ABSTRACT
During the last decades of the 20th century and into the 21st century, the fields of psychotherapy and counseling have been progressively valued as important contributors to human well-being. These fields are increasingly commanding a central position in the solutions of many of the complex and important concerns that are faced by numerous people. Mental health services are steadily expanding and continued growth is expected over the decades ahead. Central to this rise in popularity are the positive responses from individuals who are receiving counseling or therapy. People usually value the professional help that they receive from therapists and counselors in such diverse areas as anxiety reduction, managing depression, coping with loss, resolving relationship conflicts, developing positive organizations, finding satisfying work, learning new interpersonal skills, stopping addictive behaviors, struggling with meaning and purpose in life, and addressing family problems.
