Counseling Career and Training Center

One in four Americans is affected by mental health issues each year. Become a mental health counselor and start making a difference.

Use this counseling career resource center to find in-depth information on becoming a licensed professional counselor.

Research these popular counseling specialties:

• Marriage and family counseling
• School, education and career counseling
• Mental health counseling
• Substance abuse counseling
• Rehabilitation counseling

Learn the different types of counseling degrees:

• Online counseling degrees
• Masters' degrees in counseling
• Counseling doctorate degrees in psychology

Important industry links:

• Counseling Organizations
• Counseling Licensing

Real Experience - Counseling Interviews

Hear what counseling students and licensed professional counselors (LPCs) have to say about a career in counseling.

Counseling School Student Interview

Nancy Brandes is in her first year of counseling school at Chicago's DePaul University. Find out how she chose DePaul, and how she's earning her counseling degree while holding a job. Read the education counseling student interview…

Marriage and Family Counselor Interview

K. Alexandra Onno is a self-employed marriage and family counselor. Her candid interview is informative and insightful.

Learn how she chose her counseling career, how it grew into a private practice, and why she found marriage and family counseling so compelling. Read the marriage and family counselor interview.php

Rehabilitation Counselor Interview

After counseling in maximum security prisons for 12 years, Alfred Souma finally decided to move his career in a new direction.

Get real-life insight into what rehabilitation counselors do, who they serve and the benefits of this challenging and gratifying line of work. Read the rehabilitation counselor interview…