Counseling Journeys
Reflections and Voices from the Field
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©2026, 350 pages
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Counseling Journeys: Reflections and Voices from the Field by Gerald Corey is designed to help students navigate the professional and personal aspects of a career in counseling. Stemming from numerous presentations and sessions at professional conferences, it extends the conversation to a broader audience, aiming to inspire counselors in training and those already embarking on their professional journey.
This text encompasses an array of topics pertinent to becoming a counseling professional. It uniquely features personal essays from eminent figures in the field, detailing their career trajectories and insights. Key topics covered in its 15 chapters include professional development paths, mentorship, graduate school strategies, internships, supervision dynamics, and counseling careers overview. Additional themes address counselor identity, self-care principles, the counselor's role in multicultural and social justice advocacy, ethical practice, addressing value conflicts, insights into the future of the profession, counseling theory, group counseling, and authorship in the discipline. Each chapter concludes with reflection questions aimed at facilitating personal application of the discussed topics.
In addition to being an ideal reference for newly minted counselors, Counseling Journeys is perfect for graduate-level courses such as introduction to the counseling profession, practicum and internship seminars, career exploration in counseling, professional ethics, counseling theories, and multicultural counseling courses.
Watch Gerald (Jerry) Corey talk about what makes this book an invaluable resource.
This text encompasses an array of topics pertinent to becoming a counseling professional. It uniquely features personal essays from eminent figures in the field, detailing their career trajectories and insights. Key topics covered in its 15 chapters include professional development paths, mentorship, graduate school strategies, internships, supervision dynamics, and counseling careers overview. Additional themes address counselor identity, self-care principles, the counselor's role in multicultural and social justice advocacy, ethical practice, addressing value conflicts, insights into the future of the profession, counseling theory, group counseling, and authorship in the discipline. Each chapter concludes with reflection questions aimed at facilitating personal application of the discussed topics.
In addition to being an ideal reference for newly minted counselors, Counseling Journeys is perfect for graduate-level courses such as introduction to the counseling profession, practicum and internship seminars, career exploration in counseling, professional ethics, counseling theories, and multicultural counseling courses.
Watch Gerald (Jerry) Corey talk about what makes this book an invaluable resource.
Gerald “Jerry” Corey, EdD, ABPP, currently holds the position of Distinguished Visiting Professor of Counseling at the University of Holy Cross in New Orleans, and professor emeritus of human services and counseling at California State University at Fullerton. He received the Outstanding Professor of the Year Award from California State University at Fullerton and the Thomas Hohenshil National Publications Award from the American Counseling Association. He is the author or co-author of 16 textbooks in counseling, along with more than 70 journal articles and book chapters.
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"In Counseling Journeys, Jerry Corey and his contributors share inspiring stories about their diverse experiences in the counseling profession. I think this book can be a valuable resource for master’s and doctoral students as well as practicing counselors and counselor educators as they continue to develop and provide their unique contributions to the field."
Mary A. Hermann, J.D., Ph.D., Professor, University of the Cumberlands
"This book crossed my path at the perfect time. My search for a clinical identity has been a journey in itself, and the stories within these pages offer guidance, validation, and inspiration to stay true to who I am. It’s a must read for anyone seeking real, applicable direction in the field of counseling."
Jake Orr, Doctoral Student of Counselor Education & Supervision, University of Holy Cross
"Essential reading for counselors at any stage of their career. With dozens of contributions from professionals in the field, the material is current, relevant and deeply rich. Highlighting many important topics faced in a wide range of settings, this book is applicable to anyone working in the field of counseling."
Amy Manfrini, MS, Ph.D., Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
"Few voices have shaped the counseling profession as profoundly as Dr. Corey’s over the past 60 years. Counseling Journeys infuses his insights with other leading voices in the field. Each chapter is packed with stories and insights offering readers valuable lessons and guidance for personal and professional growth."
Jon Sperry, Ph.D., LMHC, NCC, Professor of Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Lynn University
"Counseling Journeys is packed with the kind of wisdom you don’t know to ask for until you need it. More than a textbook, it’s a guide you’ll turn to repeatedly, from your first days in graduate school through your early counseling career."
Samantha Corralejo, Ph.D., California State University, Fullerton
"Intended for college students interested in pursuing a career in counseling, Counseling Journeys is a keeper! The stages on the path to professional development are explored through engaging narratives by both Gerald Corey (with 60 years of professional experience), as well as over 50 nationally recognized and seasoned experts contributing their individual struggles, transitions and personal/ professional discoveries from their own multi-decade careers. Counseling Journeys discusses many current issues and concerns from this profession including counselor personal development, cultural sensitivity, ethics, theory, burnout and self-care, as well as working with specialized populations within our society. The "voices from the field" sections are inspiring with many gems of wisdom throughout the book. Highly recommended!"
Paul F. Jacobson, MFT
"After reading Dr. Corey's latest book, Counseling Journeys: Reflections and Voices from the Field, it is more clear now than ever why he has been the leading voice in counselor training and education for the last 50 years. He is a master at bringing counseling professionals, both new and veteran, together to explore and discuss the most important topics of our field. Dr. Corey and his colleagues reveal the challenges and successes of professional counseling in a manner that is highly accessible and engaging. I highly recommend this book for any introductory helping course in counseling or other helping professions."
Jamie Bludworth, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist and Clinical Associate Professor at Arizona State University
Mary A. Hermann, J.D., Ph.D., Professor, University of the Cumberlands
"This book crossed my path at the perfect time. My search for a clinical identity has been a journey in itself, and the stories within these pages offer guidance, validation, and inspiration to stay true to who I am. It’s a must read for anyone seeking real, applicable direction in the field of counseling."
Jake Orr, Doctoral Student of Counselor Education & Supervision, University of Holy Cross
"Essential reading for counselors at any stage of their career. With dozens of contributions from professionals in the field, the material is current, relevant and deeply rich. Highlighting many important topics faced in a wide range of settings, this book is applicable to anyone working in the field of counseling."
Amy Manfrini, MS, Ph.D., Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
"Few voices have shaped the counseling profession as profoundly as Dr. Corey’s over the past 60 years. Counseling Journeys infuses his insights with other leading voices in the field. Each chapter is packed with stories and insights offering readers valuable lessons and guidance for personal and professional growth."
Jon Sperry, Ph.D., LMHC, NCC, Professor of Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Lynn University
"Counseling Journeys is packed with the kind of wisdom you don’t know to ask for until you need it. More than a textbook, it’s a guide you’ll turn to repeatedly, from your first days in graduate school through your early counseling career."
Samantha Corralejo, Ph.D., California State University, Fullerton
"Intended for college students interested in pursuing a career in counseling, Counseling Journeys is a keeper! The stages on the path to professional development are explored through engaging narratives by both Gerald Corey (with 60 years of professional experience), as well as over 50 nationally recognized and seasoned experts contributing their individual struggles, transitions and personal/ professional discoveries from their own multi-decade careers. Counseling Journeys discusses many current issues and concerns from this profession including counselor personal development, cultural sensitivity, ethics, theory, burnout and self-care, as well as working with specialized populations within our society. The "voices from the field" sections are inspiring with many gems of wisdom throughout the book. Highly recommended!"
Paul F. Jacobson, MFT
"After reading Dr. Corey's latest book, Counseling Journeys: Reflections and Voices from the Field, it is more clear now than ever why he has been the leading voice in counselor training and education for the last 50 years. He is a master at bringing counseling professionals, both new and veteran, together to explore and discuss the most important topics of our field. Dr. Corey and his colleagues reveal the challenges and successes of professional counseling in a manner that is highly accessible and engaging. I highly recommend this book for any introductory helping course in counseling or other helping professions."
Jamie Bludworth, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist and Clinical Associate Professor at Arizona State University
