Explore Counseling Today Articles

An unexpected career turn led Monica Johnson, LPC, to SAMHSA.

How Gen Z therapists are redefining counseling.

Counselors are using happiness interventions to help clients redefine happiness and live a more fulfilling life.

Rick Balkin inspires and educates future and current counselors through his contributions on practicing forgiveness and working with teenagers in crisis.

Imposter syndrome can hold some counselors back, which is why it’s important to learn to recognize and manage it.

As technology continues to change the way people grieve, counselors need to be prepared to help clients navigate how they express their grief online in safe and healthy ways.

Depression is a common mental health disorder and affects people from every walk of life, regardless of their age, race, ethnicity or socioeconomic background. According to

Stigma, fear and a lack of training cause many counselors to feel unprepared and vulnerable when faced with sexualized transference.

People with chronic health conditions often face uncertainty and psychological distress, which is why validation and emotional regulation are crucial in helping clients learn to cope and live productive lives.

Loneliness is a growing public health concern, but counselors can help clients examine the underlying cause of this feeling and learn to rebuild their connections to others.