Mental Health Counseling Degree

Learn what trauma-informed counseling is, its core principles, benefits, techniques, and how this approach supports safety, trust and trauma recovery.

Explore a typical day in the life of a mental health counselor, including daily responsibilities, work schedule, challenges, rewards, and career insights for aspiring counselors.

Learn the key differences in practicum vs. internship experiences for clinical mental health counseling students and how each helps prepare you for professional practice.

Behavioral health vs. mental health: Learn the key differences between behavioral health and mental health and how both can influence your well-being.

Compare the LPC and LCSW career paths, including education, supervision, job roles and client focus, to find the mental health profession that aligns with your goals.

Explore how to break screen addiction, why it occurs and effective treatment. Earn a psychology or counseling degree and help others overcome addiction today.

Explore careers in clinical mental health counseling. Learn how GCU’s professional counseling master’s programs can help prepare you to serve others.

Discover key counseling techniques and skills every aspiring counselor should master, with expert insights from Dr. Melissa Galica on evidence-based approaches like CBT, DBT and narrative therapy.

What are family dynamics? Explore the meaning of family dynamics in psychology. Learn how addiction counseling degrees from GCU may help your career.