
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.

Namasté! I deeply respect your wanting to address something in your life that keeps you from feeling happy and whole. Maybe it's a recent event or loss, or a troubled relationship, or maybe a past pain that continues to hurt. Perhaps you are feeling a lack of purpose, or a lack of connection with who you really are. The role of a pastoral counselor is to be a compassionate listener and guide -...

I offer psychotherapy to adults, children, and their families. I encourage personal development and look for effective change by focusing on each individual's unique path to health. I work to customize my approach based on each client's individual needs. In addition to talk therapy, some find it helpful to utilize more experiential approaches including art therapy, journaling, and play therapy....

Things can get better. Are you looking for a respectful, compassionate and confidential setting where your voice will be heard? If you have been struggling with issues such as increased sadness, anxiety or the inability to process emotional events, counseling may help. I use integrated methods such as Motivational Interviewing, CBT, DBT, Solution Focused Therapy and EFT/ Tapping to foster...

**NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. I have experience working in various mental health settings, providing psychotherapy as well as early childhood intervention and crisis intervention. I have and continue to pursue training in the impacts of trauma and loss as well as depth oriented psychotherapy. Furthermore, I am a trained yoga instructor and specialize in integrating traditional psychotherapy with...

Monica Gonzalez
West Palm Beach
Florida
Making the decision to come to therapy can often be difficult. I strive to create a comfortable and supportive atmosphere to help foster change and overcome challenges. Utilizing a strength based approach, I draw from various modalities, including person centered, brainspotting, cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness, to best meet the needs of each individual, couple or family. The goal of therap...

Paula Alberto Emdr Marriage Trauma
Cincinnati
Ohio
Are you tired of struggling? Do you need a JUMPSTART TO HEALING (tm)? I am now offering full-day, intensive therapy sessions to help you begin to heal more quickly. Jump Start sessions can really help with unresolved relational pain, anger, anxiety or trauma that is affecting your self esteem, your relationships, and your work. I can work with couples or individuals for an entire day so that yo...

As a therapist, people come to me for a variety of reasons; they may have been going through life's transitions or through a rough patch. When they want to get to know themselves when trying to understand why their outcome in life is not always what they expected it to be. Being an emigrant myself, I understand the process of starting again. People also come to me when they are not feeling well...

Are you struggling in your personal life or relationships? Counseling is the first step to becoming healthy and fulfilled. I have over 25 years of experience walking alongside people of all ages, including couples and families, to help them on their journey of personal growth. We will work cooperatively together to reach your goals through proven therapeutic interventions, including anger...

Dan Stevenson
Boise
Idaho
Now accepting clients for day and evening sessions! I am a licensed clinical professional counselor that utilizes an integrative approach to focus on the needs of my clients. As a client centered counselor, I will provide support and guidance to help you build awareness and find solutions to your identified issues. I specialize in adjustment to life changes, depression, anxiety, L.G.B.T., famil...

**Appointments This Week** My work focuses on helping individuals identify and develop a new level of awareness within themselves. This begins with shifting one’s mindset, your thoughts. Often, I would hear client’s express being uncomfortable in silence as all they are left with are their thoughts. Learning to be at peace with your thoughts is essential for healing. “Inner peace begins the mom...

I believe that every person has within them the capacity for change and healing. I focus on using a person-centered approach to therapy, to help each individual find their unique path to healing and growth. My goal is to create a calm, safe environment in which you can feel comfortable being yourself, and uncovering your own personal strengths. I strive to be a supportive listener to help peopl...

Hello! I have experience working with children and adolescents who have experienced past trauma/abuse, anxiety and depression. I have also worked with children on the autism spectrum in addition to those who have struggled with attachments. My work with parents of these children has focused on combining the needs of the child with those of the family unit, through ongoing education and support....

The New Hope Mental Health Counseling Services is a group practice staffed by a mixed group of licensed clinicians trained to handle every area of life. We work with children who present with aggressive and disruptive behaviors, including ADHD, individuals involved in the criminal justice system, struggling with drug, recovery and family related problems. Our clients receives support for Anger...

Brooke Swisher
Mesa
Arizona
With a background in treating depression, anxiety, trauma, family conflict and chronic mental health concerns, I provide a comforting, client based model of treatment. I find that when a client is ready to feel better about themselves or their life, I can help guide them through the difficult times that we all encounter. I am passionate about the work I do with clients and want the best for...

Kristina Chance
Gainesville
Florida
Children don't come with a manual! If you feel like you're constantly trying to figure out how to manage your child's or teenager's emotions or behavior, let's talk. Through play therapy, parent consultations, and other creative therapies, I help children and teens improve their emotional expression, develop appropriate behavior during emotional times, and provide coping skills for children and...