
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.

Denise is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor at the Lincoln location of Anchor Counseling Center, Inc. She received her Bachelor's in Psychology and Master's in Counseling with concentrations in Child and Family Interventions as well as Cognitive Behavioral Therapies from Assumption College in Worcester, MA. She has 10+ years of experience working with individuals, children, adolescents, and...

Each of us has a story. Our past can influence or shape our lives, but it doesn't define or limit who we are. It doesn't have the power to tell us who we can become. My initial goal is to provide a non-judgmental and safe place for my clients to feel seen, heard and understood. I would like to believe that therapy provides the opportunity to discover and make use of the healing power of our...

Ela Eland
Seattle
Washington
My style is warm, genuine and open. Together we will learn to listen to your inner and outer experience in order to better understand, and attend to, your unspoken needs, injuries, fears, and uncertainties. I work with individuals and couples experiencing anxiety, trauma, depression, relationship issues, relationship breakup, career and workplace issues, life transitions, abandonment,...

Counseling West Seattle
Seattle
Washington
I am Toni Napoli and I am the founder of Counseling West Seattle. I have been in private practice since 1995. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who has spent the past thirty years providing the best comprehensive care to my clients. As much as I enjoy my mission of helping others and watching them grow, I have decided to pass the baton to the experienced counselors at Counseling West...

I am a licensed clinical professional counselor, and I have been providing individual and family therapy services to children, teenagers, adults, and families for over 20 years. I began my current practice in order to provide a more private and comfortable place for my clients and to be able to more fully meet their needs. My goal is to provide a welcoming, compassionate, comfortable and safe...

I assume you're here because you're struggling in some way, and that whatever you've been doing in your life to deal with your pain simply isn't working any longer. My clients usually find me through some kind of loss - a divorce or relationship upset, illness, or other transitional experience, often accompanied by difficult feelings and behaviors. For more than 15 years I've been working with...

Joan Elizabeth Fink
Omaha
Nebraska
The decision to seek therapeutic help is never an easy one. It often comes at a time when most people feel hopeless, vulnerable, frustrated and unable to cope without outside help or resources. Recognizing this, I strive to provide my clients with the utmost respect and compassion, in a confidential and safe environment. I work together with my clients, in an authentic, collaborative way, to br...

Tired of feeling misunderstood and second guessing yourself? Perhaps your inner critic doesn't know how to shut up some days and your inner rebel is dying to break out. Maybe this has even gotten you into trouble, likely by somehow over compensating in a moment where you felt weak or just didn't give a damn anymore. This can lead to a felt sense of being inauthentic, frustrated, or empty....

Do you find that anxiety, depression, poor self esteem or flashbacks to prior traumas sometimes get in the way of your leading your life with confidence, creativity, love and compassion? In therapy with me you will learn tools to find greater calm and connection. I don't judge people or put them in boxes but work with your core Self, helping you live from your core rather than from less integra...

I specialize in treating grief and trauma, using EMDR in matters of unresolved disturbance. Whether someone suffers physical pain, anxiety, or the inability to sleep due to nightmares or disruptive memories, eye movement desensitization reprocessing can help alleviate the trauma of PTSD to help put the pieces of one’s life together following a disturbing event. Trauma takes many different forms...

Amber Weiss
New York
New York
Learn to love the life you live! I believe that every individual has the power to find inner peace. Through specific techniques, talk therapy and structured goals, we can work together to overcome all hardships to live a happy and successful life. I find that being structured, goal-oriented, and thorough leads to a powerful change for the individual. I believe in all my clients and value positi...

Dianne Graham
Seattle
Washington
Emotional pain, fear, and problems in life can propel someone into therapy. Distress can feel deep-rooted, and in actuality, often does reflect early, 'ancient' issues. I believe that also in our deepest roots, we may tap into powers of resilience and of amazing, unique selfhood that nourish us in development toward our human potentialities. In courageous exploration of, and work through life's...

Gina LaRose
New Orleans
Louisiana
Choosing the right counselor can be a big decision, so I appreciate you taking the time to see if I am the right fit for you. I have been a practicing therapist for 10 years and have worked with a wide variety of clientele. I have experience working with individuals ranging in age from 4 - 65+. Most clients find me because they are having difficulty functioning at their "normal" level and think...

Is this the life you imagined you'd have? Do you suffer from depression, loneliness, anxiety, relationship or self-esteem problems, work or family difficulties? I work with adults going through transitions and with people who would like to understand how their past affects them today. I specialize in treating people have difficulty coping with life changes and stresses, addictions, chronic pain...

Many people hesitate calling a counselor. I'd like to offer you an inviting, respectful and reflective place to discuss your life issues. Since counseling is a personal process, we'll work together to understand your concerns and seek healthy changes. My style is relational and draws from many different therapeutic strategies and theories, depending on the clients needs. I enjoy working with...