How do they match: Mental Health Counselors

  • Counsel and advise individuals and groups to promote optimum mental and emotional health, with an emphasis on prevention. May help individuals deal with a broad range of mental health issues, such as those associated with addictions and substance abuse; family, parenting, and marital problems; stress management; self-esteem; or aging.

  • Teach life skills or strategies to clients or their families.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of counseling or educational programs.