Psychology & Mental Health
Mental Health Counselor
Overview
In an increasingly digital and automated world, the need for human connection and emotional support is intensifying. Psychology and mental health counseling are fundamentally human professions, based on empathy, emotional intelligence, and building relationships of trust. While AI can offer support tools, it cannot replace the judgment and warmth of a human therapist.
Why Is This Career Future-Proof?
Empathy cannot be automated. As technology isolates people more, the demand for genuine human connection through therapy will only increase.
Projected Growth
2024 – 2034
Salary Range
Annual (USD)
Core Skills
Secondary Skills
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Learning Resources
Courses, universities, and certifications to get started on this career path.
Psychology of Mental Health
University of Edinburgh / Coursera
Introduction to mental health conditions, treatments, and the psychology behind them.
Psychological First Aid
Johns Hopkins / Coursera
Learn evidence-based techniques for providing psychological first aid in crisis situations.
Introduction to Psychology
Yale / Coursera
Yale's popular intro psychology course covering the mind, brain, and behavior.
Science of Well-Being
Yale / Coursera
Yale's most popular course ever: the science of happiness and positive psychology.
CBT Practitioner Course
Udemy
Accredited CBT training covering cognitive distortions, behavioral activation, and therapy techniques.
Digital Mental Health
edX
University of Sydney course on digital interventions for mental health care.
UCLA Psychology Department
UCLA
One of the top-ranked psychology programs in the world.
National Certified Counselor (NCC)
NBCC
The premier national certification for professional counselors.