Building a Career in School Consulting

Presents examples of how mental health counselors have leveraged their education and training to provide consulting services in schools. She helps the reader reflect on their own strengths to identify niche areas upon which a successful school consulting business can be built. The article helps readers break down the process in actionable steps with illustrative examples and provides suggestions for further reading. Copyright 2026.

After reading the CE Corner article, you will be asked to complete a “Commitment-to-Change” (CTC) exercise. The CTC exercise is designed to help facilitate the translation of your learning into practice. Completion of the CTC is required prior to the completion of the CE Test based on the APA Monitor CE Corner article.

This product is not included in the APA Unlimited CE program.

New York state psychologists: This program is not currently in compliance with the unique requirements imposed by the New York State Board of Education for New York licensed psychologists CE.

• Define school consulting in the realm of mental health services.
• Discover potential school consulting career opportunities and pathways.
• Refine your existing skill set and niche.
• Identify networks and opportunities to leverage your existing strengths.

Stephanie Pappas