{"id":1087,"date":"2026-03-10T15:58:02","date_gmt":"2026-03-10T19:58:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/psychology\/?page_id=1087"},"modified":"2026-03-12T09:48:51","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T13:48:51","slug":"mental-health-counseling-ma","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/psychology\/graduate-programs\/mental-health-counseling-ma\/","title":{"rendered":"Mental Health Counseling, MA"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"h-mental-health-counseling-m-a\">Mental Health Counseling, M.A.<\/h1>\n\n\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><nav class=\"is-responsive wp-block-navigation is-layout-flex wp-block-navigation-is-layout-flex\" aria-label=\"Menu\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/navigation\" 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href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/psychology\/graduate-programs\/mental-health-counseling-ma\/accreditation\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Accreditation<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/nav>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull split-background-75 has-darker-blue-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"><figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/psychology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/mental-health-counseling-hero.avif\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"mental health counselor with patient in office\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" 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id=\"h-this-clinically-intensive-program-prepares-students-for-lmhc-careers-through-coursework-supervised-training-and-multicultural-community-focused-practice\">This clinically intensive program prepares students for LMHC careers through coursework, supervised training, and multicultural, community-focused practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-default\">Our program follows Clark University\u2019s tradition of socially engaged, community-embedded graduate education, committed to multicultural and ethical competence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The program curriculum integrates academic coursework, supervised clinical training, and close mentorship to prepare students for impactful mental health careers. Students gain foundational and advanced training in counseling theory, applied clinical skills, multicultural practice, developmental science, and evidence-based intervention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-default\">The program is designed to meet the Massachusetts LMHC 60-credit licensing requirements and align with national accreditation standards, preparing students for licensure-eligible roles across clinical and community settings.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<aside class=\"wp-block-group boxout has-lighter-blue-background-color has-background is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-12dd3699 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div style=\"color:inherit\" class=\"eyebrow  has-text-align-left\">Priority application deadline<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">May 15<\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"color:inherit\" class=\"eyebrow  has-text-align-left\">final deadlines<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-small-font-size\">\n<li>Domestic \u2013 July 15<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>International \u2013 June 1<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/gradapply.clarku.edu\/apply\/\">Apply Now<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-true-black-color has-gray-200-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/graduate-education\/graduate-admissions\/tuition-and-scholarships\/?program=mental-health-counseling-ma\">Tuition and Scholarships<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-true-black-color has-gray-200-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/gradapply.clarku.edu\/register\/?id=a0e3ebff-aa23-4ec1-8a10-12293eee1eba&amp;utm_source=website&amp;utm_campaign=as_web_inquiries&amp;utm_content=mentalhealthcounselingma&amp;_gl=1*wcjupf*_gcl_au*MTg0MzczOTA4OC4xNzM2NTMxMDM3*_ga*MTA1MDI0MDUzNS4xNzE4NzM2MjU0*_ga_8T1G50QTBE*MTc0NDEyMDY4NS4xNzguMS4xNzQ0MTIzMjIzLjUxLjAuNDc1MTE4ODUx\">Request Information<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns double-bottom-margin is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<aside class=\"wp-block-group boxout has-light-warm-gray-background-color has-background is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-12dd3699 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-practice-focused-clinically-intensive-program\">A Practice Focused, Clinically Intensive Program<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Completion time:<\/strong>&nbsp;2 years with full time study and summer coursework.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Comprehensive clinical training<\/strong>, including a 100-hour practicum and 600-hour internship across two semesters. Fieldwork occurs in community agencies, hospitals, schools, and partner organizations, with supervision by licensed clinicians.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Core coursework<\/strong>&nbsp;including ethics, counseling theories, lifespan development, psychopathology, multicultural counseling, assessment, and advanced clinical interventions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Exposure to evidence-based modalities<\/strong>, such as CBT, DBT, trauma informed care, and crisis intervention.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Format:<\/strong>&nbsp;Primarily in-person in Worcester<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<aside class=\"wp-block-group boxout has-lighter-teal-background-color has-background is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-12dd3699 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-admissions\">Admissions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Successful applicants will demonstrate a strong academic record, interpersonal and reflective capacity, academic readiness, and a commitment to clinical practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Applicants who do not have an undergraduate degree in psychology should have completed at least 2 of the following foundational psychology courses: General Psychology, Personality Theories, Abnormal Psychology, or Developmental Psychology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Application materials include academic transcripts, three letters of recommendation, and a statement of purpose. International students must demonstrate English language proficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"arrow\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/graduate-education\/admissions\/how-to-apply-graduate-admissions-requirements\/\">Application requirements<\/a><\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/psychology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/why-psychology-at-clark.avif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1092\" style=\"aspect-ratio:2\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/psychology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/why-psychology-at-clark.avif 1000w, https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/psychology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/why-psychology-at-clark-250x300.avif 250w, https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/psychology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/why-psychology-at-clark-853x1024.avif 853w, https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/psychology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/why-psychology-at-clark-768x922.avif 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-clark-for-mental-health-counseling\">Why Clark for Mental Health Counseling?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-checkmark-list has-small-font-size\">\n<li>Our goal is to train graduate students to be skilled scientists and clinicians who integrate the science of psychology with its professional practice to improve the quality of the world in which we live and the lives of the people in our communities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We work to help students create a program tailored to their interests while working closely with department faculty.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access to clinical faculty, including licensed psychologists and professors of practice adhering to the scientist-practitioner model<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Established central Massachusetts partnerships that support rich practicum and internship opportunities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A strong commitment to diversity, inclusion and the culturally competent practice of therapy, and scholarship that is diverse both in theory and method.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This clinically intensive program prepares students for LMHC careers through coursework, supervised training, and multicultural, community-focused practice. 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