How Do I Become a Counselor?

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I would like to be a therapist or counselor for people with drug addictions, family matters, domestic violence or something of that sort. What kind of schooling does that require?

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Answer by Mally
you can go to college for that but if u want to be more more successful you can go to univirsity after highschool or college then univirsity

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