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.
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Or seek out a support group or individual counseling on your own.
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Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
He was born in Memphis and raised in Marion, graduated from Marion High School and earned an associate degree in education from Arkansas State University Mid-South and earned a bachelor's degree in psychology and a master's degree in clinical mental health counseling from the University of Memphis.
—Michael R. Wickline, Arkansas Online, 26 June 2025
Abrego Garcia will be released on his own recognizance but must undergo anger management counseling, home detention, location monitoring, drug testing and have no contact with MS-13 gang members, Holmes ruled during a hearing in Nashville on June 25.
—Michael Collins, USA Today, 26 June 2025
The city will provide assistance and business counseling to vendors affected by the changes, staff said.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 24 June 2025
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Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
He was born in Memphis and raised in Marion, graduated from Marion High School and earned an associate degree in education from Arkansas State University Mid-South and earned a bachelor's degree in psychology and a master's degree in clinical mental health counseling from the University of Memphis.
—Michael R. Wickline, Arkansas Online, 26 June 2025
Abrego Garcia will be released on his own recognizance but must undergo anger management counseling, home detention, location monitoring, drug testing and have no contact with MS-13 gang members, Holmes ruled during a hearing in Nashville on June 25.
—Michael Collins, USA Today, 26 June 2025
The city will provide assistance and business counseling to vendors affected by the changes, staff said.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 24 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for counseling
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“Counseling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/counseling. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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