counseling
noun
coun·sel·ing
ˈkau̇n(t)-s(ə-)liŋ 
variants
or counselling
: professional guidance of the individual by utilizing psychological methods especially in collecting case history data, using various techniques of the personal interview, and testing interests and aptitudes
career counseling for high schoolers
counseling for drug addicts
Examples of counseling in a Sentence
She is receiving counseling to cope with the death of her husband.
The college offers career counseling.
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The forecast considers data on consumer counseling behavior as well as other broader economic indicators to predict trends in Americans' financial stability.
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Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 24 May 2026
However, in several Colorado counties, coroners have implemented unique programs to reach people without easy access to counseling or therapy outside the Front Range.
—Collaborative Colorado, Denver Post, 23 May 2026
Today, the agency serves more than 4,500 young people and their families not only through counseling but through programs such as life skills development, youth mentoring, trauma recovery and parent training.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 23 May 2026
The schools claimed this led to staff spending time on confiscating cell phones and other devices, as well as hiring additional staff to support student mental health and counseling.
—Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 23 May 2026
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Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 24 May 2026
However, in several Colorado counties, coroners have implemented unique programs to reach people without easy access to counseling or therapy outside the Front Range.
—Collaborative Colorado, Denver Post, 23 May 2026
Today, the agency serves more than 4,500 young people and their families not only through counseling but through programs such as life skills development, youth mentoring, trauma recovery and parent training.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 23 May 2026
The schools claimed this led to staff spending time on confiscating cell phones and other devices, as well as hiring additional staff to support student mental health and counseling.
—Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 23 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for counseling
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“Counseling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/counseling. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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