Marquette counseling blog

Explore the definitions, degree requirements, licensure processes and treatment techniques to clarify the mental health counselor vs. therapist landscape.

Behind every breakthrough in a counseling session — the moment a client finally speaks a long-held truth, names a fear, or imagines a different future — stands a counselor who has spent years honing a very particular set of skills.

Only a few job roles let you turn empathy into a career. The mental health services field offers opportunities to make a difference in your clients' lives via paths like counselor and psychologist—but what's the difference between the two?

There’s a critical need for mental health counselors experienced in substance abuse, inpatient care and children and adolescents. Explore the diverse career paths available with a Master’s in Mental Health Counseling.

If you want a fulfilling job with career advancement and stability, an online Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling can help you achieve that goal.