Some of the counselors had advice for others considering signing up as an FSY counselor in the future. Mehr described it as a preparation tool for the next big steps in life, calling it a "crash ...

A mental health counselor provides support to those who are experiencing mental or emotional distress. They may use a variety of therapeutic techniques to help a person manage anxiety, depression ...

On the large menu of mental health services, you’ll find an alphabet soup of licensed professionals—including licensed mental health counselors or L.M.H.C.s. Could one be right for you? Learn ...

Whereas the American School Counselor Association recommends one counselor for every 250 students, the average ratio nationwide is about one to 400 — and in some states, it's one to more than 600.

School counselor Meredith Draughn starts every day by greeting the students who fill her campus hallways, cup of coffee in hand. There are about 350 of them, and she knows all their names.

The 2025 School Counselor of the Year supports hundreds of middle schoolers with help from her therapy dog, Winston. This School Counselor Has a Four-Legged Trick for Getting Tweens to Open Up ...