Colleen Smith

Career counselor · Ashburn, VA · in person and virtual

Credentials they list: HRCI SPHR

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"I utilize all of these skill sets to guide my clients in their healing and growth journey." (in their words, on their website)

Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
Individual Counseling
individuals seeking counseling		 thought provoking and creative process · multi-sensory approaches · CBT, Narrative, Solution Focused techniques · increased awareness and understanding on request
Couples Counseling
couples seeking relationship counseling		 neutral third party · building understanding · transformative experience · relationship growth on request
Career Coaching
people in various stages of career search		 career exploration · resume development · job search · interview preparation and practice · returning to workforce on request
Mediumship and Psychic Private Session
individuals seeking spiritual mediumship or psychic reading		 1 session · mediumship reading with departed loved ones · psychic abilities to discern life information · messages from spirit guides · healing and guidance on request
Psycho-Spiritual Counseling
individuals seeking integration of spiritual and psychological healing		 address needs of soul and spirit · explore spiritual stories and life purpose · process spiritual experiences · integrate spiritual realm with psychology on request
Grief/Bereavement Counseling
individuals experiencing loss		 process feelings of loss · honor loved ones · support grief journey on request
Life Work and Purpose Session
individuals seeking clarity about life mission and passion		 1 session · spiritual connection · intuition · career coaching experience · clarity about life mission on request

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

How they compare

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Where they fit

StudentsEarlyMidManagerDirectorVP / C-suite
Resume and LinkedInyesyesyesyesyesyes
Interviews and offersyesyesyesyesyesyes
Job search strategyyesyesyesyesyesyes
Career direction and changeyesyesyesyesyesyes
Leadershipnononononono
Personal brandnononononono

How they work

Process
Initial complimentary telephone meeting to assess fit · Customized approach based on client needs · Use of multiple therapeutic and spiritual techniques · Ongoing partnership and support
Before coaching
Helicopter pilot, US Army (3 years); Executive Director of Human Resources, Corporate business world (5 years); Human Resources leadership roles, Corporate business world (15 years)

Do it yourself, or hire a coach?

Doing it yourselfUsually enough whenA coach earns the fee when
Resume4 to 8 hours for a strong base, then about 30 minutes per posting. Callings can tailor it to each job.You are staying in the same field and level and have recent results to cite.You are changing field or level, coming back after a long break, or many applications brought no interviews.
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.

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Questions to ask before hiring

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  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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