Introduction to Counseling

Trey Fitch is a professor of counseling at Troy University, Panama City. He is a licensed mental health counselor and has taught counseling for over 20 years. Jennifer Marshall is an associate professor of counseling at Troy University, Panama City. She is a licensed mental health counselor and a qualified supervisor. Miles Matise is an associate professor of counseling at Troy University Ft. Walton Beach. He is a licensed mental health counselor and nationally certified counselor. Gulnara McCullough has a master’s degree in counseling and works as a counselor in Panama City, Florida.

"Drs. Fitch, Marshall, Matise, and McCullough have done it again: a tightly written, to-the-point text that I intend to recommend to all incoming graduate students." — Dr. Steve Giunta, former AMHCA president "Fitch, Marshall, Matise, and McCullough address a remarkable amount of material in a brief amount of space. If you are looking for a concise and accessible introduction to the counseling profession, Introduction to Counseling is for you." — Dr. Richard E. Watts, Texas State University System Regents’ professor

• 1. Orientation to Counseling 2. Ethical and Legal Issues in Counseling 3. Theories of Counseling 4. The Counseling Process 5. Lifespan and Career Development 6. Multicultural Counseling 7. Group Counseling 8. Research and Assessment 9. Contemporary Models for Counseling and Holistic Approaches 10. Couples and Family Counseling 11. Special Topics in Counseling