Ronald Reagan

“ Through utilization of individual and group counseling techniques, mental health counselors help individuals to develop self-understanding, make life decisions, and adjust to the everyday demands of a complex world. ”

“ Mental health counselors provide 50 percent of the mental health services delivered in this country. They work with adults and children whose self-doubts or distorted perceptions of the world interfere with their capacities to fulfill their obligations or to enjoy the pleasures that life can offer. ”

“ Mental health counselors apply skills gained through years of education and training in a multitude of settings-hospitals, community agencies, clinics, and in the private practice sector. They play an important role in our Nation's health care system. ”