Oklahoma City University Online Clinical Mental Health Counseling Blog
"I chose OCU to earn my master's in clinical mental health counseling because I've had such great prior experiences at OCU." Laura Wolf on why she came back, what she's learning, and what she'd tell anyone considering the same path.
Understanding how to become a mental health counselor is critical for safe and effective practice as well as a successful career. A foundational step is navigating mental health counseling licensure, which ensures that practitioners meet rigorous ethical and professional standards.
If you've ever been the friend people text at 2 a.m. or the family member everyone confides in, you already understand something the rest of the country is finally catching up to: Mental health care is essential, not optional. And the professionals trained to provide it are in short supply.
Why become a mental health counselor? The job outlook for mental health counselors is bright. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts double-digit growth for the role and the U.S. News and World Report ranks the profession highly for upward mobility opportunities. Furthermore, it is a caring profession that offers meaningful, impactful work.
Advancements in technology and a focus on community care are driving the provision of services such as mental health counseling beyond traditional offices and institutional settings.
Mental health counselors are in demand. But what do mental health counselors do, and what are some of their typical daily tasks? This article outlines the responsibilities of someone working in clinical mental health counseling to help you better assess whether this is the right career path for you.
This post breaks down the necessary degrees, licenses, and other important considerations for fulfilling all mental health counselor requirements.
Mental health conditions often have overlapping symptoms, which can make it tricky to diagnose people based on a simple conversation. So counselors use mental health assessments to gather relevant information, sort through all the possibilities, and recommend treatments.
Mental health counselors can diagnose conditions, but the type of conditions they're allowed to diagnose depends on the licenses they hold and where they live. Learn about diagnostic authority and the scope of power for a licensed mental health counselor.
Explore the pros and cons of earning a Master's in Mental Health Counseling in 2025. Is it the right choice for your career?