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.
Mental Health Counselors Responsibilities
- 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 Addressed
- Depression and anxiety
- Substance abuse and addiction
- Relationship difficulties
- Grief and trauma
- Stress and emotional challenges
- Self-esteem issues
- Eating disorders
Work Environment
Mental health counselors work in diverse settings, including:
- Private practice
- Mental health centers
- Hospitals
- Schools and universities
- Community-based organizations
- Correctional facilities
Specialty Counselors
Addiction Substance Use Disorder Counselors
Healthcare Taxonomy Code 101YA0400X
Substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors advise people on a range of issues, such as those relating to alcoholism, addictions, or depression.
They provide support, including for prevention, to help clients recover from addiction, modify problem behaviors, or improve mental health.
Pastoral Counselors
Healthcare Taxonomy Code 101YP1600X
A pastoral counselor provides holistic spiritual and emotional support by integrating religious principles with professional psychological counseling methods.
They help individuals and families navigate life challenges, spiritual crises, and personal struggles by addressing how faith, values, and purpose intersect with their experiences.
Pastoral counselors, who may be clergy or other religious leaders with mental health training, offer compassionate guidance in settings such as churches, hospitals, and private practices.
Professional Counselors
Healthcare Taxonomy Code 101YP2500X
Professional counselors are mental health professionals who provide therapy and support to individuals, families, and groups to help them navigate mental, emotional, and behavioral health challenges, achieve wellness goals, and improve their overall quality of life.
They use evidence-based techniques to help clients develop coping strategies, gain self-awareness, and make positive changes in their lives by addressing issues like depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship problems, or substance abuse. Counselors work in diverse settings, including schools, hospitals, community centers, and private practices, and their specific scope of practice, including the ability to diagnose mental illness, can vary by state.
School Counselors
Healthcare Taxonomy Code 101YS0200X
School counselors help students by providing academic support, mental health guidance, and career planning through individual and group counseling, classroom lessons, and collaborations with families and teachers.
They act as advocates for students, working to remove barriers to student success and create a positive, equitable school environment.