
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.

Counseling is a therapeutic relationship that is developed between the therapist and the patient to achieve victory over challenges in life. Shetress Woods is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who has had the pleasure of providing therapeutic and social support for over 10 years. It is her desire to continue to assist others in achieving victory with a non- judgmental attitude, empathy and...

Lisa Stone
Boulder
Colorado
You are unique, and have something valuable to express, offer, and live. We suffer when we feel cut off from this, when the circumstances and experiences of life do not reflect our deepest knowing of self. Depression, anxiety; feeling stuck, lost, dissatisfied with life.. addiction, unhealthy relationships, illness, loss.... These are all opportunities to learn to love oneself more fully;...

Hello. My therapeutic experience is layered with an emphasis on relational concerns, problematic personality traits and mood disorders. I attend to clients with psychological, emotional and physical trauma and/or neglect. Support is offered for the recovery of narcissistic or borderline personality abuse as well as traits. I am a Certified Sexual Assault Crisis Counselor and trained in Domestic...

As a Registered Play Therapist, I work with children 1 year and older with a variety of presenting concerns: anxiety, ADHD, social difficulties, academic struggles, behavioral concerns, divorce, life transitions, self-esteem, anger, and grief. My passion lies with children and their families who have experienced trauma, abuse or attachment difficulties. Recent brain research has proven that the...

Transformative Counseling Center
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Transformative Counseling Center LLC is dedicated to providing quality counseling services for the Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, and surrounding areas in NM. We offer individual, couples, and family therapy. We provide services that are confidential, self-empowering, and respectful. You've taken a courageous step in seeking assistance, finding balance, strength, and finding your authentic self. Choo...

K. Armand
Tacoma
Washington
My Mission: To guide people - to sense their connection to the heart-mind, to rediscover their inner power by establishing present moment awareness and learning how to create more freedom from emotional pain through the application of the psychotherapeutic process, compassionate listening, and, if applicable, spiritual practices such as Yoga therapy. My Mission: To guide people - to sense their...

From my experience, I continue to observe that mental health is the foundation of health. It has been a privilege to work with and learn from clients since 2005 in various settings. My strength-based approach allows individuals, couples and families to experience a safe environment in which to increase knowledge and awareness regarding emotions. Psychoeducation is a key at Aim Counseling....

"Out beyond wrongdoing and rightdoing there is a field, I will meet you there.." --Rumi I am a warm, compassionate therapist, transformational coach, and teacher of the arts. You will be seen and heard with loving kindness and light heartedness. Laughter is healing and humor is an important part of my creative methodology. I will guide you to creatively arrive at contentment and authenticity or...

Debra Ament is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LCPC) and certified Life Coach providing experiential and mindfulness based walking therapy, as well as teletherapy, located in the greater Annapolis area. Walking therapy is a joy! Sessions can address recovery, addictions, co-occurring issues, behavioral health, family systems, life transitions and life coaching. Life Coaching methods...

Brooke Kyzer
Colorado Springs
Colorado
Welcome! Searching out a counselor can be a real exercise in willingness and trust especially if you are experiencing overwhelming life circumstances, self-doubt, grief, anxiety, trauma, anger, confusion, or a loss of control. I work with people who are doing their very best, but are still struggling -wanting more from themselves, their relationships, their lives. Living the balance between...

Sometimes things get complicated. Life throws a lot at you and it is not always easy to cope. You deserve to feel good, be happy and function well. You will receive a genuine positive regard and therapy processing techniques to help you or your loved ones through transitional issues which may include anxiety, stress, loss, panic, interpersonal relationship issues or mental health disorders....

NOTE: I am not accepting new clients at this time. Therapy can be either short-term or long-term and it can vary in its purpose for each individual. My practice is a relaxing space for you to achieve whatever it is that you are seeking, be it relief from uncomfortable feelings or a strategy to move on to something that brings more joy. I specialize in working with young adults and adults who ar...

In my work with individuals and couples many of my clients tell me that I have a warm and interpersonal approach. I help them feel comfortable and take a very collaborative approach with them. In marriage counseling, I try to help couples prioritize their marriage and work to help both of them feel more heard and understood as a person. I am passionate about helping people develop healthy...

I believe you have have an inner strength that often goes unrecognized. Awareness of that inner strength will allow you to overcome the barriers that have prevented you from moving forward and improving your current situation. As your therapist I will assist you to take control of your therapy and explore the stressors and concerns in your life. I have experience working in adolescent outpatien...

I am trained in Rational Emotive Behavioral therapy and the Psycho-dynamic models. My experience includes work with adolescents and young adults with behavioral and/or mood disorders in both outpatient and residential settings. At Northwestern I studied psycho-therapeutic practices while learning new breakthroughs in treatment. The program was conceptualized in the context of ethics,...