Mental Health Counselors

Counselor Healthcare Taxonomy Code 101YM0800X

HealthProviders DB is a comprehensive database of healthcare providers, including a complete directory of all Mental Health Counselors.

As of today, the following are the total number of Mental Health Counselors nationally, in your state, and near your location.

Medicare

The following are the total number of Mental Health Counselors who accept Medicare in your state, the number who have opted out of Medicare, and the total number excluded from participation in Medicare nationwide.

Alaska – Alabama – Armed Forces Pacific – Arkansas – American Samoa – Arizona – California – Colorado – Connecticut – District of Columbia – Delaware – Florida – Federated States of Micronesia – Georgia – Guam – Hawaii – Iowa – Idaho – Illinois – Indiana – Kansas – Kentucky – Louisiana – Massachusetts – Maryland – Maine – Marshall Islands – Michigan – Minnesota – Missouri – Northern Mariana Islands – Mississippi – Montana – North Carolina – North Dakota – Nebraska – New Hampshire – New Jersey – New Mexico – Nevada – New York – Ohio – Oklahoma – Oregon – Pennsylvania – Puerto Rico – Palau – Rhode Island – South Carolina – South Dakota – Tennessee – Texas – Utah – Virginia – Virgin Islands – Vermont – Washington – Wisconsin – West Virginia – Wyoming

Select the State name above or from the HealthProviders DB App filter panel to show the list of Mental Health Counselors by State. In addition, you can also narrow the list by City and more from the filter panel.

You can download the Mental Health Counselors dataset using HealthProviders DB Export.

What do Mental Health Counselors do?

Mental health counselors provide therapy and support to individuals, families, and groups struggling with mental, emotional, and behavioral issues, such as depression, anxiety, addiction, and relationship problems. 

They use therapeutic techniques like cognitive-behavioral therapy to help clients develop coping skills, manage symptoms, and improve overall well-being. 

Counselors do not prescribe medication but may collaborate with psychiatrists to ensure clients receive comprehensive care. 

What they do

Therapeutic Interventions: Employ various therapeutic approaches, including talk therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and person-centered therapy, to address clients’ needs. 

Treatment Planning: Develop personalized treatment plans in collaboration with clients and their families, focusing on specific goals and strategies for recovery. 

Behavioral Guidance: Help clients identify and modify problematic behaviors, develop healthy coping mechanisms, and navigate difficult life transitions. 

Crisis Intervention: Intervene in crisis situations and provide support to clients facing severe emotional distress. 

Documentation: Maintain accurate and confidential records of client progress and treatment. 

Referral Services: Refer clients to additional resources, such as support groups, job placement services, or other healthcare providers, when appropriate. 

Common Issues

• Depression and anxiety
• Substance abuse and addiction
• Relationship difficulties
• Grief and trauma
• Stress and emotional challenges
• Self-esteem issues
• Eating disorders

Environment

Mental health counselors work in diverse settings, including: 

• Private practice
• Mental health centers
• Hospitals
• Schools and universities
• Community-based organizations
• Correctional facilities