Career Counseling Therapists in Richmond, CA

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Paris Hall
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Richmond, CA 94801
I specialize in helping adolescents and young adults navigate self-doubt, career uncertainty, and relationship challenges.
Struggling with self-doubt, career choices, or relationship issues? I help adolescents and young adults navigate these challenges by uncovering their true selves and setting clear, achievable goals. With a supportive, personalized approach, I guide you through self-discovery and empower you to build confidence, make informed decisions, and find fulfillment in your education, career, and relationships. Ready to take the next step? Let’s work together to create a path toward a more meaningful and satisfying life.
I specialize in helping adolescents and young adults navigate self-doubt, career uncertainty, and relationship challenges.
Struggling with self-doubt, career choices, or relationship issues? I help adolescents and young adults navigate these challenges by uncovering their true selves and setting clear, achievable goals. With a supportive, personalized approach, I guide you through self-discovery and empower you to build confidence, make informed decisions, and find fulfillment in your education, career, and relationships. Ready to take the next step? Let’s work together to create a path toward a more meaningful and satisfying life.
(510) 474-5449 View (510) 474-5449
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Bonnie Hegna
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Richmond, CA 94804
Hi, my name is Bonnie Hegna Licensed Marriage Family Therapist 143978. My approach to therapy is an eclectic approach short term. My focus of practice has been grief and loss, self-inflicted violent behavior, ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Marriage Counseling, Behavioral issues, Divorce, Child Abuse, and Foster Youth as well as Victims of Crime. I am most comfortable working with children 5 to 10 and adults. I work well with behavioral issues, grief and loss, self-inflicted violent behavior, victims of crime, child abuse, divorce, ADHD, school issues, job issues, conflicts, and life changes.
Hi, my name is Bonnie Hegna Licensed Marriage Family Therapist 143978. My approach to therapy is an eclectic approach short term. My focus of practice has been grief and loss, self-inflicted violent behavior, ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Marriage Counseling, Behavioral issues, Divorce, Child Abuse, and Foster Youth as well as Victims of Crime. I am most comfortable working with children 5 to 10 and adults. I work well with behavioral issues, grief and loss, self-inflicted violent behavior, victims of crime, child abuse, divorce, ADHD, school issues, job issues, conflicts, and life changes.
(510) 422-0092 View (510) 422-0092
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Manda Selva
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Richmond, CA 94805  (Online Only)
Accepting New Clients. Do you find it hard to cope with life due to relationship or career-related stress, grief, depression, childhood trauma and PTSD, unresolved family dynamics, or parenting challenges? Sometimes "feeling stuck" could be due to a recent or prior trauma or thinking that you are undeserving. Are you a couple or family who is out of sync or finding hard to communicate? Are you a First/Second generation struggling with family/culture-based expectations or trying to negotiate between 2 cultures? My style is warm, engaged & curious, and my role is to increase awareness and help you develop effective coping strategies.
Accepting New Clients. Do you find it hard to cope with life due to relationship or career-related stress, grief, depression, childhood trauma and PTSD, unresolved family dynamics, or parenting challenges? Sometimes "feeling stuck" could be due to a recent or prior trauma or thinking that you are undeserving. Are you a couple or family who is out of sync or finding hard to communicate? Are you a First/Second generation struggling with family/culture-based expectations or trying to negotiate between 2 cultures? My style is warm, engaged & curious, and my role is to increase awareness and help you develop effective coping strategies.
(510) 216-1287 View (510) 216-1287
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Lindsay Murad
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Richmond, CA 94804
My name is Lindsay Murad and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing out of Costa Mesa, California. I work with clients in-person and via telehealth. My therapy style leans more toward coaching so you'll find empathic listening with me while also getting practical and motivational counseling you need to make the life changes you are interested in. I specialize in working with women 18-45 years old who find themselves stuck in interpersonal relationships, career, or life transitions. I consider myself a listener of stories and supporter of personal growth.
My name is Lindsay Murad and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing out of Costa Mesa, California. I work with clients in-person and via telehealth. My therapy style leans more toward coaching so you'll find empathic listening with me while also getting practical and motivational counseling you need to make the life changes you are interested in. I specialize in working with women 18-45 years old who find themselves stuck in interpersonal relationships, career, or life transitions. I consider myself a listener of stories and supporter of personal growth.
(323) 803-7977 View (323) 803-7977
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Arkila Covington
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CNC
Verified Verified
Richmond, CA 94806  (Online Only)
I have worked with children, adolescents and adults with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, OCD, substance use, out of home placement, LGBT-related issues, bullying and ADHD.
I have worked with children, adolescents and adults with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, OCD, substance use, out of home placement, LGBT-related issues, bullying and ADHD.
(657) 530-6417 View (657) 530-6417
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Amanda Stransky
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Richmond, CA 94806
I also work with college-age and mid-life adults that are facing difficult decisions related to choosing a career path, changing jobs, and navigating life after divorce or other major life-altering events.
Hello! My name is Amanda Stransky and I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California. Our mental health declines when we feel we no longer have a choice in our lives, and we can work together to change that. I have experience working with military and law enforcement as well as young adults working through career and other life transitions while redefining who they are and who they want to become. I work with military folks, both active duty and retired, that are looking to manage workplace stress, career transitions, and relationship issues.
I also work with college-age and mid-life adults that are facing difficult decisions related to choosing a career path, changing jobs, and navigating life after divorce or other major life-altering events.
Hello! My name is Amanda Stransky and I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California. Our mental health declines when we feel we no longer have a choice in our lives, and we can work together to change that. I have experience working with military and law enforcement as well as young adults working through career and other life transitions while redefining who they are and who they want to become. I work with military folks, both active duty and retired, that are looking to manage workplace stress, career transitions, and relationship issues.
(562) 270-2559 View (562) 270-2559
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Will Sherwin
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Richmond, CA 94804  (Online Only)
I care about helping you feel better in your work, romantic relationships, family, school, friendships, or any other areas that are important to you. Clients have described me as thoughtful, creative, and reliable with a calming demeanor and a steady strength-based supportive presence. It takes courage to take the leap and set up an appointment, but weekly counseling sessions together can develop a foundation to make lasting changes in your life that your future self will be grateful for.
I care about helping you feel better in your work, romantic relationships, family, school, friendships, or any other areas that are important to you. Clients have described me as thoughtful, creative, and reliable with a calming demeanor and a steady strength-based supportive presence. It takes courage to take the leap and set up an appointment, but weekly counseling sessions together can develop a foundation to make lasting changes in your life that your future self will be grateful for.
(949) 304-2580 View (949) 304-2580
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Lucinda Guarino
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Richmond, CA 94804
Hi, there, I'm Lucinda! My name is Lucinda Guarino, and I'm a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) based in Southern California and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with women and men ages 14 and over and specialize in anxiety, life transitions, and emotional challenges. I use Humanistic/Existential Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help my clients progress and start feeling better. I'm also happy to work with clients who desire to meet with someone from a faith-based, Christian perspective.
Hi, there, I'm Lucinda! My name is Lucinda Guarino, and I'm a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) based in Southern California and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with women and men ages 14 and over and specialize in anxiety, life transitions, and emotional challenges. I use Humanistic/Existential Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help my clients progress and start feeling better. I'm also happy to work with clients who desire to meet with someone from a faith-based, Christian perspective.
(510) 466-1028 View (510) 466-1028
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Saba Omidvar
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Richmond, CA 94805
My name is Saba Omidvar and I offer evidence based, culturally responsive psychotherapy services. I have extensive experience working with clients with diverse cultural and diagnostic needs and my approach is centered on using evidence based strategies to help you meet your goals. I do not believe in a one size fits all approach, and work with each client to create a highly individualized treatment plan to address their concerns.The modalities I most often utilize are cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavioral and mindfulness based approaches. I have been intensively trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and DBT PE.
My name is Saba Omidvar and I offer evidence based, culturally responsive psychotherapy services. I have extensive experience working with clients with diverse cultural and diagnostic needs and my approach is centered on using evidence based strategies to help you meet your goals. I do not believe in a one size fits all approach, and work with each client to create a highly individualized treatment plan to address their concerns.The modalities I most often utilize are cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavioral and mindfulness based approaches. I have been intensively trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and DBT PE.
(341) 999-5507 View (341) 999-5507
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Larry Yavorsky Therapy & Relationship Enhancement
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, RN, MA
Verified Verified
Richmond, CA 94806
You can be happier, healthier & find life more fulfilling, by engaging in therapy with Larry Yavorsky. I am LMFT and RN with 40 years of experience in the areas of enhancing individual, sexual, and relationship health and satisfaction. I invite you to call me at (510) 401-3935 for free phone consultation. My passion is to help clients explore and understand themselves, to become free of troubling symptoms and of relationship distress. Using methods which promote emotional, mental, and physical awareness and health, I have had success in treating a wide range of issues such as depression, anxiety,PTSD, relationship/sexual distress.
You can be happier, healthier & find life more fulfilling, by engaging in therapy with Larry Yavorsky. I am LMFT and RN with 40 years of experience in the areas of enhancing individual, sexual, and relationship health and satisfaction. I invite you to call me at (510) 401-3935 for free phone consultation. My passion is to help clients explore and understand themselves, to become free of troubling symptoms and of relationship distress. Using methods which promote emotional, mental, and physical awareness and health, I have had success in treating a wide range of issues such as depression, anxiety,PTSD, relationship/sexual distress.
(510) 401-3935 View (510) 401-3935
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Elina Filippova
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Richmond, CA 94805
Elina Filippova, the Founder of The Path to Self, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She works with seniors, adults, teenagers and couples who feel stuck in their life -- be it physically , emotionally, or professionally -- and who are committed to the path of self-discovery. Elina worked as a mental health professional for Department of Veterans affairs and has knowledge of complex trauma such as PTSD. She is trained in Voice Dialogue, Motivational Interviewing, and certified in Mind-Body Medicine. Her therapy approach covers present problems, patterns of behavior, and exploration of how the past influences our present life.
Elina Filippova, the Founder of The Path to Self, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She works with seniors, adults, teenagers and couples who feel stuck in their life -- be it physically , emotionally, or professionally -- and who are committed to the path of self-discovery. Elina worked as a mental health professional for Department of Veterans affairs and has knowledge of complex trauma such as PTSD. She is trained in Voice Dialogue, Motivational Interviewing, and certified in Mind-Body Medicine. Her therapy approach covers present problems, patterns of behavior, and exploration of how the past influences our present life.
(510) 871-8043 View (510) 871-8043
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Nai Saechao
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Richmond, CA 94801
Hi there, my name is Nai Saechao, and I am a licensed clinical social worker who is passionate about supporting all my clients through challenges to experience healing and growth in their lives. My approach is client centered. I will meet you with empathy, open-mindedness, and unconditional positive regard. I believe in working collaboratively to identify treatment priorities and to create a safe space for dialogue. I have found that my style and approach are a good fit for young adults and persons of various generational groups who may be dealing with the challenges of life transitions, adjustments, and social pressures.
Hi there, my name is Nai Saechao, and I am a licensed clinical social worker who is passionate about supporting all my clients through challenges to experience healing and growth in their lives. My approach is client centered. I will meet you with empathy, open-mindedness, and unconditional positive regard. I believe in working collaboratively to identify treatment priorities and to create a safe space for dialogue. I have found that my style and approach are a good fit for young adults and persons of various generational groups who may be dealing with the challenges of life transitions, adjustments, and social pressures.
(510) 405-5452 View (510) 405-5452
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Sara Rodenburg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Richmond, CA 94801  (Online Only)
Hello! I'm so glad you are here. As your therapist, I offer compassionate ear, gentle guidance, tools and skills you can use to help enhance your life, strengthen your inner power, brighten your light and live the life you have always envisioned. Whether you are grieving, struggling with addiction or substance use, feeling depressed, anxious, having a hard time coping with life's challenges, or going through changes, big or small, in your life, I can help. My clients tell me they feel heard and supported. I will walk with you through whatever you are going through, and help you forward with your journey.
Hello! I'm so glad you are here. As your therapist, I offer compassionate ear, gentle guidance, tools and skills you can use to help enhance your life, strengthen your inner power, brighten your light and live the life you have always envisioned. Whether you are grieving, struggling with addiction or substance use, feeling depressed, anxious, having a hard time coping with life's challenges, or going through changes, big or small, in your life, I can help. My clients tell me they feel heard and supported. I will walk with you through whatever you are going through, and help you forward with your journey.
(510) 272-7483 View (510) 272-7483
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Liz Abrams
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Richmond, CA 94804
Stress and trauma can take many forms. Sometimes we survive an event such as a car accident, wildfire, assault, or military-related event. Or we may notice chronic struggles with trusting others and ourselves, and feeling stressed and unsatisfied in our relationships. The experience of trauma can significantly impact how we change or grow in each present moment, how we connect and separate from others, and how we experiment, take risks, and resource our creativity. Let's co-create a therapy relationship that works to support the development of loving relationships with self and others.
Stress and trauma can take many forms. Sometimes we survive an event such as a car accident, wildfire, assault, or military-related event. Or we may notice chronic struggles with trusting others and ourselves, and feeling stressed and unsatisfied in our relationships. The experience of trauma can significantly impact how we change or grow in each present moment, how we connect and separate from others, and how we experiment, take risks, and resource our creativity. Let's co-create a therapy relationship that works to support the development of loving relationships with self and others.
(510) 851-8667 View (510) 851-8667
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Natalya Kuzmicheva
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Richmond, CA 94806  (Online Only)
Every patient is unique, and so is every therapist. I have lived and practiced therapy in two very different cultures, which has given me insight into culturally specific and universal issues that underlie personal and interpersonal conflicts. I approach every client with acceptance and understanding, providing them with a compassionate space for exploring challenges and obstacles to happiness in themselves and their relationships. I enjoy working with people of all ages and backgrounds, seeking to understand each client's worldview and to help them to discover their own solutions to the difficulties they face, including anxiety, depression, and relationship conflicts.
Every patient is unique, and so is every therapist. I have lived and practiced therapy in two very different cultures, which has given me insight into culturally specific and universal issues that underlie personal and interpersonal conflicts. I approach every client with acceptance and understanding, providing them with a compassionate space for exploring challenges and obstacles to happiness in themselves and their relationships. I enjoy working with people of all ages and backgrounds, seeking to understand each client's worldview and to help them to discover their own solutions to the difficulties they face, including anxiety, depression, and relationship conflicts.
(858) 352-7322 View (858) 352-7322
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Briana Yedalian
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Richmond, CA 94804
Hi there, my name is Briana Yedalian, I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT 137449). It is essential that clients get personalized suggestions based on around your needs. This is a collaborative relationship made up of honesty, authenticity and open-mindedness. As a modern clinician, my approach is eclectic. I use a variety of tools and orientations that work for you, not the other way around.
Hi there, my name is Briana Yedalian, I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT 137449). It is essential that clients get personalized suggestions based on around your needs. This is a collaborative relationship made up of honesty, authenticity and open-mindedness. As a modern clinician, my approach is eclectic. I use a variety of tools and orientations that work for you, not the other way around.
(562) 539-4371 View (562) 539-4371
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Shawn Polivoi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Richmond, CA 94804
Hello, my name is Shawn Polivoi, a therapist licensed in California as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) residing in Northern California. My approach to therapy is to meet people where they are at with the goal of helping them where they want to be. I have expertise and comfort working with all age groups, most recently having worked with adults and the elder population. I am experienced in working with people struggling with anxiety, depression, and trauma.
Hello, my name is Shawn Polivoi, a therapist licensed in California as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) residing in Northern California. My approach to therapy is to meet people where they are at with the goal of helping them where they want to be. I have expertise and comfort working with all age groups, most recently having worked with adults and the elder population. I am experienced in working with people struggling with anxiety, depression, and trauma.
(341) 895-7646 View (341) 895-7646
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Arthur Kleinberg
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Richmond, CA 94805
You are stressed. You can cope with a lot but you might also find yourself avoiding, numbing, distracting, or shutting down. You might be facing a crisis of identity. You might be overwhelmed with work or kids, or you might be at a trouble spot in your relationship. You might have faced trauma or abuse, that cloud your everyday behavior. You might be struggling to live your choices free of needless suffering. You might be in the middle of navigating a complicated transition. You need some help to talk through your feelings about these experiences.
You are stressed. You can cope with a lot but you might also find yourself avoiding, numbing, distracting, or shutting down. You might be facing a crisis of identity. You might be overwhelmed with work or kids, or you might be at a trouble spot in your relationship. You might have faced trauma or abuse, that cloud your everyday behavior. You might be struggling to live your choices free of needless suffering. You might be in the middle of navigating a complicated transition. You need some help to talk through your feelings about these experiences.
(510) 876-4230 View (510) 876-4230
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Catherine Nelson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Richmond, CA 94804
My name is Catherine Nelson, and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I listen with my heart and mind. I enjoy helping clients with depression, anxiety, PTSD, and relationship issues. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address symptoms and Psychodynamic Therapy to address the causes. I work with clients who have anxiety, depression, PTSD, relationship issues including their relationship with food. I feel comfortable treating individual adults including older adults and their caregivers. I also work with couples.
My name is Catherine Nelson, and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I listen with my heart and mind. I enjoy helping clients with depression, anxiety, PTSD, and relationship issues. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address symptoms and Psychodynamic Therapy to address the causes. I work with clients who have anxiety, depression, PTSD, relationship issues including their relationship with food. I feel comfortable treating individual adults including older adults and their caregivers. I also work with couples.
(951) 476-2279 View (951) 476-2279
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Vanessa Evans Vovk
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Richmond, CA 94801
Hi, I'm Vanessa! My name is Vanessa Evans Vovk, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) located in Modesto, CA; however, I work with clients throughout California via telehealth. I work with clients in varying phases of life, from childhood through adulthood. Some of my areas of focus include anxiety, stress, depression, relationships, adoption, foster care, and life transition, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy, with a strengths-based approach, in order to elicit progress and positive feelings within my client's life.
Hi, I'm Vanessa! My name is Vanessa Evans Vovk, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) located in Modesto, CA; however, I work with clients throughout California via telehealth. I work with clients in varying phases of life, from childhood through adulthood. Some of my areas of focus include anxiety, stress, depression, relationships, adoption, foster care, and life transition, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy, with a strengths-based approach, in order to elicit progress and positive feelings within my client's life.
(619) 413-6973 View (619) 413-6973
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Career Counseling Therapists

How do I know if I need career counseling?

Determining whether a career counselor is needed involves assessing one's current career and identifying what changes can be made to improve one's overall quality of life. In particular, feelings of loss of motivation, fatigue, anxiety, depression, procrastination, or ongoing levels of high stress can all be indicative of a need for career-related counseling. In addition, individuals changing jobs may want the decision-making support or self-reflection opportunities provided by a career counselor.

Who can benefit from career counseling?

Anyone can benefit from the self-reflection, skill development, and stress management techniques that career counseling can provide. However, individuals who are feeling overwhelmed or burnt out with their current job and individuals considering a major career change may particularly benefit from career counseling to improve their wellbeing. Additionally, individuals who are facing issues in their current job, such as coworker relationship challenges or not meeting performance goals, may benefit from the perspective that a career counselor can provide. College-age or young professionals may also uniquely benefit from career counseling as they make key decisions surrounding education and job training that will impact their career trajectory.

How long does career counseling typically last?

The length of career counseling can vary greatly depending on the needs of the individual and what type of support they are seeking. Career coaching or advising services—which serve clients in a specific, goal-oriented capacity—often last for a shorter duration and are sometimes only a single session or a few sessions in length. In contrast, career counseling as part of a more integrative therapeutic relationship with a counselor may last longer, particularly if the issues faced by the client are longstanding and/or more complex in nature; in such cases, individuals may expect therapy to last multiple months or longer.

How to prepare for career counseling?

Clients can prepare for career counseling sessions by outlining the specific topics they would like to address with the counselor, such as current job challenges or hopes for the future of their career. Compiling one's thoughts on such topics often requires reflection on one's career and future goals, which in itself can be beneficial for session preparation. Clients may also want to put together a list of questions they would like to ask the counselor, particularly if the career counselor they are seeing has particular expertise in a given career area. Conducting research into potential future jobs, training opportunities, or support resources in one's area may also help clients prepare for career counseling by providing them with a background of what resources are available in their area.