Brian Mayer
Career counselor · Midlothian, VA · in person and virtual
Services
| Service | What is included | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Four Session Career Counseling Package Busy adults considering a career change after at least 10 years in their career |
4 sessions · 4 weeks · Initial questionnaire · Discussion of interests and values · Review of personality and career assessment results · Career considerations worksheet | on request |
| Midlife Career Change Counseling Individuals in their late 30s, 40s and 50s considering a career change |
Exploration of interests, skills, and values · Identification of potential careers · Development of a clear and actionable plan · Overcoming barriers such as fear and self-doubt | on request |
| Adult ADHD Diagnostic Battery (CAAD-B) Adults seeking ADHD diagnosis and workplace or university accommodations |
2 sessions · 14-day turnaround · Full Clinical Intake & 90 Minute Diagnostic Interview · Comprehensive 6-Scale ADHD Battery · Personalized 45 Minute Results Session & Strategy Roadmap · Gold-Standard 10+ Page Clinical Report | $650 |
| Anxiety Counseling Session Individuals seeking relief from anxiety and stress |
1 session · CBT and solution focused counseling · Develop coping strategies · Challenge negative thinking · Regulate emotions · Increase self-confidence and self-esteem | $130 |
As published on their website, read Sep 30, 2026.
How they compare
- Their packages start at $650. Of the 60 career counselors in our directory who publish a package price, 65% start at the same price or lower.
- $130 a session. Of the 192 career counselors who publish a session price, 44% 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 | no | no | no | no |
| Job search strategy | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Career direction and change | no | no | yes | no | no | no |
| Leadership | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Personal brand | no | no | no | no | no | no |
How they work
- Process
- Initial questionnaire before first session · First session: intake and discussion of interests, values, and career goals · Homework: complete online personality and career assessment · Second session: review personality and career assessment results · Third session: review career interests, matches, and strengths · Homework: career considerations worksheet
- Assessments
- Myers Briggs, Enneagram, Comprehensive 6-Scale ADHD Battery
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. |
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Questions to ask before hiring
- If I land a job partway through, what happens to the sessions I have not used? (multi-session package)
- 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: yes
- What each service includes: yes
- A free consultation: yes
- Refund or cancellation terms: not found on their website
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