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Counselor Healthcare Taxonomy Code 101YM0800X
As of today, the following are the total number of Mental Health Counselors nationally, in your State, and near your location.
Select a State below to view the list by State. Additionally, you can narrow the list by city, among other options, from the Filter Panel, which you can open by clicking the vertical ellipses ⋮ in the upper right corner of the app.
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
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.
The diagram below shows all the Mental Health Counselors across the country, represented by blue bubbles. The larger the bubble, the greater the concentration of providers in that area. Red bubbles represent Medicare-excluded providers, with the larger bubbles indicating a higher percentage of excluded providers in that region. You can change the bubble size to be based on exclusions from the Size menu.
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 a range of 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 recovery strategies.
Behavioral Guidance: Help clients identify and modify problematic behaviors, develop healthy coping mechanisms, and navigate difficult life transitions.
Crisis Intervention: Intervene in crises 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