Mental Health Counselor

Mental health counselors offer guidance to individuals, couples, families and groups who are dealing with issues that affect their mental health and well-being. Many counselors approach their work holistically, using a wellness model as opposed to an illness one which highlights and encourages client’s strengths.The average pay for a Mental Health Counselor is $39,119 per year. A skill in trauma is associated with high pay for this job. People in this job generally don't have more than 20 years' experience.Earning an undergraduate degree in counseling, psychology, sociology or social work is the first step in becoming a mental health counselor. However, you have an undergraduate degree in another field and pursue your master’s in mental health counseling. Your master’s will usually take one to two years to obtain.