Aviva Psychology Services
Career coaching in Massachusetts
Feeling stuck in your career can be exhausting. Whether you're burned out, questioning your next steps, or struggling to balance work and life, career coaching can help you regain clarity, confidence, and fulfillment.
Do you ever wonder if you’re on the wrong path?
You’ve checked all the boxes, school, job, promotions, but something still feels off. Maybe you’re constantly second-guessing your decisions. Or you feel like you’re going through the motions in a job that doesn’t fit. You want your work to feel purposeful, but you’re not sure where to begin.
The weight of career confusion can be heavy:
- Feeling ashamed that you're not "further along"
- Questioning every choice you’ve made professionally
- Worrying that it’s too late to make a change
- Carrying anxiety into your evenings and weekends
Career coaching can help you pause, reflect, and figure out what actually matters to you. At Aviva, we guide you through a thoughtful process that helps you reconnect with your values, strengths, and long-term goals. You don’t have to figure it all out alone.
What is career coaching?
Career coaching is a structured process that helps you examine where you are professionally and where you want to go. It’s not about quick fixes or resume tweaks. It’s about slowing down enough to hear yourself, your needs, your fears, your hopes, and make career decisions that align with the life you want to live.
Many people feel lost at some point in their career. You might be switching fields, managing burnout, or facing big life transitions like returning to work or considering grad school. Career coaching gives you space to think it through with someone who knows how to ask the right questions.
You might benefit from career coaching if:
- You dread going to work or feel disengaged during the day
- You're stuck between staying where you are or starting something new
- You want help defining what success really means to you
- You’re struggling with self-doubt, perfectionism, or imposter feelings
- You're returning to work after time off and need help re-entering with clarity
Why choose Aviva Psychology Services?
With expertise in human behavior and values based decision making, our psychologists have supported hundreds of adults to make career changes that feel values aligned. Our team includes specialists in career development and work-related stress, and we bring a thoughtful, evidence-based approach to every coaching session.
At Aviva, we see the whole person and we understand the grand impact that one's professional life has on one's overall well-being. We combine psychological insight with practical strategies to help you move forward with purpose. You’ll have the support of a psychologist who understands the emotional weight behind your professional life and your career choices.
Our coaching package structure
Getting started doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Here’s what to expect:
Session 1:
Initial Assessment & Exploration
We begin with a comprehensive intake session, including history, current concerns, and initial assessment tools. You’ll leave with personalized homework to support insight and goal setting.
Between Sessions:
Personalized Reflection & Clarification
You’ll complete guided exercises at home, focused on values, symptoms, and personal goals, to help us better tailor the next session to your unique needs.
SESSION 2:
FOLLOW-UP & TREATMENT PLANNING
We review your homework, continue assessment as needed, and begin collaborative treatment planning based on what matters most to you.
SESSION 3:
Integrative FEEDBACK & RECOMMENDATIONS
You’ll receive integrative feedback and a customized support plan, including therapy options, resources (books, tools, referrals), and next steps.
Imagine feeling good about what you do
Career coaching can help you identify and move toward what matters to you. Picture waking up and knowing you’re working in a role that reflects your needs and values. You're not forcing yourself to push through another day, you’re actually interested in what you’re doing.
Career coaching is not about chasing someone else’s idea of success. It’s about building a work life that makes sense for you, and having someone by your side to help you stay connected to your values, process, and goals.
Benefits of career coaching
Work-life balance
Learn how to set boundaries and reduce work stress without sacrificing success.
Career clarity
Identify what’s missing and take action toward a more fulfilling career path.
Reduced burnout
Stop feeling drained by work and start feeling in control of your career.
You deserve a career that fuels you not one that drains you
When work doesn’t fit, it affects everything: your mood, your energy, your relationships. Without support, you might stay stuck for months or years wondering if you missed your chance to make a change.
Career coaching helps you reclaim your sense of direction and reconnect with what matters. Whether you're feeling aimless, overworked, or burnt out, there is a path forward to make changes, and you don’t have to figure it out alone.
FAQs about career coaching
What can I expect from career coaching?
Career coaching is a structured process where your coach helps you clarify your career goals, manage stress, and create actionable steps toward a fulfilling career. Sessions focus on practical solutions tailored to your unique situation. Career and values clarification assessment tools can be used to help tailor the approach towards your specific goals.
How do I know if I need career coaching?
If you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure about your next career move, career coaching can help. Whether you're struggling with burnout, a transition, or leadership challenges, having expert guidance makes a difference.
Do you offer virtual career coaching?
Yes! We offer both in-person and virtual career coaching for clients across Massachusetts, so you can get support from the comfort of your home or come to one of our offices in downtown Boston or downtown Northampton, MA.
Take the first step toward career fulfillment
Career coaching can help you get unstuck.
