Become A Practicing Clinician with Hands-On Training
Driving to provide high-quality experiences to students who strive for individual academic excellence is at the core of Webster University’s Department of Professional Counseling. Our diverse faculty have created a culturally inclusive program that provides our students with the theory and skills to effectively work with individuals, couples, families, students, children, and more in a variety of mental health settings.
Explore more about our training, which contributes to an enhanced quality of life for individuals on a local, national, and global scale, and join a high-demand profession in a rapidly-changing world.

Our Professional Counseling Points of Distinction

- Available at Webster campuses nationwide, as well as internationally in Geneva, Switzerland.
- Classes are limited to a maximum of 24 students to create an ideal environment for learning, interaction, and discovery.
- Students complete a 15-month clinical counseling field experience, gaining hands-on training.
- CACREP accredited at Webster Groves, MO; Charleston, SC; Columbia, SC; and Myrtle Beach, SC Campuses.
- 30-year track record in preparing students for successful careers in the counseling profession.
Graduate Programs
Master of Arts in Counseling with an Emphasis in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Master of Arts in Counseling with an Emphasis in Community Counseling
Master of Arts in Counseling with an Emphasis in Couples, Marriage, Family and Child Counseling
Master of Arts in Counseling with an Emphasis in School Counseling
Master of Arts in School Counseling
Combined Degree
Psychology (BA) with an Emphasis in Mental Health/Counseling (MA)
Counseling Programs by Location
Accreditation and the availability of degree and emphasis vary by location. Please choose a specific location to see more details.

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Whether you’re seeking an undergraduate or graduate degree, we'll help you achieve academic excellence preparing you for future career successes. Request more information by clicking the link below or contact us directly by calling 314-246-7800 or 800-753-6765 or emailing admit@webster.edu.
Contact Information and Core Faculty
Hasmik Chakaryan, PhD, LPC (full bio)
Associate Professor & Director of Clinical Program
Webster Hall 300
Webster Groves, Missouri
(314) 246-8217
hchakaryan06@webster.edu
Stacy Henning, PhD, LPC, ACS (full bio)
Associate Professor
Webster Hall 302
Webster Groves, Missouri
(314) 246-8215
stacyhenning67@webster.edu
Muthoni Musangali, PhD, NCC (full bio)
Associate Professor & Department Chair
Webster Hall 307
Webster Groves, Missouri
(314) 246-8278
muthoni08@webster.edu
Hemla Singaravelu, PhD, LPC (full bio)
Professor
Webster Hall 312
Webster Groves, Missouri
(314) 246-7569
hsingaravelu79@webster.edu
Ryan Liberati, PhD, LPC, ACS, CCMHC, NCC (full bio)
Associate Professor & School Counseling Coordinator
Webster Hall 301 - Home Campus
(314) 246-7624
ryanliberati24@webster.edu
Molly Stehn, EdD, LPC (full bio)
Assistant Professor & Director of Assessment
Webster Hall 304 - Home Campus
(314) 246-8646
mollystehn05@webster.edu
Rebecca George, PhD, LPC (full bio)
Instructor
Columbia, South Carolina
(803) 699-0900
rgeorgebrown99@webster.edu
Julie LaCubbert, PhD (full bio)
Visiting Instructor
Charleston, South Carolina
(843) 760-1324
juliemartin52@webster.edu
Alexanderia Smith, PhD, LPC (full bio)
Director, South Carolina Counseling Program
Instructor
Columbia, South Carolina
(803) 699-0900
asmithglenn62@webster.edu
Diane O'Brien, PhD, LPC, CPCS, NCC, CCMHC, CTP (full bio)
Instructor
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
(843) 497-3677
dianeclark48@webster.edu
Jessica Conroy, PhD, LMHC, MCAP (full bio)
Instructor
Ocala, Florida
(352) 861-9330
jessicaconroy67@webster.edu
Compliance Documentation
- CACREP Vital Statistic Survey - Webster Groves 2019
- CACREP Vital Statistic Survey - Webster Groves 2018
- CACREP Vital Statistic Survey - Webster Groves 2017
- CACREP Vital Statistic Survey - Webster Groves 2016
- Assessment Report - Webster Groves - Fall 2019
- Assessment Report - Webster Groves - Fall 2017
- Assessment Report - Webster Groves - Fall 2016
High Demand for Counseling Professionals
Webster's counseling degree program is designed to prepare individuals for a career in professional counseling. The curriculum combines classroom education and hands-on field experience to provide you with the theory and skills you need to work with individuals, couples, families, and children in a variety of mental health settings.
The United States Bureau of Labor and Statistics projects strong growth of employment rates for mental health counselors, therapists, and school counselors. As more insurance policies expand to cover mental health counseling services, the demand for professional counselors is expected to increase. Our diverse faculty are practicing clinicians who take a real-world approach to learning and guide students in developing the cultural awareness necessary to serve the needs of a rapidly changing population.
The Department of Professional Counseling at Webster University is proud to offer two degree choices to our students.
This degree program is designed to provide high-quality learning experiences to students, helping them become expert professional counselors who strive for individual excellence and contribute to an enhanced quality of life in local, national and global societies. Curriculum is culturally inclusive, training students with a strong base of knowledge and skills to practice effectively in a variety of careers in the field of mental health and human service, educational institutions, private practice, and government, business and industrial settings. It is designed to provide students with the necessary knowledge, practice and skills for working with individuals, couples, children, families and groups in a variety of mental health settings.
We invite students to select an emphasis area for this degree from the following options*: Clinical Mental Health Counseling; Couples, Marriage, Family & Child Counseling; School Counseling Specialization in Grades K-12; Family Life Counseling; or Community Counseling.
Approved by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), our MA in School Counseling is designed to prepare you to work with children and families in a variety of school settings. Completion of the degree will provide students with the required educational credentials for both K-8 and 7-12 school counselor certifications in Missouri. *Students who require prerequisite courses may have to complete more credit hours.