Introduction to Counseling

Michael Nystul received his Ph.D. in counseling from Oregon State University. He holds the position of professor emeritus in the Department of Counseling and Educational Psychology at New Mexico State University. Professor Nystul has had over 44 years of clinical experience in the USA, Australia, and the Navajo Indian reservation as a licensed clinical mental health counselor, school counselor, and psychologist in a variety of settings such as K-12 schools, university counseling centers, community mental health centers, hospitals, and private practice. He has authored or co-authored over 100 publications within the field of counseling and other helping professions, including journal articles, book chapters, and books.