Before making a career change to counseling, identifying the hard and soft skills the job requires and performing a self-assessment are important. While this may seem intimidating, many professionals may be more prepared for a career in counseling than they think.

Building a solid professional network in the mental health field fosters collaboration and knowledge-sharing among peers; provides professional development opportunities; and helps practitioners stay up to date on the latest research, treatment methodologies and industry trends.

As technology becomes both more sophisticated and more accessible to the public, the opportunities for remote mental health services have multiplied. Continuing education training and advanced degree programs have embraced this innovation, and counselors now routinely connect with clients near and far without leaving home.

Completing an advanced degree, such as an online Master’s in Counseling, can prepare graduates with the high-quality education needed to help clients struggling with mental health and life issues. 

Curious about different counseling specializations? Check out this handy guide on what counseling professions are available to motivated individuals.

Nearly every role in education has experienced major shifts over the past few years, and the job of the school counselor is no exception. From checking in on students who do not show up for virtual classes to helping graduating seniors make college decisions when they were unable to visit campuses in-person, school counselors have had to rise to the new challenges every day.

As the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the need for therapy sessions to be made available virtually, rapid developments took place at the intersection of technology and mental health. From telehealth to virtual support groups and more, technology has changed counseling in many ways. 

Ohio has higher rates of mental illness, substance abuse and drug-related deaths than almost any other state. It needs compassionate mental health providers now more than ever, and you can be a part of the solution by becoming a clinical mental health counselor.

Learn more about our flexible, online Master of Arts in Counseling and Human Development (MCHD). In this session, faculty provide an overview of the counseling program including our concentrations in Clinical Mental Health and School Counseling and dual concentration and share more about.