
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 different, misunderstood, judged, embarrassed and or ashamed? Do you know how to create and enforce healthy relationships/healthy boundaries? Do you engage in negative self talk and have self esteem issues? Are you struggling with relationships at home and or at work? Are you or is someone you care for abusing substances? Together we will explore the way you make sense of the world ...

I am so excited to help you (and/or your child) make lasting positive changes. Nothing brings me more joy than to help people feel better! I am an advocate for holistic wellness, though I utilize an eclectic approach to meet your unique needs and preferences. I work collaboratively with you to improve behaviors, emotional regulation, career and academic achievement, communication skills, proble...

Karen Caldwell Littleton
Chicago
Illinois
Whether you’re dealing with normal emotional distress or find impairment in your functioning due to your symptoms, it is important that you know you are not alone. There is hope! I am committed to providing a safe and non-judgmental environment for your counseling journey. We will work together to understand the root cause of your concerns and find real solutions. You deserve to feel better! My...

Wendy understands that choosing to begin therapy can be a vulnerable time and respects that each person has a story that brought them to this point. She is skilled at encouraging each client to explore their individual journey of personal goals and tailors their treatment to what they are looking to accomplish. Wendy will meet you where you are and get you to where you want to be. Wendy is...

Michael J Pernot
Rochester
New York
Much of our lives are series of automatic reactions and habits. In between being in these autopilot modes, we can have moments of awareness something isn’t quite right or we envision our life differently. In our work together, I will utilize our relationship to help expand your awareness and move toward acceptance and deciding on an appropriate action. My role is to provide safety, security and...

I am passionate about helping clients discover what it is you need in the present moment to move forward and bring peace and happiness into their lives. I specialize in working with clients with anxiety, trauma, depression, and other mental health symptoms. I incorporate person-centered, holistic, and evidence based techniques to create a collaborative process tailored to each individual. I wil...

I have been working as a counselor for 15 years. Before I attended graduate school and received my degree in counseling pyschology, I had worked as a newspaper reporter and then as a columnist. I also went to counseling myself to help me navigate and heal from trauma during my youth. I so enjoy working with people, listening to their stories, helping them to navigate their challenges and heal f...

Something is not quite right...you notice little things at first and then you get your child checked out because you just can't shake that parental feeling that something is wrong. And you hear the words... your child has Autism. Your world shatters...I know, I have been there not just once, but twice with my son and my daughter. In the Autism world there are acronyms like: SLP, OT, PT, OCD,...

I come to the practice of counseling after many years working in student services in a university setting. I find (as the research continues to show) that the most important element of effective counseling is the connection between client and counselor—we will work collaboratively. I draw on client-centered, existential, mindfulness, solution-focused, trauma-informed, and EMDR approaches. I am ...

I believe change occurs in the context of our relationships, with our own self and with others. Oftentimes, when people seek out therapy, they are feeling lost, discarded, and may be filled with self-doubt and negative thoughts and feelings about themselves in the world. I work with clients to forge new ways of relating to ourselves and others to engage more fully in the world. We do this by...

Jessica Kae Herring
Lexington
Kentucky
I encourage my clients to heal the wounds of their past in order to gain self-awareness, clarity, and control of their thoughts and feelings. Feeling discomfort and facing our fears can be challenging; however, once we make the decision to work through our fears, we will find that relief and empowerment are at the end of the tunnel. I can help you learn how to challenge irrational thoughts that...

Meg Curtin Rey-Bear
Spokane
Washington
These days, it can feel like life is moving too fast for us to keep up. This is made all the more challenging when we struggle with such things as unhealthy relationships, intense negative feelings, poor self-image, or trauma. You may worry that getting help means enduring an uncomfortable process that may not result in any notable change. I believe that therapy does not have to be painful to b...

***I am currently FULL*** Hello ! Thanks for taking a closer look. Are you struggling with issues related to anxiety, grief, marriage, being a new parent, trauma, or other major changes? There comes a time when we need some help from a licensed professional to help cope with many of life’s challenges. My name is Noelle Blacker and I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Certified Mental...

Morgan Earley
Omaha
Nebraska
"Courage starts with showing up and letting ourselves be seen" - Brene Brown. Are you, your child, or a loved one seeking assistance with life's many challenges? I work with a variety of populations and presenting concerns. I specialize in helping my clients identify their own strengths and assist them in taking the first steps towards creating a happier, healthier, more courageous version of...

Emily J Dungey
Chattanooga
Tennessee
Are you struggling with addiction? Are you trying to navigate the trials of your life? Are you trying to find balance in your life again? Or for the first time? I love working with clients who are motivated for change and are willing to put in the hard work. I love helping clients solve their puzzles and find what they need and want in their lives. I also welcome any partners or family members ...