
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.

I offer online/phone sessions. Making the decision to seek support when aspects of life become challenging can be difficult. Finding and establishing a trusting therapeutic relationship is the most important aspect of the counseling process. As your counselor, you can expect me to be genuine, empathetic, and caring. I will listen with an open mind in order to help you develop a better...

I want to commend you for your bravery in taking the first step towards reaching out for help. Counseling can give you a non-judgmental place to vent as well as a place to learn about new ways to manage overwhelming feelings. As a therapist, my main way of understanding how people work is through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. It can help us challenge our negative thoughts and utilize healthy...

I believe in incorporating a positive psychological and "whole mind/body" approach to the individuals I serve. By utilizing an overall wellness and "whole mind/body" approach with individuals, I believe each person can get the best out of themselves through mental health therapy. I utilize evidenced based counseling techniques such as CBT, DBT, MI and a variety of positive sports...

Are you struggling with a difficult situation or feeling stuck? Is there something missing from your life? I offer a supportive, collaborative environment in which we can explore those areas that have kept you from feeling fulfilled and seek ways to create a more meaningful and satisfying life. I am a licensed mental health counselor offering individual and group therapy to adolescents and adul...

( English | español ) Healing from trauma is difficult and takes time, seeking help is not easy but it's a brave first step in your journey to a healthier and happier life. Most clients come to me struggling with anxiety, depression or relationship issues that they cannot solve on their own. Emotional blocks stand in the way of a happy and healthy mind. I can help you identify the causes of you...

There is nothing more exciting to Jonathan than engaging with your unique story to help you overcome the obstacles that prevent you from living the life you have always wanted. He is an outgoing and engaging counselor who is interested is in helping you discover what it truly means to flourish, in your marriage, work and social life, rather than simply survive. Through a genuine sense of humor,...

My passion to help others was the driving force in pursuing an in-depth education in mental health. It is my greatest wish for all to experience their highest level of personal success. I strongly believe the quality of a person's life is heavily impacted by the relationships they engage in. There is nothing more rewarding than assisting an individual toward obtaining harmony in their...

Kris Eric Larsen
Chicago
Illinois
My work is grounded in the relief of symptoms of anxiety, depression and stress through the reframing of negative thoughts and their connection to physical symptoms. Focus is placed on the processing of issues that disrupt understanding and compassion for the self. My ideal client is someone who desires to find a safe place to spend time looking inside for answers that may unlock the patterns t...

Laura Shockley Counseling, LLC
Boise
Idaho
One of the most important aspects to my counseling practice is providing a safe, trusting environment, so that my client can work collaboratively with me to reach his/her established goals and live life according to identified values. I am strength-based in my approach and incorporate Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and EMDR into my counseling. Clients need to work through the pain in their p...

******Currently Unable To Take New Clients******* You wish things were better in your life or with your relationships, but you don't know where to begin or how to make it happen. You wonder why you keep repeating the same mistakes or can't turn things around. A good therapist can assist you in making the changes you want, and in turn help you find more meaning, joy and fulfillment in your life ...

Hollis Wilson
Charlotte
North Carolina
Life is hard. REALLY hard. And sometimes you just need someone who will listen without judgement or speak some truth to you or just say, hey, you are going to get through this and one day it will be better. Sometimes we need someone who can believe in our potential even if we don't yet see it, and who will push us to reach it. This is what I hope to do for clients when I sit with them in their...

Erica received her Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from USF in 2014. She believes in joining alongside her clients wherever they are in life’s journey and supporting them with empathy, acceptance, and encouragement. She realizes that therapy must be tailored to each client in order to meet specific needs. Erica offers a comprehensive approach to therapy, involving individua...

Janelle Zimmerman
Minneapolis
Minnesota
I believe in creating a non-judgmental space where clients can explore behaviors and patterns of thinking that are causing distress. Understanding ourselves and our behaviors is important to understanding our world and how we desire to move through it. Carl Sagan says, "We can judge our progress by the courage of our questions and the depth of our answers, our willingness to embrace what is tru...

Since 2011 I have had the privilege of helping people live their fullest lives, specializing in eating disorder treatment, body image, self-confidence and self-love. I work with individuals using a holistic approach to eating disorder recovery. I additionally work with adolescents and their families using the Family Based Treatment method. I have worked in all levels of mental health care...