Melissa M. Carvalho
Career coach · Providence, RI · in person and virtual
Credentials they list: CDN JCTC
"Helping you get clear on your purpose and take concrete steps toward meaningful work." (in their words, on their website)
Services
| Service | What is included | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3 Session Clarity Package Those in transition, seeking direction, or wanting structured support without a long-term commitment |
3 sessions · Three 45 minute sessions · Gain clarity around goals · Understand obstacles · Create early momentum · Deeper understanding of goals and next steps | $525 |
| Single Coaching Session Anyone seeking guidance, clarity, or support around a specific challenge, goal, or decision |
1 session · 45 minute session · Clarity on specific question or decision · Personalized guidance · Actionable next steps · Sense of direction and relief | $185 |
| Career & Dharma (Life Purpose) Coaching Group Those starting out on their path or re-careering, seeking clarity on purpose and career path |
1 session · Monthly 1 hour virtual group coaching sessions · Insight on core self and skills · Connection with others on similar journey | $35 |
| Path to Purpose Circle People feeling stuck or unsure about career, seeking life purpose clarity |
9 sessions · 6 weeks · 6 weekly group sessions · 3 private coaching calls · Explore passions, values, strengths · Community support | $840 |
| Career & Dharma (Life Purpose) 6 Month Series Those starting out or re-careering, seeking clarity on purpose and career path |
24 sessions · 24 weeks · Monthly 1 hour virtual group coaching sessions · Recorded sessions · Connection with others on similar journey | $180 |
| Complimentary Strategy Call Anyone exploring coaching options or seeking clarity on goals |
1 session · 15-20 minute introductory call · Explore goals · Determine coaching fit · Next steps | on request |
As published on their website, read Sep 30, 2026.
How they compare
- Their packages start at $525. Of the 905 career coaches in our directory who publish a package price, 57% start at the same price or lower.
- $185 a session. Of the 683 career coaches who publish a session price, 63% charge the same or less.
- 15 years coaching; the median for career coaches in our directory is 14.
Computed by Callings from the prices and experience coaches publish. Not a rating.
Where they fit
| Students | Early | Mid | Manager | Director | VP / C-suite | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resume and LinkedIn | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Interviews and offers | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Job search strategy | no | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Career direction and change | no | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Leadership | no | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Personal brand | no | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
How they work
- Process
- Discover who you are · Uncover values, strengths, patterns, and what matters · Align life and work · Activate next steps and move forward with purpose
- Assessments
- MBTI, DISC, Trimetrix, Enneagram
- Before coaching
- Recruiter, Human Resources; Adjunct Professor; Organizational Development Professional
Do it yourself, or hire a coach?
| Doing it yourself | Usually enough when | A coach earns the fee when | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Job search | A 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 direction | Weeks 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. |
| Leadership | Peer groups, feedback from your manager, reading. | You have a mentor who has done the job. | A first management role or a bigger team, often paid for by the employer. |
Times are our estimates. Try Callings.
Questions to ask before hiring
- If I land a job partway through, what happens to the sessions I have not used? (multi-session package)
- What are your cancellation and refund terms? (no refund terms on their site)
- Which body issued your credential, and can I check it there? (credential listed)
- Who do you usually work with, and how long does a typical engagement last? (always worth asking)
What they publish
- Prices: yes
- What each service includes: yes
- A free consultation: yes
- Refund or cancellation terms: not found on their website
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