About Erica
Meet your Career Design Consultant™.
I started The Career Design Studio™ to offer students the kind of support I wish I’d had at 16.
Not just a list of careers. Not just a test result. A structured space to think clearly, feel seen, and leave with a real plan.
With over a decade of experience supporting students and young professionals, I’ve seen how overwhelming post-secondary decisions can feel — for both students and parents. My work combines trusted assessments, structured planning, and one-on-one sessions that guide students from confusion to clarity.
Every Career Design session is led by me, Erica Nye, Career Design Consultant™ and Founder of The Career Design Studio™. My approach is grounded, practical, and designed to meet students where they are — whether they’re choosing a program, shifting directions, or clarifying what comes next.
This work isn't about pushing students toward a path — it's about helping them build one that fits.
My background spans work in both education and mental health. I’ve supported students and families through a government youth and family agency, where I helped parents and teens navigate complex challenges, and in an independent school for students with learning differences, where I worked as a counsellor, post-secondary advisor, and co-taught BC’s graduation-mandated Career-Life Education (CLE) course.
These experiences taught me that career decisions aren’t made in isolation. They’re shaped by a student’s well-being, family dynamics, and the unique challenges that they face. Again and again, I’ve seen how students thrive when they’re given not only resources but also consistent guidance and support — a space where their goals, questions, and obstacles are taken seriously.
Clarity and confidence aren’t built in a single session — they grow through guided support and a structured process.
I bring not only a background in career development but also clinical training as a counsellor, which helps me understand the bigger picture of what students and families are navigating. With a Master’s in Counselling Psychology from Adler University and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from The University of British Columbia, I’ve built a foundation in both education and mental health. I’m also certified in the MBTI® (Myers-Briggs Type Indicator®) and Strong Interest Inventory® — two of the most trusted tools for understanding personality and career alignment.
At the heart of my work is a belief that every student deserves direction and confidence as they step into their future. Whether you’re a parent hoping to ease your teen’s stress or a student ready to make sense of your next steps, The Career Design Studio™ offers a structured, supportive space to do just that.
Curious if this program is the right fit?
Book a free 20 minute consult — no obligation, just a chance to ask questions and explore if it’s right for you or your student.