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Counseling Career and Training Center

An in-depth guide to becoming a licensed professional counselor.

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

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

Research these popular counseling specialties:

Learn the different types of counseling degrees:

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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…

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Capella University

At Capella University, you will earn your degree from an accredited university that delivers the challenge of a traditional classroom, but gives you the flexibility to fit education into your life.

Counseling Education

Counseling Degrees
Several degree options to choose from - MA, MS, MSW.

Types of Counseling
The most popular counseling specialties defined.

Counseling Schools
A comprehensive list of online and campus counseling schools.

Counseling Careers

Counseling Careers
Counseling career overview.

Counseling Salaries
How much do first-year counselors make?

Counseling Licenses
A list of acronyms and license options.

Licensing Requirements
Check your state's rules for LPCs.

Counseling Organizations
Professional organizations serving licensed counselors.

School Spotlight

Capella Online
Get your counseling degree at a leading online university.

Walden Online
Earn a counseling degree from a highly respected online university.

Argosy Online
A smart choice with flexible online programs and 18 campuses.