
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.

Do you feel crippled by anxiety, fear, or grief? Do you often feel stuck in the same unhealthy patterns? I truly believe that great healing can emerge when you allow yourself to be open to learning and exploring new ways of coping with difficult life experiences. Making the decision to begin counseling is the first step in your journey towards understanding your pain and finding fulfillment and...

Are you struggling with anxiety? Or depression? Help is near. Counseling has been a second career for me. After a 15-year career in the advertising business I returned to graduate school and earned my M.A. in counseling psychology from University of St Thomas in 2011. I did my clinical field work at a social service agency because of my desire to work with a diverse population in a community ba...

Welcome! My name is Pablo A. Kusak ("PK"), I am a Licensed Associate Counselor and I have a Masters in Professional Counseling from Ottawa University. I have served in multiple roles in the field of behavioral health since 2011 and my most recent role as a Licensed Associate Counselor has been the most rewarding. I founded and started this practice out of a desire to help individuals experience...

Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with The Naperville Counseling Center. My clinical experience focus on working with children, adolescents, and adults struggling with substance abuse, relationship issues, work-life balance, stress, anxiety, depression, mood management, cultural identity issues, life transitions, and self-esteem. I enjoy working with individuals from variou...

First, I just want to say that taking the first step to find a therapist is incredible. This is an exciting moment. Contacting a counselor can sometimes be a little intimidating (I know from experience!) but I want to reassure you that it is the start to an amazing journey. As your counselor I will be there to support you as you overcome challenges, change harmful habits or behaviors, and heal...

Paula M Powers
Cincinnati
Ohio
I am a passionate and energetic therapist who believes everyone should be able to live their best lives and achieve their dreams. What you want out of therapy is important to me. I want to assist you with this by teaching you how to implement positive change into your thinking patterns and healthy coping skills into your everyday life. My mission is to provide you with the best treatment possib...

I strongly believe in building therapeutic relationships that cultivate an environment of trust and honesty. By utilizing Cognitive and Dialectical Behavioral therapies in combination with a person-centered approach, I can challenge and support patients by developing effective coping strategies, mood regulation techniques and the ability to gain control of impulses. Working both independently a...

Presently accepting new clients and LPC's for clinical supervision. Being truly heard is a basic human need. I believe we all have the power within us to make positive changes; we just need a safe place to be vulnerable enough to discover that power. Counseling can be that safe place for you. If you are ready to experience an improved quality of life, more successful relationships, or if you ju...

I offer an in depth, diversity affirming approach to psychotherapy. I am passionate about providing clients with meaningful and effective services tailored to each person. My training, experience, and skill-set uniquely qualifies me to work within the intersections of addictions, attachment issues, traumatic experiences, and relationship issues. I engage with clients deeply to allow them to...

Ask Schellie Consulting, LLC
Orlando
Florida
I have been gifted with the ability to cause others to get UNSTUCK. My philosophy is that our BREAKTHROUGH is on the other side of skills we do not know and/or apply. Through the provision of psychoeducation, supportive counseling and accountability; I have seen individuals change the trajectory of their lives in a matter of weeks. It can be done! No matter the domain that someone could be stuc...

A healthy heart produces a healthy life! My ideal client is someone who is passionate about living a life that is abundant through metacognition and congruence realignment. "The good life is a process, not a state of being. It is a direction, not a destination!" - Carl Rogers With strong attending skills and unconditional positive regard, I am able to build a strong, professional/clinical rappo...

Shelby Kanaly
Seattle
Washington
PRACTICE IS CURRENTLY FULL. NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS AT THIS TIME. I believe the therapeutic relationship is valuable in making change. I focus on getting to know the way you experience yourself, your world, and others around you. The systems we exist in provide varying degrees of privilege and oppression, each of which can have significant impacts on how we relate to our selves and the world...

Many of us unknowingly repeat patterns that keep us stuck or can be harmful and interfere with living our best and most meaningful life. Addiction, anxiety, trauma, grief, depression, self-esteem and relationship issues cause our lives to become more difficult than planned or imagined. Learning how to identify and effectively address what gets in our way can seem overwhelming if we aren't equip...

Judi Anne Jenett
West Palm Beach
Florida
Making the decision to contact a therapist is a brave one but a step in the right direction towards healing. Finding a safe and nurturing therapeutic environment is so important. My approach as a clinical therapist is always impartial, accepting and empathetic. You may feel unhappy or frustrated with your life and relationships, but can't seem to alter this no matter how hard you try. Meeting w...

I believe no matter what mental, emotional or physical challenges you are living with, at the heart of being human we are all well. In today's world it is common to experience despair, anger, loneliness and stress. Without support and guidance unhealthy patterns can overwhelm our sense of well being. Together we will journey into the truth of being and discover the path that leads to wellness...