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Youngstown State University is located an hour from Cleveland and Pittsburgh. The Counseling Program develops professionals who are committed to empowering children, adolescents, and adults to achieve their full potential. The CACREP accredited masters degree in Counseling has options in a) Clinical Mental Health Counseling, b) School Counseling, c) Addiction Counseling, and d) College Counseling

& Student Affairs. The faculty and students within the Counseling Program are committed to academic success, excellence, and engagement. We have a consistent record of accomplishments in relation to the mission and goals of YSU, assessment activities/results, research and scholarly activity by faculty and students, examples of student success and academic excellence, and community engagement activities.

Squish away the stress 🟢 Our incredible Counseling students hosted a DIY stress ball making event on campus today to pr...
09/02/2026

Squish away the stress 🟢 Our incredible Counseling students hosted a DIY stress ball making event on campus today to promote student wellness.

09/01/2026

4th floor Beeghly Hall - Stay hydrated, stay sharp! 💧

Congrats to the following Counseling Program faculty for reaching milestone years of service teaching🏆15 Years - Rick Fa...
08/31/2026

Congrats to the following Counseling Program faculty for reaching milestone years of service teaching🏆

15 Years - Rick Fawcett and Kelly Younkins
20 Years - Carmella Hill
25 Years - Dr. Victoria Kress

They have contributed to the success of hundreds of counseling and student affairs professionals in the Youngstown community and beyond!

Congratulations to Dr. Victoria Kress, Distinguished Professor in Counseling at Youngstown State University, on starting...
08/27/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Victoria Kress, Distinguished Professor in Counseling at Youngstown State University, on starting her term as the 75th President of the American Counseling Association. She was featured in a presidential profile article in the summer 2026 issue of ACA’s Counseling Today magazine. Read the article and learn about her at https://bit.ly/3T0Gc3O

Welcome to a talented group of new Counseling Program graduate students at YSU! We look forward to your success and cont...
08/26/2026

Welcome to a talented group of new Counseling Program graduate students at YSU! We look forward to your success and contributions to our community! 🌟

Members of SALSA (Student Affairs Leadership & Support Organization) participated in the Student Organization Fair this ...
08/25/2026

Members of SALSA (Student Affairs Leadership & Support Organization) participated in the Student Organization Fair this week at Youngstown State University. SALSA is the student organization for students who are interested in Student Affairs/Higher Education.

If you are interested in pursuing a career in Student Affairs (e.g., Academic Advising, Career Services, Residence Life, Student Activities, Academic Support, Student Conduct, and many more) and a graduate degree in Counseling Program specialization in Student Affairs, please contact Dr. Maddie Stevens, College Counseling and Student Affairs Program Coordinator and Faculty Advisor of SALSA at [email protected]

Thank you to our amazing student workers, Natalie Burosky, Sonam Tamang, Jaxon Miller, and Emily Gorup (pictured), for s...
08/25/2026

Thank you to our amazing student workers, Natalie Burosky, Sonam Tamang, Jaxon Miller, and Emily Gorup (pictured), for staffing our information table in the 1st-floor lobby of Beeghly Hall on Tuesday, August 25th.

Enjoy some chocolate, candy, program giveaway items, and receive an answer to any question you have:) Additionally, feel free to stop by the Department of Psychological Sciences and Counseling office on the 4th floor in RM 4101 🍭

08/24/2026

Welcome back for fall semester! So excited to add you to our family of counselors trained at YSU! 🐧📚

Thanks to Allie Augustine and Sarah DeLucia, Counseling Program graduate students, who participated at YSU Ignite welcom...
08/24/2026

Thanks to Allie Augustine and Sarah DeLucia, Counseling Program graduate students, who participated at YSU Ignite welcoming new Youngstown State University students!

Counseling students and faculty with our favorite Penguins at YSU Ignite 🎉
08/20/2026

Counseling students and faculty with our favorite Penguins at YSU Ignite 🎉

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