Mentoring is practical, one-on-one support from someone who has your back. Blackburn Mentoring pairs each client with a dedicated mentor who meets with them in person or by video, stays in touch between sessions and helps them make real progress on the goals that matter to them.
What a mentor is
A mentor is a guide, an accountability partner and a practical problem solver. Mentors focus on action: the concrete steps that build a stable, satisfying life, such as finding the right work, going back to school, getting organized with money, getting healthy and strengthening relationships.
Mentors are not therapists. When a client already has a therapist, counselor, doctor or other professionals in their life, mentors work alongside them so everyone is pulling in the same direction.
What mentoring covers
- Career and Education: Resumes, job searches, interviews, going back to school and building a career.
- Money and Life Skills: Budgets, banking, bills, credit and the everyday tasks of running a life.
- Health and Fitness: Exercise, nutrition, sleep and a daily routine that supports your goals.
- Relationships and Family: Communication, trust, boundaries and healthier relationships.
- Accountability and Recovery: Accountability, motivation and structure, including support for people in recovery.
How it works
Clients meet with their mentor weekly or several times a week, in person or by video, with text and phone contact in between. Together, mentor and client set short and long-term goals, track progress against them and adjust the plan as life changes. See how mentoring works for the full process, or virtual mentoring if you would rather meet by video.
Why it works
Most people know what they want to change. What gets in the way is structure, follow-through and having someone to think things through with. A mentor brings all three: a plan broken into weekly steps, a standing time to show up for, and a trusted person who notices when things start to drift.
We believe lasting change comes from discipline through action. Small, consistent steps, taken with someone in your corner, add up.
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Questions about mentoring
What does a mentor do?
A mentor helps you build practical skills and structure in work, school, money, health and relationships, and keeps you accountable to your goals through regular sessions and contact in between.
Who is mentoring for?
Anyone who wants structure, direction and someone in their corner, including young adults building independence, people changing careers or going back to school, people working through a big life transition and people in recovery.
How often do clients meet with their mentor?
Most clients meet weekly or several times a week, in person or by video, with text and phone contact in between. Sessions run 30 to 60 minutes and the schedule is built around each person.
Do you offer mentoring in Los Angeles?
Yes. Blackburn Mentoring works with clients in person across Los Angeles, including Venice, Mar Vista, Santa Monica, Culver City and the rest of the Westside, and by video anywhere.
Get started
Talk with our team about mentoring. Call (888) 305 5422, email contact@blackburnmentoring.com or start with a short assessment. We will listen, answer your questions and help you decide whether mentoring is the right fit.