What is Clinical Mental Health Counseling?
At The Chicago School, we define Clinical Mental Health Counseling as the process of methodically applying interventions and high-quality mental health services to a diverse clientele in a variety of community settings. To learn more, read our article on Insight highlighting the field.
History of Clinical Mental Health Counseling at The Chicago School
Our Clinical Mental Health Counseling graduate programs provide students with the skills necessary to provide mental health services to a wide range of clients, including children and adolescents, adults, families, and couples. Students are prepared with competencies including ethics, research, evaluation, diagnosis, theories, career assessment, and counseling interventions.
Guided by faculty-practitioners, The Chicago School’s CMHC programs mix rigorous coursework with real-world experience in the areas of:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Grief
- Low self-esteem
- Stress
- Relationship difficulties
- Suicidal impulses
Degrees in Clinical Mental Health Counseling offered at The Chicago School
Our post-graduate Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program is available at several Chicago School campuses.
Clinical Mental Health Counseling Programs
- M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling – Chicago, IL
- M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling – Dallas, TX
- M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling – Online
- M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling – Washington, D.C.
Careers in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Graduates of The Chicago School’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling master’s programs have an in-depth understanding of a wide range of mental health issues that will be seen as a strong asset in a variety of professional arenas.
Public and Private Sector Employers:
- Business
- Education
- Government
- Nonprofit
- Integrative Healthcare
- Department of Veterans Affairs
- Private Practice
Clinical Mental Health Counseling Job Titles:
- Clinical Mental Health Counselor
- Therapist
- Licensed Professional Counselor
- Counselor
Ready to earn your Master’s in CMHC? Apply today to get started!