--- title: Chapter 3 | Projected Career Growth | MA in Counseling Psychology --- [![Bastyr University\_Vertical Logo-white](https://educate.bastyr.edu/hubfs/%5BTEMPLATE%5D%20Premium%20Landing%20Pages/Bastyr%20University_Vertical%20Logo-white.svg "Bastyr University_Vertical Logo-white")](https://bastyr.edu) Table of Contents ## Table of Contents Chapter 1 - [What is an MA in Counseling Psychology?](https://educate.bastyr.edu/what-is-an-ma-in-counseling-psychology-ma-in-counseling-psychology-chapter-1) Chapter 2 - [What Makes Us Different: Explore How Bastyr Stands Out From Other Counseling Psychology Graduate Programs](https://educate.bastyr.edu/what-makes-us-different-ma-in-counseling-psychology-chapter-2) Chapter 3 - [Projected Career Growth: Mental Health Counseling](https://educate.bastyr.edu/projected-career-growth-ma-in-counseling-psychology-chapter-3) Chapter 4 - [Take the Necessary Steps Towards Becoming a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) or a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)](https://educate.bastyr.edu/steps-towards-becoming-a-licensed-mental-health-counselor-ma-in-counseling-psychology-chapter-4) Chapter 5 - [Start Your Journey to Becoming a Mental Health Professional at Bastyr](https://educate.bastyr.edu/start-your-journey-to-becoming-a-mental-health-professional-at-bastyr-ma-in-counseling-psychology-chapter-5) [![CONNECT WITH US](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/4990905/b8a74970-6622-4053-bf6e-b8e23cebe565.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/4990905/b8a74970-6622-4053-bf6e-b8e23cebe565) # Projected Career Growth: Mental Health Counseling ![Bastyr University Clinic](https://educate.bastyr.edu/hubfs/Bastyr%20Brand%20Guide%20Content/Video%20Production%20Guidelinse/Bastyr%20University%20Clinic.jpg "Bastyr University Clinic") Your rotation at the Bastyr clinic will begin within your first year during the Spring term of the program. You will get excellent practice in basic counseling and assessment skills as you assist clients with mental health issues, providing a great foundation for your future career. Speaking of [careers in mental health](https://experience.bastyr.edu/admissions-blog/careers-in-mental-health-in-2023-and-beyond), according to the [Bureau of Labor Statistics](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/community-and-social-service/substance-abuse-behavioral-disorder-and-mental-health-counselors.htm#:~:text=in%20May%202021.-,Job%20Outlook,the%20average%20for%20all%20occupations.), employment of mental health counselors is expected to grow by 22 percent by 2031, which is much faster than the average for all occupations. Insurance companies are increasingly providing reimbursement of counselors as a less costly alternative to psychiatrists and psychologists. The growing demand for mental health professionals will allow a graduate of Bastyr’s Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology program to successfully: ![stethoscope-solid](https://educate.bastyr.edu/hubfs/stethoscope-solid.svg) Practice as an independent licensed mental health counselor ![people-arrows-solid](https://educate.bastyr.edu/hubfs/people-arrows-solid.svg) Work in a variety of integrative clinical settings ![book-solid](https://educate.bastyr.edu/hubfs/book-solid.svg) Pursue doctoral study in psychology or related fields ###### [![previous chapter arrow](https://educate.bastyr.edu/hubfs/%5BTEMPLATE%5D%20Premium%20Landing%20Pages/gold-arrow-left.svg) Chapter 2 What Makes Us Different: Explore How Bastyr Stands Out From Other Counseling Psychology Graduate Programs](https://educate.bastyr.edu/what-makes-us-different-ma-in-counseling-psychology-chapter-2) TABLE OF CONTENTS ###### [![next chapter arrow](https://educate.bastyr.edu/hubfs/%5BTEMPLATE%5D%20Premium%20Landing%20Pages/gold-arrow-right.svg) Chapter 4 Take the Necessary Steps Towards Becoming a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) or a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)](https://educate.bastyr.edu/steps-towards-becoming-a-licensed-mental-health-counselor-ma-in-counseling-psychology-chapter-4) ## Take Your Next Steps with Bastyr ![calendar icon](https://educate.bastyr.edu/hubfs/Stock%20images/calendar%20icon.svg) #### Connect with Admissions Choosing the right program to match your interests and goals can be hard. 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