counseling
noun
coun·sel·ing
ˈkau̇n(t)-s(ə-)liŋ 
variants
or counselling
: professional guidance of the individual by utilizing psychological methods especially in collecting case history data, using various techniques of the personal interview, and testing interests and aptitudes
career counseling for high schoolers
counseling for drug addicts
Examples of counseling in a Sentence
She is receiving counseling to cope with the death of her husband.
The college offers career counseling.
Recent Examples on the Web
Obesity specialists recommend developing personalized plans with a doctor — tapering off the drugs, for example, while stepping up dietary counseling.
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Yuki Noguchi, NPR, 27 May 2024
The couple eventually broke up in 2020 after trying counseling to mend the relationship to no avail.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 22 May 2024
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Yuki Noguchi, NPR, 27 May 2024
The couple eventually broke up in 2020 after trying counseling to mend the relationship to no avail.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 22 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for counseling
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“Counseling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/counseling. Accessed 1 Jun. 2024.
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