Counselor Healthcare Taxonomy Code 101YP2500X
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As of today, the following are the total number of Professional Counselors nationally, in your state, and near your location.
Medicare
The following are the total number of Professional 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.
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What do Professional Counselors do?
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.
What they do
- Provide a supportive environment: Counselors create a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental space for clients to express their concerns and feelings.
- Help clients gain insight: Through active listening and questioning, counselors help clients understand their challenges and the root causes of their struggles.
- Develop treatment plans: They collaborate with clients to set goals and develop effective strategies for managing mental health issues and improving well-being.
- Teach coping skills: Counselors equip clients with the tools and behaviors necessary to recover from addiction, manage stress, and cope with life challenges.
- Specialize in various areas: Many counselors specialize in areas such as career counseling, substance abuse, marriage and family counseling, trauma, or grief.
Professional Counselor Work Environment
- Hospitals and clinics: Providing inpatient and outpatient therapy and crisis intervention.
- Schools and universities: Offering academic, social-emotional, and career guidance.
- Private practices: Conducting individual, couple, or family therapy sessions.
- Nonprofit and community agencies: Serving diverse populations with services like trauma, addiction, or rehabilitation support.
What kind of issues they address
Substance abuse: Guiding individuals through addiction recovery.
Mental health conditions: Such as anxiety, depression, and trauma.
Behavioral and emotional struggles: Helping clients modify problematic behaviors and manage emotions.
Life challenges: Assisting clients with stress, grief, relationship difficulties, or career goals.
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.
Mental Health Counselors
Healthcare Taxonomy Code 101YM0800X
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.
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.
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.