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Counseling

This guide features key databases and resources for studies in counseling and related fields.

About This Guide

This guide provides access to a range of resources to support your studies and research in counseling. You'll find key databases for locating peer-reviewed journal articles, as well as tools for exploring topics such as mental health, therapy techniques, and human development. The guide also highlights recommended books and streaming video collections that offer insights into real-world counseling practices and theoretical approaches. Whether you're preparing for coursework, clinical work, or research projects, these resources are designed to help you succeed.

A child's hands holding a plant.

Therapy and Counseling - Helping Children to Thrive photo, licensed as CC BY 2.0.

Library Materials and Open Access

The library subscribes to a number of resources that can be accessed by users with their UWS credentials. This guide also showcases several freely available Open Access resources available to all -- look for the globe icon  to note these. 

UWS Students and Community Borrowers all have access to physical materials.

Multiple Perspectives of Resources

This guide aims to share resources of interest.  Some historical images and descriptions may be considered derogatory or offensive. Additionally, please note that scholarly and creative perspectives and understandings may vary widely. Sharing of resources through this guide does not necessarily constitute endorsement. 

Guide Credits

This guide was created by the Reference Librarians of the Jim Dan Hill Library.

Last update 07/22/2025

For questions or comments, please contact askref@uwsuper.edu

This guide is licensed under CC-BY-NC-SA 4.0

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