As a Master Career Counselor, Dr. Sain helps people make decisions and plans related to life/career directions. The strategies and techniques are tailored to the specific needs of the person seeking help. It is likely that she will do one or more the following:
- Conduct individual and group personal counseling sessions to help clarify life/career goals.
- Administer and interpret tests and inventories to assess abilities, interests, and so forth, and to identify career options.
- Encourage exploratory activities through assignments and planning experiences.
- Utilize career-planning systems and occupational information systems to help individuals better understand the world of work.
- Provide opportunities for improving decision-making skills.
- Assist in developing individualized career plans.
- Teach job hunting strategies and skills and assist in the development of resumes.
- Help resolve potential personal conflicts on the job through practice in human relations skills.
- Assist in understanding the integration of work and other life roles.
- Provide support for persons experiencing job stress, job loss, and/or career transition .
Once you have decided to seek Career Counseling, Dr. Sain does an initial 1 ½ to 2 hour intake meeting. During this time, she will listen to you to determine how to define the problem. Together, you and she then develop a plan for how to proceed.
If testing is appropriate, you will take one or more instruments related to career decision-making, either at the end of the initial session or at a second session. Testing materials are an extra charge. Usually, Dr. Sain offers the Strong Interest Inventory and/or the Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI). She is certified to administer and interpret both.
A minimum of one hourly session is devoted to test interpretation, though more than one hour may be needed should multiple tests be administered.
Dr. Sain suggests that you plan on a minimum of four sessions spread out over a three-month period. In-between sessions you will be carrying out "real world" assignments. At the end of the four sessions, you will discuss the necessity of any additional sessions. Some clients come back every 6 months or so for a follow-up to stay on track and to confront new issues that arise. You pay only for each session you have; no up front fees are collected. However, payment is expected at the time of the meeting by cash or check.
