What is a Counselor?
Are you interested in becoming a counselor? There are various avenues available to you in this field.
A counselor provides support services, counseling services, and/or rehabilitation services within diverse community settings. Their duties vary, depending on where they work and the particular specialty they've chosen to be in.
A counselor may be faced with all sorts of situations involving addictions, trauma, disabilities, career counseling, academic counseling, mental health issues, family problems, and employment needs.
What does a Counselor do?
The following are various types of counselors. Click on each type to learn what they do.
A career counselor is trained to help people with their career choice decisions.
A credit counselor acts on behalf of a debtor to negotiate with creditors, in order to resolve debt that is beyond a debtor's ability to pay.
Drug & Alcohol Counselor
A drug and alcohol counselor is a trained professional who works with addicts to help them better understand and overcome their addictions.
A rehabilitation counselor helps individuals cope with how their disabilities have affected them as they relate to independent living.
Mental Health Counselor
A mental health counselor helps people manage or overcome mental and emotional disorders and issues with their family and relationships.
A school counselor helps students develop social skills in order to succeed in school.
A marriage therapist helps couples who are experiencing marital issues that need to be resolved.
A genetic counselor has specialized training in medical genetics and counseling, and helps individuals understand the ways genetics can affect life.
What is the workplace of a Counselor like?
Counselors work in a variety of places, depending on their specialty. They can be found in hospitals, in private practice, within the legal system or education system, or in group homes.