
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.

Tim Jindra is a licensed clinical mental health counselor and created East Mountain Therapy as a refuge to find healing. He has 14 years of experience working in treatment settings, including 10 years at Cirque Lodge, which is a residential program that treats substance abuse problems, addictions, and other mental health related issues like mood disorders, anxiety problems and issues related to...

My strengths are in acceptance of where you are as a client and allowing you to grow and learn in your own unique ways; over 25 years of experience with lots of clients, issues, and situations; my honesty with you; and my high regard for the potential in every person. I work holistically, helping you to identify what you need cognitively, emotionally, physically, and spiritually to help yoursel...

Angela Hainsworth
Jacksonville
Florida
Things look great on the outside, people think you have it all, but on the inside you are struggling. You can't sleep, you are anxious and depressed and your relationship is suffering. If the strategies that have always worked to help you hold it together aren't working anymore, I can teach you better ways of meeting your needs. By working with me, you can learn to eliminate trauma, reduce your...

Silvija Barisic
Chicago
Illinois
If you feel unsuccessful, unproductive, unloved, overwhelmed by your own or other people expectations; stressed at work, home, or feel professionally and socially inadequate; or if you are going through sudden crises, trauma, loss, disruptive transitions such as job loss, divorce, and migration, then these problems could be addressed, transformed, and healed through counseling process. My...

Feeling stuck? Experiencing a lack of motivation? Are you struggling with pain from a chronic health issue or pain from daily life frustration? Are you always anxious, angry or depressed? Feel distant from your true self? Therapy can help you to break through the pain to be where you want to be. Warm, supportive, non-judgmental therapeutic exploration can help you to reconnect with or discover ...

You already have what you need within yourself to experience fulfillment in your life. Unfortunately, there are many internal and external influences that can prevent this resulting in a feeling of falling short of who you should be. This can lead to a sense of being out of balance, feeling stuck and many of the symptoms that bring you to therapy. I believe that the most important task is to ma...

Mary Straus, LPC, LLC
Tucson
Arizona
Greetings. I approach my practice with thoughtfulness, kindness, and an appreciation of the humor in things, while utilizing psychodynamic, family-systems, EMDR, neurologic, and mindfulness-oriented perspectives. With over 25 years in behavioral health as a psychotherapist, a clinical supervisor, and director of community programs, I am comfortable and skilled helping a wide range of problems a...

We all struggle sometimes. When life's challenges become too overwhelming, gathering the courage to reach out for professional help can be incredibly difficult. I am committed to providing you with a safe, supportive place where we can address the problems you are facing. I specialize in helping individuals and families gain clarity and resolution about distressing thoughts, emotions and...

An ideal client for me is one who is looking for some direction. They are open to trying suggested coping skills or ways of thinking and perhaps just need some empathy, reassurance and professional insight in order to move forward in their lives or even to move in a new direction. I am a counselor with much life experience as well as professional knowledge. Maternal Mental health (pregnancy,...

John A. Bisenius
Des Moines
Iowa
I approach each person as an individual first. We all have unique experiences and strengths to help manage life's challenges. In therapy you will have a judgement free space to work through whatever challenges you may be facing. I use a variety or approached tailored to each person. I enjoy working with individuals of all ages and backgrounds as well as couples and family counseling. I believe...

The foundation of a quality life depends on having quality relationships whether that be with ourselves or those who are extensions of ourselves. When our relationships suffer, we suffer. We help traumatized adults, adolescents, couples, and families. Collectively, we have had over 15 years of experience helping people heal and we have sought some of the best training to do so. We have had...

Melissa Ellison
Omaha
Nebraska
Is your preschooler running your household? Has your teenager been pushing you to the edge? There are many different theories on how to manage unwanted behaviors in children, and help your struggling teen. Some of these theories can leave parents with more questions than answers. You might ask yourself, "Does my child need more attention, or am I giving too much? Are my expectations of my teena...

Cheryl Romero Brown is a caring and compassionate licensed mental health therapist with 18 years of experience. She works closely with individuals, children, and families who are struggling with problems in their everyday lives and who wish to reduce feelings of distress, improve their relationships with the people in their lives, and feel empowered in their ability to problem solve and cope wi...

Develop confidence. Make decisions with ease. Achieve balance, and make a good life GREAT. Life is messy and being a person at any age can be difficult. We lose focus and become uncertain of ourselves and the world around us. Our imbalances lead to anxiety, depression, addiction, and conflict. I work with individuals at many stages in life and assist with those conflicts that arise such as peer...

Diane G Buscarello
Colorado Springs
Colorado
I have been a therapist since 1985 as a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Colorado since 1990. I have been in private practice with The Marriage and Family Treatment. Center since 1993. I have worked with adults, children (4-12 ), Adolescents and families. I am a trauma therapist, an an EMDR Level I & II trained by Francine Shapiro in 1992-93. I work with children and families goi...