
Jocelyn Abrams
PhD psychologist in Houston specializing in adolescent and young adult development, career guidance, and evidence-based parenting strategies.
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Jun 2, 2026
How to Help Your Teen Choose a Career (Without Increasing Their Anxiety) with Jocelyn Abrams
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Leah KlionskyHOST
[upbeat music] Well, what's the third thing I can do to support my kids in this way?

Jocelyn AbramsGUEST
I would say it's almost better to find out what you don't like and rule that out before you find out what you do like.So most people do not have their career paths figured out, right? And that's okay, and people maybe start on one career path, and it takes them to another.

Jocelyn AbramsGUEST
All of that is great, right? And I think sharing that truth with teens often takes away a lot of the fear.

Jocelyn AbramsGUEST
It's not like, "You are gonna go into college, and the rest of your life is going to be determined by this singular decision." No.

Leah KlionskyHOST
When you have kids and families, like, go through this process, when they start off all concerned and stressed, maybe not getting along [laughs] with their parents in the moment of this, what's the outcome when you're done?