Clinical Mental Health Counseling: Fundamentals of Applied Practice (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781793583802)

In this authoritative text, experienced counselors guide students toward embracing the profession of clinical mental health counseling and establishing a standard of excellence in their practice. The organization of the materials matches students' developmental understanding of the profession and is divided into three sections providing an introduction, a look at the practice, and contemporary trends in clinical mental health counseling.

This text provides a thorough foundation in the theory and practice of clinical mental health. It gives students an in-depth look at mental health counseling in action: Voices from the Field features provide real-world context, and leading professionals speak on their areas of specialization. This new edition has been updated throughout reflecting the latest scholarship, thinking, and resources in the field and aligns with the CACREP 2024 standards and DSM-5-TR. In particular, the editors include new and cutting-edge information on telemental health, psychopharmacology, digital therapeutics, holistic care, and opportunities for employment for practitioners.

Clinical Mental Health Counseling is the ideal resource for establishing a firm foundation in the theory and practice of clinical mental health counseling.