Counseling Psychology - Psychology Definition of the Week

Definition: Counseling psychology is one of the largest subfields in psychology. It is centered on offering therapy and aiding clients who suffer from mental illness and psychological distress. According to The Society of Counseling Psychology, the goal of counseling psychology is to improve personal functioning by focusing on social, emotional, educational, health, developmental, family, and work-related issues.

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