What training does a Counselor have?

A Counselor is a person who has completed rigorous academic studies and real life training. Each of our Counselors has at least a Master’s degree or a PhD in Counseling or Psychology. Generally, it takes 2 to 3 years of study to obtain a Master’s degree and an additional 3 to 4 years to obtain a Doctoral degree. After a Counselor graduates with his or her master’s degree, the state of Florida mandates that an additional 2 to 3 years of supervised internship be completed before taking a national licensing exam. Each counselor is also required to complete 30 hours of continuing education every two years.