Counseling and Therapy-Related Careers and Degrees

A crisis intervention specialist is trained to help people experiencing a mental health crisis.

A hippotherapy clinical specialist (HPCS) is a therapist with special training in using horse movement as part of therapy.

A counseling psychologist specializes in providing therapy, guidance, and support to individuals, couples, families, and groups.

A career counselor provides guidance and support to individuals in navigating their career development and decision-making processes.

A behavioral therapist specializes in helping people understand and change their behaviors.

A career development consultant typically works with organizations, businesses, or individual professionals to improve career growth, job performance, and professional development.

A rehabilitation counselor specializes in providing support and assistance to individuals with disabilities.

Military career counselors are professional advisors who provide guidance and support to individuals considering, entering, or currently serving in the military.

College and university career counselors are specialists who help students and alumni navigate their career paths.

A pet adoption counselor facilitates the adoption process of animals from shelters, rescue organizations, or adoption agencies to suitable homes.

A geriatric counselor specializes in providing counseling services to older adults.

Eating disorder counselors are trained to work with individuals suffering from various forms of eating disorders, such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, and other related conditions.

A detox counselor supports individuals going through the detoxification process – usually as the first step in overcoming substance use disorders.

A marriage and family therapist (MFT) focuses on helping individuals, couples, and families overcome challenges and improve their relationships.

Behavioral health counselors are healthcare practitioners who provide support and guidance to individuals dealing with a range of emotional, psychological, and behavioral challenges.

Dual diagnosis counselors are mental health practitioners who specialize in treating individuals dealing with a mental health disorder and a substance use disorder (SUD) simultaneously.

Correctional substance abuse counselors are healthcare practitioners who work within correctional facilities, like jails, prisons, or juvenile detention centers, to help incarcerated individuals overcome drug and alcohol addiction.

A child and adolescent counselor focuses on providing therapeutic support and guidance to children, teenagers, and young adults.

Adolescent substance abuse counselors are healthcare professionals who work with teenagers and young adults to help them overcome substance use and addiction.

An art therapist uses art-making as a form of psychotherapy to help clients improve their emotional, cognitive, and physical well-being.

A recreational therapist uses recreational activities and interventions to help individuals with disabilities, injuries, illnesses, or other health conditions improve their physical, emotional, cognitive, and social functioning.

A psychotherapist specializes in providing psychotherapy or talk therapy to individuals experiencing emotional, psychological, or behavioral challenges.

A counselor helps people work through personal, social, or emotional problems.

An animal-assisted therapist uses specially trained animals as part of a therapeutic process to help people improve their mental, emotional, or physical well-being.

A genetic counselor specializes in providing guidance, support, and education to individuals and families who may be at risk of genetic conditions or have concerns related to inherited disorders.

A credit counselor assists individuals and families in managing their finances, specifically focusing on debt management and credit-related issues.

A drug and alcohol counselor helps people who are dealing with substance use problems.

A music therapist utilizes music as a therapeutic tool to address physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs of individuals.

A school counselor provides support and guidance to students within an educational setting.

A mental health counselor provides therapeutic services to individuals, couples, families, or groups experiencing mental health challenges or emotional difficulties.