
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.

Life can be overwhelming at times. With change, decisions, loss, or pain, we can feel confused, scared, depressed, or just stuck. Finding hope and courage in life to face these stressors often times feels lonely and exhausting. Joining with you along this journey toward personal growth and change in the face of those life challenges is where I focus my work with clients. I see the therapeutic...

For every life question in your mind, there is an answer deep within the wisdom of your heart and body. Often this requires pausing and listening long enough to unwind the places that have become stuck in repetitive thinking and behaviors. By learning to listen to ourselves we unwind the tangled messages we receive from within, find our truth, and move forward with clarity and wholeheartedness....

I like to meet clients where they are at. If they seek support and understanding, I offer them a listening ear. If they seek direction and coaching, I offer them guidance. If they seek to include the comfort and insight of their spirituality and faith, I welcome the opportunity to walk with them. My hope is that our time together brings healing, hope, and empowerment for each of the clients tha...

Dr. Aniesa Hanson
Tampa
Florida
Let's breakthrough your barriers together. Anxiety, relationship issues, low self-worth, unclear goals (just to name a few) directly impact the quality of your life. I help clients break out of these ruts to be able to get to where they want to be. I use an holistic integrative approach of psychology, neurofeedback, mindfulness, and coaching, to make real (and lasting) change. I'm not intereste...

At LifeWorks Resources we believe that we all need help staying focused on the correct direction. We hope to encourage and challenge one another. Christian Counseling is a unique service in that the values of the Counselor are revealed at the forefront, but what we are really interested in is where you are, your story, your strengths and struggles, and how we can help guide you through the...

Deciding to enter therapy can be a difficult decision. I am committed to providing you with a supportive, friendly, caring environment in which to explore your thoughts, feelings, and emotions. I have experience working with people of all ages. I enjoy assisting clients in finding positive coping skills that work for them. I utilize a down-to-earth approach to help people find their way to a...

Relationships can be one of the biggest blessings and also one of the biggest stresses in your life. It's amazing how quickly life can get in the way of our relationships and cause chaos in our lives. We have obligations, responsibilities and demands that we have to keep up with, while putting in work to create a successful relationship. It can be exhausting at times and things can fall apart...

It's popular for some therapists to help people around a "condition" or "disorder". Institutions, governments, and even society itself promote these labels, because such labels are helpful (and convenient) for them. But you're a person, not a condition. Perhaps you're sad, heartbroken, frustrated, lacking motivation, or anxious. Maybe, something's happened that you need help working out. Could ...

David E Reed
Gainesville
Florida
Life hasn’t turned out the way you expected, the way you hoped. You know something needs to change and believe it can be different but don’t know where to turn or who to turn to. Whether it’s anger, addiction, broken relationships, conflict, Marriage problems, pornography, anxiety, depression, trauma, etc., you don’t have to walk this road alone. Many people like you struggle with the same or...

" Hope is about being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness." --Desmond Tutu. Within life's positive moments, you find the strength to define yourself and develop the skills you need to live more fully. Your feelings help you navigate your life and clarify your needs. Recognizing and understanding them becomes the challenge. I provide a safe, nurturing environment where yo...

I have extensive direct experience with treating both substance abuse and mental health in various treatment settings and levels of care. Many times clients resort to alcohol, drugs, addictive behaviors as a means to cope with depression, anxiety, PTSD, and other forms of trauma and mental health issues. I use both exposure and neuroscience based therapies to treat trauma. I believe in recovery...

John M Aceto
Rochester
New York
At some point in life most of us experience feeling lost, frustrated, sad, or anxious. When it gets to the point where you feel immobile or stuck, that's when counseling can be helpful. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space to explore feelings and thoughts that keep you bogged down. I can help you develop new coping strategies so when you're faced with difficult challenges, you have the tools ...

After completing my Bachelors of Arts in Psychology at The University of Texas at Dallas, I began work as a case manager in mental health. I married into the military and moved to various states while pursuing my Masters of Science in Mental Health Counseling at Capella University. Throughout my education, I was provided the opportunity to study and practice many approaches to be able to provid...

Ali Clark
Seattle
Washington
You're here because you can't do it alone anymore. You need help to shake the stuck feeling and wonder if depression, anxiety, co-dependency [or insert struggle of choice] are winning this battle. You try to quit old habits and form healthier habits, but to no avail. You want to be in relationships that build you up but, more often than not, you feel doubt. Your self-esteem is in question. You...

Mary K Tatum
West Palm Beach
Florida
Do you ever wonder how some people seem to genuinely enjoy life while you may struggle just to make it through the day? Are you feeling overwhelmed or even trapped by your current circumstances? Do you have goals for yourself but struggle to muster up enough motivation just to make it through the work day? Perhaps you are confused with knowing how to best help a loved one who is struggling? Wha...