
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.

My emphasis in counseling is to help people identify aspects in their lives that interfere with them being their best selves. I feel that it is a privilege to engage in the journey of a person working to clear out the barriers to their happiness and well being. I work with children, youth and adults with a variety of diagnoses including anxiety, depression, personality disorders and Post Trauma...

Kerri utilizes a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Strength Based Approach with her clients. Cognitive-behavioral therapy stresses the role of thinking and its effects on how we feel and what we do. It is based on the belief that thoughts, rather than people or events, cause our negative feelings. This type of therapy assists the client in identifying, testing the reality of, and correcting...

My counseling approach to therapy is selectively integrative as I believe in meeting the client where the client exists, and tapping into theoretical approaches that allow for maximum personal growth. With roots in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client Centered Therapy and Psychodynamic Therapy, I am able to balance solution based approaches with client focus models. My extensive experienc...

Welcome to The Comfortable Counselor. What if counseling could be COMFORTABLE? What if it could be done YOUR way? After all, this is YOUR life, these are YOUR challenges, and this is YOUR story to write, or even re-write. What can I do to help make counseling more COMFORTABLE for you? At my office you will find a comfortable office space where you are free to be yourself; comfortable enough to...

Chris Tittle
Salt Lake City
Utah
The decision to seek counseling is not easy, but you've made it this far, which is a courageous first step. If you are here, you are probably seeking personal change and growth. Many of us do not want to accept uncomfortable emotions, such as depression or anxiety. I help people identify their values and the aspects of life worth suffering for. When we can accept and allow discomfort, we can li...

**CURRENTLY FULL, ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS FEBRUARY 2020** Are you finding yourself overwhelmed, exhausted, disoriented by major change or perhaps weighed down by who you are, where you’re not, or just feeling off? Maybe you’re in need of extra support, even just a little. I get it. I’ve been there and would like to help. With a history of supporting diverse people with wide ranging challenges, I...

Here to help you in this crisis offering sessions via phone and video. I'm a seasoned therapist with 25+ years of clinical experience. I'm warm, compassionate and confident through my professional experience and personal journey studying health and wellness. I am child life specialist with extensive experience with autism (ASD), play therapy. and IEP advocacy. I'm a personal survivor of Lyme...

I work with individuals, couples, and families. My primary objective is to facilitate and support the next level of growth and development for individuals and families that I work with. This means something different for everyone, so I focus on building a therapeutic relationship that lends to the understanding and accomplishing of identified goals. There are a number of things that contribute ...

Receiving the right type of support in difficult circumstances is important. My practice uses empathy and an authentic collaborative relationship to help individuals and families to adjust to their challenges. Successful resolution to even life’s most difficult situations is possible and removing the barriers that get in the way can be accomplished. I am a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counsel...

Keith Almquist
Omaha
Nebraska
Unfortunately, everyone experiences painful events at times in their life. Helping people to rebuild their lives back to what it was before or building a whole new life is something I have enjoyed doing for over 20 years. I enjoy working with people by addressing a variety of issues such as depression, anxiety, substance use and other addictions, various types of trauma, relationships, divorce,...

Robin D. Stone
New York
New York
Congratulations on taking this step. Whether you are stuck and struggling or striving for your personal best, you'll find a judgment-free space, an empathetic ear, insight and constructive questions to help you cultivate new ways of thinking, feeling, and relating to yourself and others. We'll identify and use your strengths to help you respond in healthy ways to stressors such as trauma,...

My role as a therapist is to facilitate change, to help you find the strength and skills to move forward in your life. Life is challenging and complex and sometimes presents us with obstacles too hard to face alone. Therapy can provide you with a renewed sense of hope, self-esteem, and positive tools to make changes. I have extensive training in different therapies to meet your needs, be it...

Searching for a therapist can be one of the most difficult parts of coping, healing, and self-empowerment, because it's the first thing you must do. You must force yourself out of your comfort zone and out of whatever routine you've had before, to take the initiative and embark on a new path. When we're at our best, stepping out of our comfort zones can be daunting; when we're feeling vulnerabl...

Alan Ross Tokosch
Seattle
Washington
Whether you're a teen growing into an independent adult or a young professional working a job in tech, life is never shy about bringing you stress. How do you cope with that stress? As men, we often isolate, hide our emotions, disappear into gaming, work, social media, or exercise, have destructive relationships, and often while putting others before ourselves. Holding in these stresses and try...

Rebecca McManus
Spokane
Washington
Whether you suffer from anxiety, depression, dissatisfying relationships, or a history of substance abuse; whether you want to learn more about yourself, set goals, or just want to talk, I'm here to help. I believe the therapeutic relationship is a major component to success. Our time together will be a safe place, grounded in empathy and non-judgment, where we can discuss your life's meaning,...