Unmasked Career LAB
We support Mental health professionals to advance at every stage of their career by providing high-impact coaching sessions where you are welcome to come as you are, messy, imperfect.
You can trust we are experienced in the imperfect and nonlinear route to success and are confident in our ability to provide effective coaching sessions that leave behind performative burdens and expectations of how we “need” to be, that weigh us down.
Unmask Your Career Potential
We are here with you to figure out how to meet your career advancement goals- nonjudgmental, collaborative, and UNMASKED
Drop the Mask.
Rooted in purpose, shaped by vision, driven by results.
Welcome to a space designed for ideas that move people. With a focus on quality, clarity, and connection, we're here to help you make an impact that lasts.
The Unmasked Mission
We support mental health professionals advancing at every stage of their career—nonjudgmentally, collaboratively, and entirely UNMASKED.
The behavioral health landscape is complex, and the "hidden curriculum" of career advancement isn't taught in grad school. We bridge the gap between clinical excellence and strategic leadership to help you lead with longevity, authenticity, and confidence.
Who We Serve
We provide specialized, high-impact career coaching tailored to your exact career stage:
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Navigate graduation, licensing, and the transition into the workforce while building a sustainable professional identity.
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Overcome burnout, pivot your practice, master the business side of mental health, or position yourself for leadership.
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Scale higher levels of care (PHP/IOP), optimize clinical operations, manage multidisciplinary teams, and lead with executive confidence.
Founder & Visionary
Unmasked Career Lab LLC Tyler Suran, MA, APCC. PhD(c)
Executive Career Coach | Senior Clinician | Burnout Preventionist
Tyler is a first-generation professional, neurodivergent clinician, and PhD candidate in Counselor Education & Supervision. Having successfully launched, scaled, and directed high-acuity clinical operations (PHP/IOP), he brings a rare executive perspective to clinical career development. He founded Unmasked Career Lab to give mental health professionals the strategic blueprint they need to thrive.
Meet Your Strategic Edge
When you partner with Unmasked Career Lab, you gain a coach with a rigorous, multidisciplinary foundation:
Clinical & Leadership Excellence Specialized Frameworks
PhD Candidate – Counselor Education & Supervision
First-Gen & Neurodivergent-Affirming Coaching
Board Registered Professional Clinical Counselor
Clinical Operations Expert (Operational Scaling & Launching)
Licensed Advanced Alcohol & Drug Counselor
Trauma-Informed & Burnout Prevention Specia
Ready to build a career with longevity?
Stop navigating the industry alone. Let’s build a sustainable, lucrative, and deeply impactful career path that feels like you.
Start here by scheduling a brief 15-minute, complimentary phone consultation with our Executive Career Coach and Founder, where he can understand your needs and to answer questions you may have. This call is meant to leave everyone feeling confident and in full awareness of service delivery and outcomes before entering a partnership with us here at Unmasked Career Lab.
Career Coaching for Mental Health Professionals, Tailored to You
Whether you are beginning your clinical journey, preparing for licensure, or stepping into executive leadership, Unmasked Career Lab provides strategic guidance designed to help you grow with clarity and confidence at every stage of your career.
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Unmasked Initial Workshop & Coaching Session
90 Minute Initial Session $325
Our foundational strategy session designed to introduce you to what it means to be unmasked and how coaching hs proven to effectively support students and trainees on their path to licensure and earl-career choices.
Unmasked Individual Career Coaching Session
40 Minute Individual Session | $250
We provide you with roadmap to your career advancement including a recommended number of sessions that we believe will allow us to support you to reach your goals following our initial workshop together.
Following out initial workshop together, we will provide you with a roadmap to your goals as well as a suggested number of coaching sessions th we are committed to providing results. We do the hard work in ensuring you reach your goals in as few sessions as possinle- we just ask that you show up committed to collaborating and a completely unmasked.
We can support you in a seamless application submission for associate or independent licensure, including full application audit.
Together, we identify your goals, uncover obstacles, and build a concrete roadmap for professional growth, graduate success, and long-term sustainability within the field
The Unmasked Early Career Package
$1,100
Initial Unmasked Career Workshop 90min
4 Individual Unmasked Career Coaching Sessions
One 30-min Follow Up Session 30-days following our work together to ensure your goals were met and umasked career lab provided coaching services that led to your career advancement.
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1:1 Coaching Sessions
40 Minutes | Starting at $250
High-impact coaching sessions focused on accountability, licensure navigation, documentation support, workplace dynamics, and navigating the hidden curriculum of the behavioral health field with clarity and confidence.
Associate Registration & Licensure Readiness Consulting
Specialized consulting support for AMFT, ASW, and APCC clinicians preparing for associate registration or full licensure submission.
Services may include:
Hours audits
Documentation review
Board-readiness consulting
Application preparation support
Compliance guidance specific to your credentialing body
Pricing varies based on scope and level of support required.
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Executive Leadership Program
8-Session Curriculum | Starting at $1,200
Dedicated executive coaching for clinicians transitioning into leadership positions, program management, or operational oversight roles.
Areas of focus include:
Team leadership
Program development
Operational systems
Burnout prevention
Executive communication
Sustainable career scaling
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Why Coaching?
Coaching provides structured guidance for professionals who want clarity, direction, and measurable progress in their careers. Instead of navigating decisions alone, individuals gain access to a strategic framework tailored to their goals—whether that’s advancing to the next stage, refining their niche, increasing income, or stepping into leadership. Coaching helps eliminate guesswork, shorten the learning curve, and create a clear roadmap so each move is intentional and aligned with long-term success.
Beyond strategy, coaching builds accountability, confidence, and momentum. Having an experienced perspective allows professionals to identify blind spots, make stronger decisions, and stay consistent in their growth. It transforms ideas into action, reduces overwhelm, and creates a sustainable path forward, so individuals not only achieve their goals faster, but do so with clarity, stability, and a stronger sense of purpose in their work.
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