What is the difference between Counseling, Counseling Psychology, and Clinical Social Work?
A. There are definitely some areas of overlap among the mental health professions. Counseling. The American Counseling Association defines professional counseling as the application of mental health, psychological or human development principles through cognitive, affective, behavioral, or systemic intervention strategies that address wellness, personal growth or career development as well as pathology. For more information, please visit the American Counseling Associations website at www.counseling.org Counseling Psychology. Counseling Psychology is a branch of psychology, which requires a doctoral degree to practice. For more information, please visit the American Psychological Associations website at www.apa.org Clinical Social Work. Professional social workers assist individuals, groups, or communities to restore or enhance their capacity for social functioning, while creating societal conditions favorable to their goals. The practice of social work requires knowledge of human deve
