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Debra Ainbinder, PhD, LPC, ACS, has had numerous lived experiences with cultivating resilience in her life. She developed a passion for psychology at an early age. In high school, friends often turned to her for advice, and she wanted to be equipped...

The U.S. has faced a record number of natural disasters, from hurricanes to wildfires, resulting in staggering damage. As communities rebuild, the mental health toll on survivors intensifies, demanding a shift in how professional counselors respond.

Early in her career, working for a community mental health agency, Lisa Henderson, LPC-MHSP, would meet with clients and go back to the office to type her handwritten notes into an electronic health record.

Women’s anger may be boiling over, but it’s still not socially acceptable to express it.

When friendships crack, some people seek support through friendship counseling, an emerging practice area.

Mark Saunders shares how his marriage inspired a mission to counsel other couples.

There are not enough mental health providers to meet the current demand for care. 121 million people in the U.S. lived in federally designated mental health professional shortage areas and estimates that 6,000 additional mental health workers are needed.

Groundbreaking technology is improving access to mental health care and changing the way counselors work.

Innovations in education can help attract and train a new generation of counselors.

Counseling Today Nov 2024 Feature Article - Learning what refugee children and teens go through can improve your reach in counseling.