Counseling Psychology

Definition

A branch of psychology that focuses on facilitating personal and interpersonal functioning across the life span with a focus on emotional, social, vocational, educational, health-related, developmental, and organizational concerns.

Related terms

Clinical Psychology:

This is another branch of psychology that focuses on diagnosing and treating mental disorders.

Psychotherapy:

This is a general term for treating mental health problems by talking with a psychologist or other licensed professional.

Mental Health Counseling: This refers to the practice of helping individuals understand and overcome mental health issues or cope with them effectively.