Whether you’re thinking about a career change, entering the job market for the first time, or want to advance in your role, navigating your career path can be overwhelming. At Journeys Counseling Center, we can help. Our career counseling and individual therapists in Lubbock, Texas, can guide you to help you identify your passions, clarify your goals, and empower you to build a thriving professional life.
What Is Career Counseling Therapy?
Career counseling therapy focuses on helping individuals handle stressors and make informed decisions about their professional lives. In career counseling, you will identify your strengths and learn how to align your values, interests, and goals with your career path. A career counseling therapist at Journeys Counseling Center in Lubbock can help you identify your personal and professional goals and resolve underlying concerns that are holding you back.
Areas of Support With Career Counseling Therapy
At Journeys Counseling Center, we understand that everyone’s career path is different. That’s why our career counseling therapy is tailored to your unique situation. Our therapists can help you with the following:
- Career exploration – We can help you assess your interests and skills to find a meaningful, rewarding career.
- Job stress and burnout – Our therapists can help you develop coping strategies to manage burnout and work-related stress.
- Career transitions – Switching careers or industries is a significant life change. We’ll help you navigate the emotional and practical challenges when changing jobs and provide resources and support.
- Work-life balance – We can help you find a balance between your personal and professional life, ensuring that your career aligns with your life goals.
Together, we’ll develop clear, actionable steps to help you reach your career goals.
Career Counseling and Assessment Services in Lubbock
Career counseling is a service that helps people begin, change, or advance their careers. At Journeys, this includes one-on-one conversations, as well as assessments, activities, and projects designed to help individuals make the most of their strengths.
Career counseling is for all ages and can assist with choosing a college major or technical school or changing career paths. It’s why we highly encourage high school students to seek this service before applying to college or choosing a major. In fact, according to a recent study done by Ohio State University, as many as 50-75% of undergraduate students change their majors at least once before graduation, which is why career assessments can be especially helpful before college begins.
The assessments used in our office include:
The Strong Interest Inventory
The Strong Interest Inventory is a career assessment tool designed to help individuals identify their interests, preferences, and potential career paths. Based on responses to questions about activities, interests, and work preferences, it compares results to those of people in various careers who report satisfaction in their jobs.
The assessment provides insights into occupational themes, career fields, and specific job roles that align with an individual’s interests. It’s valuable for students, career changers, or anyone seeking clarity in their career direction. By highlighting areas of compatibility, the Strong Interest Inventory empowers individuals to make informed career decisions. Learn more about this assessment.
The Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)
The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) is another popular career assessment tool that helps individuals understand their personality type and how it influences career preferences and workplace behaviors. Based on Carl Jung’s theory of psychological types, the MBTI identifies 16 personality types through preferences in four categories: Introversion vs. Extraversion, Sensing vs. Intuition, Thinking vs. Feeling, and Judging vs. Perceiving.
By understanding their type, individuals gain insights into their strengths, communication style, and ideal work environments. The MBTI is often used in career counseling to guide people toward roles and industries that align with their natural tendencies and preferences for greater satisfaction. Learn more about the MBTI assessment.
How to Get Started With Our Career Assessments
Exploring career options and finding the right path forward begins with a professional assessment. Here’s what you need to know to get started:
- Cost – $200 paid before assessments are sent.
- Time commitment – 30 minutes for the completion of both assessments (done at home) or 90 minutes for an in-person review of assessments (at our office).
- Get started – Text “assessments” to 806-687-5413 to schedule your career assessment with our Lubbock office or to ask questions.
Guiding You Toward Success With Career Counseling and Assessments
If you’re feeling uncertain about your career, contact Journeys Counseling Center today to schedule an appointment with a career counseling therapist in Lubbock, TX. We understand the complexities of career development and can help you find direction and satisfaction in your professional life.
