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General Medical Terms Mental & Behavioral Health

mental health counselor

Meaning of mental health counselor: A specialist who can talk with patients and their families about emotional and personal matters, and can help them make decisions.

Definition of mental health counselor

A specialist who can talk with patients and their families about emotional and personal matters, and can help them make decisions.

Written and maintained by James Murray Last updated July 21, 2026 Educational reference, not medical advice. Read the limitations.

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