Among mental health counseling doctoral programs, Pace University’s PhD stands out for its combination of advanced clinical training, advocacy-focused curriculum, and connections to leading health clinics in New York City. Graduates are prepared for impactful careers in counseling, academia, and mental health policy. Pace University’s PhD in Mental Health Counseling from the Dyson College of Arts and Sciences prepares you to lead in counseling, research, and advocacy. This unique doctorate degree equips you with advanced clinical skills, supervision techniques, and research expertise. You’ll engage in specialized coursework and hands-on fieldwork, with opportunities to develop expertise in areas such as grief counseling, substance abuse, and positive psychotherapy. Throughout the curriculum, you’ll receive intensive training focused on advanced clinical issues, counseling education, supervision, and research focused on the promotion of mental health and the counseling profession. Specializations include grief counseling, substance abuse counseling, and positive psychotherapy and counseling.

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