 These professionals help

patients with mental and

emotional problems, including
anxiety, depression, stress and
low self-esteem. They may
also help people in crisis, such
as those who are considering
suicide.
 Marriage and family
counselors help people
improve their close
interpersonal relationships.
Although they may treat
patients on an individual
basis, the main focus is on
their relationships.
 School counselors help
students with a variety of
issues, including academic
performance, career decisions,
social problems such as peer
pressure, and family
relationships.
 Career counselors may work
with college students just
beginning their career paths,
or with established
professionals who want to
advance in their current career
or begin a new one.
 Substance abuse counselors work
with patients who are struggling
with drug and alcohol addiction,
helping them adopt strategies to
cope with their problems and
promote recovery. They may see
patients on an individual basis, as
well as in groups.
 Counselors in this specialty
educate individuals and families
about genetic disorders and birth
defects, evaluate couples on the
risks of passing down inherited
conditions, and provide emotional
support to those facing difficult
conditions or decisions.
Counselors possess
expertise and skills that are
valuable in a variety of jobs.
The following are examples
of similar careers that
counselors may want to
consider.
- Social or Human Service
Assistant
- Social or Community
Service Manager
- Health Educator
- Personal Care Aides
- Home Health Aides
- Psychology Postsecondary
- Sociologist
- Mental Health and
Substance Abuse Social
Workers
- Clinical, Counseling and
Clinical Psychologist
- Spiritual Counselor
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