Explore the most common types of behavioral therapy—CBT, DBT, exposure therapy, and EMDR—and learn which approach may be right for you.
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Explore five major counseling theories and approaches. Learn how these foundational models guide modern therapeutic practices in this 2026 guide.
Working as a mental health counselor can be a rewarding career, but for those who wonder how to become one, we’ve published a step-by-step guide.
Want to learn how to become an addictions counselor? Becoming an addictions counselor comprises several steps. Learn more about each one.
Learn strategies to help teenagers experiencing their first heartbreak.
Counselors have a duty to be aware of and actively work to create a more equitable environment in mental healthcare.
A concussion impacts physical, emotional, and spiritual health. Counseling can help people move toward a vision of healthy, holistic recovery.
Explore prevention and self-care strategies for counselors and other mental health professionals who are at risk for secondary traumatic stress.
Social work or counseling environments usually require at least a bachelor’s degree; professional careers in social work or counseling require earning graduate degrees.
Rates of depression symptoms have tripled during the pandemic. And when one person in a couple is diagnosed with depression, both partners are affected. The cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) model can help.