Graduate Certificate in Pastoral Counseling in Chicago United States | Loyola University Chicago

Many people looking for counseling and therapy services prefer a faith-oriented or spiritual environment. Loyola's Institute of Pastoral Studies (IPS) offers a Graduate Certificate in Pastoral Counseling tailored for mental health practitioners and religious leaders aiming to provide this specialized ministry to those requiring support.
This program equips you with essential expertise and techniques to deliver this distinctive psychotherapy approach, blending spiritual tools, rigorous theological education, and psychological insights to promote healing and personal development for your clients.
Upon completing the Pastoral Counseling Certificate, you'll be ready to collaborate with clergy, chaplains, rabbis, and professional counselors in offering vital therapeutic assistance to individuals seeking help.

As a pastoral counselor, you can work in diverse environments—both religious and secular—including hospitals, hospices, private practices, correctional institutions, domestic violence shelters, addiction treatment programs, as well as churches, parishes, and other faith-based organizations.
Being part of the nationwide Jesuit network of 27 higher education institutions, Loyola graduates benefit from comprehensive career support including advising, resume and interview preparation, job fairs, employment listings through our Career Services, plus access to resources at other Jesuit universities across the country.