Bill Benson

Career counselor · Los Angeles, CA · in person and virtual

"The Mental Gym has licensed career counselors on staff to assist you in discovering your passions, developing your skillset, and providing these talents." (in their words, on their website)

Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
Individual Therapy confidential environment · explore innermost thoughts and feelings · remedy life challenges on request
Career Development
individuals seeking career clarity or advancement
discover passions · develop skillset · strategize career path · reinvigorate purpose · climb career ladder on request
Relationship Counseling guide couples toward reconnection and resolution on request
Creative Block & Perfectionism Resolution
creative professionals
overcome challenges in high-stakes environments on request

As published on their website, read Sep 30, 2026.

How they compare

Computed by Callings from the prices and experience coaches publish. Not a rating.

Where they fit

StudentsEarlyMidManagerDirectorVP / C-suite
Resume and LinkedInnononononono
Interviews and offersnonoyesyesyesyes
Job search strategynonoyesyesyesyes
Career direction and changenonoyesyesyesyes
Leadershipnononononono
Personal brandnonoyesyesyesyes

How they work

Process
Schedule free 15-minute consultation · Assess challenges and goals · Develop personalized plan · Work collaboratively to achieve goals
Before coaching
Board-certified Psychotherapist, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, clinical psychology (25 years)

Do it yourself, or hire a coach?

Doing it yourselfUsually enough whenA coach earns the fee when
Interviews3 to 6 hours of practice out loud per interview process. Callings can prepare you for each job you track.Early rounds in a format you know.Final rounds, panels, a new kind of role, or you tend to freeze.
Job searchA target list, a weekly plan and steady outreach. Callings builds the weekly plan and tracks every application, free.Interviews are coming in.Three months without traction, or a senior search that runs on your network.
Career directionWeeks of reading and conversations about roles that fit. Callings can show your strengths and the pay for each role.You already have two or three target roles.You do not know what comes next, or you want structure and a formal assessment.

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Questions to ask before hiring

  1. What does it cost in total, and what is included? (no published price)
  2. What are your cancellation and refund terms? (no refund terms on their site)
  3. Which body issued your credential, and can I check it there? (credential listed)
  4. Who do you usually work with, and how long does a typical engagement last? (always worth asking)

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