Counseling
- 337-482-1963
- counselor.ed@louisiana.edu
- 200 East Devalcourt St.
About
Learn about UL Lafayette's Department of Counseling, home of a CACREP-accredited master's program and the Clinic for Counseling and Personal Development.
The Department of Counseling, part of the College of Education & Human Development, offers the Master of Science in Counseling with concentrations in clinical mental health counseling and school counseling. Courses meet in person, and our faculty run the department's own counseling clinic, where students train under their supervision.
Our Mission
The mission of the Department of Counseling at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette is to develop professional counselors who embody ethical practice, respect for all clients, and a strong professional identity by integrating theory, research, and practice into a competency-based curriculum, for service to K-12 schools and in various mental health settings.
What Sets Us Apart
- Our own clinic: Students gain practicum and internship experience in the Clinic for Counseling and Personal Development, providing counseling to members of the Acadiana community.
- Close-knit cohorts: Students describe a tight-knit, family-like culture and faculty who are invested in their professional development.
- Service to Louisiana: Our graduates serve the mental health of the greater Lafayette area and the wellness of students in Acadiana schools and beyond.
Accreditation
Our programs in clinical mental health counseling and school counseling are accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).
View Accreditation and Program Reports
Clinic for Counseling and Personal Development
Find low-cost individual, family, couples, and group counseling and play therapy provided by graduate students under faculty supervision.
Meet Our Faculty and Staff
Learn from faculty who are licensed professional counselors and supervisors and who direct the department's clinic.
Research & Innovation
Explore department research, including the Caring Communities Youth Survey of Louisiana students.
Events
Learn about the Better Options Seminar, continuing education for counseling professionals.
Learn more about the College of Education & Human Development.