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Licensed professional counselors can make a difference by providing compassionate and evidence-based care to individuals struggling with mental health issues. Many counselors specialize in certain populations or types of mental health disorders. For instance, some people working in clinical mental health counseling focus on providing care for youth, while others treat people with substance use disorders. This article explores in-demand mental health counseling careers and their responsibilities.

Mental health counselors give patients a safe space to confide private and sensitive information. These disclosures allow patients to receive proper treatment and improve their mental health. However, counselors can face serious ethical dilemmas in a variety of situations. This article explores ethical guidelines for counselors, common ethical issues, and strategies for resolving ethical issues.

The 2001 U.S. Surgeon General’s report highlighted the relationship between mental health and discrimination, oppression and poverty. Issues of social justice are integral to counseling because our clients do not exist as individuals independent of society, culture and context.