
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.

I look forward to working with you to identify the issues you have in your or your child’s life, and to work collaboratively to gain understanding of tools to overcome them. My passion is to work with children and their families to improve the current circumstance you may face. Does your child struggle with regulating their emotions? Do you feel like yelling is the only way to effectively...

"I don't even know who I am anymore since I had a baby." Is this you? I hold a specialized certification in Perinatal Mental Health, which most associate with "Post Partum Depression." While much of my work does focus on post partum mood concerns, I am also able to provide knowledgeable therapeutic support for other concerns, such as: life transitions, parenting, self esteem, relational distres...

**ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS** It's a brave step to reach out for support, especially when parts of life have become unmanageable. I strive to create a safe place for us to begin the process of healing and working through the different obstacles that you may face. Together we will identify those areas that you want to change, and try different strategies to help get you to where you want to be. We w...

I believe that every person has the right to a life worth living. I welcome you to explore yourself and your goals in a safe, validating, non-judgmental environment and encourage you to learn and build new skills while recognizing the skills you already have. I have 6 years of experience working with multiple levels of care and I am currently focusing my practice around engaging with young adul...

Do you struggle with mood disorders like depression or anxiety? Do you have trouble managing big emotions like anger and frustration? Have you wondered if relationships could be better and more fulfilling? I value working with clients who will, in one way or another, let me join them where they're at and work toward a mutual understanding so that we can achieve the progress they're looking for ...

Vlada Levit
New York
New York
We all have an image of how our life could be, but often have barriers that block us from it. Blocks in the shape of anxiety, low self-esteem, bad habits, and others can keep us from achieving the potential that lies within us. I utilize a warm therapeutic approach to establish an alliance full of empathy and free of judgement to openly explore your challenges while incorporating sustainable...

Keegan Johnston
Rochester
New York
Do you feel as though you are struggling with stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, or a variety of other concerns? Counseling may be an excellent opportunity for you to discuss and process these concerns in a safe and confidential environment. If you feel motivated towards making changes in your life, you may benefit from the empathetic ear and professional experience of a licensed mental hea...

I specialize in treating OCD and anxiety disorders: the spiraling fears that take you down a rabbit-hole of anxiety. The obsessive thoughts that take over. The compulsions, urges, & cycle of rumination. The fear that it might not end. You're coping the best you can, but you feel stuck & crave a safe place to get out of the cycle. You're not alone, it's not your fault, & there is hope. You were...

Renee Bronson
Orlando
Florida
"Life is Difficult." - M. Scott Peck My intention as a psychotherapist is to create a safe space for my clients to heal and grow. To accomplish this, I utilize a number of modalities including talk therapy, energy psychology, cognitive behavioral (CBT) and rational emotive therapy. I believe that each client deserves a relationship with their therapist that is safe, authentic and genuinely uniq...

I practice a person-centered approach. Provide coping skills to build resiliency from stress and anxiety or depression. Self-care practices to enhance and maintain results. I offer real solutions to issues by engaging the individual in the process. Counseling under supervision of a licensed professional counselor. My clients’ cases are reviewed with my supervisor to insure ethical and best...

I work alongside clients to help them find peace and understanding beyond the emotional pain, trauma, or negative habits that they are experiencing. I encourage, and make space for, clients to gain clarity within themselves, to decrease distress, create positive and meaningful relationships, and find hope through their darkest times. I use Interpersonal Process, Attachment, CBT, Trauma, Family...

“Thanks for listening, for not judging.” When I hear that, I know we’re on the right track. Why? That’s why I’m here, to listen and learn with you, not to judge. By listening together, we are able to look into and understand the ways we think when we’re challenged, stressed, or hurting. We explore how our thinking might be helping us or getting in our way. Working together we can find a new...

Meg Kempert
Albuquerque
New Mexico
When you recognize that your current patterns are no longer serving you, telling your story in a safe space can start you on the path back to your true self. Underneath the issues that trouble you; grief, trauma, depression, stress, feeling stuck...there are opportunities for growth and positive change. It's time to reconnect with that still, soft voice inside of you that speaks to the truth of...

ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS!!! Even before I became a therapist, I valued the special bond that is formed between two people when they begin to speak of something personal. I understood that trust, empathy and care were critical to the journey together. My desire as a therapist is to enter into that journey with others, to share in their story, help them make meaning, and find new paths forward. I...