Steven Kane

Career counselor · San Luis Obispo, CA · virtual

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Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
Career Counseling
College students, midlife career changers, those transitioning from employment to retirement		 3 sessions · exploration of values, personality, skills, and interests on request
Career Coaching
Individuals seeking immediate career success strategies		 personal branding · resume development · strategic use of social media on request
Life & Wellness Coaching
Cancer survivors/thrivers and individuals with serious medical diagnoses		 mindfulness-based stress reduction · mental and physical wellness coaching · pain management · trauma-informed counseling and coaching on request
Psychotherapy Sessions
California residents		 solution-oriented psychotherapy · cognitive-behavioral, interpersonal, and Depth Psychology (Jungian) approaches · 60-75 minute sessions $150
Psychotherapy Sessions - Discounted
Current college students and low-income individuals with proof of financial need		 solution-oriented psychotherapy · cognitive-behavioral, interpersonal, and Depth Psychology (Jungian) approaches · 60-75 minute sessions $100
Initial LD/ADHD/ASD Screening Process 1 session · all assessments · 1.5-hour clinical interview/interpretive session $400
Full Neurocognitive Evaluation of LD/ADHD/Autism 3 sessions · web-based neurocognitive tests · personality assessments · three 1-hour sessions · report writing on request

As published on their website, read Sep 30, 2026.

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Where they fit

StudentsEarlyMidManagerDirectorVP / C-suite
Resume and LinkedInnoyesyesyesyesyes
Interviews and offersnononononono
Job search strategynononononono
Career direction and changenoyesyesyesyesyes
Leadershipnononononono
Personal brandnoyesyesyesyesyes

How they work

Process
Initial no-charge phone consultation · Assessment or coaching sessions via HIPAA-compliant Zoom · Interpretive session with practical advice for assessments · Ongoing coaching or psychotherapy sessions
Assessments
Kane Learning Difficulties Assessment (KLDA), neurocognitive tests, personality assessments
Before coaching
clinical psychologist, psychology (25 years); learning disabilities psychologist, psychology (25 years); assistant director of a university disability resource center, higher education (10 years); professor emeritus of counseling, higher education

Do it yourself, or hire a coach?

Doing it yourselfUsually enough whenA coach earns the fee when
Resume4 to 8 hours for a strong base, then about 30 minutes per posting. Callings can tailor it to each job.You are staying in the same field and level and have recent results to cite.You are changing field or level, coming back after a long break, or many applications brought no interviews.
Career directionWeeks 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.
Personal brandA consistent story across your resume, LinkedIn and a personal page. Callings builds the page, free.The role you want does not depend on visibility.Visibility or thought leadership is part of the role.

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Questions to ask before hiring

  1. If I land a job partway through, what happens to the sessions I have not used? (multi-session package)
  2. What are your cancellation and refund terms? (no refund terms on their site)
  3. Which body issued your credential, and can I check it there? (credential listed)
  4. Who do you usually work with, and how long does a typical engagement last? (always worth asking)

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