Illume Counseling
Career counselor · Cary, NC · in person and virtual
Services
| Service | What is included | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Individual therapy Individuals with anxiety, depression, burnout, grief, life transitions, identity questions, and emotional strain |
50 minute session | $175 |
| Couples & family therapy Couples and families |
50 minute session | $225 |
| Group therapy - Career, Transition & the Bigger Questions Adults exploring career direction, professional transition, and existential questions |
4 sessions · 4 weeks · Four 90-minute sessions · Small group of 6–8 participants · Weekly sessions · In-person or telehealth | $250 |
| Group therapy - Parenting Support & Shared Challenges Parents carrying the daily weight of raising children |
4 sessions · 4 weeks · Four 90-minute sessions · Small group of 6–8 participants · Weekly sessions · In-person or telehealth | $250 |
| Clinical supervision Associate-level clinicians |
Structured, developmental supervision | on request |
| Career & Life Transitions Therapy Professionals at a crossroads facing career changes or transitions |
Clarify career direction · Explore meaning and practical decisions · Executive and organizational experience | on request |
| The Coordinated Visit Families with more than one person needing care |
Concurrent sessions for multiple family members · Clinicians coordinate around shared goals | on request |
| Couples Therapy Couples needing focused work on conflict, trust, communication, emotional distance |
Focused therapy sessions | $225 |
| Parenting & Family Therapy Families under strain with communication breakdown and rigid roles |
Therapy sessions for families | $225 |
| Older Adults & Life Transitions Therapy Older adults facing aging, caregiving, retirement, loneliness, grief |
Therapy sessions addressing later life challenges | $175 |
As published on their website, read Sep 30, 2026.
How they compare
- Their packages start at $250. Of the 60 career counselors in our directory who publish a package price, 25% start at the same price or lower.
- $175 a session. Of the 192 career counselors who publish a session price, 74% charge the same or less.
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 | no | no | no | no | no |
| Career direction and change | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Leadership | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Personal brand | no | no | no | no | no | no |
How they work
- Process
- Reach out with a brief inquiry · Receive response about fit and next steps · Schedule an initial session · Use first meeting to clarify goals and confirm fit
Do it yourself, or hire a coach?
| Doing it yourself | Usually enough when | A coach earns the fee when | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
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)
- 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: yes
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