Master of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in Williamsburg United States | College of William and Mary

Clinical mental health counselors stand out in the helping professions through their dual emphasis on wellbeing and mental health disorders. Their training and work prioritize preventive measures, community advocacy, and fostering positive societal transformation, alongside providing therapy to individuals, groups, and families. Frequently, these counselors serve as the initial and crucial link connecting individuals in distress with the support services they need.
The CACREP-approved M.Ed. in Counseling with a Clinical Mental Health Counseling specialization equips graduates to become licensed professional counselors in public or private agencies or independent practice. With its intimate cohort size, the program fosters close faculty-student engagement during both academic studies and hands-on training. By combining comprehensive counseling theory, skilled faculty mentorship, and ample supervised practice, the curriculum develops both the competencies and self-assurance needed for this demanding yet essential profession.