfilling career. Through collaborative conversations, clients gain a sense of purpose and direction, overcoming barriers to making meaningful progress in their professional life. Gaining a sense of control over one's life allows for increased confidence and self-esteem. I help clients build the motivation necessary to take steps toward a future filled with passion, thriving, and mental resilliance.

Madeleine Foster, MA, AMFT, APCC
Career Counselor

Madeleine Foster, MA, AMFT, APCC

Registered Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist

Available for Online Therapy

A career takes up so much of someone's life. To be in a career that feels like a poor fit is to suffer for much of life. I aim to help patients talk honestly, to find the source of their suffering and glimmers of joy. By talking honestly and exploring your real self, we can find the right path to a fulfilling life and a career that feels like the rightful place for you.


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El Cajon is located in San Diego County, California. It has a land area of 14.48 square miles and a water area of 0.00 square miles.  The population of El Cajon is 103,679 people with 32,564 households and a median annual income of $45,925. .


Therapy Affordability Meter for El Cajon, CA

Some budgeting needed

While counseling can certainly be an expense for individuals and families in El Cajon, with proper budgeting, it is entirely do-able and the risk/reward is worth it. For some families, it may be difficult to sustain a commitment to therapy without proper insurance coverage. If this is you, ask your therapist about low cost options as practitoners in and around El Cajon may have flexibility or sliding scales. Low cost counseling and affordable therapy are also sometimes offered by listed city and university level clinics, check with your local El Cajon public health department.