Career Counseling

Meet Our Career Counselors

What Is Career Counseling?

Career counseling is a process that helps individuals explore, develop, and achieve their career goals by assessing their strengths, interests, values, and skills. Career counselors provide guidance to help individuals make informed decisions about their education, career path, and professional development.

A career counselor can help with:

Identifying strengths, interests, and career values
Exploring career options and potential career paths
Developing job search strategies, including resume writing and interview preparation
Setting realistic career goals and creating an action plan
Navigating career transitions, including career changes and returning to the workforce
Understanding workplace dynamics and professional growth opportunities
Building confidence in career decision-making

Career counseling can be beneficial for individuals who:

Feel uncertain about their career direction
Are transitioning between jobs or industries
Need assistance with career planning and goal-setting
Experience job dissatisfaction or workplace challenges
Are recent graduates exploring career opportunities
Want to enhance their professional development
Career counseling can be especially helpful for individuals facing career-related challenges due to:
Anxiety or stress about career choices
Learning disabilities or neurodivergent conditions impacting job success
Workplace accommodations and disability-related career concerns
Major life transitions affecting career decisions

Note: We do not offer job search services that guarantee employment. Career counseling focuses on providing guidance, support, and strategies to help individuals navigate their career journey effectively.

James Castorina

Hi there! My name is James Castorina, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and owner of You First Integrative Wellness in Cherry Hill, NJ. With more than three decades rooted in the South Jersey community, I’m passionate about helping individuals uncover their strengths and achieve goals they may not have thought possible.

In addition to supporting mental health and personal growth, I specialize in career counseling and professional development. Whether you’re navigating career transitions, struggling with workplace stress, building confidence, or aligning your career path with your personal values, I provide guidance tailored to your unique strengths and aspirations.

My approach integrates cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused strategies to help clients not only manage challenges like anxiety, stress, or self-doubt, but also build clarity, confidence, and direction in their professional journeys. I offer both in-person and virtual sessions to meet you where you are.

Together, we’ll work on unlocking your potential—so you can thrive both personally and professionally.

Career Counseling Services & Rates

We offer a variety of career services tailored to your individual needs. Services fall into two categories: Counseling Sessions and Document Support, depending on the level of guidance and interaction you need.

Career Counseling Sessions

$80 for 60 minutes | $40 for 30 minutes
These one-on-one sessions with a career counselor are designed to provide in-depth support across a wide range of topics:

Resume and cover letter development
Mock interview preparation
Professional presentation (dress code, hygiene)
Salary negotiation strategies
Building a career portfolio
Protecting intellectual property
Job search guidance (e.g., ZipRecruiter, Indeed, Glassdoor)
Managing mental stressors tied to career fears
Understanding FMLA and personal time usage
Brainstorming job supply ideas
Any other session-based support unique to your needs

We recommend weekly, biweekly, or monthly sessions.

Document Support: Review vs. Tailored Revisions

We offer two levels of support for your job search materials depending on your needs:

Document Review – $20 (2-Day Return after Document Submittal)

A quick assessment of your materials with general feedback and comments.
This option is ideal if your documents are mostly complete and you want a professional opinion before applying.
Includes review of:

Resume
Cover letter
Portfolio
LinkedIn or other social media profiles
Alignment with job descriptions

Tailored Revisions – $40 (3-Day Return after first session)

A deeper level of support where your documents are personally revised and refined by your career counselor to match your target job or industry.
Includes:

Edits for clarity, alignment, formatting, and tone
Optional written explanations of changes
If you would like to speak directly with a counselor about your revisions, we recommend scheduling a 30- or 60-minute session for live feedback and strategy.

Not sure which service you need?
If you’d like to go over your documents in real time or want help making detailed changes together, booking a counseling session may be the better fit.

Cancellations & Policies

For scheduled sessions:

Late cancellations will result in a charge of $40 for 30 minutes or $80 for 60 minutes. Please cancel before 6:00 AM on the day of your appointment to avoid a fee.