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What I’ve learned as a new professional counselor

Counseling Today

Starting a new career in counseling later in life taught one new counseling professional a few important lessons. The post What I’ve learned as a new professional counselor appeared first on Counseling Today.

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Mental Health Access Improvement Act poised to pass in Congress

Counseling Today

Licensed professional counselors are one step closer to being reimbursed for mental health services to clients with Medicare. The post Mental Health Access Improvement Act poised to pass in Congress appeared first on Counseling Today.

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From the President: Recovering historical memory

Counseling Today

"Professional counselors. The post From the President: Recovering historical memory appeared first on Counseling Today. seek to empower individuals and communities to challenge and transform the systems and structures perpetuating violence and inequality."

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The power of counselor advocacy

Counseling Today

Through their advocacy efforts, ACA and licensed professional counselors continue to make progress that affects not only the counseling profession but also the entire country. The post The power of counselor advocacy appeared first on Counseling Today.

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Agnes Scott Receives $1M to Train Physician Assistants, Mental Health Counselors

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The grant funding, part of the 2024 omnibus appropriations bill signed March 23 by President Joe Biden, will support the equipment, curriculum development, and technology needed for the college’s physician assistant and clinical mental health counseling graduate programs.

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What Does a Therapist Do?

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To practice psychotherapy, therapists must earn a bachelors degree, typically in psychology, and a master’s degree in counseling. To earn the title of Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), therapists must also complete a required number of supervised clinical hours in and pass a state licensure exam.