Masters in Counseling Information Guide

If you are a good listener and communicator, and enjoy being a support system for others, counseling might be a good career option. Counseling programs offers a variety of specializations such as art therapy, clinical counseling, genetic counseling, ministry, treatment and recovery, school counseling, wilderness therapy, and many others. With several career options to choose from, a future in this field is both promising and rewarding.

Counselors’ duties vary, depending on their specialty, which is determined by the setting in which they work and the population they help (Read More). Counselors provide therapy for children, adolescents, adults, or families with mental health disorders and addiction, disability and employment needs, school problems, and trauma. They also develop and implement treatment plans and evaluate clients’ physical and / or mental condition. Each specialty has its own unique responsibilities and challenges.

In order to advance in the field, a graduate degree in counseling is often needed. Education requirements vary by the area of specialty you wish to study as do State licensure and certification requirements. Graduate-level programs provide the advanced training and the necessary credentials to assume increased responsibility and roles of leadership. You’ll learn applicable regulations, child and adolescent therapy, counseling theory, ethical standards, group therapy, marital and family therapy, patient/counselor relationships, testing and assessment methods, and procedures and therapeutic intervention strategies. You also have the opportunity to gain valuable experience through supervised counseling practices. For those with the right training and disposition, a career in counseling provides an opportunity to help others and change lives.

Featured Links

• Our Blog – Barbara LoFrisco, a licensed therapist, frequently updates our blog with useful posts on a variety of issues related to the counseling profession.
• Job Board – Are you looking for a counseling job? Our job board offers a list of employment opportunities currently available in your field and your geographic area.
• 99 Top Professors in Counseling, Psychology, and Therapy – We put together a list of some of the top professors in the field that offer unique perspectives and expertise to counseling, counseling education, and other related topics.

Also check:
https://mastersincounseling.org/resources/
https://mastersincounseling.org/guide/right-program/
https://mastersincounseling.org/profile/
https://mastersincounseling.org/resources/top-blogs/