
Become a Licensed Mental Health Counselor
M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
100% Online Coursework + Onsite Internship
Yes! I Want To Learn More About Earning My Master of Science In Clinical Mental Health Counseling From Merrimack College
Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
There is an ongoing mental health crisis in the United States and the need for Licensed Mental Health Counselors is growing at an exponential rate. Are you ready to channel your passion for helping people with a rewarding career in mental health?
Get ready to transform lives and empower communities by earning your M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC).
Choose to complete your coursework online or on-campus through the on-site M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. The choice is up to you.
Get Licensed
Graduates will complete the minimum 60 credit hours to apply for the designation of Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Massachusetts or New Hampshire.

What Will I Learn?
Students will receive a foundational curriculum in counseling skills and techniques, diagnoses, assessments, and interventions to meet the needs of culturally diverse individuals, families, and communities. They will be exposed to individual and group treatment modalities and complete a 12-month clinical internship training with a community-based mental health agency.
Two Ways to Learn More
Attend a Virtual Info Session or Reserve Your Informational Call
Merrimack offers twice monthly live Virtual Info Sessions to learn more about the online M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Additionally, students may also schedule a one-on-one call with Mark Benander, Online Coordinator for the M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
Alumni in the Field
The M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Merrimack College has graduated nearly 80 students since its on-ground inception in 2018.
Where are CMHC alumni working?
Alumni Job Titles:
Child & Adolescent Mental Health Therapist
Child Counselor
Clinical Supervisor
Clinical Therapist
Court Liaison
Jail Diversion Clinician
Licensed Mental Health Therapist
Mental Health Clinician
Outpatient Clinician
Residential Clinician
Alumni Employers:
Arbour Counseling Services
Arlington Police Department
Bay State Community Services
Beth Israel Lahey Health
Blueskies Wellness, Inc.
Bridgewell
Chapters Recovery Center
Clearview Horizons
Elliot Community Human Services
Lahey Health Behavioral Services
Lowell General Hospital
Northeast Family Services
Riverside Community Care
Spectrum Health Systems
St. Ann’s Home
Wayside Youth and Family
Whitney Academy
High-Quality Clinical Internships
Previous Placements include:
Arbour Counseling, Beth Israel Lahey Health, Catholic Charities, Justice Resource Institute, Merrimack Counseling Center, Salem State University Counseling Center, Elliot Community Health Services, Recovery Centers of America, Children’s Friend and Family Services, Home for Little Wanderers, and many more.
Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Curriculum
Clinical Foundational I Courses:
Clinical Foundational II Courses:
Clinical Applied Courses:
Electives:
Tune into the Grad Chat
Listen in to hear from a current student in Merrimack’s Master of Science Clinical Mental Health Counseling and the program’s faculty Dr. Michael Mobley and Melissa Spencer.
What Our Students Are Saying:
“I can reach out to professors at any time, whether I call or email. They’re extremely responsive. And I’ve also developed close relationships with certain students that I’ve worked with in class for different projects.”
“I was looking for a program that would lead to professional licensure as a mental health therapist. and Merrimack’s online program is one that will prepare me to become licensed, which was most important.”
“The clinical mental health program at Merrimack has given me this space to grow as an individual and also helped me advance my career goals in a way that fits my needs and current circumstances.”
Merrimack College Accolades
At Merrimack College, we’re proud of our long history of providing quality degrees to students entering the job market. Our faculty are more than just teachers. We are committed to helping you grow — academically, personally and spiritually — so that you may graduate as a confident, well-prepared citizen of the world.
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Yes! I Want To Learn More About Earning My Master’s In Clinical Mental Health Counseling From Merrimack College