Between Sessions with Dr. Sharon
Welcome to the “Between Sessions with Dr. Sharon” podcast, hosted by Dr. Sharon Givens. This podcast provides listeners with expert advice and practical strategies to improve their overall well-being and career satisfaction.
Dr. Sharon Givens is a licensed professional counselor and certified career counselor with 20 years of experience helping individuals overcome personal and professional obstacles.
In each episode, Dr. Sharon provides thoughtful reflection and engaging conversations with experts in the fields of psychology, mental health, and career development. Together they explore a variety of topics, such as managing grief, finding your path, and appreciating your value. Listeners can expect to gain valuable insights and practical strategies to help them improve their lives and careers.
Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, or career satisfaction, this podcast has something for you. Tune in to “Between Sessions with Dr. Sharon” to start your journey to more satisfying and fulfilling life and work today.
Disclaimer: Dr. Sharon Givens provides advice and information that are not intended to replace professional therapy or counseling. Listeners are encouraged to seek assistance in addressing their mental and physical health needs.
Between Sessions with Dr. Sharon
Is There a Perfect Job? with Matthew Bierds
In this episode Dr. Sharon and Matt Bierds, a licensed counselor in private practice, discuss the concept of "the perfect job" and how to achieve career satisfaction. They emphasize the importance of career work in therapy, managing career expectations, and finding balance within the work environment. They also stress the significance of self-awareness in career planning, effective communication patterns, and work-life balance. The conversation concludes with the importance of career counseling in helping individuals make informed decisions about their future, promoting career counseling on a broader level, and fostering more fulfilling career paths.
Guest Bio:
Matthew Bierds, MA, LPCC, LPC-S, LSOTP-S is a Licensed Professional Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LPCC- NM), Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S, TX), Certified School Counselor (CSC-TX), and Licensed Sex Offender Treatment Provider Supervisor (LSOTP-S, TX), Mr. Bierds has provided counseling services for children and adults in a variety of settings since 2006. Mr. Bierds is the owner of Duke City Counseling, LLC, and Neurocounseling and Consulting Services, PLLC, private counseling practices that also offer training and coaching, helping other mental health professionals and educators improve the lives of clients and students throughout Texas and New Mexico.
Mr. Bierds has enjoyed professional “pivots” throughout his career, starting as a
school teacher and transitioning into the counselor field. As a counselor, Mr. Bierds
has worked in schools, agencies, prisons, and general private practice. Learning to
navigate and explore career choices is part of his personal journey, as well as
helping clients find a career path that offers a healthy/balanced lifestyle. Connect with him at: MattBiers.com
Resources:
- The Good Life [book] - "Lessons from the the world's longest scientific study of happiness"