counseling
noun
coun·sel·ing
ˈkau̇n(t)-s(ə-)liŋ 
variants
or counselling
: professional guidance of the individual by utilizing psychological methods especially in collecting case history data, using various techniques of the personal interview, and testing interests and aptitudes
career counseling for high schoolers
counseling for drug addicts
Examples of counseling in a Sentence
She is receiving counseling to cope with the death of her husband.
The college offers career counseling.
Recent Examples on the Web
And Howard Community College in Howard County, Md., whose president, Daria Willis, was once a student-parent, provides mentorship, peer support, career counseling, financial assistance and a family study room in the library.
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Jon Marcus, NPR, 18 Apr. 2024
Some are referred to the Youth Advocate Programs (YAP), Inc. of Tarrant County, which provides alternatives to detention and state incarceration by providing counseling, mentors and community service, helping to reduce the number of repeat offenders.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Apr. 2024
Friday the main focus was on mental health, with a main sponsor of the event, Comedy Gives Back, being highlighted for its giving back literally to the comedy community with medical insurance, mental health referrals, and substance abuse counseling available for working stand-up comedians.
—Alex Distefano, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2024
In addition, Manhattan Criminal Court Judge Michael Gaffey ruled that Majors must continue mental health counseling and stay away from the victim, his ex-girlfriend, Grace Jabbari.
—Benjamin Vanhoose, Peoplemag, 8 Apr. 2024
Jonathan Majors has been sentenced to one year of domestic violence counseling after being convicted last year of assaulting and harassing his ex-girlfriend, Grace Jabbari.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 8 Apr. 2024
Pamela Gardner, director of school counseling at Osbourn Park High, recalled watching Orlich work with a group of students who had attendance issues.
—Theresa Vargas, Washington Post, 6 Apr. 2024
Around him, a dozen or so other charities and groups were offering residents food, money, counseling and childcare.
—Siyi Zhao Lam Yik Fei, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2024
Majors must continue with mental health counseling and therapy and provide the court with updates on treatment, with his first compliance date on Sept. 13.
—Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Apr. 2024
Jon Marcus, NPR, 18 Apr. 2024
Some are referred to the Youth Advocate Programs (YAP), Inc. of Tarrant County, which provides alternatives to detention and state incarceration by providing counseling, mentors and community service, helping to reduce the number of repeat offenders.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Apr. 2024
Friday the main focus was on mental health, with a main sponsor of the event, Comedy Gives Back, being highlighted for its giving back literally to the comedy community with medical insurance, mental health referrals, and substance abuse counseling available for working stand-up comedians.
—Alex Distefano, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2024
In addition, Manhattan Criminal Court Judge Michael Gaffey ruled that Majors must continue mental health counseling and stay away from the victim, his ex-girlfriend, Grace Jabbari.
—Benjamin Vanhoose, Peoplemag, 8 Apr. 2024
Jonathan Majors has been sentenced to one year of domestic violence counseling after being convicted last year of assaulting and harassing his ex-girlfriend, Grace Jabbari.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 8 Apr. 2024
Pamela Gardner, director of school counseling at Osbourn Park High, recalled watching Orlich work with a group of students who had attendance issues.
—Theresa Vargas, Washington Post, 6 Apr. 2024
Around him, a dozen or so other charities and groups were offering residents food, money, counseling and childcare.
—Siyi Zhao Lam Yik Fei, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2024
Majors must continue with mental health counseling and therapy and provide the court with updates on treatment, with his first compliance date on Sept. 13.
—Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Apr. 2024
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“Counseling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/counseling. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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