App State Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program

11/20/2025

FYI

Look at our website for a list of study resources to help counselors-in-training prepare for the National Counselor Examination and the National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Examination. https://nbcc.org/exams/examprep

Please note that we do not endorse or uphold any claims regarding these study materials.

11/07/2025

The Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program at Appalachian State University is now accepting applications!

🗓 Application Deadline: December 1
📍 Prepare to make a difference in people’s lives through evidence-based, compassionate, and creative counseling practice.

Learn more and apply today: [www.cmhc.appstate.edu]

10/28/2025

CMHC students in Dr. Mark Schwarze's Intro to Clinical Mental Health Counseling class participated in a bilateral movement and drawing exercise facilitated by CMHC Program alum Sylvia Eleese Sequina-Hitchcock. Once completed, they processed the exercise and connected it to wellness and self-care.



Reich College of Education at Appalachian State University

10/10/2025

Today is World Mental Health Day! Observed every year on October 10, World Mental Health Day seeks to raise awareness of mental health issues and highlights efforts to support mental health. Acknowledging the state of one’s mental health issues is important, and so is being able to seek help when you’re struggling.

Today is World Mental Health Day! Observed every year on October 10, World Mental Health Day seeks to raise awareness of mental health issues and highlights efforts to support mental health. Acknowledging the state of one’s mental health issues is important, and so is being able to seek help when you’re struggling.

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10/07/2025

COLUMN: Make no mistake, addiction is a neurological brain disorder. When the subject of addiction comes up, people often lean on familiar explanations. “They just need more willpower.” “Why can’t they stop making bad choices?”

Make no mistake, addiction is a neurological brain disorder. When the subject of addiction comes up, people often lean on familiar explanations. “They just need more willpower.” “Why can’t they

09/09/2025

Come learn more about the CMHC Program with program director Dr. Mark Schwarze.

Are you interested in a career in counseling? Register now for the info session on Aug. 28 and learn about our master's in clinical mental health counseling program - grad.appstate.edu/portal/rcoe.

Cratis D. Williams School of Graduate Studies, Appalachian State University
App State Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program

09/09/2025

Recently, first and second year CMHC students spent some time at the First Friday event in Downtown Boone, NC. The art walk was a highlight and gave the students time to decompress from a busy start to the semester.




Reich College of Education at Appalachian State University

08/22/2025

Join us August 28th to learn more about the CMHC Program!

Are you interested in a career in counseling? Register now for the info session on Aug. 28 and learn about our master's in clinical mental health counseling program - grad.appstate.edu/portal/rcoe.

Cratis D. Williams School of Graduate Studies, Appalachian State University
App State Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program

08/05/2025

New column is out from our own Dr. Mark Schwarze!

Have you ever had the “Sunday Scaries?” That is the dreaded feeling of having to return to work after a weekend or time off. Usually this is indicative of at

07/10/2025

Grief and loss are complicated.

When I think back on the losses I have experienced in my life, I always find it interesting to reflect on how different my emotional reactions were in those situations.

06/23/2025

Dr. Mark Schwarze’s column on men’s mental health.

This past Father’s Day, some families across the country fired up the grill, bought gifts, and thanked the men in their lives for the love and support they give year-round.