CAREER VENTURES
About Career Ventures
Career change, uncertainty, and transition can feel overwhelming—especially when you’re managing ADD or ADHD, burnout, or a growing sense that your work is no longer fulfilling. Career Ventures was created to offer thoughtful, steady support during those moments.
At the heart of Career Ventures is the belief that career development isn’t about fixing what’s “wrong,” but about understanding how you work best—and building a path that honors that.
Meet Andrew S. Brown, MEd, LMHC
Andrew Brown founded Career Ventures to help people navigate career decisions with clarity, compassion, and practical guidance. For more than 30 years, he has worked with individuals at all stages of their careers—particularly adults managing ADD or ADHD—who are seeking focus, confidence, and meaningful direction.
Andrew’s approach is grounded in listening first. He creates a calm, supportive space where people can reflect, gain insight, and move forward without pressure or judgment. His work blends career counseling, coaching, and assessment with a deep understanding of how personal challenges and professional goals intersect.
Clients often come to Andrew feeling stuck, burned out, or unsure of their next step. Through one-on-one work, he helps them reconnect with their strengths, clarify what matters most, and develop realistic strategies for change.
Experience That Bridges Real Life and Work
Andrew’s background spans counseling, education, and leadership roles across multiple industries. Before founding Career Ventures, he worked in psychotherapy, special education, higher education, and organizational leadership. He has also held senior management roles in the construction and real estate development industries—giving him firsthand experience with workplace dynamics, leadership pressures, and career transitions.
This combination of clinical insight and real-world business experience allows Andrew to work comfortably with a wide range of professionals, from mid-career individuals to senior leaders and executives.
Education & Professional Background
Andrew holds a Master’s Degree in Counseling from Springfield College and a Bachelor’s Degree from Lyndon State College. He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and holds professional certifications in counseling and guidance.
He has served in leadership and advisory roles within professional and advocacy organizations, including career development associations and special needs networks. Andrew is also an active member of organizations supporting individuals and adults with ADD and ADHD.
A Steady, Human Approach
Career Ventures isn’t about quick fixes or one-size-fits-all advice. It’s about thoughtful conversations, practical tools, and steady support—so career decisions feel less overwhelming and more manageable.
Whether you’re navigating change, seeking clarity, or simply feeling unsure of what’s next, you don’t have to do it alone.
If you’re wondering whether Career Ventures is the right fit,
a conversation is a good place to start.
Success Stories
“Andrew has that rare gift of being both creative and practical. His consulting style is understated, collaborative, and delivered with a calm demeanor… I hardly noticed how I had changed until I actually saw the results in my career. Working with Andrew marked the point where I stopped looking at my career as a one-sided proposition, and started to become strategic about where I wanted to be and what I needed to do to get there.“
“I would recommend Andrew Brown’s services to ANYONE who needs advice about career development, but I would especially recommend him to those who feel at a bit of a loss about what they want to do next. Andrew is a wonderful listener and really creative thinker. In my case, he did a great job eliciting my likes, dislikes, hopes, fears and aspirations, then suggesting and helping me come up with creative ideas based on those likes, etc., and working those ideas through with me in a realistic way. I don’t think it would be possible to have a more individuated approach than Andrew’s."
“It is not often that one comes across such a consummate and committed professional as Andrew Brown. Andrew’s deep caring for his clients and the strong convictions he exemplifies are nicely balanced with good judgment and reason in his quest to help people traverse the intricacies of a competitive professional environment. Having collaborated with Andrew over many years, I would recommend him wholeheartedly and unequivocally. As far as I am concerned, his skills in the career counseling field are unrivaled and I would urge people who have career concerns to consider him a most valuable resource.“