Counselor, Professional

Exam

State + third-party exam

Education

Degree

Experience

Experience

Background check

Specific type of conviction prohibited

Professional counselors apply the principles of mental health, psychotherapeutic, and human development to facilitate human development and adjustment throughout the life span. They prevent, assess, evaluate, and treat mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders and associated distresses that interfere with mental health. Counselors conduct assessments and evaluations to establish treatment goals and objectives. They plan, implement, and evaluate treatment plans using counseling treatment interventions that include counseling, assessment, consulting and referrals.