Valerie Johnson
Career counselor · Alexandria, VA · in person and virtual
"As a deeply empathetic person, I’ve found that combining counseling and career coaching is a powerful way to help others pursue their goals." (in their words, on their website)
Services
| Service | What is included | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Career Counseling Adults |
manage anxiety · stress · depression · grief · ADHD | on request |
As published on their website, read Sep 30, 2026.
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 | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| 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
- Before coaching
- support for Peace Corps volunteers transitioning back to civilian life and exploring career opportunities; employment center worker helping with job placement and career development; youth counselor and program coordinator for low-income college students; adjunct professor teaching success-skills and professional development
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. |
Times are our estimates. Try Callings.
Questions to ask before hiring
- What does it cost in total, and what is included? (no published price)
- 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: not found on their website
- What each service includes: yes
- A free consultation: not found on their website
- Refund or cancellation terms: not found on their website
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