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Editorial pieces on choosing a career counselor, what credentials actually mean, and how to get the most out of counseling. Written by Aaron Good — a Portland-based LPC, CRC, and Certified Career Counselor — and the team at A Perfect Career.
Money
An honest look at what career counseling costs in 2026, what drives the price, and which factors actually predict whether you'll get your money's worth.
4 min read · By Aaron Good, MS, CRC, LPC, CCC
Process
If you've never been to a career counselor, the work probably isn't what you imagine. Here's what actually happens — and what doesn't.
4 min read · By Aaron Good, MS, CRC, LPC, CCC
Choosing
Career questions and mental-health questions intertwine more than the two professions admit. Here's how to tell which kind of practitioner is the right starting point for what you're going through.
4 min read · By Aaron Good, MS, CRC, LPC, CCC
Credentials
There are at least a dozen credentials a career counselor might hold, and they don't all mean the same thing. Here's what each one is actually for, ranked by what it tells you about the practitioner.
4 min read · By Aaron Good, MS, CRC, LPC, CCC
Choosing
I'm a career counselor, and the way most people pick a counselor is wrong. Here's the actual checklist I'd use if I were a seeker rather than a practitioner.
4 min read · By Aaron Good, MS, CRC, LPC, CCC
Fundamentals
Both can be useful. They're not the same thing. Here's what each one is trained to do, what each one shouldn't do, and how to pick the right one for what you're going through.
4 min read · By Aaron Good, MS, CRC, LPC, CCC