Denver Career Counseling
Betsy Hedberg, M.A.
720-339-4744

“When the flower opens, the bees will come.” 
~Kabir, Sufi poet~

While it’s not possible to outline the exact steps in this highly individualized process, here are some of the things you can expect from our work together:

• If you are interested in talking to me about my career counseling services in the Denver area, please call and leave a message on my voice mail (720-339-4744). When I return your call, we will have an opportunity to talk for 10 minutes or so at no charge. These introductory phone calls are important because they give us a chance to introduce ourselves and get a feel for whether working together might be beneficial for you. If we both agree that it would be good to meet in person, we will set up an appointment time at my office (4340 E. Kentucky Ave, Suite 301).
  
  
• We will generally spend the first session getting acquainted. This will give me an opportunity to find out more about what has brought you into counseling and will give you a chance to get a feel for our “rapport” and to ask me questions. (You can begin to get acquainted with me now by reading about my background). In this session, we will talk about your goals for counseling and collaboratively develop a plan.
  
  
• Depending on your needs and desires, sessions may include:
  
  
• Conversations that can help you: figure out better strategies to cope with stress and anxiety; set realistic goals for the present while keeping an eye on your larger dreams; clarify your ideas, goals, and passions; understand the factors (both psychological and concrete) that may be standing in the way of the changes you want to make.
• Mindfulness practices to help you reduce stress and become more clear about your present-moment reality; mindfulness can be a very helpful tool not only in stress reduction but also in clarifying your desires and setting realistic goals.
• Career assessments, when appropriate: I am qualified to administer the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, the Strong Interest Inventory, and the Career Style Interview (a holistic interview process that helps you clarify your interests and preferred work styles).
• Dream work: Dreams can bring up some very interesting information, and you might choose to explore them in your sessions.
• Exercises with art, music, or nature to help you reduces stress and connect with your deeper values and with the world.
  
  
• I can also help you create a resume and cover letter to confidently “tell your story” to potential employers, develop a strategy for job networking, and prepare for interviews.



• My per-session fee varies, depending on your preferred method of payment and whether you choose to pay session-by-session or in packages. I accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover, checks, and cash, and I offer a $5 per session discount for cash or check payment. Sessions are a full hour (no "50-minute hours"). Here is a breakdown of the options:

  	per session, with cash/check discount	per session, standard fee
  4-session package	$90	$95
  single session	$100	$105

  You may decide to purchase a package at any time; it's absolutely fine if you would like to schedule a one-time session first and then decide at the end of the session if you want to pay only for that session or for a package. I never require or pressure anyone to purchase a package, yet it does help you make a commitment to your career development process, as well as save money.

“Can you help me find a job?”

As you are undoubtedly aware, many people in the Denver area and throughout the country are having a difficult time finding jobs these days. I am not going to put on a falsely upbeat attitude and tell you that it will be easy for you to change jobs right now. With that said, this is an excellent time to be planning for a future career move, as well as a great time to consider how you might transform your career and life into something that feels more fulfilling and personally sustainable. Even if it takes a while to get things together, this is a very good time to start. You might consider the economic downturn as an opportunity to step back, reflect on your life, and take the time to figure out what will truly fulfill you down the road.