Counseling
A Human Connection
A professional counselor can play many roles: A mental health practitioner, a researcher, an administrator, a social justice advocate. But above all, a counselor is a person. A counselor’s area of expertise is building human connection.
This takes practice.
Students in our program receive hands-on learning experiences working with hired actors playing the role of their clients. They practice counseling skills first in a safe environment, one in which they can learn from their triumphs and mistakes. They receive consistent feedback and instruction from professors actively involved in the field.
They learn to connect, human to human.
Learn more about us, and explore our programs to find one that’s right for you.
Faculty Success
Dr. Lauren Hunter and Blake Erskin Represent Loyola's Department of Counseling
Dr. Hunter and first year student, Blake Erskin, participated in a panel discussion hosted by Loyola's Career Center on "Pathways to a Career in Counseling". Joining them was Morgan Faust, PLPC, a school counselor at Holy Name of Jesus School, and Rebekah Cianci, LPC, BCBA, the director of Crescent City Bloom Consulting. Thank you to Dr. Hunter and Blake for representing the Department of Counseling!
Student Success
Counseling Students to Present at 2026 Law and Society Annual Meeting
A big congratulations to second-year counseling students Trent Andrews and Kentra Greene, who are presenting on their literature review, “Behind Bars, Beyond Trauma: Exploring How Trauma-Informed Care Lowers Recidivism,” at the Law and Society Annual Meeting in San Francisco, California in May 2026. We are so proud of you two!
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LCCE
Learn about our efforts to bring quality and affordable mental health services to our community