About Career Performance

Your career is a significant part of life, and challenges at work can affect your overall well-being. Explore therapists on First Session who understand the intersection of mental health and professional life.

Career performance encompasses how you navigate professional challenges, pursue growth, manage workplace dynamics, and find meaning in your work. When you're struggling with career-related stress, imposter syndrome, performance anxiety, or uncertainty about your path, therapy can provide a supportive space to explore these concerns and develop strategies for moving forward.

On First Session, you can explore therapists who work with career-related concerns. While our network of specialists in this specific area is growing, many therapists bring experience helping clients navigate workplace stress, professional identity, leadership challenges, and work-life balance. Watch therapist intro videos to find someone whose approach resonates with you. You might also explore related areas like finding a therapist who works with stress, anxiety, or life transitions.

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Hanna Verhagen

Canadian Certified Counsellor
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Offers In-Person (Victoria, BC)
Virtual Sessions in AB, BC, SK, MB, YT, NT, and NU.
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Hanna Verhagen

Hanna Verhagen

Canadian Certified Counsellor
She/Her
Offers Free Consultation
$165/session
Highly Sensitive Person, Anxiety, Life transitions, Burnout, General Mental Health, Building Self-Care Routines, Mindfulness Practices, Career Stress, ADHD, Aging, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment wounds, Befriending the Nervous System, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Break-up recovery, Building Meaningful Connections, Career guidance, Career Performance, Children/Teens, Creativity, Depression, Emotional regulation, Empowerment, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration, Low mood, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Meaning and purpose, Negative thinking and ruminating, Nervous system regulation, Overwhelm, People pleasing, Perfectionism, Personal Growth, School challenges, Self-Criticism, Self-esteem, Social anxiety, Transitioning into Adulthood, Trauma, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Vulnerability, Women's Health, Work-Life Balance, Workplace stress
Highly Sensitive Person, Anxiety, Life transitions, Burnout, General Mental Health, Building Self-Care Routines, Mindfulness Practices, Career Stress, ADHD, Aging, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment wounds, Befriending the Nervous System, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Break-up recovery, Building Meaningful Connections, Career guidance, Career Performance, Children/Teens, Creativity, Depression, Emotional regulation, Empowerment, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration, Low mood, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Meaning and purpose, Negative thinking and ruminating, Nervous system regulation, Overwhelm, People pleasing, Perfectionism, Personal Growth, School challenges, Self-Criticism, Self-esteem, Social anxiety, Transitioning into Adulthood, Trauma, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Vulnerability, Women's Health, Work-Life Balance, Workplace stress
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Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut

Halyna Polityka

Registered Psychotherapist
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Offers In-Person (Toronto, ON)
Virtual Sessions in ON, BC, AB, SK, MB, NL, YT, NT, and NU.
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Halyna Polityka

Halyna Polityka

Registered Psychotherapist
Offers Free Consultation
$190/session
Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Addiction, Anger, Anxiety, Assertiveness, Attachment, Behaviour, Boundaries and boundary setting, Burnout, Couples, Decision making, Early childhood, Familial and social relationships, Family Conflict, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Mind-body connection, Mindfulness, Negative thinking and ruminating, Nervous system regulation, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Supervising qualifying therapists, Stress, Trauma, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration, Break-up recovery, Childhood trauma, Family issues, Relationships, Goal Setting, Emotional regulation, Career Performance, Work-Life Balance, Substance Use, Somatic Therapy, Sleeping difficulties
Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Addiction, Anger, Anxiety, Assertiveness, Attachment, Behaviour, Boundaries and boundary setting, Burnout, Couples, Decision making, Early childhood, Familial and social relationships, Family Conflict, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Mind-body connection, Mindfulness, Negative thinking and ruminating, Nervous system regulation, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Supervising qualifying therapists, Stress, Trauma, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration, Break-up recovery, Childhood trauma, Family issues, Relationships, Goal Setting, Emotional regulation, Career Performance, Work-Life Balance, Substance Use, Somatic Therapy, Sleeping difficulties
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Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Newfoundland and Labrador, Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut
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What is career performance therapy?

Career performance therapy focuses on the psychological aspects of professional life. This might include addressing performance anxiety, navigating workplace relationships, working through career transitions, building leadership skills, overcoming imposter syndrome, or finding greater meaning and satisfaction in your work. It recognizes that career challenges often intersect with deeper personal patterns and beliefs.

What are the benefits of therapy for career concerns?

Therapy can help you gain clarity about career goals, understand patterns that may be holding you back, develop strategies for managing workplace stress, build confidence in professional settings, improve communication and relationship skills, and navigate transitions with greater ease. It provides a confidential space to explore challenges you might not discuss elsewhere.

Who might benefit from career performance therapy?

Many people seek support for career concerns. This includes those experiencing workplace stress or burnout, professionals facing difficult transitions or decisions, people struggling with imposter syndrome or self-doubt, leaders navigating complex dynamics, individuals seeking greater career fulfillment, and anyone whose work challenges are affecting their mental health or personal life.

How do I find a therapist for career concerns?

Look for therapists who mention experience with workplace issues, professional development, or related concerns like stress, anxiety, and life transitions. On First Session, you can browse profiles and watch intro videos to understand each therapist's approach. Our network is growing in this area, and many therapists who don't specifically list career work have relevant experience.

Are there related approaches I could explore?

Several therapeutic approaches can support career performance. Cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) helps address unhelpful thought patterns affecting performance. Solution-focused therapy emphasizes practical goal-setting. Mindfulness-based approaches support stress management. Some therapists also have backgrounds in coaching or organizational psychology that complement their clinical training.

How can First Session help me find support?

First Session connects you with licensed therapists across Canada. Browse profiles, watch intro videos to get a sense of each therapist's style, and filter by specialty or availability. Many therapists offer free consultations so you can ask about their experience with career-related concerns. Both online and in-person options are available to fit your schedule.