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Associate Counselor License Provides Path for Better Opportunities

April 24, 2024

A new provisional license for counselors is expected to provide new counseling graduates with better pay and expanded job opportunities.

Exploring the Journal of Integrated Primary Care

March 4, 2024

Dr. Lent and Dr. DiTomasso joined the PCOM Perspectives podcast to discuss the recently published free, open-access Journal of Integrated Primary Care.

'When the Mountain Is High, Climb It'

February 12, 2024

Dr. Kerri Newton shares how her upbringing and values shape her commitment to mental health advocacy and breaking down barriers in counseling.

The Importance of Integrated Behavioral Health

December 21, 2023

Integrated behavioral health provides a way to meet the needs of patients through the collaborative efforts of medical and behavioral health professionals.

How to Cope When the Holidays Aren't So Jolly

December 18, 2023

Jay S. Feldstein, DO ‘81, and Lisa Corbin, PhD, LPC, NCC, discussed the impact of the holidays on mental health and ways to cope with difficult feelings.

Is a Master's Degree in Counseling Worth It? A Counselor Answers

December 13, 2023

Earning a psychology degree requires time, effort and money but is it worth it? A mental health counselor discusses the rewards of this profession.

Counselor Warns Social Media Seriously Harms Your Mental Health

July 14, 2023

Dr. Brandon Tomlinson discusses the social media mental health trap and what mental health professionals can do about this widespread issue.

Medical Trauma: Dealing with Psychological Responses to Medical Events

June 7, 2023

What is medical trauma? When is treatment necessary? Learn how to recognize the symptoms and know when to seek help.

Alana Beam: Why I Chose PCOM's Mental Health Counseling Program

May 16, 2023

Alana Beam chose to pursue a career in mental health counseling in hopes of using her own experiences as a way to better the lives of others.

Shannon Tissera: Why I Chose PCOM's Mental Health Counseling Program

May 15, 2023

As an Asian (Sri Lankan) American, Shannon Tissera is well aware of the importance of inclusion and diversity in the mental health space.

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