Brian Jones
Career counselor · Portland, OR · in person and virtual
"I help people figure out what’s stopping them from making a change in their career, and what to do about it." (in their words, on their website)
Services
| Service | What is included | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Career Counseling adults looking for individual counseling and ready to do the work |
internal conversation to figure out values · skills work · setting boundaries · improving work-life balance · using Internal Family Systems therapy to identify conflicting parts | on request |
| Internal Family Systems Therapy adults looking for individual counseling and ready to do the work |
develop positive relationship with all parts of self · improve trust and communication · client-led pace with consent · trauma-focused · somatic techniques for nervous system safety | on request |
As published on their website, read Sep 30, 2026.
How they compare
- $200 a session. Of the 192 career counselors who publish a session price, 85% charge the same or less.
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 free 15-20 minute phone consultation · Conduct internal conversation to identify values and obstacles · Work on skills such as boundary setting and work-life balance · Use Internal Family Systems therapy to explore conflicting parts and emotional issues · Client-led pace with regular consent checks
- Before coaching
- software worker, oil and gas industry
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)
- 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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