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 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 and satisfying, 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, weekends, and time outside of work
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 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, whether your switching fields, managing burnout, or facing big life transitions like returning to work or considering grad school. Career coaching gives you space to navigate and plan 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 and confidence
Connect with a coach
For more information and to assess fit, please complete this form. Our team will be in touch within 48-hours.
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 are 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 value the whole person and we understand the significant 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:
PHASE 1:
Initial Assessment & Exploration
We begin with a comprehensive assessment to gather information about your background, current concerns, and goals.
PHASE 2:
follow up &
goal setting
We begin collaborative goal setting based on what matters most to you.
PHASE 3:
integrative feedback & recommendations
You’ll receive integrative feedback and a customized support plan, including resources and next steps.
Phase 4:
ongoing support
You will work individually with your coach to follow the support plan, work towards your goals, and address barriers to success.
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
Shift from feeling drained by work to engaged and motivated.
You deserve a career that fuels rather than drains you
When work doesn’t fit, it affects everything: your mood, your energy, your relationships. 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, reduce stress, create actionable steps toward a fulfilling career, and address barriers to success. Career and values clarification assessment tools may be used to inform the process further.
At Aviva, we value the whole person and we understand the significant 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.
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, professional support can help.
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.
