
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 AM CURRENTLY FULL AND UNABLE TO SCHEDULE NEW CLIENTS. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I work specifically with individuals struggling with Eating Disorders, Disordered Eating, and Body Image issues. My experience with this spans multiple levels of care and both individual and group therapy. As people we are dynamic and our struggles can be complex, so in counseling we look at the whole...

Counseling can be a responsive process, providing support and facilitating insight as the client explores and moves through past and present challenges. It can also be a preventive process, allowing clients to clarify and build on internal strengths that promote wellness and resiliency. My treatment approach is both cognitive-behavioral (focused on the connections between thoughts, feelings, an...

Taylor Quick
Charlotte
North Carolina
All children experience difficulty in the course of growing up (at home, school, with other children, etc.) or may behave in some way which concerns their parents or teachers. You can always seek extra support to help your child overcome these difficulties and increase their resilience. If you and/or your child’s teacher or pediatrician are concerned about your child’s adjustment or behavior, p...

Terri Jones
Salt Lake City
Utah
Life doesn’t always go according to plan. And, sometimes there isn’t a plan, or it’s someone else’s plan, or the plan simply isn’t working. I offer a compassionate space where you can feel safe and supported as we explore the unexpected or ongoing turbulence your life. My trauma-informed approach to counseling is centered on building a trust-based collaboration that will support you as you begi...

Tracy Durkan
Chicago
Illinois
I believe that as humans we are not defined by our challenges. We are capable of growth, change, and writing our own story. I have experience assisting individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, relationships, work stress, life transitions, chronic illness, grief, and the impact of trauma in taking ownership of their lives and writing a new chapter. I am also passionate about working with...

Life comes with inevitable changes that can be difficult whether they are planned and wanted, or unplanned and dreadful. With these changes can come emotional issues such as depression, anxiety, or grief, just to name a few. The way we deal with these changes has a lot to do with our past experiences and perception. Our sense of self-worth influences almost every aspect of our lives, and when i...

Tyler Twombly
Boston
Massachusetts
Sometimes, life can feel like it's spinning too fast, and you just need a moment to sort things out. Having someone who can help you organize your thoughts, feelings and priorities can help you regain control. I provide a compassionate and validating therapeutic environment while establishing a clear set of objectives allowing you to track, quantify, and celebrate your achievements as you...

My approach to therapy involves creating a collaborative, non-judgmental space for my clients to explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I strive to create a supportive environment to help my clients develop a healthy level of functioning, leading to renewed hope and happiness. I work with adults with substance use disorders, mood and anxiety disorders, trauma, emotional regulation, an...

Will Marsh
Seattle
Washington
I am currently closed to new clients. Are you struggling to connect with others? Does your life feel confusing, lonely, and hopeless sometimes? Do you long for deep love and a meaning-filled life? I offer a compassionate space to help others heal, find meaning, and empower their hopes and dreams. I view the therapeutic relationship as a collaborative experience. I will help you consider how you...

Thomas Michael Peterson
Charlotte
North Carolina
I have a preference for utilizing many of the counseling techniques within cognitive behavioral therapy because I believe that although individuals will undoubtedly experience hardship and difficulty within their lives, I feel that problems with emotions and behaviors are many times a result of how one thinks and feels about a situation. Because I believe that counseling is not a...

Susanna Guarino
Rochester
New York
If you're like me, you started adulthood with an idealistic vision of relationships inspired by images from '90s rom coms and Kay commercials. But now your naïveté is so ten years ago and you're struggling in your real life relationship. It's hard to communicate effectively, compromise, or get through challenges and big life changes without shutting down or escalating. And it's tough to be your...

“I care about you.” I am accepting new clients and have available day, evening, and weekend sessions to accommodate your life. I work with adolescents, adults, and first responders to assist them with their goals and needs. If you are having difficulties with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship issues, life transitions, and addiction; I want to help you. I will inspire, challenge, ...

Anxious? Depressed? Irritated? Unfulfilled? Tired? Moody? Relationships problems? Work issues? Life got you down? You want to feel better, function better, see things from a new perspective, unload, get refreshed and be renewed. I can help and you don't even need to leave the comfort of your own home. I am a Board Certified Telemental Health (BC-TMH) Provider and offer professional, licensed,...