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TJ is a managing partner of USA-LEADS. USA-LEADS creates comprehensive and informative websites for individuals looking for educational information about the requirements and certifications needed in a given field. He has been in the digital space since 2009 and quickly went from having ZERO knowledge of all things internet to becoming the Director of Web Services at a custom software development company. Prior to entering the space he taught children with learning differences for 9 years.

Will Marijuana Legalization Increase The Need For Addiction Counselors?

March 6, 2017September 4, 2018 TJ Crawford
Recently, the state of Colorado legalized recreational marijuana and soon many more states might follow closely behind. What remains to be seen now is the effect this decision will ultimately have on Colorado counselors working in settings such as mental Read More …
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What Is The Difference Between a Counselor And a Psychologist?

March 6, 2017September 4, 2018 TJ Crawford
Psychology vs Counseling Counselors and psychologists are both mental health practitioners and both fields require individuals practicing to be state licensed. Their services are reimbursable by insurance companies. In fact, they have overlapping duties at times, but there are some Read More …
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The School Counselor and What They Do

February 27, 2017September 4, 2018 TJ Crawford
School counselors are a crucial part of today’s educational leadership team and they offer relevant assistance to all students whether they are in elementary, middle or high school. Nowadays school counselors do not just sit in their offices handing out Read More …
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Is a Career as a Mental Health Counselor Right for You?

February 22, 2017October 3, 2018 TJ Crawford
Is a Career as a Mental Health Counselor Right for You? To become a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), also known as Clinical Mental Health Counselor (CMHC) or Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC), you need to complete the following Read More …
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How Many Types of Licensed Counselors are There? What are the Requirements for Each One?

February 13, 2017September 4, 2018 TJ Crawford
The common factors with all counselors include a minimum Masters qualification, hours of supervised clinical experience and accreditation or licensing by state regulatory body. Counselors specialize after Bachelors degree. They all work with persons experiencing social, emotional or mental issues. Read More …
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Should I Become A Psychologist Or Counselor?

February 13, 2017September 4, 2018 TJ Crawford
Whether you are a counselor or a psychologist, you will be dealing with mental health patients. The two professionals require licenses from the state to practice. Their client fees are also reimbursed by insurance companies. The duties of these two Read More …
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How professional counseling will grow over the coming years

February 9, 2017September 4, 2018 TJ Crawford
The vast and multidisciplinary field of professional counseling is an area that is experiencing more public attention and overall growth than ever before. The expansion of professional counseling has much to do with the influence of the Internet and specifically Read More …
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Issues related to the shortage of addiction / substance abuse counselors in the United States

February 9, 2017September 4, 2018 TJ Crawford
Substance abuse counselors manage the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of individuals who abuse alcohol and/or legal or illegal drugs or develop a physical dependency (i.e., addiction) to alcohol and/or legal or illegal drugs or substances. Substance abuse counseling is not Read More …
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Requirements to Become a Child Abuse Counselor

February 9, 2017September 4, 2018 TJ Crawford
Child abuse counselors dedicate themselves to providing the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of children of all ages who have experienced physical, emotional, and/or sexual abuse. Many of these children have been removed from the home or setting where the abuse Read More …
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Is there a shortage of school counselors?

February 9, 2017September 4, 2018 TJ Crawford
If you’re interested in becoming a school counselor, rest assured that there is a vast availability of jobs waiting for you in the field. School counselors make an essential contribution to the academic and emotional well being of students and Read More …
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