What does an LMHC do?

A licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) provides counseling services to patients seeking therapy for mental health issues. Your duties include assessing each patient’s needs and creating a therapy plan to address their specific needs and mental health issues. You can offer treatments like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) or other approaches that focus on emotional or behavioral development. You can also help your client develop skills to address negative thought patterns. Your responsibilities include tracking each client’s progress and making adjustments to your counseling plan if necessary. An LMHC often works with individuals, but you can also provide counseling to couples, families, or organizations.