Mental health counselor
Mental Health Counselor
A Mental Health Counselor (pronunciation: men-təl helth koun-sə-lər) is a professional who provides counseling services to individuals, couples, families, and groups. They work with clients to help manage and overcome mental and emotional disorders and problems with family and other relationships.
Etymology
The term "Mental Health Counselor" is derived from the English words "mental" (pertaining to the mind), "health" (a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being), and "counselor" (a person trained to give guidance on personal, social, or psychological problems).
Related Terms
- Psychotherapy: A general term for treating mental health problems by talking with a psychiatrist, psychologist or other mental health provider.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: A type of psychotherapeutic treatment that helps patients understand the thoughts and feelings that influence behaviors.
- Psychiatrist: A medical doctor who specializes in mental health, including substance use disorders.
- Psychologist: Professionals specializing in diagnosing and treating diseases of the brain, emotional disturbance, and behavior problems.
- Social Worker: Professionals who provide services to individuals, families, and groups who are disadvantaged, vulnerable, or in crisis.
- Therapist: A broad term for professionals who are trained in various therapy techniques to help patients regarding several aspects of mental health.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Mental health counselor
- Wikipedia's article - Mental health counselor
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