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Counseling

Counseling is professional guidance to help a person, family, or group of individuals recognize and deal with issues that are interfering with their mental well-being. Counseling involves regular meetings (sessions) with a qualified counselor, such as a psychiatrist, psychologist, licensed professional counselor, or clinical social worker.

Counseling, which may also be called psychotherapy or therapy, can be done on an individual, family, or group basis.

Author Jeannette Curtis
Author Ralph Poore
Editor Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA
Associate Editor Lila Havens
Associate Editor Pat Truman
Primary Medical Reviewer Martin Gabica, MD
- Family Medicine
Specialist Medical Reviewer Lisa S. Weinstock, MD
- Psychiatry
Last Updated March 21, 2007

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Last Updated: March 21, 2007
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