Counseling Versus Clinical Psychology

Whether to pursue a career in counseling vs. clinical psychology ultimately depends on your philosophy about the practice of psychology. In simplest terms, a counseling model of practice emphasizes solutions and problem-solving, whereas a clinical focus emphasizes diagnosis and treatment of pathology. In reality, over the last several years the differences between the two disciplines have become harder to detect. Still, it is worth further investigation, as the two are still recognized as distinct disciplines. The following links will help to clarify the differences in more detail.