May 2025

Counselors who work with adolescents and teenagers often hear about interpersonal concerns, from dysfunctional families and abuse to peer arguments and struggles forming healthy friendships.

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...

This month, Maryam Shaikh, a first-year master’s student at Monmouth University, asks Odalis Romero, LMHC, an educator and doctoral candidate in counselor education and supervision at Liberty University, for networking advice.

Looking back on a year of growth, supported by dedicated leaders, counselors and staff.

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.