Michael Ceely
Career counselor · Berkeley, CA · in person and virtual
"I help men overcome stress, gain clarity in their lives, and take meaningful action to move forward with purpose." (in their words, on their website)
Services
| Service | What is included | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Counseling for Men Men |
Overcome stress · Gain clarity · Take meaningful action · Calmer, more confident life | $275 |
| Anxiety Therapy | Reduce stress · Strengthen positive mindset | $275 |
| Career Counseling Business owners, entrepreneurs, professionals seeking career clarity or change |
Clarity and confidence in career · Guidance on job or career changes · Strategies to thrive in career | $275 |
| Counseling for Athletes Athletes |
Mental health support · Performance psychology | $275 |
| Counseling for Life Changes & Relationships | Support for life changes · Relationship counseling | $275 |
| Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) | Identify and replace irrational thoughts · Emotional and behavioral control · Goal-oriented therapy | $275 |
| Executive Coaching Executives, entrepreneurs, business owners |
Achievement of specific career-related leadership goals · Tools and strategies to uplevel business acumen · Actionable strategies and accountability | on request |
As published on their website, read Sep 30, 2026.
How they compare
- $275 a session. Of the 192 career counselors who publish a session price, 94% charge the same or less.
- 7 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 | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Job search strategy | no | no | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Career direction and change | no | no | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Leadership | no | no | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Personal brand | no | no | yes | yes | yes | yes |
How they work
- Process
- Consultation Call · Initial Session · Forward Progress
- Before coaching
- Professional cyclist, Sports; Ride Leader, Berkeley High Mt. Bike Team, Sports coaching; Tech industry professional, Technology
Do it yourself, or hire a coach?
| Doing it yourself | Usually enough when | A coach earns the fee when | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interviews | 3 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 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 are your cancellation and refund terms? (no refund terms on their site)
- 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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