
A licensed mental health counselor is a professional who has a master’s degree (M.A.) in psychology, counseling, or another mental health field. They work two years with a mental health professional after graduate school for licensing. They cannot perform medical procedures or prescribe medications.
If you’re looking for a counselor you can use our vetted directory of mental health professionals to find one in your area. Start your journey below.

As a licensed psychotherapist, I truly believe that developing a trusting therapeutic relationship is essential to the success of therapy. I offer individual, couples, and family counseling for adults, teens, and children. If you are struggling with issues such as anxiety, depression, life transitions, poor self-image, relationship difficulty, or trauma, I can help. I offer a warm, accepting...

Therapy can be a challenging process of becoming self-aware and accepting. However, this can be eased when you are provided with a safe place to explore your emotions, which is my goal. I have over 10 years of experience working with children, adolescent, and adults doing just this. It is an honor to hear my client's stories and aiding them in their journeys....

Jennifer Levy
Chicago
Illinois
In practice for 20 years, I am a licensed clinical professional counselor and certified sex therapist specializing in the treatment of mood and anxiety disorders as a starting place. Often underlying these disorders are issues with relationship patterns and stress related to stage of life transitions in both the personal and professional realms. In addition, I have expertise providing support...

I earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology in 2009 and a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling in 2012 at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville. I am a fully Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), a National Certified Counselor (NCC), a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) and a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT 200). I work with clients 14 years of age and older and have experience...

Abigail Rose Gunn
New York
New York
It can be hard to be a person. I provide affirming and holistic care to individuals, couples, and multi-partner relationships around issues of grief and loss, significant life changes, anxiety, depression, and interpersonal challenges. I tend to be an active therapist and have a pragmatic approach to my work. I will align with you to identify what is causing you pain, confusion, or discomfort a...

I have over twenty years experience working with adults, adolescents, and families in behavioral and community mental health. However, the last ten years have been the most gratifying as I have had the privilege to practice directly as a mental health therapist. My approach focuses on working collaboratively with clients to find the change, growth, peace of mind, and general sense of well being...

Rachel Landman
New York
New York
Rachel’s approach is highly personalized for each client. She provides a warm and nonjudgmental environment to foster strong therapeutic relationships with an emphasis on trust and acceptance. She understands everyone needs someone who will listen and accept them for who they are. Rachel’s primary focus is on existential issues, engulfed in the psychodynamic approach using a toolbox of CBT skil...

It's easy to feel out of control from stress, sadness or loss. You don't need to go through it alone. I can teach you to better manage what feels unmanageable, cope with things outside your control, how to make hard decisions, and better understand yourself. Seeing a therapist is different than talking to friends or family. I will be your unbiased supporter while you explore the issues that mat...

I enjoy working with all ages, children, adolescents, and adults. I believe that we all have the capability to be our best, but only when we have the clarity and awareness of what we need to balance ourselves mentally, physically, and emotionally. My purpose is to provide you with a safe environment and encouraging support to promote awareness, so that you can identify the places that your are...

Lawrence Stuart Cody
Orlando
Florida
I enjoy working with clients who are navigating trauma, disability, chronic pain, addictions, anxiety / depression, or other critical incidents. As an EMDR trained and solution-focused counselor, my goal is to assist you in developing new skills and thinking to better manage and resolve challenging situations. For over 20 years, I have worked as a counselor in the Central Florida area, being a...

Lee Cunningham
Minneapolis
Minnesota
It is common to experience stress and difficulty in everyday life. We may know exactly what the problem is, or we may be unaware of what is going on or how to make changes to resolve our difficulty. Coming into therapy can help us organize and understand what is happening in our lives. Therapy can also empower us to choose how we want to respond to our daily circumstances that fits with our...

**Online Counseling Only**My clinical practice focuses on helping individuals 18+ to heal from the impact of trauma, shame, anxiety, chronic stress, disordered eating, substance use, and family/relationship issues. Through traditional and evidence-based treatments, I help people to recover their sense of confidence, control, and purpose in their lives. My approach to counseling is...

My mission is to provide specialized and compassionate counseling to the most vulnerable affected by trauma and loss; those coping with the death of a child; those affected by disasters. As a bereaved mother and a trained therapist, I have a personal and clinical understanding of traumatic loss and the difficult issues facing those grieving the deaths of loved ones. I base my practice in...

Kaleigh Paben
Omaha
Nebraska
Is your child struggling with overwhelming emotions of anxiety or sadness? Are you concerned about your child’s increased explosive behavior or aggression? Do you worry about their family/peer relationships? You are not alone! My passion is helping children discover and build upon their unique set of gifts and abilities so they are able to develop the problem solving and coping skills needed fo...

Everyday living is not without stressors. How we react to events or interact in relationships can be a struggle as well as puzzling. Why do we feel the way we do? Why do we continue to make the same mistakes over and over again? How can our perceptions be so different from others? How do early experiences impact our perceptions, feelings, and behaviors? I provide a safe, comforting environment ...