Intro - CMHCClinical mental health counselors provide direct counseling services to clients by utilizing psychotherapy approaches and practical problem-solving to support individual, family, and community change. They counsel in private practice, community mental health, managed care, medical, business, educational and religious settings.

The Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) at UST is designed to develop mental health leaders to serve the community as licensed professional counselors (LPCs).  Our program upholds the highest standards of ethical, legal, and professional conduct; evidence-based clinical practice; social and cultural diversity; social justice and the dignity of all persons; and the ongoing dialog between faith and reason.

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The Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at the University of St. Thomas is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).

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CMHC Counseling Training Clinic

UST is offering pro-bono mental health counseling services to first responders & other medical professionals during this difficult time.

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665,500 People Employed As a professional counselor Source: American Counseling Association
665,500
People Employed

AS A PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR

Source: American Counseling Association

32% Seek Counseling for mental health issues Source: American Counseling Association
32%
Seek Counseling

FOR MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES

Source: American Counseling Association

4 in 10 American Adults have seen a counselor at some point in their lives Source: American Counseling Association
4 in 10
American Adults

HAVE SEEN A COUNSELOR AT
SOME POINT IN THEIR LIVES

Source: American Counseling Association
AAS In Drug and Alcohol Counseling

Certificate in Chemical Dependency Counseling (LCDC-Intern)The 60 hour Associates of Applied Science in Drug and Alcohol Counseling prepares graduates to serve the community as Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor Interns (LCDC-Interns). The associates of applied science degree will facilitate the growth and development of an increased number of LCDC-Interns and LCDC professionals in Texas.

These professionals will help to meet the needs of Texas communities and citizens struggling with addiction and addiction-related mental health issues. Many communities across Texas, and nationwide, continue to grapple with substance-use and related issues that significantly impact members of the community. Graduates will meet the educational and practical requirements of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Regulatory Services Division for eligibility for LCDC-Intern licensure.

Requirements Disclaimer:
Associates of Applied Science in Drug and Alcohol Counseling is an online program and international students cannot maintain or obtain F-1 student visa or status or I-20 form through this program.
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