Counseling Employment and Licensure

With many Americans of all ages facing poverty, discrimination, and mental health challenges, counselors are increasingly needed in both preK–12 schools and therapeutic settings across the country. 

After you earn your master’s degree and complete the required steps for licensure or certification, you can help meet the growing need for counselors in schools, agencies, and other professional settings nationwide.

Counseling for Mental Health and Wellness is a master’s program that can be taken online or on-campus. Licensure requirements can vary; explore the licensure requirements for mental health and wellness counseling for your state.

New York City is home to more than 8.3 million residents.¹ And employment for mental health counselors is expected to increase by 33% between now and 2030, with nearly 3,000 job openings a year in New York alone.²

Mental health challenges can affect anyone; in New York City, common challenges are PTSD within the veteran population and mental illness within the homeless population of the city.

The program leads to a Master of Arts in Counseling for Mental Health and Wellness, leading to eligibility to become a licensed mental health counselor within New York. 

Licensed mental health counselors in New York City have the opportunity to help affected individuals live a better quality of life, providing support and connecting them with resources.

NYU’s online counseling programs allow you to earn your counseling degree from many locations across the U.S. Counseling@NYU will prepare you to pursue a career in school or mental health counseling in your city and state.