Introduction to Clinical Mental Health Counseling: Contemporary Issues

Introduction to Clinical Mental Health Counseling: Contemporary Issues

Michael K. Schmit and Joshua C. Watson are the authors of Introduction to Clinical Mental Health Counseling, a SAGE Publications textbook from 2019. The subtitle, Contemporary Issues, tells you its angle.

It is a 480-page book on the modern issues counselors meet in clinical mental health settings. Students starting a counseling program, practitioners in the field, and readers who simply want a clearer picture of how clinical mental health counseling works today are its intended audience.

An introduction built around current issues

Many introductory texts describe a profession in the abstract. This one is organized around the questions the field is dealing with now, which gives a newcomer a sense of what working in clinical mental health counseling actually involves. Its subject is psychology, with counseling and psychotherapy as the focus.

Typical uses

It is a natural choice for an introductory course in a clinical mental health counseling track. Counselors already in practice can also use it to catch up on how the field has been changing.

About this copy

The book runs to 480 pages and was published in 2019 by SAGE Publications.

Before you buy

Check your syllabus for the authors and the 2019 date, since several books share similar titles about clinical mental health counseling. This listing is the Schmit and Watson text from SAGE Publications, written in English. It is classed under psychology, with counseling and psychotherapy as its focus.

Book details

• Title: Introduction to Clinical Mental Health Counseling: Contemporary Issues
• Authors: Michael K. Schmit and Joshua C. Watson
• Publisher: SAGE Publications
• Published: 2019
• Pages: 480

Questions buyers ask

Who are the authors?

Michael K. Schmit and Joshua C. Watson.

What does Contemporary Issues mean in the title?

The book concentrates on modern issues in clinical mental health counseling rather than on history alone.

Who publishes it?

SAGE Publications, in 2019.

Is it written for beginners?

It is an introduction, so it suits students new to the field, though practicing counselors use it too.

How long is shipping?

We ship within the USA, and delivery normally takes 5 to 7 working days.