Calisha Bertram
Career counselor · Penfield, NY · in person and virtual
"Choosing a college or career isn't just about the next step. It's about creating a future that aligns with your strengths, values, and goals." (in their words, on their website)
Services
| Service | What is included | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Career & College Strategy Session High School Students, College Students, Adults Seeking a Career Pivot |
1 session · Clarify your college, career, or life direction goals · Explore your strengths, interests, values, and priorities · Discuss potential majors, careers, or next steps · Receive personalized recommendations and resources · Leave with a customized action plan to move forward with confidence | on request |
| Career Discovery & Clarity Students exploring their future or anyone unsure of their next step |
Career interest, personality, strengths, and values assessments · Major and career exploration · Identification of transferable skills and natural talents · Personalized educational and career recommendations · Goal setting and action planning | on request |
| College Planning Roadmap Students and families |
Career and major exploration · Personalized college search based on academic, social, geographic, and financial fit · Strategic college list development (Reach, Match & Likely) · College visit planning and comparison tools · Timeline planning from junior through senior year | on request |
| Career Pivot & Purpose Professionals feeling stuck, burned out, or ready for a meaningful change |
Comprehensive career, personality, strengths, and values assessments · In-depth review of your work history, transferable skills, and experiences · Clarification of your interests, motivations, and ideal work environment · Exploration of career paths aligned with your strengths and lifestyle goals · Education and training recommendations | on request |
| College Application Strategy Students applying to college |
Common Application guidance · Application strategy and organization · Essay brainstorming, editing, and personal statement coaching · Activities résumé development · Supplemental essay review | on request |
| Financial Aid & Scholarship Strategy Families |
FAFSA guidance · CSS Profile assistance (when applicable) · Scholarship search strategies · Financial aid planning · Comparing financial aid offers | on request |
| Decision & Transition Support Students choosing college |
Compare college acceptance offers · Evaluate financial aid packages · Academic, financial, and social fit analysis · Final decision coaching · Transition planning for college life | on request |
| Signature College & Career Concierge Students and families seeking premium service |
Unlimited email support · Personalized planning timeline · Career assessments · College search · Application planning | on request |
| Individual Therapy Session Individuals seeking therapy |
1 session · 50 minute session · Support for anxiety, stress, emotional overwhelm, self-worth, people-pleasing, life transitions, identity shifts, relationship challenges, parenting challenges, burnout, boundary setting, personal growth | on request |
| Couples Therapy Session Couples |
1 session · 60 minute session · Support for relationship challenges, communication, trust, connection | on request |
As published on their website, read Sep 30, 2026.
How they compare
- 20 years coaching; the median for career counselors in our directory is 19.
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
- Schedule a consultation to discuss goals and needs · Select appropriate service based on goals · Engage in sessions with personalized support · Receive assessments and personalized recommendations · Develop action plans and next steps · Ongoing coaching and accountability as needed
- Assessments
- Career interest assessments, Personality assessments, Strengths assessments, Values assessments
- Before coaching
- Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Mental Health; Certified School Counselor, Education; Certified School Psychologist, Education; Adjunct Professor, School Counseling Graduate Program
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
- What does it cost in total, and what is included? (no published price)
- 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: yes
- Refund or cancellation terms: yes
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