Career &
Premed Coach
Are you feeling unsatisfied with your work? Are you seeking more happiness in your career or asking yourself, "what's next?". I specialize in coaching professionals who want to adjust their course and find meaning in their work.
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​For premedical coaching, I work with individuals over 18 who are seeking to enter medical school in the next 1-4 years. ​​

Coaching Areas
I'm here to help you prepare for your next step in life, whether that is a new career, a new job, or going to medical school. For more than two decades, I have been supporting individuals at elite institutions and coaching them to meet their goals.

Career
I can help you identify targets for your career or job search and coach you through the process of exploring and pursuing your dreams.

As a former medical school admissions leader and prehealth advisor, I can guide you throughout your premedical journey, from preparation to school selection to the nuts and bolts of the admissions application process.

I am passionate about wellness and balance. Using mindfulness and stress management practices, you can achieve greater calm and grounding in a sometimes turbulent world.
Hi, I'm Lori Nicolaysen
Hi, my name is Lori Nicolaysen. My work has included senior roles in career counseling, student affairs, and admissions at Duke University, Weill Cornell Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, UC Davis’s School of Nursing, and the University of Virginia. Alongside these academic pursuits, I've practiced and led groups in meditation, mindfulness, breathwork, and dreamwork for more than twenty years. I practice as a counselor and therapist through Vista Counseling PLLC.


Fees
Free consultation appointments are 15-30 minutes.
Regular sessions are 55 minutes. Fees are based on the type of service provided. I offer multi-session packages.
Please contact me for more information about my rates.
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