James McLintock
Career counselor · Orange County, CA · virtual
Services
| Service | What is included | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sixty Minute Session All adults in California |
1 session · Video or telephone counseling session | $160 |
| Career Counseling Services Adults feeling discontent in their current employment or seeking career change |
Identify career aspirations · Develop self-confidence · Pinpoint obstacles affecting job · Set goals to enhance work life · Explore strengths and find suitable career | $160 |
| Therapy for Depression Adults with depression in California |
Manage symptoms of depression · Work on solutions or past problems · Personalized counseling | $160 |
| Low Self-Esteem Counseling Adults struggling with low self-esteem |
Challenge self-criticism · Develop new coping strategies · Retrain brain to focus on positive | $160 |
| Substance Use Addiction & Recovery Counseling Adults struggling with substance addiction and their families |
Education on substance abuse · Support recovery process · Build trusted alliance · Support for spouses and family · Create new boundaries | $160 |
As published on their website, read Sep 30, 2026.
How they compare
- $160 a session. Of the 192 career counselors who publish a session price, 67% charge the same or less.
- 16 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
- Initial free consultation · Identify client needs and goals · Develop personalized counseling plan · Conduct sessions via video or phone · Support client progress and adjust plan
- Before coaching
- Ocean Lifeguard Supervisor / Training Supervisor / EMT, Emergency Services; POST Senior Master Advanced FTO Police Officer, Law Enforcement
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 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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