Colorado State University

In line with the American Mental Health Counselors Association
(AMHCA), graduates of the Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Specialization are prepared to enter a distinct profession with national
standards for education, training, and clinical practice. Clinical mental
health counselors are highly-skilled professionals who provide flexible,
consumer-oriented therapy. They combine traditional psychotherapy
with a practical, problem-solving approach that creates a dynamic and
efficient path for change and problem resolution (AMHCA). Clinical
Mental Health Counselors typically work from a holistic approach
in providing counseling services in different health settings such as
inpatient and outpatient hospital settings, residential facilities, hospice
care centers, or private practice.