Mental Health (Counselor)
There are 327,568 active mental health (counselor) providers in the United States, distributed across 84 states. CMS NPPES uses NUCC taxonomy code 101YM0800X for provider records classified as Mental Health within Counselor. The taxonomy identifies the category reported on the NPI record; it does not by itself v The directory pages currently published below cover 3 states.
By state
Top metros
- HOUSTON, TX 1,513 providers
- AUSTIN, TX 1,138 providers
- ATLANTA, GA 1,099 providers
- DALLAS, TX 941 providers
- SAN ANTONIO, TX 866 providers
- BOISE, ID 558 providers
- FORT WORTH, TX 331 providers
- MARIETTA, GA 291 providers
- EL PASO, TX 286 providers
- PLANO, TX 254 providers
- DECATUR, GA 241 providers
- LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 240 providers
- FRISCO, TX 219 providers
- COLUMBUS, GA 201 providers
- CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 195 providers
- MERIDIAN, ID 193 providers
- ARLINGTON, TX 178 providers
- MCKINNEY, TX 171 providers
- POCATELLO, ID 166 providers
- KATY, TX 164 providers
Related taxonomy codes
- Professional (Counselor) 161,335 active providers 101YP2500X
- Counselor 112,287 active providers 101Y00000X
- Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) (Counselor) 100,535 active providers 101YA0400X
- School (Counselor) 6,126 active providers 101YS0200X
- Pastoral (Counselor) 2,448 active providers 101YP1600X
- Behavior Technician 587,837 active providers 106S00000X
- Clinical (Social Worker) 353,072 active providers 1041C0700X
- Social Worker 140,112 active providers 104100000X
- Behavior Analyst 126,937 active providers 103K00000X
- Marriage & Family Therapist 111,195 active providers 106H00000X
- Clinical (Psychologist) 83,193 active providers 103TC0700X
- Psychologist 57,819 active providers 103T00000X
About mental health (counselor)
CMS NPPES uses NUCC taxonomy code 101YM0800X for provider records classified as Mental Health within Counselor. The taxonomy identifies the category reported on the NPI record; it does not by itself verify services offered, current licensure, or board certification.
Frequently asked
What does a counselor provider do?
Counselor providers are healthcare professionals classified under the NUCC Healthcare Provider Taxonomy. Refer to the NUCC taxonomy definitions and your state licensing board for scope of practice details.
How do I verify a counselor provider's NPI?
Every NPI on Praxis MD has a verifiable record in the official CMS NPPES registry. Open NPPES to confirm, then check the issuing state board for current license status.
How current is this data?
Each page shows the CMS NPPES source snapshot date used to build it. Use the linked CMS record when you need the latest source entry.