Help individuals grow, overcome challenges, and build healthier communities
Saybrook’s Counseling programs blend rigorous academics with practical training, empowering students to become effective leaders and practitioners in mental health and wellness. Whether pursuing licensure as a clinical mental health counselor or seeking to expand your counseling expertise, our programs provide the tools and knowledge you need to make a meaningful impact.
Core Areas of Focus Include:
- Principles of humanistic and integrative counseling approaches
- Advanced techniques in psychotherapy, assessment, and intervention
- Cultural competency and ethical decision-making in diverse contexts
- Mindfulness, resilience, and trauma-informed care
- Research methodologies to enhance clinical practice
With flexible online programs and experiential learning opportunities, Saybrook ensures you can advance your career while maintaining your current commitments.
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Counseling Programs
Our counseling programs empower you to guide others toward healing, growth, and transformation. Explore the programs below to discover how you can make a meaningful impact on individuals and communities through counseling.
Ph.D. Programs
Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision: Advance your career with teaching, supervision, research, and leadership expertise. This CACREP-accredited program prepares you for faculty, clinical supervisor, and other leadership roles in the counseling field.
Master's Programs
M.A. in Counseling: Clinical Mental Health Counseling Specialization: Address the mental health crisis with this CACREP-accredited program, featuring hybrid learning and 700 hours of field experience to prepare you for licensure and professional practice.
Saybrook Learning Model
Online learning fueled by community and connection defines the Saybrook experience. As pioneers of the virtual classroom, we understand there is no substitute for the joy, belonging, and exploration that occurs when we collaborate as a community. The University Learning Experiences were designed to foster this collaboration and connection regularly.
- Residential Learning Experiences (RLE)
At these in-person intensives, clinical program students put theory into practice, hone clinical skills, gain professional guidance from experienced faculty, and acquire the residential hours required for clinical licensure. - Virtual Learning Experience (VLE)
Explore, collaborate, and deepen your engagement with your learning community. These online, synchronous events foster rich interactions beyond the classroom with your classmates and faculty. - Community Learning Experience (CLE)
Form meaningful connections, explore new ideas and perspectives, and immerse yourself in a transformative experience during this in-person, five-day event with the entire Saybrook University community.
